Junior Practice
The par 3 course is repeatedly described as a good, approachable option for children.
Emirates Hills
Montgomerie Golf Academy in Emirates Hills combines golf tuition with a driving range, a par 3 course and a relaxed food-and-drink setting. Reviews make it appealing for structured lessons, family practice—especially with children—and skyline views over JLT and Marina.
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The par 3 course is repeatedly described as a good, approachable option for children.
The range has unlimited balls, letting you practise without watching the clock.
Lessons can be structured around your goals, with feedback paced so you are not overloaded with changes.
One review describes swing faults being identified quickly and corrected one step at a time.
The Par9 setting has views across JLT and the Marina skyline, adding atmosphere to a practice round.
The venue works for family outings, with a kids’ play area and food options alongside the golf.
Reviews specifically mention eggs Benedict at breakfast and steak as dishes worth considering.
Confirm Slots. Before paying for a lesson package, confirm recurring availability and get the schedule and cancellation terms in writing.
Avoid Peak Times. For a calmer meal, avoid weekend lunch or brunch, when reviews mention noise and Saturday crowds.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for food, particularly on weekends, as one review reports lengthy waits for orders.
Try Evening Golf. The Par field was reported open until 10 pm, making evening practice a useful option.
Check Kids Area. The kids’ area is free, but it can be full of children of different ages, so supervise younger ones.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Two reviews describe long gaps between lessons, unavailable instructors and inconvenient or cancelled time slots after payment.
One customer said they were charged for a lesson they did not take and struggled to obtain a refund after repeated calls.
Food service has been criticised for taking a long time, including orders that took ages during weekends.
The venue can become noisy during weekend lunch and brunch, especially for visitors seeking a quieter meal.
One review called the location a bit pricey, despite praising the setting.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
beer and burger
“You can spend all day there and end it with a beer and burger for less than $100”Google review · April 2024
The Bottom Line
Montgomerie Golf Academy in Emirates Hills is more than a lesson venue. You can book golf coaching, practise on the driving range, play the Par9 or use the par 3 course, which one review specifically calls suitable for children. The range has also been praised for unlimited balls, while the setting brings views towards JLT and the Marina skyline.
Coaching reviews are mostly detailed and positive: customers describe goal-focused sessions, manageable swing changes and supportive feedback. A women’s group lesson running on Wednesdays was highlighted as a friendly way for beginners to learn and meet other golfers. Families can combine golf with food, and the venue has a kids’ play area; however, it may be crowded with children of mixed ages.
The restaurant and bar add reasons to stay, with reviews mentioning eggs Benedict, steak, burgers and beer. Food quality and ambience receive plenty of praise, but service can be slow, especially at weekends, and weekend lunch or brunch may be noisy. The biggest caution concerns lesson administration: older reviews report weeks-long waits, cancelled or unavailable slots and disputed charges.
Confirm availability, refund terms and appointments by email before paying for a package.