The Mandarin Oriental group is set to open its first dedicated golf resort that will include branded residences in Dubai, marking the group’s third hotel in the city.
Expected to open in 2030, the Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, will be located within the ‘The Next Chapter’ development at Jumeirah Golf Estates in the south-west of Dubai.
Designed not just as a city hotel or a golfer’s retreat, the resort aims to be “a sanctuary where space, wellbeing, and nature meet,” with a strong focus on wellness, nature, and elevated living.
The hotel will offer 121 rooms and suites. The residential side will comprise 97 three- to six-bedroom branded villas, each with zoned amenities and private access to a lounge, fitness facilities, a pool, and a meeting space.
Commenting on the project, Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental, said that the resort “represents an important milestone for the group as we continue to expand our presence in the region”. He added that “by combining world-class hospitality with golf, equestrian and wellness experiences, this resort will offer a lifestyle found nowhere else in the city, while the branded residences will create a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share an appreciation for exceptional living.”
Guests and residents will have access to the 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, and agronomy programmes. After a game, they will have the pleasure of unwinding at the Golf Clubhouse lounge with a drink or a chat at the bar, or perhaps enjoy a final workout at the gym.
Beyond golf, the resort will feature a pool, a fitness club, and a spa offering an array of wellness, massage, and beauty treatments in an immersive natural environment. There will also be male- and female-only pools, an outdoor meditation area, a barber and a salon, as well as three swimming pools.
Equestrian enthusiasts will not be disappointed either. The property boasts a 7,000 m² equestrian centre and clubhouse complete with indoor and outdoor riding arenas, stabling, and retail facilities. Perhaps best of all are the scenic riding trails that will be offered.
Parents travelling with children will appreciate the resort’s fully serviced Kids’ Club, complete with a nursery, which allows them to enjoy a round of golf or a ride without worrying about their little ones.
After a day of leisure or business meetings, followed by some golf or horse riding, families can reunite for dinner in one of the resort’s restaurants.
Plans are in place for a Mandarin Oriental luxury hotel to open inside the Wasl Tower later in 2025.
HE Hesham Abdullah Al Qassim, Group Chief Executive Officer of Wasl Group, said that the partnership with Mandarin Oriental marked a defining moment “to shape Dubai’s next era of integrated living”. He added that the group is “committed to shaping destinations that seamlessly integrate wellness, connectivity, and sophistication on a global scale.” This partnership reflects Dubai’s vision as a city of the future and will redefine modern living for generations to come.
While golf might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Dubai – with its extreme heat and desert conditions that place heavy demands on turf, irrigation, and sustainability – the city still offers a surprisingly rich variety of premium courses.
Examples include the 36-hole Emirates Golf Club, the oldest, established in 1988, the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, in central Dubai, is the second oldest club, and has recently completed a full upgrade of its irrigation system, installing more than 40 kilometres of pipework and 3,000 sprinklers, or the Trump International Golf Club Dubai in DAMAC Hills, offering an 18-hole championship course and a floodlit nine-hole par-3 course.
