Coastal golf, calmer luxury
Yas Links, championship parkland, island resorts and refined recovery—Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s more measured golf escape.
Reliable conditions from October through April.
Golf, beach, spa and culture in one polished trip.
Yas Links and Saadiyat provide a different Gulf experience.
Easy to combine with Dubai.
Where to play—and why
Build the itinerary around the style of golf you want, then choose the resort base.
Yas Links
Choose it if: coastal movement, wind and a links-inspired experience are the priority.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Choose it if: tournament history and classic championship parkland appeal.
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Choose it if: wildlife, beach-resort access and a more relaxed round matter.
Choose the right island base
Yas Island is best for golf and entertainment; Saadiyat is best for beach, culture and restorative luxury.
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Choose this for Yas Links, the marina, dining and easy access to the island’s attractions.
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Choose this for Saadiyat Beach, spa recovery and a quieter luxury stay.
The Westin Abu Dhabi
Choose this for direct National Course access and the most practical pure-golf base.
Dubai or a two-centre UAE journey
Choose Dubai for greater scale, nightlife and course choice, or combine both cities for the strongest first UAE golf trip.