5 Best Golf Courses in Dubai (2026)

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By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Golf in Dubai runs from a swing-practice bay with cocktails to a championship links course that hosts the Dubai Desert Classic, and the gap between those two experiences is bigger than a star rating alone shows. Between them, the golf courses in Dubai on this page have logged over 30,000 Google reviews, and Topgolf Dubai alone accounts for nearly half of that on its own.

Short answer: Topgolf Dubai leads the page on review volume with a 4.8-star average across 14,727 reviews, though it's a driving-range and entertainment format rather than a full course. For a traditional round, Arabian Ranches Golf Club matches that 4.8-star rating across 7,624 reviews, while a round at Emirates Golf Club's Majlis course runs about 2,000 AED plus a 300 AED caddy fee, per one reviewer.

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Dubai's Golf Venues, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Topgolf Dubai	4.8 ★	14,727	Golf entertainment, not a full round	View ›
2	Arabian Ranches Golf Club	4.8 ★	7,624	Course views with dining and family amenities	View ›
3	Emirates Golf Club	4.6 ★	4,528	Championship course, home of the Dubai Desert Classic	View ›
4	The Els Club	4.5 ★	2,434	Championship challenge, links-style course	View ›
5	The Track, Meydan Golf	4.4 ★	897	Quick 9-hole round, floodlit night golf	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

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Topgolf Dubai

4.814,727 Google reviews

Topgolf Dubai is a golf driving range and entertainment venue in Emirates Hills, combining tech-tracked golf bays with restaurants, a sports bar and event space rather than an 18-hole course. It's part of the global Topgolf chain, with air-conditioned bays that stay playable through Dubai's summer heat. The venue hosts birthdays, team outings and corporate events alongside walk-in play.

What people praise

Named staff get consistent, repeated praise for going out of their way during celebrations
Air-conditioned bays make it playable year-round, even in peak summer
Reviewers highlight the leaderboard and scoring system as adding to the fun for mixed-skill groups
Food and service quality come up positively across many reviews

Worth knowing

It's a driving-range format, not a full round of golf on a course

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume14,727 · 96th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: It has by far the largest review base on this page, the entertainment format and air-conditioned bays are exactly why it draws such volume, this is the pick for a group outing, not a serious round.

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Al Thanyah Third - Emirates Hills 2 - Dubai

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Arabian Ranches Golf Club

4.87,624 Google reviews

Arabian Ranches Golf Club is a golf club and resort in the Arabian Ranches community, running a course alongside a hotel, restaurants and a sports bar, with wedding venue bookings also listed. Reviewers describe it as dog-friendly, with course-view breakfasts and a playground for kids. It functions as much as a family and dining destination as a golf club.

What people praise

Named staff get repeated individual praise for attentive service
Reviewers highlight the dog-friendly policy and course views during breakfast
Restaurant menu, including a newer sushi addition, draws specific praise
Playground and family-friendly setup come up in multiple reviews

Worth knowing

One reviewer noted the hotel rooms felt slightly dated compared to the service level

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume7,624 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown87% 5-star

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Our take: It matches Topgolf's rating with a smaller but still substantial review base, this is the pick for combining an actual round with a family-friendly dining stop.

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Arabian Ranches, Emirates Road, 36700 - Dubai

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Emirates Golf Club

4.64,528 Google reviews

Emirates Golf Club runs the Majlis and Faldo courses, the former hosting the Dubai Desert Classic and widely credited as one of the first grass golf courses built in the Gulf region. It's a walk-only course on the Majlis layout, with caddies included as part of the traditional experience. The club also runs a golf academy and multiple dining venues on site.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently describe the Majlis Course layout as fair and enjoyable despite its championship pedigree
Caddies and course maintenance get called out as premium and traditional
Multiple reviewers traveled specifically to play this course and called it a must-play in Dubai
Staff, including named starters, get praised for making international visitors feel welcome

Worth knowing

One reviewer noted no drink service on the course itself, only at the clubhouse
Green fees run high, around 2,000 AED for the Majlis Course per one reviewer, plus a separate caddy fee

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume4,528 · 79th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 months ago

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Rating breakdown72% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks third on review volume with a slightly lower rating than the top two, the championship pedigree and history as the Middle East's original golf destination are the real draw here, not the price.

