Abu Dhabi Golf Club Completes Refurbishment

FEBRUARY 24 2011, THE FALCON CLUBHOUSE, ABU DHABI GOLF CLUB, ABU DHABI, (UAE): Abu Dhabi Golf Club, ranked as one of the World's Top 100 golf courses, re-opened to the public on January 20, 2011 right in time for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, following substantial refurbishment.

Designed by Samir Daoud and built in 1995, the renowned Falcon Clubhouse now features two restaurants and numerous meeting and event facilities. Also part of its refurbishment, the interiors have been completely transformed; from light fittings to state-of-the-art kitchens, brand new locker rooms, expanded meeting spaces and revamped food and beverage outlets.

The Falcon Clubhouse, meanwhile, has maintained its elegant environment - rich in traditional features and contemporary furniture - while its glass walls give spectacular views of the Championship Golf Course.

Café 28, a casual all day dining restaurant located on the ground floor, offers international cuisine and a lively atmosphere perfect for a casual lunch during the week. The new restaurant on the first floor - The Grille - serving steaks and fresh seafood in a stylish environment, offers gourmet dishes ideal for any day of the week. In addition, The Lounge has been revitalised into the perfect place for a casual after work or pre-dinner drink.

Equipped with new and flexible cutting edge meeting spaces providing stunning views overlooking the 9th and 18th hole of the National course, the Falcon Clubhouse now includes a small meeting room on the first floor - as well as a large 75m² meeting room that breaks into three smaller rooms, making it the perfect venue to impress clients and business partners.

The Shaheen Boardroom on the first floor, has also been given a facelift, while keeping the traditional décor and atmosphere, making Abu Dhabi Golf Club the ultimate venue for training workshops and small to medium-sized board meetings. The top floor function room, Qanas, has been extended to accommodate 200 guests, making it a large multi-purpose space, ideal for private parties and wedding functions.

"The Falcon Clubhouse at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club has been a popular destination for over 10 years. The striking building with its two floors of restaurants, numerous meeting and event facilities, and an extensive sports and fitness club, creates an atmosphere of relaxed elegance," said Ken Kosak, General Manager of Abu Dhabi Golf Club. "The refurbishing has kept the original flair but has enhanced our top class offering for our members and guests."

The club also offers a variety of leisure facilities including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, glass backed squash courts, a free-form swimming pool, two saunas, a steam room and a Jacuzzi. Soon to feature is The Westin Hotel & Spa, scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2011.

Abu Dhabi Golf Club, which is fully owned by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of cultural, residential and tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi, and managed by Troon Golf, has long been regarded as one of the finest Championship venues on the European PGA Tour and has been showered with praise from the world's elite professional golfers. Being voted the best sporting club in Abu Dhabi in 2010 is a tribute to the continuous improvements being made to the club for members, guests and also international visitors, proving it to be the most popular choice for those who enjoy its fine facilities and social atmosphere.