Practice greens
The chipping and putting areas are useful for short-game practice, and are repeatedly mentioned as a strength.
Meydan Academy and Driving Range
Nad Al Sheba
Meydan Academy and Driving Range in Nad Al Sheba pairs a driving range with a nine-hole course that supports night golf. It suits golfers looking to practise or fit in a shorter round, with the Meydan racecourse skyline providing a distinctive backdrop.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
123 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Night golf
The nine-hole course is lit in the evenings, allowing golfers to play after sunset.
Tailored lessons
Professional coaches provide lessons adapted to the golfer rather than a one-size-fits-all session.
Skyline views
The course has scenic views, including a distinctive outlook towards the Dubai skyline and Meydan racecourse.
Terrace seating
Kiosk Terrace has indoor and outdoor seating, food and drinks, and a view over the green.
Club fitting
Club fitting is available on site alongside the outdoor driving range.
Parking
A visitor reported plenty of parking, which is useful when combining practice with time at the terrace.
Tips for a Better Visit
Time your round. For 18 holes, arrive by 6:30 pm; the review says play is limited to nine holes after that time.
Check availability. Ask whether the chipping area is open before paying for practice, as one visitor found it closed.
Try weekdays. Weekdays were described as peaceful and unhurried, making them a better choice for solo practice.
Budget for balls. Allow for the range-ball charge: one review reported 70AED for 60 balls and felt it was not cheap.
Expect mats. The driving range uses mats rather than grass, so factor that into your practice expectations.
Bring repellent. Consider mosquito protection before an outdoor visit, since one reviewer reported too many mosquitoes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nadd Al Shiba First - Dubai
Nadd Al Shiba First, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Range balls
One experienced golfer described the range balls as exceptionally poor and felt the charge was already high.
Limited facilities
There are no changing rooms or showers, which may matter if you are fitting golf around work or another activity.
Marshal courtesy
A review praised the golf value but said the marshals needed more training and courtesy.
Food prices
Food has been described as expensive, so the terrace may add noticeably to the cost of a golf visit.
Mosquitoes
One visitor reported a significant mosquito problem around the course.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
70AED
60 balls
“70AED for 60 balls isn’t cheap”Google review · November 2022
90 dirham
100 balls
“Its cost 90 dirham per 100 balls”Google review · March 2022
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The Bottom Line
Meydan Academy and Driving Range is a practice-focused golf venue in Nad Al Sheba with an outdoor driving range, short-game areas, lessons and a nine-hole course. The course is lit for night golf, while the Meydan racecourse and Dubai skyline give the setting more character than a standard practice stop. The strongest feedback centres on the greens and coaching.
Reviewers mention pristine greens, a useful chipping area and putting green, and professional coaches who tailor lessons. Club fitting is also available on site. For a break between shots, Kiosk Terrace has indoor and outdoor seating, food, drinks and views over the green; one visitor also noted plenty of parking.
There are a few practical caveats. The range is played from mats rather than grass, and one golfer called the range balls the worst they had seen in nearly 20 years. Check that the chipping area is open before paying for practice.
If you want 18 holes, arrive by 6:30 pm, since one review says only nine holes are available later. Food has been described as expensive, mosquitoes have been reported, and there are no changing rooms or showers.