Al Zorah is a standout choice for a UAE golf holiday if your group wants winter sun, luxury resort surroundings and a quieter alternative to staying in central Dubai. Set in Ajman, around mangroves, lagoons and white-sand beaches, it gives golfers a more peaceful coastal feel while still keeping Dubai and Sharjah within easy reach.

For golf, the main draw is Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club, an 18-hole championship course designed by Nicklaus Design and managed by Troon Golf. The course sits within protected mangroves, which gives it a very different look and feel from many desert golf courses in the UAE. Expect wide fairways, water, natural tidal areas and a layout that feels scenic rather than artificial. For groups wanting quality golf with a relaxed luxury feel, this is one of the UAE’s most interesting options.

Away from the course, Al Zorah works brilliantly for a slower, more premium golf break. We would recommend time at the beach, kayaking through the mangroves, a spa day, waterfront dining, or a trip into Ajman for souqs, museums and the Corniche. Al Zorah City also includes a championship golf course, beach resort, wellbeing resort, natural mangrove reserve and restaurants, so it suits couples and mixed groups as well as serious golfers.

Our tip: choose Al Zorah if your group wants a UAE golf holiday with sunshine, luxury, nature and easy access to Dubai without the full city pace.