Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club

What Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club does

Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club is a private golf and leisure club operating an 18-hole, par-72 Nicklaus Design championship course within a protected mangrove sanctuary on Ajman's coastline, approximately 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The property encompasses one million square metres of mangroves and 12 km of waterfront, with a tidal system that alters playing conditions on an hourly basis — a structural feature of the course that is unique in the UAE. The facility is managed by Troon Golf and opened in December 2015 as Ajman's first golf course; supplementary technical components include Platinum Paspalum grass, a floodlit two-tier driving range exceeding 350 metres, and GPSi-enabled golf carts providing yardage and navigation data.

The revenue model combines recurring membership fees with usage-based and ancillary transactions. Membership tiers include the invitation-only 100 Club (capped at 100 members), Full Golf Membership (five- or seven-day options), Corporate Membership, and Junior Membership, with members receiving 20% discounts on select food and beverage and retail categories. Day-play revenue is generated through variable green fees, PGA-led instruction (AED 195–1,400 per session), equipment rental (Callaway club hire at AED 225, FootJoy shoe hire at AED 60), caddy services (AED 100–175 plus tip), and an all-day clubhouse restaurant. Distribution runs through a direct online booking portal (back9solutions.com), phone reservations (800AZGOLF), the Troon International app, and Stay & Play packages sold through Al Zorah Beach Resort (Oberoi Hotels).

The club serves affluent UAE residents, corporate clients, Dubai-based golfers, and international visitors, with the Troon Executive Card providing reciprocal access to 150+ facilities worldwide. The club holds GEO Certification and is pursuing Audubon International certification, supported by a Rolls-Royce partnership establishing on-site apiaries. Marketing is conducted through social media, email, and TripAdvisor, with no disclosed financial performance, headcount, or ownership structure beyond Troon's management mandate.

Name

Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club

Legal name

AL ZORAH GOLF CLUB

Website

https://alzorahgolfclub.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club is a private Ajman-based golf and leisure club operating an 18-hole Nicklaus Design championship course within a protected mangrove sanctuary, serving affluent UAE members, corporate clients, and Dubai visitors through tiered memberships and Troon network access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Leisure Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf club membership
• Golf instruction services
• Leisure hospitality
• Coastal golf resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Ajman

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Invitation-only 100 Club membership (limited to 100 members), Full Golf Membership (seven and five-day options), Corporate Membership, and Junior Membership. Members receive exclusive privileges, preferential green-fee access, dining and retail discounts, and access to members-only events.
2. Green Fees: Daily green fees for non-members including shared golf cart, range balls prior to play, and locker facilities. Variable pricing based on season and availability.
3. Golf Instruction & Lessons: PGA Professional tuition programs including individual and shared lessons (30 and 50 minutes), junior lessons, and on-course lessons (9 and 18 holes). Package deals available for 3, 5, and 10 lessons.
4. Equipment & Facility Rental: Callaway club hire (AED 225), Footjoy shoe hire (AED 60), unlimited range balls (AED 100), caddy services (AED 125-175 + tip for guests, AED 100-140 + tip for members depending on day).
5. Food & Beverage: All-day dining restaurant offering international cuisine with stunning golf course and mangrove views. Open daily from 6:30am until late. Members receive 20% discount on food & beverage.
6. Pro Shop Retail: Golf retail experience featuring leading golf brands. Members receive 20% discount on soft goods and 10% discount on hard goods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club operates an 18-hole par-72 Nicklaus Design championship golf course set within one million square metres of protected mangroves on Ajman's coastline, managed by Troon Golf. Its primary sellable offerings include tiered memberships (100 Club invitation-only, Full Golf, Corporate, Junior), daily green fees, PGA-led golf tuition and caddy services, equipment rentals, a floodlit driving range, and an all-day clubhouse restaurant. Members gain additional benefit through the Troon network, providing reciprocal access to 150+ golf facilities worldwide.

