Best Golf Courses in Dubai: Green Fees, Dress Code and Where to Play

Last updated: 14 November 2026 (2026-27 season)

The best golf courses in Dubai cost anywhere from AED 460 (USD 125) to AED 1,100 (USD 300) a round in winter, and the gap between them isn’t always about quality. Pick the right day and the right course and you can play a tournament layout for less than a weekend brunch.

The season runs from October to April, when mornings are cool and the fairways are at their best. Here are the nine 18-hole courses worth your green fee, what you’ll actually pay, and the small print that catches visitors out.

Dubai golf courses compared

These are winter visitor rack rates for 18 holes, with a shared buggy included unless the course is in walking season. The Dubai Golf courses (Emirates, Jumeirah Golf Estates and Dubai Creek) now use dynamic pricing through the Viya app, so treat the figures as a guide and check the live rate before you book.

Emirates Golf Club: Majlis and Faldo

This is where Dubai golf started. The Majlis opened in 1988 as the first all-grass championship course in the Middle East, back when a lush parkland layout in the desert felt slightly absurd. It runs 7,301 yards off the back tees, par 72, and it’s still home to the Dubai Desert Classic, which is why it’s the most expensive round in the city. The Bedouin tent clubhouse is the photo everyone takes on the way to the first tee.

The Faldo is the other half of the club and the one most residents actually play. It’s fully floodlit, so you can tee off after dark and finish at a temperature that doesn’t hurt. If you only have budget for one Emirates round, play the Majlis. If you want to play golf on a Tuesday night after work, it’s the Faldo. Our Emirates Golf Club guide covers the restaurants and the rest of the clubhouse.

Emirates Golf Club
Two championship courses and a par 3 academy course, plus the city’s best-known clubhouse.
Area: Emirates Hills, off Sheikh Zayed Road (Interchange 5)
Hours: 6am to 11pm, night golf on the Faldo
Price: Majlis AED 995-1,100 (USD 271-300); Faldo AED 595-695 (USD 162-189)
Phone: +971 4 380 1234
Best for: First-time visitors and floodlit evening rounds
Map: Open in Google Maps

Jumeirah Golf Estates: Earth and Fire

Two Greg Norman courses and one very big clubhouse. The Earth Course is the famous one: it opened in 2009 for the first Dubai World Championship and now hosts the DP World Tour Championship, the season finale of the Race to Dubai. Expect wide landing areas that narrow exactly where you don’t want them to, deep bunkers and a lot of water on the closing stretch. Bring extra balls.

The Fire Course gets less attention and is a cheaper way into the same estate. It’s more open and more playable, with elevation changes that don’t announce themselves until you’ve already committed to a line. Both green fees include a shared cart and an hour on the range before you play. If you’re coming from Abu Dhabi, the new Etihad Rail station is right next to the estate.

Jumeirah Golf Estates
Greg Norman’s Earth and Fire courses, home of the DP World Tour Championship.
Area: Jumeirah Golf Estates, off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
Hours: Daylight tee times, book through the Viya app
Price: Earth AED 695-895 (USD 189-244); Fire AED 595-795 (USD 162-216)
Phone: +971 4 380 1234 (Dubai Golf)
Best for: Playing a tour course the week after you watched it on TV
Map: Open in Google Maps

Wow-Emirates Expert Tip: At the Dubai Golf courses, peak rates apply on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and on public holidays. Moving your round to a Monday to Thursday morning saves around AED 100 to AED 200 (USD 27 to 54) a head on the same course, and the tee sheet is far quieter.

Trump International Golf Club

Opened in 2017 in the middle of DAMAC Hills, this Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner design is a links-inspired par 71 of 7,229 yards: wide corridors, big shaped greens and sandy edges. The practice set-up is the best in the city, with a TrackMan driving range included in the 18-hole green fee and a floodlit nine-hole par 3 for evening sessions.

Pricing is flexible and set by demand, so expect around AED 895 (USD 244) at peak winter times and less in quieter slots.

Trump International Golf Club Dubai
Gil Hanse championship course with a TrackMan range and floodlit par 3.
Area: DAMAC Hills
Hours: 6am to midnight
Price: From around AED 895 (USD 244) at peak times; lower off-peak
Phone: +971 4 245 3939
Best for: Golfers who care as much about practice as the round
Map: Open in Google Maps

The Els Club

Ernie Els designed this one in 2008, and it plays like it: 7,538 yards of desert links with firm, fast surfaces and bunkers that punish lazy approaches. It’s the course low handicappers rate highest after the Majlis and the Earth. Peak winter rates reach around AED 895 (USD 244), but the twilight rate from around AED 335 (USD 91) is one of the best deals in Dubai golf.

