Damac Properties, a leading developer of luxury properties in the UAE, has officially opened the Trump International Golf Club Dubai at its key property Damac Hills in Dubai, UAE.

To mark the launch, Damac Properties led a golf course tour, with guests of honour including Eric Trump, the executive vice president of The Trump Organization and Donald Trump Jr.

The 7,205-yard, par-71 Trump International Golf Club Dubai is located ten minutes from Sheikh Zayed Road and sits at the heart of the 42-million sq ft Damac Hills master development, said a statement from the company.

Damac pointed out that the new golf course exceeds all expectations. It has been designed by world-renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse, who also designed the course for the 2016 Olympics.

Damac Hills consists of over 4,000 luxury villas and 7,500 condominiums, in addition to hospitality, luxury shopping, spa and wellness, and leisure facilities, along with food and beverage components.

This unique collection of villas and apartments is now complemented by one of the most exclusive golf club settings in the emirate – the Trump International Golf Club Dubai, said the statement.

Speaking at the launch, Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of Damac Properties, said: "It is an international golf course that just joined the league of the most premium golf courses in the world. This achievement is one that certainly transforms the golfing scene in Dubai and across the region, reaffirming the emirate’s position as a global destination for world-class developments."

"It is another landmark representing an addition to the many exceptional attractions Dubai offers to its citizens, residents and visitors alike," he noted.

On the new venture, Trump said: "We are thrilled to be a part of this momentous occasion in Dubai and to witness the opening of this latest offering in our portfolio of Trump golf courses – the first in the Middle East. Trump International Golf Club Dubai is an incredible addition to our portfolio of 18 prestigious golf clubs and will join the stable of our golf courses around the world."

"We are very proud of our collaboration with Damac Properties and look forward to bringing a new level of challenge and luxury to Dubai at this truly spectacular property," he added.

Sajwani pointed out that over the past three years, Damac had worked tirelessly and closely with The Trump Organization, the premier world-class golf course operator, and Eric, in order to deliver such an astounding project offering for golfing enthusiasts.

"We look forward to announcing the delivery of luxury villas and mansions that overlook the golf course as well as other clusters in Damac Hills in the near future,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service