"How did it strike you on arrival?Set on the outskirts of Dubai, Address Montgomerie is a lush golf resort managed by Troon Golf, the same firm responsible for fairway-first resorts from Scotland to Arizona. The low-slung white buildings and manicured emerald green course are a distinct departure from the sparkling high-rises just a short drive away. With just 21 rooms, Address Montgomerie is never crowded or hectic. Nice. What’s the crowd like?Business travelers who are avid golfers, with the occasional honeymooning couple thrown in the mix. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The lowest room class, the Deluxe Courtyard Room, has a terrace and panoramic views across the property’s courtyard. The room is decorated with neutral-colored carpets, black-stained wood paneling, and white linens, but the natural theme is broken up by pops of red from a faux-croc desk chair and loud striped lounge chairs. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?Bottled water is free and each room has a Nespresso machine. The minibar is stocked with the usual suspects: Jack Daniels, Bombay Sapphire, Stella Artois, and more. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Bathrooms are large and match the room's color scheme with tan tile and dark wood accents. You’ll find double sinks, a freestanding tub, and a walk-in shower, as well as toiletries by Lorenzo Villoresi and much-appreciated extras like bath salts and mouthwash. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Wifi is free but slightly slow. iMacs available in the business center are marginally faster. Staff: If you could award one a trophy, who gets it, and why?Rahul at Links, one of the property’s on-site restaurants, goes out of his way to please. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The hotel is attached to the golf club—a plus if you plan on hitting the links, but might bothersome to non-golfers. The pool is large, and stocked with ample sunbeds. You’ll be treated to bottled water and cold towels once you settle in, a pleasant surprise in Dubai’s stifling heat. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Worth it for a golf-lover who has an extra day or two to spend in Dubai, but non-golfers might find themselves bored quickly. You can only spend so many hours by the pool." - Laura Ratliff
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