Abu Dhabi Golf Holidays

Why Book a Golf Break in Abu Dhabi

• Free Club Carriage with Etihad Airways
• Guaranteed sunshine, perfect golfing weather
• Unrivalled hospitality in luxury hotels

The capital of the United Arab Emirates hosts three world class golf courses, all delivering their own unique and unforgettable style.

Abu Dhabi has played an essential role in growing the game of golf in the Middle East, with the introduction of the National Course at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and the European Tour hosted event. Since then the Falcon clubhouse has grown to become iconic for golf in Abu Dhabi, attracting people from around the world to play the highly ranked championship golf course.

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Best Abu Dhabi Golf Courses

Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Renowned for its iconic clubhouse in the shape of a Falcon sitting overlooking the course, The Abu Dhabi Golf Club boasts a European Tour standard course with night golf available too.

European Tour host for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
Floodlit night golf available on the Garden Course

Yas Links

Ranked the number one golf course in the United Arab Emirates, Yas Links is an absolute masterpiece of a layout, producing some incredibly dramatic views along the Arabian Gulf.

Number one ranked course in the UAE
Designed by leading architect Kyle Philips

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

Saadiyat offers a challenging test, with more than 60 bunkers tactically positioned around the course, Gary Player definitely set up Saadiyat to make the golfer think their way around the course.

67 bunkers across the course
Gary Player designed layout

Popular Abu Dhabi Hotels

Abu Dhabi Golf Resort

Just a 15 minute drive from Abu Dhabi airport the hotel offers first class accommodation, multiple dining options, various leisure facilities as well as one of the finest golf courses to be show cased on the European Tour.

Abu Dhabi Golf Club on site
A Signature Collection Hotel

Crowne Plaza Yas Island

Just a short walk to the beach with superb views of the Yas Links golf course the Crowne Plaza Yas Island is a perfect 4 star luxury destination on the island.

Ferrari World, Yas Waterwold & Yas Mall close by
Kyle Phillips designed Yas Links minutes away

Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island

This ultra all inclusive resort provides access to the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the Gary Player designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.

Ultra All Inclusive hotel
Close to the Gary Player designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

Things to do in Abu Dhabi

Sports Events

The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on the National course hosts an incredible event every year, with stands and walkways accompanying the iconic clubhouse to experience the best players competing it out for the title.

Abu Dhabi is also well known for hosting the Formula 1 at the Yas Marina Circuit, to witness the best drivers in the world fly round the track for the season finale event.

Attractions

The enormous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an absolute must when visiting Abu Dhabi, where you can look around its incredible architecture. It is free to get in, but you must pay respects by wearing suitable clothing when visiting.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilisation museum that is worth a visit too on the Saadiyat Island, being the largest art museum in the Arabian peninsula.

Beaches

Some of the hotels in Abu Dhabi own sections of the beaches, exclusive to their guests, including the Saadiyat Beach Club, which you can access through staying at the Abu Dhabi Golf Resort or pay up front.

However Saadiyat Island and Yas Island also have their own public beaches for everyone to access, with water sports available like Kayaking or Jet Skiing.

Drive Times in Abu Dhabi

Everything in Abu Dhabi is within a short driving distance, so from the moment you get off the plane you are already in close proximity of your destination.

Drive Times by Car

The Abu Dhabi Golf Resort to Yas Links
20 mins
The Westin Abu Dhabi to Yas Links
20 mins
Yas Links to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
20 mins
Abu Dhabi to Dubai
1.5 hrs

Flights & Weather

With regular direct flights to Abu Dhabi with British Airways and Etihad Airways, it couldn't be easier to fly to the capital Emirate. Take a look at some key flight details, with tips of when the best time of year is to travel to the Middle East.

Flights & Weather

London to Abu Dhabi
7 hrs
Destination Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport - AUH
High Season Dates
November - March
High Season Temperatures
24 - 32° C

Include a European Tour event on your golf holiday to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has played an essential role in growing the game of golf in the Middle East and UAE, with the introduction of the National Course at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and the European Tour hosted event.

Since then the Falcon clubhouse has grown to become iconic for Abu Dhabi golf, attracting people from around the world to play the highly ranked championship golf course.

Frequently asked questions about Golf Holidays in Abu Dhabi

How much is a round of golf in Abu Dhabi?

A round of golf in Abu Dhabi is similar to that found in Portugal and Spain. Championship golf courses in the peak season can be around £250 per round with reductions available for playing midweek rather than weekends.

How many golf courses are there in Abu Dhabi?

The most popular golf courses in Abu Dhabi are found at Yas Links, Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Others to enjoy are part of a golf holiday in Abu Dhabi include the 9-hole floodlit course at Abu Dhabi Golf Club known as The Garden Course and also the 9-hole floodlit layout at Yas Links which is great for golfers of all abilities.