The Dubai Desert Classic was founded in 1989 as the first DP World Tour event to take place in the Gulf, and in 2023 it became and still is the first and only GEO Certified® golf event in the Middle East. Regarded as one of the most significant events on the DP World Tour, and part of the prestigious Rolex Series, it has been credited with paving the way for golf’s presence in the Middle East, as well as creating some of the most iconic moments in golfing history.