The best golf courses in Dubai in 2026 include Emirates Golf Club in Emirates Hills, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in Garhoud, Jumeirah Golf Estates (home of the DP World Tour Championship), The Els Club in Dubai Sports City and Montgomerie Dubai.
Dubai has a cluster of grass championship courses, mostly inside gated communities, and the main season runs from roughly October to April. Summer is very hot, so tee times are early. Book tee times in advance, and check each club's rules for visitors.
The first grass golf course in the Middle East.
Emirates Golf Club in Emirates Hills was the first grass course in the Middle East and is home to the Dubai Desert Classic.
It suits golfers who want a historic championship layout.
Good to know: Book tee times early, as it is popular.
Emirates Golf Club, Interchange 5, Sheikh Zayed Road, Emirates Hills, Dubai, UAE
A course under the sail-shaped clubhouse by the Creek.
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in Garhoud has a course beneath its sail-shaped clubhouse, with views of the Creek.
It suits golfers who want a central Dubai course.
Good to know: Check the club's visitor rates and tee-time rules.
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Garhoud, Dubai, UAE
Home of the DP World Tour Championship, with two championship courses.
Jumeirah Golf Estates has two championship courses, Earth and Fire, and hosts the DP World Tour Championship, according to its website.
It suits serious golfers who want to play where the pros play.
Good to know: Ask about packages for the Earth and Fire courses.
Jumeirah Golf Estates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
A course designed by Ernie Els, with a driving range and academy.
The Els Club Dubai in Dubai Sports City was designed by Ernie Els and has a driving range and academy.
It suits golfers who want practice facilities as well as a round.
Good to know: Ask about academy lessons.
The Els Club Dubai, Dubai Sports City, Dubai, UAE
A Colin Montgomerie-designed course with lakes and skyline views.
Montgomerie Dubai in Emirates Hills was designed by Colin Montgomerie, with lakes and views of the skyline.
It suits golfers who want a scenic round.
Good to know: Check for twilight rates.
Montgomerie Dubai, Emirates Hills, Dubai, UAE
The cooler months, roughly October to April. Summer rounds are usually early morning or evening.
Yes. Most clubs take bookings online or by phone, and busy periods fill up.
Jumeirah Golf Estates hosts the DP World Tour Championship, per its website. Emirates Golf Club has hosted the Dubai Desert Classic.
At most clubs yes, at a visitor rate. Check each club's current rules.