Dates and field
The DP World Tour confirms the Hero Dubai Desert Classic for Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 January 2027 at Emirates Golf Club. It is described as the first Rolex Series event of 2027, and Rory McIlroy has committed to play. The tour's page did not state the prize fund or defending champion in the text we could read.
Tickets
We could not find 2027 prices. For reference, What's On reported last year's tickets at Dh695 for Friday and Dh790 for Saturday and Sunday. The tournament sells through dubaidesertclassic.com.
Fitting it into a January trip
The week before, the Dubai Marathon closes roads on 17 January. The Desert Classic also overlaps the opening days of RAK Art, which starts on 22 January in Ras Al Khaimah.
Swan Lake on Ice ends at Dubai Opera on 17 January, and the Buena Vista Social Club plays Dubai Opera on 24 January, the final day of the golf.
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FAQ
When is the Dubai Desert Classic 2027?+
21 to 24 January 2027 at Emirates Golf Club.
How much are tickets?+
2027 prices were not published where we looked. Last year's were reported at Dh695 and Dh790.
Is it a Rolex Series event?+
The listing describes it as the first Rolex Series event of 2027.