Yas Links Abu Dhabi with links-style fairways beside the water

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Yas Links Abu Dhabi

Yas Links Abu Dhabi is a Kyle Phillips-designed coastal championship course on Yas Island, featuring links-inspired contours and Arabian Gulf views.

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Yas Links Abu Dhabi

Kyle Phillips-designed championship golf on the Yas Island shoreline, with exposed coastal ground, strategic bunkering and wind shaping a true links-style test in the Gulf.

LocationYas Island, Abu Dhabi
DesignerKyle Phillips
Par72
Length7,461 yards

Current information checked: 17 September 2026. Tee-time prices are dynamic and should be confirmed through the club’s live booking system rather than treated as a fixed published rate.


What makes Yas Links different

The course sits directly on the Yas Island shoreline, using exposed coastal ground, rolling contours and strategic bunkering rather than the enclosed parkland feel associated with many resort courses. Wind is therefore a major part of the playing equation, particularly when approach shots are asked to hold firm, exposed greens.

The planning value is equally strong: Yas Links can be paired with Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club to create three contrasting rounds without turning the trip into a long-distance transfer exercise.

Current tournament context

Yas Links is scheduled to host the Abu Dhabi Championship from 5–8 November 2026 as part of the DP World Tour Play-Offs. Tournament periods can affect course access, so golfers travelling around major event dates should verify availability before fixing flights or hotel bookings.

Stay · Play · Recover

  • Stay: Yas Island keeps hotels, restaurants and the course in one compact area, reducing transfer time.
  • Play: use Yas Links as the coastal anchor, then add Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Saadiyat for variety.
  • Recover: build in a lighter period after the most exposed walking round, particularly in hotter conditions or when the itinerary includes three courses in quick succession.

Build an Abu Dhabi Course Swing

  • Yas Links: coastal championship anchor.
  • Abu Dhabi Golf Club: add a contrasting championship resort course.
  • Saadiyat Beach Golf Club: use for another coastal-style experience and a strong resort pairing.
  • Recovery: keep the accommodation base compact and avoid unnecessary transfers between premium rounds.

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Source note: Course facts and current facilities checked against Viya Golf and Experience Abu Dhabi on 17 September 2026. Tournament dates checked against Experience Abu Dhabi. Prices and tee-time access remain live booking variables and should be reconfirmed before travel.

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Who it suits

Best fit for the trip

Links & coastal golf

For golfers who enjoy the variety and weather that often shape seaside rounds.

Championship-course trips

For players looking for a memorable golf-first round and prepared to plan in advance.

Golf breaks

For travellers combining golf with accommodation; confirm current package inclusions.

Regional golf itineraries

For golfers building a wider trip around the course and other nearby attractions.

Contact & directions

Plan your visit

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