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Topgolf Dubai
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ited at Emirates Hills next to Emirates Golf Club, Topgolf Dubai is the city’s latest one-stop destination for fun, food and frolic. If you haven’t visited yet, set an evening aside and make your way over to the brand’s first location in the Middle East and Asia. The venue offers something for all ages, with 96 hitting bays at Topgolf, a Minigolf section on Topgolf’s lower level and an Arcade area indoors, with diverse dining options for all palates. The entrance process is quick and thorough. We registered and were on our way to the golf bays in no time. The best part, since the bays are rented out by the hour, each one can host up to six people at a time, hitting unlimited golf balls for the duration of the rental. Once we got to our bay, we had to pause for a moment to take in the striking views of Dubai Marina’s cityscape – a gorgeous sight for an evening out.
CULINARY OFFERINGS
If you visit Topgolf, it’s most likely going to be for an outing bay-side, for a round of golf with the mates or your date. We discovered first-hand that Topgolf has plenty to offer at their restaurants, in terms of food and beverage options. After a couple of rounds, we found ourselves looking forward to the venue’s new summer menu filled with nibbles and bigger bites. Vegans take note, the menu features options for you too. My partner decided to start with a thirst-quenching beverage infused with ginger and lime, while I sipped on a refreshing mango and pineapple mocktail. Spoilt for choice, we later moved on to hops and grape.
In a bid to embrace the local cuisine, new sharing additions to the menu include the Arba-A hummus platter and Crispy breaded halloumi fries with a side of moreish chilli jam. The tray of hummus showcased distinct flavours: edamame, beetroot, spicy Moroccan and smoky harissa, alongside pickles and toasted Arabic bread. Since it was a relatively warm evening, the cool dips provided a welcoming light bite. To cool down a bit, we moved indoors and decided to try more substantial dishes off the menu. The Korean-style Angus beef barbeque plate was a great choice, cooked just right for a tender, juicy entrée, while the Housesmoked buffalo chicken flatbread topped with carrot and celery matchsticks, buffalo hot sauce and jalapeño ranch sauce, presented a sumptuous end to our evening.
Details: Sunday to Wednesday
from 11am-5pm at AED130 per hour, per bay and 5pm-1am at AED180 per hour; Thursday from 10am-5pm at AED180 per hour and 5pm-2am at AED220 per hour; Friday from 9am-5pm at AED180 per hour and 5pm-2am at AED220 per hour; and Saturday from 9am5pm at AED180 per hour and 5pm1am at AED220 per hour. Dine à la carte. Visit topgolfdubai.ae.
August 2021 BBC Good Food Middle East 85
