Arabian Ranches Golf Club

The Spanish Colonial-style clubhouse is the hub of the place and it's a lovely spot to wind down after your round. The Ranches Restaurant and Bar has a terrace looking over the 9th and 18th, so you can grab a drink and replay the best (and worst) swings with a proper view of the closing holes. Food-wise, it's an international menu that works well for golf groups, you'll find easy post-round favourites as well as more substantial options if you're making an evening of it.

If you like the idea of staying right on the course, there are 11 guest rooms within the clubhouse. It's a small, boutique-style set-up rather than a huge resort, which is exactly the appeal for many golfers. Rooms look out over either the course or the lake and come en-suite, with the usual modern comforts such as satellite TV, internet access and a minibar (always welcome after 18 in the Dubai heat).

The big benefit is convenience. You can roll out of bed, have breakfast, then hop in the buggy and head straight to the 1st tee without factoring in traffic or transfer times. It's also handy if you're travelling with a group and want everyone in the same place, with the practice facilities close by for a warm-up or a quick evening session under the floodlights.

Each room is beautifully furnished and comes with all the touches you'd expect from a premium facility, LCD satellite television, broadband internet and in-room amenities that make it easy to settle in after a long day on the course. The set-up genuinely works for golfers, you're staying right where you're playing, with everything you need within a few steps of your room. It's particularly appealing for golfers who want to maximise their time on the course without the hassle of early-morning hotel check-outs or sitting in Dubai traffic.

If you'd like to build Arabian Ranches into a Dubai golf break, we can pair it with other top courses in the city and organise tee times and transfers around your preferred base.