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Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi Golf Holidays

Why Book a Golf Break in Abu Dhabi

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.

However the golf is not the only sport that attracts people to visit Abu Dhabi, the Yas Marina Circuit hosts the finale of the Formula 1 season, to witness who will take the championship title.

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Golf in Abu Dhabi

While Abu Dhabi Golf Club's championship course is the most recognised in the United Arab Emirates because of its publicity on the European Tour, Yas Links and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club definitely do not sit in its shadow in terms of quality.

Yas Links is the number one ranked course amongst Abu Dhabi golf courses, and the Gary Player designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club also shows off a world class standard layout so there are plenty of great golf courses to be experienced in the Emirate.

Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Best Golf Courses in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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
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Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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
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Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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
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Popular Abu Dhabi Hotels

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The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa 10

The Westin 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
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Crowne Plaza Yas Island 1

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
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Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

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
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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
Abu Dhabi Airport to The Westin Abu Dhabi
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

Things to do in Abu Dhabi

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Sports Events, 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, Abu Dhabi

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, Abu Dhabi

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 Westin Abu Dhabi 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.

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.

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