Fore! Improve your swing at the best golf clubs in Dubai
Dubai is home to some of the most exquisite golf clubs in the world that regularly attract globally acclaimed tournaments. These exceptional golfing institutions offer world-class facilities, restaurants, bars and retail outlets for golfing equipment. So if you’re looking for quality golfing action in the emirate, head to these golf clubs in Dubai.
Please make sure to call the respective clubs to know their membership costs.
POPULAR GOLF CLUBS IN DUBAI
ADDRESS MONTGOMERIE GOLF CLUB
Named after its designer Colin Montgomerie, Address Montgomerie Golf Club is considered one of the best in Dubai. The club features 14 lakes and 81 bunkers to challenge players of all skill levels.
The facility is equipped with the state-of-the-technology, including a SAM Balance Putt Lab, a TrackMan simulator and digital video analysis tools. Those interested can sign up for training at their academy. Men, women and kids can sign up for these classes.
You can also apply for membership, the costs of which vary as per the package.
- Location: Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills
- Hours of operation: 06:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-363-1268
ARABIAN RANCHES GOLF CLUB
Next on our list is Arabian Ranches Golf Club. Located in Arabian Ranches, this is one of the most popular “desert-style” golf clubs in Dubai. The club boasts some excellent facilities. There is an 18-hole championship golf course, an academy, restaurants, a golf shop and a whole lot more.
Arabian Ranches Golf Club has membership packages for both adults and kids. You can refer to their website to book.
- Location: Arabian Ranches
- Hours of operation: 06:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-366-4700
DUBAI CREEK GOLF AND YACHT CLUB
Our next pick is Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. This club has an 18-hole, 71-course championship golf course, restaurants, a gym, a pool and an academy – with a nine-hole, par three-course.
The Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club is also one of the best places for mini golf in Dubai. They offer leisure as well as premium memberships.
- Location: Baniyas Road, Port Saeed
- Hours of operation: 06:45 am to 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-295-6000
DUBAI HILLS GOLF CLUB
Next on our list is Dubai Hills Golf Club. Whether you are looking for the best golf club for beginners in Dubai or want to play the sport professionally, the Dubai Hills Golf Club is a good place for you.
The club has an 18-hole, par-72 championship course. Beginners can rely on the club’s academy for golf lessons. Managed by Troon, the academy helps students “shoot their best scores” under the guidance of PGA-qualified coaches. The club is located in Dubai Hills Estate.
- Location: Dubai Hills Estate
- Hours of operation: 06:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-362-7555
JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES
Jumeirah Golf Estates is a residential golf destination-cum-club, with two internationally acclaimed, championship golf courses (The Fire course and The Earth course) that hosted the annual DP World Tour Championship until 2020.
The club has an academy, training centre and a pro shop. They offer several packages for both adults and kids. The cost of a one-day driving range at the academy starts from AED 275 for thirty minutes. You can refer to their website to get a complete breakdown of packages.
- Location: Jumeirah Hills Estates
- Hours of operation: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-586-7777
THE ELS CLUB
A brainchild of Ernie Els, The Els Club is a golfing destination in Dubai Sports City. This place features one of the toughest three-hole courses in Dubai, called The Lion’s Den, influenced by challenging loops of holes like “Bear Trap” in the PGA National, “Snake Pit” in Innisbrook and “Amen Corner” in Augusta.
There is also a Claude Harmon Performance III Golf Academy, a country club and an array of restaurants.
- Location: Dubai Sports City
- Hours of operation: 06:00 am to 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-425-1000
EMIRATES GOLF CLUB
Next on our list is Emirates Golf Club Dubai. This is one of the best golf courses in Dubai. Emirates Golf Club boasts three expansive golf courses: The Majlis, The Faldo Course and the Par 3 Academy Course.
The club also has a golf shop and restaurants. You can visit their website to book tee times for yourself or family.
- Location: Emirates Hills
- Hours of operation: 06:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-417-9999
THE TRACK MEYDAN GOLF
Designed by Peter Harradine, The Track Meydan Golf is a fully floodlit club in Dubai. The club has a nine-hole, par-36 championship course — with five tee box options, six lakes, a kiosk and a driving range.
The most distinctive feature of the club is that it also allows non-members to play. You can expect to pay around AED 480 per person for the nine-hole courses.
- Location: Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba
- Hours of operation: 06:30 am to 10:45 pm
- Contact: +971-4-381-3733
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Located in DAMAC Hills, Trump International Golf Club is a globally acclaimed sporting destination in Dubai. This features an 18-hole championship standard course as well as a nine-hole, par 3 course.
Designed by Gil Hanse in partnership with Jim Wagner, the Trump International Golf Course has two air-conditioned indoor swing studios — replete with V1 Pro camera systems, a SAM Putt Lab and a TrackMan golf simulator. All this helps players improve their performance.
- Location: DAMAC Hills
- Hours of operation: 06:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-245-3939
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHICH ARE THE BEST GOLFING COMMUNITIES IN DUBAI?
Dubai Hills Estate and DAMAC Hills are some of the most popular golf communities in Dubai.
WHERE CAN KIDS LEARN THE SPORT?
There are many places for kids to play golf in Dubai. You can opt for lessons for your little ones in places like the Address Montgomerie Golf Club. Additionally, Topgolf is a brilliantly fun place to take the kids.
HOW TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE DUBAI GOLF CLUBS?
Want to get a golf club membership in Dubai? Most of the best golf clubs in Dubai have membership forms available on their official websites. You can download them from there.
That brings an end to our guide on the best golf clubs in Dubai. If you plan to visit the capital soon, it’s worth checking out the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and other golf courses in Abu Dhabi.
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(Cover image credit: Emirates Golf Club Dubai Facebook page)
