Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club

What Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club does

Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club (SGSC) is a privately held multi-activity leisure destination founded in 2005 and headquartered on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Sharjah, UAE. The club operates a single integrated campus that combines traditional sport (9-hole floodlit championship golf course, shooting ranges, archery) with entertainment formats including the Swaves indoor wave simulator, a London Outbreak-themed laser tag arena, Escapology escape rooms, Karting Town, and outdoor paintball/gelball/airsoft battlefields. Adjacent facilities include the Altitude fitness and padel/tennis centre, structured shooting training courses, and the Twisted Olive Bistro Mediterranean restaurant.

The core technology stack is operational rather than digital: TrackMan-supported golf coaching, a state-of-the-art indoor wave simulator, fully floodlit course infrastructure enabling night play, a dedicated indoor tactical shooting range (the UAE's first), and Sodi World Series-integrated karting timing. SGSC has no mobile app, no disclosed APIs, and no AI/ML capabilities. The 501-1,000 employee base supports on-site operations across multiple sub-brands: Altitude, Karting Town, Swaves, Escapology, and Twisted Olive Bistro.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining usage-based pricing (green fees, karting sessions, paintball, shooting sessions), tiered subscriptions (golf memberships, shooting memberships with Gold/Platinum/Titanium tiers, Altitude fitness memberships), structured long-form training courses (up to 12 months), seasonal programmes (Summer Camp 2026 for ages 4-14 at AED 250-3,999), and on-site F&B. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via walk-ins, telephone reservations, website bookings, dedicated corporate enquiry channels, and a third-party Golfscape listing for tee times. Customer segments span individual golfers, shooting and archery enthusiasts, families with children, corporate and group bookers, fitness members, and adventure/thrill seekers, with Managing Director Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani overseeing strategy alongside a Director of Golf and dedicated activity-level staff.

Name

Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club

Legal name

Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club

Website

https://golfandshootingshj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club is a 20-year-old private multi-activity leisure destination in Sharjah, UAE, offering golf, shooting, fitness, karting, indoor surfing, adventure sports, and dining on a single campus for individuals, families, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational and Sports Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Golf club operations
• Shooting range services
• Fitness club membership
• Adventure sports venue
• Family leisure destination

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Golf Play: Revenue from 9-hole and 18-hole green fees across peak and off-peak periods, with pricing tiers for guests, EGF members, academy pass holders, and club members. Summer and weekday discounts available. All green fees include shared golf cart and unlimited range balls.
2. Shooting and Archery Memberships: Tiered membership programme (Gold, Platinum, Titanium) offering structured access to shooting ranges and archery facilities with exclusive privileges and discounts across all SGSC amenities. Members receive priority booking windows and preferential rates.
3. Golf Memberships: Annual and seasonal golf memberships including full, weekday, and corporate options with flexible payment plans. Summer 4-month membership option with driving range access and redeemable vouchers against annual memberships.
4. Altitude Fitness Memberships: Altitude health and fitness club memberships offering flexible access to performance training, group classes, CrossFit, padel and tennis courts, and recovery facilities. Designed for individual, couple, and family use.
5. Summer Camp Programmes: Structured indoor summer camp for children aged 4-14 offering multi-activity programming. Packages include trial day (250 AED), 2-week (1,699 AED), 4-week (2,799 AED), and full 8-week programme (3,999 AED). Early booking and sibling discounts available.
6. Karting Sessions and Events: Arrive-and-drive karting sessions (15 minutes), racing league participation (SWS Sprint Cups), group corporate events (Mini Prix, Grand Prix, Super Prix formats), birthday parties, track hire, and private tuition. Combo packages with paintball and laser tag available.
7. Indoor Target and Tactical Shooting: Pay-per-session indoor target shooting experiences with varying complexity levels. Professional supervision and equipment included. Competitive group pricing for 6+ participants.
8. Paintball, Gelball, Airsoft, and Archery: Outdoor action sports including four paintball/gelball battlefields, tactical airsoft gameplay, and archery/archery tag. Session-based pricing with equipment rental and protective gear included.
9. Twisted Olive Bistro Dining: Modern Mediterranean restaurant open daily 8:00am to 9:00pm for members and guests. Revenue from food and beverage sales including a la carte menu, sharing plates, seasonal specials, and private event dining with customized menus.
10. Shooting and Archery Courses: Structured training courses including Full Course (12 months, 4-in-1 certified programme), Academy Shooting Course (4 months), Advanced Shooting Course (3 months), Rapid Action Shooting Course (3 months), Dynamic Action Shooting Course (3 months), Moving Targets/Clay course, Walk-In Archery Course, and Firearms Junior Course (2 months).
11. Padel and Tennis Court Access: Indoor and outdoor padel courts plus two outdoor tennis courts with coaching, private lessons, social play, and match play programmes included within Altitude membership or available as add-on access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club operates a multi-activity leisure and sports destination in Sharjah, UAE, offering golf on a 9-hole floodlit championship course, indoor and outdoor shooting and archery ranges, fitness facilities, indoor surfing, karting, paintball, laser tag, escape rooms, summer camps, and a Mediterranean restaurant. Revenue is generated through pay-per-use activity fees, recurring memberships across golf, shooting, and fitness, and corporate/group bookings.

