Forgiving Layout
Wide fairways make the course approachable, while its varied holes still provide a challenge for experienced golfers.
Emirates Hills
Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai is a golf club in Emirates Hills where you can play a full course, practise at the driving range or book Academy lessons. Reviews highlight a forgiving but interesting layout, city-and-lake views and attentive help from the bag drop through to the course.
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Wide fairways make the course approachable, while its varied holes still provide a challenge for experienced golfers.
The Academy combines lessons with strong practice facilities, including an indoor TrackMan studio and short-game areas.
The layout brings together greenery, lakes, villas and Dubai’s skyline, with the 18th especially noted for its views.
Reviews consistently describe helpful support from bag drop, marshals, reception and on-course teams.
The facilities and course have been described as accommodating for beginners as well as more experienced golfers.
Several golfers enjoyed the restaurant after playing, with food and service receiving positive mentions.
Bring Waterware. Bring your own bottle or container: refill stations were available, but no paper cups or bottles were provided.
Check Conditions. Ask about current green conditions before booking, as reviews range from immaculate to below expectations.
Plan Warmup. Allow extra time to find the driving range; one visitor found its location tricky on arrival.
Clarify Charges. Before a twilight round, confirm club-hire and spectator charges, especially if sunset could shorten your game.
Expect Mats. If grass practice matters to you, check the range setup first, as the bays use mats rather than grass.
Allow Bar Time. If you plan drinks after your round, allow for possible delays or ask about service timing before settling in.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
The par 3 course is a shorter practice option, although one review noted that no hole exceeded 100 yards.
The driving range is next to dining outlets and has been praised for its setting, though reviews note that it uses mats.
The seafood sizzler is one specifically mentioned favourite from the restaurant menu.
Greens are not always at the expected standard; one review found tee boxes, fairways and greens disappointing.
Some golfers consider green fees, lessons and related charges expensive for the condition delivered.
One visitor reported waiting 30 minutes for each drink despite the bar being relatively empty.
The driving range uses mats rather than grass, which one golfer felt did not match the usual practice experience.
A review reported litter on the course alongside unrepaired divots and pitch marks.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
club hire
“I played a twilight tee time but club hire was still full price (240AED - £48), I was also charged 130AED (£26) to have my wife accompany me as a non-playing spectator”Google review · November 2024
non-playing spectator
“I played a twilight tee time but club hire was still full price (240AED - £48), I was also charged 130AED (£26) to have my wife accompany me as a non-playing spectator”Google review · November 2024
The Bottom Line
Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai in Emirates Hills is built around a full golf course with a forgiving shape, wide fairways and enough risk-and-reward holes to keep experienced players interested. You can also use the driving range, try the par 3 course or book Academy lessons. The views bring in lakes, villas, greenery and Dubai’s skyline, with the 18th often singled out for its scenery.
The Academy is a real draw for learners and improvers. Reviews mention an indoor TrackMan studio, short-game areas, and both individual and group lessons. 9 handicap.
Beginners are described as well accommodated, too. Service is usually a strong part of the visit, from bag drop and marshals to reception and the restaurant. Food reviews are often positive, including a mention of the seafood sizzler, though dining feedback is not uniformly good.
Budget carefully. Some visitors feel the pricing is high, and course condition can vary, particularly on the greens. The range uses mats, and you should bring a container for water refills in hot weather.
If booking twilight, confirm charges and how late you can realistically finish.