The MENA Golf Tour will conclude its landmark 2025/26 season in the UAE, as the Al Ain Championship takes place at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club from March 30 to April 1, 2026.
Players will compete over three rounds for a $100,000 prize fund and the season-ending Rankings title. After successful events in Portugal and Egypt, and upcoming stops in Morocco, Jordan and Qatar, the season will finish in Al Ain — known as the Garden City of the Emirates.
Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club is one of the region’s most respected tournament venues. The natural scenery adds a unique backdrop to the tournament week.
The 2025/26 MENA Golf Tour season has delivered competitive events across Europe and the Middle East, with $100,000 prize funds and Official World Golf Ranking points at each stop. With the Rankings title still undecided, the Al Ain Championship promises an exciting conclusion to one of the most successful seasons in the tour’s history.
The Al Ain Championship takes place from March 30 to April 1, 2026, in Al Ain, UAE.
Now playing as a professional, he will represent the UAE on home soil during the season finale. For Skaik, the event marks an important milestone — moving from the UAE National Team to the professional stage, supported by the platform the MENA Golf Tour provides for regional talent.
The Setting: Al Ain
Al Ain, located about 160 km from Abu Dhabi and 120 km from Dubai, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 4,000 years of history. The city is famous for its oasis, home to more than 147,000 date palms, and for Jebel Hafeet, a mountain rising nearly 1,300 metres above the desert floor.
Its standout hole is the par-five 10th, measuring 678 yards — the longest par five in the Arabian Gulf. Beyond golf, the venue also offers international-standard facilities for equestrian sports, shooting, rugby and cricket.
Emirati Hopes Rest with Ahmad Skaik
One of the key storylines at the Al Ain Championship is Ahmad Skaik, the UAE’s leading professional golfer. Skaik knows the course well, having competed there multiple times in recent seasons. The course has hosted the Abu Dhabi Challenge on the HotelPlanner Tour for the past two years.
Water hazards come into play on most holes, and several fairways run alongside Al Ain’s horse racing track. The course demands accuracy and strong course management.
