Like turning the traditional Stay & Play on its head by putting the playing before the staying and then upping the ante when it comes to the hotel side of the equation. The feedback after the inaugural Golf Digest Middle East Play & Stay proved this flip-flop was a hit, the field unanimous in their approval of the weekend hosted by Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills.

Ryan Westby and Leigh Molineux, in particular, savoured the golf at Trump International Golf Club, Dubai after being crowned champions of their respective divisions. Westby captured division A for 0-12 handicappers with 32 stableford points while Molineux not only won division B but also waltz away with the nearest the pin prize on Trump Dubai’s signature 17th hole. For the record, Molineux signed for 42 points to pip James Walsh by a point in the 13-24 handicappers division.

Other nearest the pin prizes – all the winner’s goodies came courtesy of eGolf Megastore –  were claimed by Devin Hipkin (3rd) and Louis-Florent Daspre who was closest to the pin in two fine strokes on the 8th. Robert Mullen, meanwhile, channelled his inner Bryson DeChambeau to claim longest drive glory on the 13th.

After golf came the sumptuous stay where participants and their significant others enjoyed the best Dubai’s swishest new 4-star hotel has to offer including a tasty post-match brunch at Hessa Street Kitchen.

After a full day of play after some early pampering (including beard trims by Bristles & Mane and neck and shoulder massages from Dreamworks Spa) and fun challenges from our pals at TEPfactor, the brunch and post-round nightcaps sealed a memorable day. But we weren’t done with a late, late check-out the following day allowing participants to enjoy Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills’ facilities including The Hills Pool Deck until late on Saturday evening.   

Check out all the action in our photo gallery and event video here:

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Photos and video by Mark Mathew

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An 18-hole tournament on Friday washed down with a sumptuous post-round brunch before a blissful overnight stay at Dubai’s swishest new hotel. Wake up to breakfast and a late check-out too?

Yes, you have come to the right place for the perfect UAE golf staycation.

** BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY! **
If you have trouble booking, please email: Reservations.damachills@radisson.com

Golf Digest Middle East, in association with Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills, are hosting their first ever Play & Stay on June 11-12.

For just AED999, you and a friend (twin share or double) will enjoy a one night stay at Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills and joyful play at Trump International Golf Club, Dubai. The price covers one spot in the Golf Digest Middle East tournament so is perfect for couples – non-golfers can chill at Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills’ impressive new ‘The Hills Pool Deck’ and revitalise in the Dreamworks Spa while you are amassing stableford points at an impressive rate on Trump Dubai.

It’s no problem if you’re a couple that golf together or a pair of golfing pals looking for an epic weekend away either; both twin share or double rooms are available and a second spot in the tournament costs just AED 350.

Did we mention special activations from That Dubai Girl, beard trims from Bristles & Mane and fun challenges courtesy of our pals at TEPfactor?

Bristles & Maine

That Dubai Girl

TepFactor

eGolf Megastore will also have a pop up store at the hotel for all your grab and go golfing necessities with special promotions on balls, gloves, caps, tees and other accessories. Get in. 

Want more? Keep reading for all the nitty gritty.

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If you have trouble booking, please email: Reservations.damachills@radisson.com

Want more? Keep reading for all the juicy nitty-gritty.

The Play

Opened just over four years ago, Trump International Golf Club, Dubai quickly found its way into the Golf Digest Middle East Top-10 courses ranking.

Home to 27-holes of challenging yet fun Gil Hanse-designed golf, state of the art game improvement facilities and an array of golf retail and dining options, Trump Dubai is playing host to the individual stableford tournament with a 1.30 pm shotgun start.

There’s two divisions for both men and women – Div A for 0-12 handicappers and Div B for 13-24 handicappers) and the usual men’s and ladies longest drive and nearest the pin on course challenges. With eGolf Megastore supplying the prizes, you’re going to want to bring your A-game!

The Stay

The Hills Pool Deck

Sign up for the inaugural Golf Digest Middle East Play & Stay and you’ll be one for the first to stay at the new Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills. The hotel has been designed with an understated style, offering panoramic golf course views from many of the 481 rooms and suites. There are four dining outlets with Hessa Street Kitchen, the hotel’s Asian themed restaurant which serves tasty Indian curries and South East Asian culinary delights, at the heart of the weekend’s post-golf festivities. 

Hessa Street Kitchen

Non-golfers will get a double dip at some serious poolside R&R and can avail a special discount in the elegant Dreamworks Spa. Fret not if you decide to golf on Friday though as the The Hills Pool Deck and Dreamworks Spa will also be available for you on Saturday courtesy of a specially negotiated late check-out.

We told you this was good!

The itinerary 

Friday, June 11

10am: Guest arrival and check in at Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills
Pick up your wristband and orientation pack.

10:30am: Prep, pamper and play
Non-golfers can chill at the impressive new ‘The Hills Pool Deck’. Enjoy fun challenges courtesy of our pals at TEPfactor. That Dubai Girl Beauty bar will be offering complimentary treatments from some of Dubai’s best glam squads, beard trims by Bristles & Mane and neck and shoulder massages from Dreamworks Spa who are also offering 30 percent off full spa treatments throughout the weekend. eGolf Megastore will also have a pop up store with special promotions.

1:30pm:  Golf Digest Middle East 18-hole individual stableford at Trump International Golf Club Dubai
(Shotgun start)

7:30pm to 10:30pm: Evening Brunch for 2, Hessa Street Kitchen at Radisson Hotels Dubai DAMAC Hills
Fill your boots at Dubai’s newest Asian brunch with unlimited drinks and a feast
of food. Later

After party at either Hessa Street Kitchen, The Hills Pool Deck or FireLake Grill House Restaurant and Bar
Head to any of the above three venues where you’ll get four free drinks tokens redeemable on selected drinks.

Saturday June 12

6:30am to 11am: Rouse and repair
Breakfast for 2 at Hessa Street Kitchen, 30 percent discount at Dreamworks Spa

11am until late pm: Sunshine sessions
Special pool package at The Hills Pool Deck

Up to 9pm: Late check out 
Catch the Euro action being shown live in Fire Lake Grill House

Fire Lake Grill House

The Pricing

The Golf Digest Middle East Play & Stay in partnership with Radisson Hotel Dubai DAMAC Hills is priced at AED999 for two people and includes one spot in the 18-hole tournament. If the second person wishes to tee it up as well, add AED350.

Spots in the golf staycation like no other are expected to sell fast, so jump online to secure your room now HERE TODAY!

If you have trouble booking, please email: Reservations.damachills@radisson.com

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