US GAMING and hospitality giant Trump Organization has secured a management deal for a golf course, spa and hotel in Dubai, which will be rolled out in phases from next year.
The Trump International Golf Club, Dubai – encompassing a 2,787m2 state-of-the-art clubhouse and a 7,205-yard, par 71 golf course – and the spa and wellness centre are scheduled to open by 3Q2014. The yet-unnamed hotel will be operational by 2016.
They will be located within the 260.1-hectare project called Akoya, which is currently under development by DAMAC Properties.
Basel Khairy, project manager – MICE, Dubai-based Alpha Tours, said: “DAMAC Properties builds truly luxury properties, and golf is very popular with our high-end clients. It will be a quality addition to the attractions of Dubai and will help drive more MICE business to the emirate.”
Paola Rossi, managing director, Italian Glamorous Services, a Rome-based luxury tour operator added: “Adding a luxury golf course with a luxury spa will certainly add exceptional value to Dubai as a destination for the discerning and demanding traveller.”
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are currently ranked the sixth most popular golfing destination worldwide.
Trump Organization has 14 golf courses to its name.