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17/2, Al Naseem street Emirates Golf Club, Al Thanyah 3, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai - Dubai

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The Els Club

4.52,434 Google reviews

The Els Club is a golf course and country club in Dubai Sports City, designed by former World No. 1 Ernie Els and built to evoke classic UK links courses set against a desert landscape. Beyond golf, it runs a country club with a pool, restaurants and a padel academy, and offers overnight stay-and-play packages. It was recognized as Best Golf Course in the UAE at the 2025 World Golf Awards.

What people praise

Reviewers describe the course as a genuine links-style test, praised by more experienced golfers specifically
Stay-and-play packages get called out as good value, including spacious rooms
Padel coaching and the country club side draw their own separate praise
Staff across the golf, hotel and dining sides get named and praised

Worth knowing

One reviewer noted dining quality was inconsistent between visits
Green fees are described as premium, in line with the course's championship positioning

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume2,434 · 71st

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown67% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks fourth on this page by review volume, one detailed review called it a serious test for low handicappers and a tougher round than the beginner-friendly options here, worth knowing if you're not an experienced golfer.

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شارع الشيخ محمد بن زايد - Al Hebiah Fourth - Dubai Sports City - Dubai

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The Track, Meydan Golf

4.4897 Google reviews

The Track, Meydan Golf is a 9-hole, Peter Harradine-designed course in Nad Al Sheba, run as a pay-and-play venue with no membership required. It's fully floodlit, allowing golfers to play until 11pm, and sits next to the Meydan Racecourse with Downtown Dubai skyline views from several holes. The facility includes a driving range, coaching academy and a sports bar in the clubhouse.

What people praise

Night golf under floodlights gets singled out repeatedly, especially to beat daytime heat
Named staff, particularly one recurring mention, get praised for friendly, attentive service
Reviewers highlight the central location as convenient for anyone based Downtown or in JVC
Multiple tee options per hole make it workable for beginners and experienced players alike

Worth knowing

Lowest rating on this page, with some reviewers noting the 9-hole format feels short for a full round

Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume897 · 63rd

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown61% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks last on this page by rating, the floodlit night play and quick 9-hole format make it the pick for a shorter, more casual round rather than a championship day out.

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Meydan Golf، The Track - Al Meydan Rd - Nad Al Sheba - Nadd Al Shiba First - Dubai

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each venue. Review volume measures how many golfers and visitors have actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, a score built on thousands of reviews carries more certainty than one built on a few hundred. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does golf cost in Dubai? (2026)

Pricing varies enormously by format, a driving-range bay costs a fraction of a round on a championship links course.

Job	Typical price
Air-conditioned bay, off-peak (Topgolf Dubai)	From AED 99
Round on the Majlis Course plus caddy fee (Emirates Golf Club)	About AED 2,000 - 2,300

Compiled August 2026 from prices mentioned directly by reviewers on Google, plus Topgolf Dubai’s own posted summer special.

Serving all of Dubai

These venues span Emirates Hills, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Sports City and Nad Al Sheba, covering most of the city’s main residential and golf corridors. Whether you’re searching golf course near me from Downtown Dubai, JVC or the outer suburbs, The Track at Meydan sits closest to the city center, while Arabian Ranches and The Els Club serve the newer community developments further out.

What to ask before you book a round

Is a caddy included in the green fee, or is that a separate cost?
Do I need my own clubs, or is rental available on site?
Is the course walk-only, or can I use a buggy?
Are there off-peak or summer rates that lower the price?
Is night golf available if I want to avoid the daytime heat?
What’s the dress code, and is there a strict membership requirement?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these golf courses?

We pulled golf courses, clubs and driving ranges in Dubai with a meaningful Google review base, then ranked them by real rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing.

Is Topgolf Dubai the same as a regular golf course?

No. Topgolf Dubai is a tech-tracked driving range and entertainment venue with food and a bar, not an 18-hole course, but it’s included here because it’s how many visitors search for golf in Dubai and it holds the largest review base on this page.

Which course is best for a beginner?

The Track, Meydan Golf is built for golfers of all levels with multiple tee options per hole and a shorter 9-hole format, while The Els Club is described by reviewers as a tougher test suited to more experienced players.

How often is this updated?

We refresh this page periodically against live Google data, this version reflects ratings and reviews as of August 2026.

The bottom line

For a genuine round with real history behind it, Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course is the standout, home to the Dubai Desert Classic and rated a must-play by reviewers who traveled specifically to play it. If you just want to swing a club with friends and skip the green fees, Topgolf Dubai gets you there for under 100 AED off-peak.

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