Open-air setting
Picnic seating, greenery and views over the golf course give the venue a relaxed outdoor feel.
The Garden Project
Emirates Hills
The Garden Project is an open-air restaurant in Emirates Hills built around casual food-truck dining, drinks and a lively events atmosphere. Reviews make it especially appealing for football screenings, live music and family outings, with picnic seating, a golf-course view and a soft-play area for younger children.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
179 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family setup
A dedicated family and kids’ section keeps younger children entertained while separating them from the louder main area.
Dog friendly
The venue welcomes dogs, with one visitor counting around 10 to 12 dogs during an evening.
Event variety
Quiz nights, music bingo, themed events and live performances add more to the visit than food and drinks alone.
Beer choice
The beer selection was described as varied and well-curated, making it a stronger point than the cocktails.
Match atmosphere
World Cup screenings can bring strong energy, with country ambassadors and game-specific atmosphere.
What to Eat at The Garden Project How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For The Garden Project, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Garden Project, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 6
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Arrabiata pasta Net +1
“The chicken cheese roll didn’t really impress, but the arrabiata pasta was surprisingly good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken cheese roll didn’t really impress, but the arrabiata pasta was surprisingly good.”January 2026
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Burgers Net +1
“Such a chill place to have friends hang out. I find the prices a bit pricey. Burgers were amazing though. Very kind and friendly staffs.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Such a chill place to have friends hang out. I find the prices a bit pricey. Burgers were amazing though. Very kind and friendly staffs.”January 2026
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Chicken tenders Net +1
“The gochujang burger was okay, nothing standout, but the fries and chicken tenders were nice and crispy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The gochujang burger was okay, nothing standout, but the fries and chicken tenders were nice and crispy.”January 2026
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Fries Net +1
“The gochujang burger was okay, nothing standout, but the fries and chicken tenders were nice and crispy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The gochujang burger was okay, nothing standout, but the fries and chicken tenders were nice and crispy.”January 2026
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Hot dogs Net +1
“Great hot dogs. Questionable hospitality. Wouldn’t recommend.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great hot dogs. Questionable hospitality. Wouldn’t recommend.”June 2026
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Gochujang burger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The gochujang burger was okay, nothing standout, but the fries and chicken tenders were nice and crispy.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Beer Net +2
“The beverage menu had its highs and lows. Beer lovers will likely be pleased with the selection, which was varied and well-curated. Cocktails, unfortunately, were where things fell short. The margaritas, in particular, were disappointing and lacked the balance and execution you’d expect, especially from a venue with such strong overall presentation.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The beverage menu had its highs and lows. Beer lovers will likely be pleased with the selection, which was varied and well-curated. Cocktails, unfortunately, were where things fell short. The margaritas, in particular, were disappointing and lacked the balance and execution you’d expect, especially from a venue with such strong overall presentation.”April 2026
“I don’t recommend this place at all. Ordered mixed grill and quality is 1/10. Only nice if you are going there for a quick beer, service is very bad.”March 2026
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Chicken cheese roll Net −1
“The chicken cheese roll didn’t really impress, but the arrabiata pasta was surprisingly good.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The chicken cheese roll didn’t really impress, but the arrabiata pasta was surprisingly good.”January 2026
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Mixed grill Net −1
“I don’t recommend this place at all. Ordered mixed grill and quality is 1/10. Only nice if you are going there for a quick beer, service is very bad.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I don’t recommend this place at all. Ordered mixed grill and quality is 1/10. Only nice if you are going there for a quick beer, service is very bad.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve ahead. Book in advance if you need a seat, especially for popular match screenings.
Choose seating. Ask for the family section if you want a calmer setting; the main hall can be loud enough to hinder conversation.
Confirm terms. For match bookings, confirm the table, minimum spend and ticket conditions in writing before arrival.
Allow time. Expect delays when busy; one reviewer waited an hour for food and never received a child’s pizza.
Check ordering. Ask how food is collected, as one visitor understood that food-truck orders were self-service while drinks came to the table.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Montgomerie Golf Club
Al Thanyah Fourth - Emirates Hills, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
Reviews range from attentive service to rude entrance interactions and inattentive waitstaff.
Food delays
A family brunch review reported a child’s burger arriving at 3pm and a pizza never arriving.
Food quality
Food feedback is uneven, including complaints about poor mixed grill quality, overpriced dishes and bad food overall.
Advance tokens
Some football viewers disliked the newer advance-payment token policy and found it harder than simple booking.
Booking disputes
Several match-day reviews describe confirmed tables being challenged, guests moved and seating arrangements mishandled.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 100
regular ticket
“My only issue was with the regular AED 100 ticket”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
The Garden Project is an open-air restaurant in Emirates Hills with a festival-like food-truck setup, picnic tables and a golf-course view. It is most compelling for football screenings, live music and social events such as quiz nights and music bingo. Reviews also mention pizzas, hot dogs and a varied beer selection, so it suits a casual drink-and-snack outing more than a formal meal.
Families get a dedicated kids’ section, and another review mentions a soft-play area for babies and toddlers. Dogs are welcome too, making this an unusually flexible outdoor venue for groups with children or pets. The main hall is energetic, though the music can make conversation difficult, so seating choice matters.
Food and service are the less predictable parts of the experience. Some guests enjoyed the pizzas and found staff attentive even when busy, while others reported poor mixed-grill quality, expensive food and serious delays—including a child’s pizza that never arrived. Match nights have generated additional complaints about advance-payment tokens, unclear minimum spends and guests being moved from booked tables.
Reserve ahead, confirm the exact seating and payment terms in writing, and allow extra time if visiting during a busy event.
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