DUBAI // The most helpless figure during yesterday's denouement to the Dubai Golf Trophy was Luke Cantelo, the non-playing captain of the professional team. Unlike John Mills, his amateur counterpart who was able to lead by example by capturing what at the time looked to be a significant point at the expense of Stephen Deane, Cantelo was consigned to a watching brief in this UAE version of the Ryder Cup.
"It was an honour to be appointed captain and I have thoroughly enjoyed doing it," he said. "But I can't wait to get back playing again next year." Cantelo thought the cup was won and lost on Friday afternoon when his men dominated the foursomes after the morning fourballs had been shared. "We managed to open up a three-point lead through some tremendous performances in those foursomes and that was so helpful for me in terms of deciding my singles line-up," he said.
"I chose to put our big names out early to try to secure the six points we needed and they did that, so everything worked out as planned. "But if I had to single out one of our guys it would be George Kasparis for his [2&1] win over Ahmed al Musharrekh. That was a big point for our team." "It turned into a nail-biting finish because the amateurs rallied so well and all credit to them for doing so. They have some great players and showed great character when things were going wrong for them.
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
Skewed figures
In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458.
The specs: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Price, base / as tested: Dh101,140 / Dh113,800
Engine: Turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder
Power: 148hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque: 250Nm @ 2,000rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed CVT
Fuel consumption, combined: 7.0L / 100km
Essentials
The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct from the UAE to Geneva from Dh2,845 return, including taxes. The flight takes 6 hours.
The package
Clinique La Prairie offers a variety of programmes. A six-night Master Detox costs from 14,900 Swiss francs (Dh57,655), including all food, accommodation and a set schedule of medical consultations and spa treatments.
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Volvo ES90 Specs
Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)
Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp
Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm
On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region
Price: Exact regional pricing TBA
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Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
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Director: Jared Hess
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Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan
Star rating: 2/5