Middle East golf enthusiasts wanting to combine a luxury holiday with time on championship courses can opt for convenient leisure destinations close to the region.
Rich in culture, both Egypt and Nepal boast world-renowned hotels with first-class golf courses, major historical sites, shopping to die for and tasty treats – all of which is enticing Middle East tourists to these popular holiday hubs.
"Whether it's a weekend trip or a business trip, holidays such as these make the perfect vacation. Golf lovers get to spend time on first-class courses, while having the option to discover all the other glorious things Egypt and Nepal has to offer," said Thierry Bertin, VP Sales and Marketing, Hyatt International, South West Asia.
For those with a longing for sun, sea and mountains, Taba Heights Resort in Egypt is set among 368 hectares of landscaped gardens and lagoons spread out along 5 km of beautiful, roving coastline. Breathtaking views of mountains and the Red Sea provide guests with a holiday experience that will be difficult to forget.
With a backdrop of Sinai Mountains, Taba Heights' championship 18-hole golf course was designed by John Sanford, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and overlooks Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the azure waters of the Red Sea. Local attractions such as Red Sea diving and special spa treatments are also available.
Challenging golf courses boasting a Himalayan backdrop is what travellers can experience at the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal. The 280-room property provides guests with the chance to play the 6,715 yard Gokarna Golf Course in perfect year-round weather.
A playground for the adventurous, Kathmandu is a bustling, exciting city that boasts major shopping districts, beautiful landscapes and delicious delicacies. Museums, temples, national parks, water rafting and hot air balloon rides, as well as views of the majestic Himalayas see visitors returning year after year.
For those preferring to spend leisure time at home, the UAE's astounding coastal cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi boast a plethora of top golfing facilities situated in superb locations that are second to none.
The Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is an 18-hole green designed by golfing legend, Gary Player. Surrounded by majestic palm trees and the sparkling waters of the Gulf, the natural beauty surrounding this prestigious club will inevitably make this venue a world premium destination.
The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, which sits adjacent to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, is due to be completed early next year. This deluxe five-star property will join forces with Hyatt Residence in providing over 300 deluxe guestrooms, suites, chalets and 44 private villas with views of pristine, golden beaches. The upcoming hotel is located close to the Cultural District which promises visitors spectacular days out at the Musee de Louvre – the first Louvre outside of Paris, The British Museum and the Guggenheim Foundation.
Voted one of the world's 'Top Golf Courses,' is Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, located on the shores of the creek and adjacent to the Park Hyatt Dubai. This Dubai golf academy, which offers a nine-hole Par 3 course, is perfect for both beginners looking to learn, and experienced players wanting to practice their short game skills. The luxury property, boasting 225 luxury rooms and suites, also houses the beautifully serene Amara Spa.
