- Early bird discounts on a range of hospitality packages only available until 4 December 2022 online at www.dubaidesertclassic.com
- The event will combine world-class golf and family-friendly entertainment from 26th to 29th January 2023 and is part of the Rolex Series
- Held at the iconic Emirates Golf Club, free general admission tickets are also available now
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 November 2022: Those looking to avail incredible early bird discounts on a range of hospitality packages for the Dubai Desert Classic only have two weeks left (until 4 December 2022) to do so.
With the countdown now on for next year’s Dubai Desert Classic, hospitality packages which offer prime views of the action on the 9th and 18th greens, along with a premium dining experience inclusive of beverages are currently available online from AED1,530 but after 4 December, the tickets will return to their normal selling price.
Prices for hospitality at the Dallah Lounge terraces start from AED 1,530 per person for Thursday’s Round One, while tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are available at AED 2,250 per person per day. Those wishing to attend all four days can buy the Season Pass at AED 7,500 per person.
Simon Corkill, Executive Tournament Director of Dubai Desert Classic, said: “Our early bird tickets are proving to be very popular with those who know the calibre of hospitality we are renowned for at the Dubai Desert Classic. With world-class golf, fantastic entertainment, a variety of hospitality and excellent culinary options available, the Dubai Desert Classic is an event like no other.”
With the world number one and two-time champion Rory McIlroy recently revealed as a player for the event and more players to be announced soon, the Dubai Desert Classic combines world-class golf with an array of family-friendly entertainment. Spectators can look forward to a wider variety of options off the course than ever before with something for every fan, and every age, to enjoy.
Free general admission tickets are available online at www.dubaidesertclassic.com and organisers are also encouraging fans to use the Metro service to travel to and from the tournament, with Al Khail station located directly outside the club’s main entrance.
About the Dubai Desert Classic
The Dubai Desert Classic, first held in 1989, is the oldest professional golf tournament in the Middle East and has established itself among the most highly anticipated events in the region, showcasing the best talent from around the world and the up-and-coming golfers.
Played on the Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club, the tournament is supported by Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), who is a founding partner of the Dubai Desert Classic and the world’s largest ‘premium aluminum’ producer as well as the biggest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas. Other partners include: Rolex, BMW, CNN, Emirates NBD, Khaleej Times and Wasl, with Arena, ARN, Dubai Duty Free, Motivate Media Group are among the patrons of the event.
The tournament is owned and operated by Falcon and Associates. It aims to help create, deliver, and implement initiatives to increase the understanding of and appreciate the vision of Dubai to achieve specific social, economic, and trade-related goals to help support the long-term strategic positioning of the region.
To learn more about the tournament, visit https://www.dubaidesertclassic.com/.
About the DP World Tour
The DP World Tour is the main men’s professional golf Tour of the European Tour group, with a global schedule featuring a minimum of 44 tournaments in 25 different countries across the 2022 season.
Formerly known as the European Tour, which was established in 1972, the 2022 DP World Tour schedule includes five Rolex Series events, along with four Major Championships, two World Golf Championship events and three tournaments co-sanctioned with the PGA TOUR, as well as tournaments staged around the world with a minimum prize of $2million for all events solely sanctioned by the DP World Tour.
The season concludes with the final Rolex Series event, the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, where the winner of the Tour’s season-long competition, the DP World Tour Rankings, will be crowned.
DP World, the leading provider of global smart end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, is the title partner of the DP World Tour, which is administered by the European Tour group.
About the European Tour group
The European Tour group is the overarching corporate brand which administers four competition brands: the DP World Tour, the Challenge Tour, the Legends Tour and, along with the PGA of America, is the Managing Partner of golf’s greatest team contest, the Ryder Cup.
Established in 1972, the European Tour group is committed to ‘Driving Golf Further’ through our guiding principles of being innovative, inclusive and global.
Innovative: We are driving innovation in golf through the creation of award-winning content, pioneering tournament formats and the use of the latest technology and inventive fan engagement. We are committed to attracting new audiences whilst respecting the tradition of our sport.
Inclusive: We are committed to include all who share a love for the game of golf. We are passionate about a closer collaboration with the women’s game, golf for the disabled and promoting the many physical and mental health benefits of playing golf.
Global: Since 1972, players from 37 different countries have won tournaments on our main Tour, while our live broadcast reaches more than 490 million homes in more than 150 countries every week, generating in excess of 2,200 global broadcast hours for each event. We also enjoy the support of many of the world’s leading business brands with DP World, Rolex, BMW, Callaway, Emirates, Fortinet, Velocity Global and Zoom as Official Partners.
The European Tour group has Strategic Alliances with the PGA TOUR, the Sunshine Tour and ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia, while we also drive positive community impact through our overarching CSR programme, Golf for Good.
About the Rolex Series
The Rolex Series is the premium category of events on the DP World Tour, comprising five tournaments in 2022, staged in a variety of world-class golfing locations around the globe, each with a minimum prize fund of US$9 million and 8,000 DP World Tour Rankings points available.
Showcasing innovation, enriched media, content and broadcast coverage, and a superior event experience for the world’s top players, the list of Rolex Series Champions includes some of golf’s most distinguished names.
The Rolex Series was launched in 2017, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Rolex’s enduring partnership with the European Tour group.
In 2022, the Rolex Series comprises; the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (January 20-23), the Dubai Desert Classic (January 27-30), the Genesis Scottish Open (July 7-10) the BMW PGA Championship (September 8-11) and the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai (November 17-20), where the winner of the DP World Tour Rankings will be crowned.