Golf on Saadiyat: the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
An 18-hole, par-72 course by Gary Player behind the dunes of Saadiyat Beach, open to visitors who book a tee time.
In short
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is a golf course on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi: 18 holes, par 72, designed by Gary Player and opened in March 2010. It runs along the beach on about 120 hectares, with around 60 white-sand bunkers, three saltwater lakes and restored dunes. Five sets of tees give lengths from 4,837 to 7,138 meters (5,290 to 7,806 yards). Troon Golf manages the club.
Tickets & prices
You don't need to be a member: visitors can play on weekdays and weekends, but only with a tee time booked in advance. The club does not publish its rates online.
Confirm the price for your date when you book, by phone on +971 2 557 8000, and ask what it includes.
What to see
- The 18-hole course, with five sets of tees
- A full-length driving range, putting greens and a short-game area
- A golf academy run by Troon, with PGA coaches and programs for women, men and juniors
- Hawksbill, the clubhouse restaurant: Mediterranean and international food, from breakfast to sharing plates, seafood, salads, pizza, pasta and sandwiches, with an indoor room and a terrace overlooking the water
- A pro shop (Peter Millar, FootJoy) and locker rooms
Tips
- Ask what the fee includes: a buggy, range balls and water may or may not be in the price
- Mind the heat. From May to September, midday highs reach 44°C (111°F); ask for an early-morning tee time.
- Book ahead in winter. The cool months are the main golf season in Abu Dhabi, so reserve your tee time before you travel.
Getting there
From the airport
About 25 min by taxi.
From downtown Abu Dhabi
About 15 min by taxi.
From Saadiyat's beaches
Kai Beach is close by on the same stretch of coast.
