Best Bars in Emirates Living: Golf, Gastropubs & TopGolf '26
Relaxed suburb drinking around the golf courses, from TopGolf's sports bar to lakeside gastropubs. The verified Emirates Living bars, our highest-rated first.
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The short version
Emirates Living drinks the way a golf-and-villa community does: unhurried, outdoors and sociable. The bars here cluster around the two golf courses and the community centres of The Lakes, Meadows and Emirates Hills, so the scene leans toward terraces with a fairway view and gastropubs that fill with residents after work rather than late-night rooms.
TopGolf's Yard is the high-energy outlier, a big American-style sports bar with mega screens, while Joe's Backyard and Reform Social & Grill cover the gastropub end. Spike Bar sits at Emirates Golf Club and The Garden Project at the Montgomerie, both course-side, with Orilla and Isola adding a Mediterranean-bar option. Every venue below is an Emirates Living room we've confirmed is live, ordered by rating.
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5.0$$Yard Sports Bar at TopGolf
Emirates Living·Bar·$$·1,703 ratingsThe Yard at Topgolf Dubai is a casual American-style sports bar featuring mega screens, live sports coverage, booth and table seating, and a chef-driven menu. Perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
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Daily • 12 PM–2 AM
4.9$$Orilla Restaurant
Emirates Living·Restaurant·$$·199 ratingsOrilla celebrates Mediterranean coastal life through vibrant flavors, music, and community, inspired by Chef Saradhi Dakara’s journeys, blending simple Mediterranean cuisine with subtle Asian influences in a warm dining experience.
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Daily • 12 PM–1 AM
Orilla celebrates Mediterranean flavors, Chef Saradhi Dakara’s journey, and locally sourced UAE ingredients.
4.7$Joe's Backyard Gastropub
Emirates Living·Restaurant·$·1,995 ratingsJoe’s Backyard Gastropub is a neighborhood gastropub serving BBQ favorites, comfort food, and drinks in a lively social setting with brunch, live entertainment, and a relaxed day-to-night atmosphere.
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Daily • 9 AM–12 PM
Joe's Breakfast Club offers Dubai residents 35% off breakfast, featuring a selection of morning favorites served daily. A great way to enjoy a relaxed breakfast experience with exclusive resident savings.
4.6$$Isola Ristorante
Emirates Living·Restaurant·$$·1,401 ratingsIsola Ristorante draws inspiration from southern Italy and its islands, serving homemade pasta, Italian classics, and regional wines within a serene waterfront setting designed for relaxed all-day dining.
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Fri - Sun • 8 AM–11 AM
4.4$Spike Bar
Emirates Living·Bar·$·333 ratingsSpike Sports Bar & Terrace at Emirates Golf Club offers live sports across multiple screens, international cuisine, golf course views, and a spacious terrace, creating a vibrant setting for dining and socializing.
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Daily • 11 AM–11:30 PM
International favorites including burgers, pizzas, curries, salads, and sharing plates.
4.1$$Reform Social & Grill
Emirates Living·Restaurant·$$·2,802 ratingsReform Social & Grill Dubai is a family-friendly British gastropub in The Lakes, offering pork dishes, a lakeside garden setting, and all-day dining from breakfast until late daily.
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Daily • 8 AM–12 PM
4.1$$The Garden Project
Emirates Living·Bar·$$·112 ratingsThe Garden Project is a relaxed outdoor dining destination at Montgomerie Golf Club, offering international cuisine, live sports screenings, live music, fresh drinks, and family-friendly garden experiences in a casual setting.
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Daily • 12 PM–12 AM
Good to know
Several of the best spots sit at the golf clubs, Emirates Golf Club and the Montgomerie, which means easy parking and course views but a short drive between venues rather than a walk. The community gastropubs are dotted around the residential centres.
This is a relaxed, resident-led scene, busiest at weekend afternoons and on live-sport nights. Most spots take walk-ins; TopGolf's Yard and the golf-club terraces are worth booking for a big group or a major fixture.
Questions
What are the best bars in Emirates Living?
By our live ratings, the Yard Sports Bar at TopGolf and Orilla lead, with Joe's Backyard Gastropub and Isola Ristorante close behind. The ranked list above pulls live from our index, so it reflects what's open and rated now.
Is there a good sports bar in Emirates Living?
Yes. The Yard at TopGolf is the standout, a big American-style sports bar with mega screens and a chef-driven menu, and Spike Bar at Emirates Golf Club screens sport across multiple screens with a course view. Both are great for a match.
Where are the gastropubs in Emirates Living?
Joe's Backyard Gastropub and Reform Social & Grill are the neighbourhood favourites, both relaxed, family-friendly and built for a long afternoon with BBQ and comfort food. They're walk-in friendly most of the week.
Which Emirates Living bars have golf-course views?
Spike Bar sits at Emirates Golf Club and The Garden Project at the Montgomerie, both with fairway views and big terraces. They're the picks when you want the course setting alongside a drink.
Do I need to book a bar in Emirates Living?
Usually no, the gastropubs and golf-club terraces take walk-ins. For TopGolf's Yard, a big group or a major sporting fixture, a booking is the safer move.
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