About Fairway Ventures
Fairway Ventures is a UAE-based golf initiative committed to growing the game through youth development, bespoke golf tourism, and world-class event execution.
Founded by passionate golfers and industry professionals, we offer structured junior leagues, custom golf travel experiences, and full-service tournament operations for clubs, academies, and corporate partners.
Our mission is to create meaningful, high-impact golf experiences, on and off the course, while fostering the next generation of players and expanding the sport’s reach across the region.
Our Leadership
Siddharth Dutta
With over two decades of experience in the banking and financial sector in the UAE, I bring a strategic and operational mindset to Fairway Ventures. As a long-time resident and active member of the local golf community, I’ve seen how sport can shape values and foster discipline in young players—something I’ve also witnessed firsthand as a proud golf parent.
My passion lies in building platforms that give children and families meaningful opportunities to grow through golf. At Fairway Ventures, I focus on sustainable growth, stakeholder engagement, and building long-term partnerships that support the development of junior talent across the region. By combining business acumen with a love for the game, I’m committed to helping shape the next generation of golfers—and the leaders they’re becoming.
Smitha D'Silva
As Brand Custodian for Fairway Ventures, Smitha D’Silva brings over two decades of experience from her career as a senior banker and underwriter at leading institutions like HSBC and RSA Insurance in Asia and the Middle East. Her strategic expertise and passion for building successful brands are further demonstrated by her own venture, It’s Toddle Time, a children’s entertainment and event management company in the Middle East.
On a personal note, Smitha is the proud mom of a 9-year-old avid golfer and finds joy in art, fitness, and exploring the mountains.
Cedric Lossa
As a partner at Fairway Ventures, I bring together my passion for golf with a professional background in sustainability, tourism, and digital strategy. With a Master’s degree in Sustainability and Tourism Management and years of experience managing marketing and digital projects for international travel and event companies, I’ve always been drawn to purpose-driven work that creates real-world impact.
Growing up in junior golf leagues, I’ve seen firsthand how the game can shape character, build confidence, and connect communities. At Fairway Ventures, I focus on creating innovative, meaningful golf experiences that empower the next generation by building strong partnerships, developing youth tournaments, and leading projects that blend sport with social development.
My goal? To grow the game in the region while keeping it accessible, inclusive, and inspiring on and off the course.