The Els Club
Ernie Els desert links layout, firm and demanding.
Area: Dubai Sports City
Hours: Daylight tee times, twilight rate in the late afternoon
Price: Up to AED 895 (USD 244) peak; twilight from AED 335 (USD 91)
Phone: +971 4 425 1000
Best for: Single-figure handicappers and twilight value
Map: Open in Google Maps

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

The only championship course in the old city, set along the Creek with the sail-shaped clubhouse and the marina on one side and the skyline on the other. It’s a par 71 that rewards accuracy over power, and it’s the easiest top course to reach from Deira, Bur Dubai or the airport. Rates run from around AED 525 (USD 143) up to AED 875 (USD 238) at peak.

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Waterside championship course with a par 3 course and marina.
Area: Port Saeed, Deira
Hours: Daylight tee times, book through the Viya app
Price: AED 525-875 (USD 143-238)
Phone: +971 4 380 1234
Best for: A round close to the airport or the old city
Map: Open in Google Maps

Dubai Hills Golf Club

Opened in 2018 and run by Troon, Dubai Hills is a generous par 72 with the Burj Khalifa lined up behind several greens. It’s friendlier to mid and high handicappers than the tour courses, and the green fee includes a GPS cart and warm-up range balls. Expect roughly AED 465 to AED 595 (USD 127 to 162) for 18 holes.

Dubai Hills Golf Club
Troon-run parkland course with Downtown skyline views.
Area: Dubai Hills Estate
Hours: Daylight tee times
Price: Around AED 465-595 (USD 127-162)
Phone: +971 4 362 7555
Best for: Mid handicappers and visitors staying Downtown
Map: Open in Google Maps

Arabian Ranches Golf Club

Ian Baker-Finch’s desert-style course in the middle of Arabian Ranches is the best value 18 holes in Dubai: AED 460 (USD 125) on weekdays and AED 555 (USD 151) at weekends, with the cart included. It’s long from the back tees, so don’t mistake cheap for easy. Handicap limits are also more relaxed here than at the Dubai Golf courses, which makes it a good first round for newer golfers.

Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Desert-style community course with the city’s lowest championship-length green fee.
Area: Arabian Ranches, off Emirates Road (E311)
Hours: Daylight tee times
Price: AED 460 (USD 125) weekdays, AED 555 (USD 151) weekends
Phone: +971 4 366 3000
Best for: Value and newer golfers
Map: Open in Google Maps

What to know before you book

• Dress code: collared golf shirt and golf shorts, skirt or trousers. No T-shirts, denim, gym wear, cargo shorts, sandals or metal spikes.
• Handicap: the Dubai Golf courses ask for a maximum handicap of 28 for men and 36 for women. Carry proof from your home club.
• Buggies: shared carts are included in most green fees, except during walking season when the club says so.
• Booking: book ahead from December to March, when visitors fill the tee sheets. Use the Viya app for the Dubai Golf courses and the clubs’ own sites for the rest.
• Summer: rates drop sharply from May to September, often below half the winter price, but plan for a dawn tee time.

Wow-Emirates Expert Tip: The cheapest way onto a top course in winter is the evening. Twilight rates at the Els Club start around AED 335 (USD 91), and the Faldo’s floodlights mean you can start after work and still finish all 18 holes.

Not ready for 18 holes? Topgolf Dubai at Emirates Golf Club is the easy, social way in. And if you’re planning a full golf break, our best staycations in Dubai include several resorts within 20 minutes of these courses. For the post-round meal on a work day, see our business lunch guide.

Best golf courses in Dubai FAQs

What is the best golf course in Dubai?

The Majlis at Emirates Golf Club is the classic choice: the region’s first grass course and home of the Dubai Desert Classic. The Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, home of the DP World Tour Championship, is its main rival.

How much does a round of golf cost in Dubai?

In winter, expect AED 460 to AED 1,100 (USD 125 to 300) for 18 holes on a championship course. Twilight, summer and weekday rates are lower.

What is the cheapest golf course in Dubai?

Arabian Ranches Golf Club is the cheapest full-length course, at AED 460 (USD 125) on weekdays with the cart included. For a lower price on a top course, book a twilight round at the Els Club.

Can you play golf at night in Dubai?

Yes. The Faldo Course at Emirates Golf Club is fully floodlit for 18 holes, and Trump International has a floodlit nine-hole par 3 course.

Do you need a handicap to play golf in Dubai?

Most championship courses ask for a handicap limit, typically 28 for men and 36 for women at the Dubai Golf courses. Bring a handicap certificate from your home club.

When is golf season in Dubai?

October to April. December to March is peak, with the best conditions and the highest prices. Summer rates are much lower, but early tee times are essential.

Please note: Green fees are winter visitor rack rates for 18 holes and change by season, day and time. Several courses use dynamic pricing, so confirm the live rate with the club before you book.