About the area

The Els Golf Club occupies a defined place within Dubai Sports City as the sporting and landscape heart of Victory Heights. Established as a championship golf facility and set amid low‑rise residential plots, the location combines an 18‑hole championship course with immediate access to the neighbourhood schools and the wider road network of Dubai.

What this place is and where it is located

The Els Golf Club is a golf course and club facility located in Victory Heights, a residential component of Dubai Sports City. The course was designed by Ernie Els, a major championship winner, and opened in 2008. It has been recognised in specialist golf publications and is presented as a full 18‑hole course of considerable length and challenge. The facility’s published address is The Els Club, Dubai Sports City, Emirates Road, P.O Box 111123, Dubai, UAE. The club maintains an official site at http://www.elsclubdubai.com.

The Els Golf Club

Transport and practical distances

Road connections from The Els Golf Club provide direct access to a number of key destinations across Dubai. Approximate driving times published for typical traffic conditions indicate:

  • About 21 minutes to Dubai Mall.
  • About 16 minutes to Palm Jumeirah.
  • About 18 minutes to Burj Al Arab.
  • About 19 minutes to The Walk at JBR.
  • About 27 minutes to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
  • About 29 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport.

Public transport links by metro are not immediately adjacent. The nearest Red Line metro reference in the available data is identified as code R73 at a distance of approximately 5,422 metres, which is not considered walkable in routine conditions. For day‑to‑day access residents and visitors rely primarily on private cars, taxis and scheduled shuttle or club transport where provided by local operators.

The Els Golf Club

Course, site and development context

The Els Golf Club is part of the Victory Heights neighbourhood within Dubai Sports City. The course is an 18‑hole layout measuring 7,538 yards and playing to a Par 72, presented as a championship‑length design. The club and course opened in 2008 and received recognition from specialist golfing media.

Victory Heights itself is the residential enclave associated with the course; the club forms a central landscaped and sporting amenity around which low‑rise housing plots and community facilities are arranged. The broader Dubai Sports City masterplan includes multiple sports, education and leisure components that position the golf club as one of several sporting anchors in the area.

The Els Golf Club

Local amenities and services

The immediate neighbourhood contains educational facilities within short distances of the course. Published proximity notes identify GEMS School of Research and Innovation at roughly 0.5 km and Victory Heights Primary School at roughly 1.0 km from The Els Golf Club. Additional local amenities typical of Dubai Sports City — such as sports facilities, retail strips and community parks — are available within the wider masterplan; specifics and locations can be reviewed on local maps and the club’s web resources.

The club also sits within a network of leisure destinations, and local guides summarise the nearest attractions, parks, beaches, other golf clubs and cinemas on community maps and listings.

The Els Golf Club

Who this location suits

  • Golf enthusiasts: the championship 18‑hole course and associated club facilities serve players seeking tournament‑grade routing and practice infrastructure.
  • Families with school‑age children: proximity to named local schools makes the area practical for households prioritising short school commutes.
  • Residents seeking a sport‑focused neighbourhood: Victory Heights and Dubai Sports City are oriented around organised sport and community amenities rather than high‑rise urban living.
  • Visitors and short‑stay guests: the club provides a clear leisure destination within reach of central Dubai by road, with published driving times to major tourist and business hubs.
The Els Golf Club

Practical notes and references

The Els Golf Club’s published course specification is 18 holes, 7,538 yards, Par 72. The course design and operational history are linked to Ernie Els, and the facility opened in 2008. Address information and the club’s web presence are publicly available as noted above. Road travel times given are approximate and indicative for planning purposes; actual journey durations depend on traffic conditions and time of day.

FAQ

What is The Els Golf Club?
The Els Golf Club is an Ernie Els‑designed 18‑hole championship golf course and club located in Victory Heights, Dubai Sports City, operating since 2008.

How long is the course and what is the par?
The published course length is 7,538 yards and the layout plays to Par 72.

How far is the nearest metro and is it walkable?
A Red Line metro reference point (code R73) is recorded at about 5,422 metres away; this distance is generally not considered walkable for daily commuting.

How long does it take to reach central Dubai and the airports?
Indicative driving times are: around 21 minutes to Dubai Mall, 16 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 18 minutes to Burj Al Arab, 19 minutes to The Walk JBR, 27 minutes to Dubai International Airport (DXB) and 29 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport, depending on traffic.

Service charges in The Els Golf Club, 2026

Area median15.11 AED▲ +5.6% per sq ft per year · 163 AED/m²
Range across buildings3.8–28.3buildings with a budget: 52
vs Dubai median▼ -5.3%Dubai 15.96 AED/sq ft
General / reserve fund13.82 / 0.87medians, AED/sq ft

Largest management companies in the area: Sports City Owner Association Managementservices (10), Universal Community Management (7), Marf Management & Supervision Services For Owners Associations (6).

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RERA-approved 2026 budgets from the DLD service charge index (Mollak); residential buildings. Rate is AED per sq ft per year; YoY compares the same buildings in 2025.

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The nearest metro station is approximately 5.4 km away, on the Red Line.
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