- The iconic Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club will transform from 18th to 21st January for the 35th edition with thrilling entertainment on and off the course.
- Over 25 F&B locations for fans to enjoy with live entertainment in Tournament Town from sunrise to moonlight.
- Organisers confirm new Retro-Vintage dress code for Saturday 20th 2024, bringing a unique look to the fan village across tournament weekend, with BIG prizes to be won.
- Family Friday, a free kids rave and increased entertainment and activities are new addition for 2024.
Dubai, UAE-: Fans and families can look forward to experiencing world class golf and the best of Dubai at this year’s new-look Tournament Town in the 35th edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
Open from 10am to 11pm, this year’s fan village will provide free outdoor fun for you and friends or all the family, with live music and performances throughout, while young golfing fans can look forward to witnessing the thrilling roaming acts featuring stilt walkers, magicians, graffiti artists and more. Enjoy the music and F&B offerings until late outside with friends as part of your weekend plans.
Participate in an exciting new event this year called The Range by Callaway, offering golf aficionados the chance to step onto the range next to the pros and participate in a variety of Top Tracer challenges and test the newest Callaway equipment.
With over 25 F&B locations covering the iconic Majlis Course of Emirates Golf Club, fans can experience some of Dubai’s favourite dishes during their tour around the course or visit the city’s most popular food trucks at the new-look and free-to-enter Tournament Town across the four-day event from 18th to 21st January. You can also head to the TopGolf Deck, the ultimate spot to chill with friends, offering a prime location with a view overlooking the 16th hole.
Also new for 2024, organisers have confirmed the Retro-Vintage dress code for tournament weekend, inspired by the history of the event and iconic looks from the 1940s through to the 1990s. Enter the Best Dressed competition on Saturday 20th January for a chance to win BIG prizes, including hospitality tickets worth over AED5,000, concert tickets and lots more.
Come down with the kids on the Family Friday afternoon as FamilyBeatz is set for its next kids rave in Tournament Town – run by parents and seasoned ravers –, between 3pm and 6pm on Friday 19th January. Tying into the Retro-Vintage theme, there will also be a Best Dressed competition for kids with prizes to be won.
There will be live musical performances kicking off from 6pm until late during the event. Featuring music spanning various eras, the one-of-a-kind fan ambiance at the beginning of the DP World Tour calendar promises an unforgettable experience for golf fans of all ages and stages.
As part of the tournament’s active role in driving forward sustainability in the game of golf, young fans can also look forward to visiting the Sustainability Corner for new engaging activities across the weekend. Children can explore and enjoy a range of eco-focused programmes including Urban Farming, Seed Bombs and more to learn new ways to introduce environmentally-conscious plans to their daily routines.
As an alternative weekend brunch, throughout the weekend, while enjoying the atmosphere and golf, Jones the Grocer the UAE’s favourite café and gourmet grocer is bringing back its picnic hampers at the 2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Enjoy the picturesque views of the world’s top golfers playing whilst indulging in Jones’ beautifully curated wicker picnic basket set up on the grass filled with an artisanal cheese or charcuterie board and drinks.
The tournament has attracted a stellar line-up so far with World No.2 Rory McIlroy and defending champion headlining the field. The Northern Irishman will be searching for his fourth historic Hero Dubai Desert Classic title and will be joined by World No.9 and reigning Open Champion Brian Harman, six-time DP World Tour winner Tommy Fleetwood, World No.12 Tyrrell Hatton, and American World No.22 Cameron Young.
Also teeing off will be European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald, Rolex Series winner Ryan Fox and Major Champions Pádraig Harrington, Francesco Molinari and Adam Scott.
This year’s event combines world-class golf with a huge array of family-friendly entertainment. Spectators can look forward to a wider variety of options off the course than ever before, with something for fans of all ages to enjoy across the tournament.
Free general admission tickets are still available but limited, get yours now on dubaidesertclassic.com or via the Hero Dubai Desert Classic app available on App Store or Google Play. For more information, please visit www.dubaidesertclassic.com.
Organisers are also encouraging fans to use the Metro service to travel to and from the tournament, with Al Khail station located directly outside the club’s main entrance, with limited parking available for the event.
