Wasl Group, one of Dubai’s largest real estate development and management groups, has marked the start of groundwork on a third golf course at Jumeirah Golf Estates – The Next Chapter, advancing the masterplan and reinforcing the destination’s position within Dubai’s golfing landscape.
Designed by Peter Harradine of Harradine Golf, an established name in golf course architecture with extensive regional experience, the new 18-hole course will build on Jumeirah Golf Estates’ established golfing heritage.
It will complement the destination’s role as host of the DP World Tour Championship, further strengthening its international profile.
The groundbreaking ceremony brought together Wasl Group’s leadership, Peter Harradine and professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood. Ismail Sharif and Tommy Fleetwood played the first shots from the site of Hole 1, a symbolic tee-off marking the beginning of the new course’s journey.
On the key milestone, Andre Naude, Chief Projects Officer at Wasl Group, said: “The development of Jumeirah Golf Estates, The Next Chapter reflects Wasl Group’s long-term vision to create an integrated destination that brings together world-class golf, hospitality and leisure.”
“The addition of a third golf course represents an important step in realising this wider masterplan, building on the development’s established golfing heritage while expanding its offering. As we continue to advance the project, our focus remains on creating a cohesive environment that delivers lasting value and contributes to Dubai’s standing as an international destination for golf and leisure,” he stated.
Wasl’s approach to masterplan development places emphasis on delivering key amenities and lifestyle facilities from the early stages, ensuring they are incorporated into the community from the outset.
By advancing elements such as the golf course alongside other core components, Wasl aims to ensure residents can enjoy the destination’s resort-style living experience from the time they move into the community, stated Naude.
Spanning 4.68 million sqm across six districts, Jumeirah Golf Estates, The Next Chapter masterplan includes more than 12,000 new residences, featuring Estate Homes, Resort style living hilltop mansions and branded residences, set within 1.51 million sqm of greenery and open spaces.
The wider development will also feature a five-star Mandarin Oriental resort, a world-class equestrian centre with show-jumping facilities, and a tennis stadium with a capacity of more than 5,000 spectators, alongside the new 18-hole golf course and academy, he added.
Bringing together residential, hospitality and leisure experiences within one integrated destination, Jumeirah Golf Estates – The Next Chapter will help shape Dubai’s evolving urban landscape, supporting the objectives of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and reflecting Wasl Group’s vision for connected communities and lasting value.-TradeArabia News Service