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Construction
Work begins at luxury golf
clubhouse at key Ajman development
UAE-based Al Zorah Development
Company has announced that
work has begun at the luxury golf
and leisure clubhouse within its
key development in Al Zorah Golf
Club, a premier tourist and golfing
destination located in the northern
emirates of Ajman.
Al Zorah Development Company
is a joint venture between Ajman
government and UAE-based Solidere
International, which is majority-
owned by Lebanese group Solidere.
Set in a stunning natural landscape
with flowing dunes and 1 million
sq m area of mangrove forest, Al A renowned firm led by architect Anabelle Kassar,
Zorah Golf Club will boast a world-class clubhouse to Annaka presses on with its ambitious development
complement the existing 18-hole championship golf plans to make Al Zorah Golf Club the premier tourist
course, created by Nicklaus Design and operated by and golfing destination in the northern emirates.
Troon under the Troon Golf brand. Saad said Al Zorah Golf Club had recently partnered
Al Zorah Development Company CEO George Saad said: with Audubon International and the GEO Foundation,
«Our unique world-class golf course will soon become global leaders in environmental sustainability.
even more impressive, as we begin construction works «This partnership creates a pathway to ensure the
on exciting new developments to complement the protection and enhancement of a vibrant ecosystem
offering. Our ambition has always been for Al Zorah within the Mangrove Forest on the edge of the golf
Golf Club to maintain its position as one of the best in course and reduce carbon footprint and single-use
the Middle East, and the existing 18-hole championship plastics. As a Club, we are committed to protecting
course and state-of-the-art Clubhouse will strengthen the environment and obtaining our certifications from
our competitiveness.» these organizations,» he noted.
The luxury golf club will be complemented by full «When playing Al Zorah, you will encounter nature
golf and leisure facilities, including a purpose-built and an abundance of wildlife in its truest form or a
gymnasium, golf shop, tennis courts, and swimming constantly changing tidal system altering the look and
pool for adults and kids to utilise for fitness and leisure. feel of the course on an hourly basis and island tee
In addition, underground parking and various food boxes that protrude from the tidal inlets, which are
and beverage outlets will offer visitors convenience visually stunning,» remarked Saad.
and choice to dine, socialise and relax within the club, Al Zorah is a must-play for any golfer who wants a
stated Saad. unique golfing experience, he added.
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