Ghala Valley Golf Club

Originally designed in 1970 and built into a dramatic wadi valley, the fairways at Ghala Valley traverse through rocky slopes and craggy hillsides. Though it has a desert-golf aesthetic, the contrast of lush turf and arid terrain gives it its distinctive character and striking visual.

Perhaps the most memorable aspect of Ghala Valley is the scenery which is on full display from the clubhouse which sits perched on the properties highpoint with panoramic views over several key holes. This makes it the perfect spot to watch golf from afar either before or after your round.

Its design, atmosphere, and setting make it not only a challenging course for skilled players but also a peaceful and inspiring retreat for anyone who loves the game and the landscapes it inhabits.

Golf course overview

One of Omans most scenic and distinctive courses with each hole presenting its own unique challenge. The early holes play through narrow rocky corridors bordered by natural ridges and dry stone walls, before the course opens up into broader fairways framed by palm trees and desert flora.

Not particularly long in distance at under six-thousand yards off the back tees, it is not a course you will feel the need to overpower, however with elevation changes throughout the course and strategic bunkering, your course management is one of the most important factors if you are to score well.

Signature holes

The final stretch of holes, particularly the 16th, 17th, and 18th, unfolds across the valley floor, where the course’s full beauty is on display.

16th hole: A long, sweeping par-5 that plays downhill through the valley. The tee shot demands accuracy, with rocky slopes on either side. A well-placed second shot sets up a short approach to a green framed by desert ridges and soft bunkering.

17th hole: A compact but strategic hole running along the valley floor. Drives must find the fairway to leave a clear angle into a slightly elevated green guarded by sand. Scenic, calm, and deceptively challenging.

18th hole: A picturesque finishing hole rising gently toward the clubhouse. The tee shot plays to a narrowing fairway, and the approach climbs into a green overlooked by the clubhouse terrace, a fitting end to the round.

Post Round

After the final putt drops on the 18th green at Ghala Valley Golf Club enjoy players can enjoy the walk back toward the clubhouse. As you step onto the terrace, the cool breeze and views over the finishing holes create the perfect moment to reflect on a uniquely beautiful round of golf in Muscat.

Browse the fully stocked pro shop to pick up a piece of memorabilia from your visit or have a quick bite to eat at the clubhouse restaurant before heading back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your day.