Dreamland (Championship) - Egypt

I've been a member at this course for the past few months and have generally really enjoyed it. It's not particularly difficult, but it is fairly long and it's a fun layout. The course is well-maintained for the most part, though the bunkers are not great. The greens are fairly average in terms of speed, maybe slightly on the slow side. The practice facilities are great, especially the recently improved chipping and putting areas. I would recommend playing Dreamland if you're planning on spending some time in Cairo and want to hit up a few golf courses.

This course is, if nothing else, a pleasant diversion from the madness of the city of Cairo. It's located about an hours drive from the centre of the city and unlike the marketing hype, is actually about 15 minutes drive from the Pyramids at Giza. You can just barely make out the shapes of the two large pyramids if you climb one of the moundings on the Championship course and peer through the thick smog that blankets the city.I played from the back tees (off a 14 handicap) and didn't find the course particularly difficult, even though there are enough sand and water hazards on fairways and around the green complexes to keep it interesting. The course was not particularly memorable; yes it was nice and green, and a relaxing place to escape from the constant tooting car horns, but I didn't come away with any favourite holes. If I'm ever in Cairo again (and I have no desire to ever return of my own choosing) I'd try the Katameyah Heights course.