Product overview

Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club is a golf and leisure destination offering an 18-hole Nicklaus Design championship golf course as its core product, complemented by golf instruction services (tuition programs, caddy program), practice facilities (floodlit driving range), and multiple membership tiers (100 Club, Full Golf, Corporate, Junior, Troon Advantage). The club provides additional services including green fees with equipment rental (Callaway clubs, FootJoy shoes), on-course lessons, and operates the Clubhouse Restaurant for all-day dining. As a partner property, Al Zorah Beach Resort (Oberoi Hotels) offers nearby accommodation. The club participates in the Troon network, providing members reciprocal access to golf facilities worldwide. Sustainability is woven into operations, with GEO Certification and environmental initiatives including mangrove protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Al Zorah Golf Course (18-Hole Championship Course) An 18-hole par-72 Nicklaus Design championship golf course set within protected mangroves on Ajman's coastline, featuring Platinum Paspalum grass, 2 lakes, 88 bunkers, and a dynamic tidal water system. Open to members and daily-fee golfers; managed by Troon Golf.
• 100 Club Membership Invitation-only, seven-day membership limited to 100 members, providing 30-day telephone and 21-day online booking privileges, Troon Executive Card benefits, gym and pool access, exclusive driving range use, and 20% discount on dining and soft goods.
• Full Golf Membership Recurring membership offering unlimited golf on the 18-hole championship course with five-day or seven-day access options, members' rates for dining and Pro Shop retail, and access to members-only golf and social events.
• Corporate Membership Flexible corporate golf membership offering value for staff and clients, with tailored corporate golf packages, members' rates, and access to corporate events.
• Junior Membership Junior membership program providing a safe learning environment for children of all ages, including access to practice facilities, members' rates, junior lessons, and junior-only golf and social events.
• Daily Green Fees Daily golf access for non-members on the 18-hole championship course, including shared golf cart, range balls prior to play, and locker facilities, with variable pricing based on season and availability.
• Golf Tuition Programs PGA Professional golf instruction including individual lessons (30 and 50 minutes), shared lessons, junior lessons, and on-course lessons (9 and 18 holes), with 3-, 5-, and 10-lesson packages available.
• Caddy Program Professional caddy service providing local course knowledge, accurate yardages, green reading insights, and pace of play management, with trained caddies offered to both guests and members at differentiated rates.
• Driving Range and Practice Facilities Two-tiered, floodlit driving range spanning over 350 meters and accommodating up to 50 players, with Callaway range balls and designed green complexes for pre-round warm-up and post-round practice.
• Equipment Rental Rental of Callaway clubs (AED 225), Footjoy shoes (AED 60), and unlimited range balls (AED 100) for golfers needing equipment.
• Clubhouse Restaurant All-day dining destination at the clubhouse offering international cuisine with views over the golf course and mangrove forest, open daily from 6:30am until late, with terrace seating for sunset views and a 20% members' discount on food and beverage.
• Pro Shop Retail On-site golf retail experience featuring leading golf brands, with members receiving 20% discount on soft goods and 10% discount on hard goods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to over 150 world-class Troon-managed golf venues worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Troon GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTroon Golf manages Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club, providing world-class management services, operational expertise, and access to the global Troon network of 150+ facilities. Troon delivers unmatched amenities, exquisite dining, premium playing surfaces, and uncompromising attention to detail. Full members enjoy Troon Executive Card benefits and access to Troon Advantage rates worldwide.
• Nicklaus DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationNicklaus Design, founded by legendary 18-time Major Champion Jack Nicklaus, designed the championship 18-hole layout. The design team created a truly sensational layout with pristinely manicured fairways and greens while protecting the natural mangrove environment, establishing Al Zorah as Ajman's first golf course.
• Al Zorah Beach Resort (Oberoi Hotels)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl Zorah Beach Resort is the exclusive accommodation partner and closest retreat to the golf course. Offers Stay & Play packages combining luxury rooms and suites with golf access. The partnership extends the Al Zorah experience beyond the course with six dining venues, spa, and beachfront setting within the mangrove sanctuary.
• Rolls-RoyceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to establish a dedicated apiary of six beehives on site, supporting biodiversity while producing natural honey that reflects the richness of Al Zorah's mangrove environment. Demonstrates commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability initiatives.
• Emirates Golf FederationminorOthersAnnual Emirates Golf Federation Membership is provided to members, enabling participation in regional golf tournaments and official handicapping systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Doha Golf Club: Premier members club in Qatar with 18-hole championship course, academy, and tournament hosting. Comparable full-service premium club model serving Gulf affluents, but operating in a different GCC geography.
• Royal Greens Golf & Country Club: Championship course in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia with members club, F&B, and academy. Comparable in tiered membership and premium positioning, but does not directly compete in the UAE.

Direct peers

• Saadiyat Beach Golf Club: Gary Player-designed beachfront championship course in Abu Dhabi with Troon affiliation and stay-and-play ties to Saadiyat resorts. Comparable in Troon management, coastal design, and premium positioning.
• The Address Montgomerie: Colin Montgomerie-designed premium resort course in Dubai with hotel, dining, and membership. Comparable in combining a championship design with full hospitality and Stay & Play offerings.
• Jumeirah Golf Estates: Premium multi-course residential golf destination in Dubai offering Earth and Fire championship courses plus membership, F&B, and academy programs. Direct competitor for affluent UAE golfers and corporate outings within a 30-minute drive of Al Zorah.
• The Els Club Dubai: Ernie Els-designed championship course in Dubai Sports City with Troon-managed operations, member tiers, and academy. Comparable in designer pedigree, Troon management affiliation, and target affluent Dubai market.
• Yas Links Abu Dhabi: Kyle Phillips-designed coastal championship links in Abu Dhabi operated by Troon Golf. Comparable in coastal championship design, Troon management, and appeal to UAE-affluent and visiting golfers.
• Trump International Golf Club Dubai: Championship 18-hole course in Dubai managed under the Trump brand with premium membership tiers and high-end clubhouse. Closest premium brand-name competitor to Al Zorah for UAE-affluent and international visitors.

Others

• Al Zorah Beach Resort (Oberoi Hotels): Adjacent five-star resort partner offering Stay & Play packages. Not a competitor but a key co-located hospitality asset that directly shapes the golf club's destination economics and guest experience.

Broad incumbents

• Troon Golf (HQ / Network): Global golf management company operating 150+ courses across multiple brands. Not a direct competitor but functions as Al Zorah's management partner and benchmark for operating standards, network reach, and member benefits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AlZorahGolfClub
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiqMsToryoaE5cFXssnoIGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlZorahGolfClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/alzorahgolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-zorah-golf-club

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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