Product overview

Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club is a comprehensive leisure and sports destination spanning over 20 years of heritage, offering a diverse multi-attraction portfolio under one connected campus. The core offering is structured around three main pillars: Golf (9-hole floodlit championship course, Academy, memberships, and tee time bookings), Shooting & Archery (indoor pistol and rifle range, clay pigeon, archery, tactical shooting, and structured courses across Gold/Platinum/Titanium memberships), and Fitness/Altitude (gym, CrossFit, group classes, padel, and tennis). Additional attractions include Swaves indoor surf simulator, Karting Town (arrive & drive, races, and events with SWS World Series pathways), four outdoor paintball/gelball battlefields, outdoor archery and airsoft, a laser tag arena themed 'London Outbreak,' Escapology escape rooms, indoor tactical shooting, a summer camp programme, and Twisted Olive Bistro Mediterranean dining. The club's product architecture is modular — guests can purchase individual activity sessions or commit to memberships that bundle access across multiple attractions and tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Altitude: Fitness, wellness, and performance destination featuring gym, CrossFit, padel and tennis facilities, and recovery experiences.
• Karting Town
• Swaves
• Escapology
• Twisted Olive Bistro

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jumeirah Golf Club: Dubai-based multi-facility golf and leisure destination with floodlit courses, academy, F&B venues, and event hosting — closely mirrors SGSC's golf-centric multi-vertical model and tiered membership structure.
• Emirates Golf Club: UAE-based golf club with multiple courses, floodlit night golf, academy, dining, and event facilities — directly comparable as a premium GCC golf-and-lifestyle destination with tiered memberships and corporate event capabilities.
• Yas Links Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi championship links-style golf course with academy and clubhouse hospitality on Yas Island — comparable as a UAE premium golf venue targeting tourists, corporates, and members in the same regional leisure market.
• Trump International Golf Club Dubai: Dubai-based premium golf club with championship course, academy, and hospitality — competing for high-end UAE golfers, corporate outings, and tournament-hosting revenue.
• Saadiyat Beach Golf Club: Abu Dhabi beachfront golf club with floodlit play, academy, and F&B — comparable UAE-based championship golf facility competing for the same regional golfer and corporate event spend.
• The Track Meydan Golf: Dubai floodlit golf, entertainment, and dining destination offering night golf, academy, and multi-attraction leisure — directly comparable hybrid golf-plus-entertainment model targeting UAE families and corporates.

Regional players

• Adventureland Sharjah: Sharjah-based family entertainment centre offering go-karting, rides, arcade, and party venues — directly comparable as a Sharjah-located multi-activity leisure competitor targeting similar family and group segments.
• Wadi Adventure (Al Ain): UAE outdoor activity destination offering kayaking, surfing, rafting, and climbing — comparable as a regional multi-activity adventure and sport venue competing for the same UAE active leisure and corporate group segments.

Broad incumbents

• Dubai Parks and Resorts: UAE multi-theme-park destination combining motiongate, Bollywood Parks, and Legoland — competing for regional family tourism and entertainment spend with a much broader footprint than SGSC.
• IMG Worlds of Adventure: Dubai-based mega indoor theme park offering multi-attraction family entertainment under one roof — comparable as a UAE family entertainment destination competing for indoor summer leisure spend, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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