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Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

8.8
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Located just off the Abu Dhabi coast, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club boasts a Gary Player designed golf course that in its short existence has become one of the most sought after in the Middle East.

As the Middle East’s first beachfront golf course, which was constructed in compliance with strict environmental guidelines, Saadiyat offers not only an exciting and varied test of golf but spectacular views of the Gulf’s glittering blue waters bordered by stretches of pristine white sand. Each hole has its own distinct character and although the course is a stern examination of a players skill from the back tees, several additional tee positions enable golfers of all abilities to enjoy this desert jewel.

With stunning views across the Arabian Gulf, golfers can enjoy a range of luxury nearby hotels to enjoy as part of their stay, the most obvious being The St Regis Saadiyat Beach which overlooks part of the course as it winds around the beach and stunning dunes that contribute to this being such a memorable experience.

With personalised bag tags, lockers and a real ‘Member for the Day’ experience, golfers simply must include Saadiyat Beach Golf Club on their next Abu Dhabi Golf Break.

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Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

This superb international resort provides world-class amenities, catering for golfers of all abilities, being 5,290 yards from the front to a formidable 7,806 yards from the back tees it is one of the best layouts in the Emirates.

Gary Player has managed to create a par 72 course of spectacular design within the 317 acres available to him, with sixty seven bunkers, three lakes and fairways that follow the coastline where you may just catch a glimpse of humpback dolphins or hawksbill turtles makes Saadiyat a truly enjoyable golfing experience.

Saadiyat Beach Golf Course has also received critical acclaim since opening in winning The Best Golf Course in The United Arab Emirates by The World Golf Awards and hosted numerous regional and international professional golf tournaments. The course is also host to The Abu Dhabi Amateur Championship where the world's best international amateur golfers will do battle in their quest for the championship which also provides entry into the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship.

The course has also played host to the very best in women's golf as the host venue of the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open. The event was won by England's Charley Hull who claimed a 1-shot victory over Marianne Skarpnord. Hull's rounds of 67, 72 and 69 gave a total of -8.

Course Information

Par 72
Designed by Gary Player
Opened for play 2010

Tees

Black 7,806 yards SSS 78.6
Gold 7,268 yards SSS 75.8
Blue 6,733 yards SSS 73.4
White 5,992 yards SSS 73.4
Red 5,290 yards SSS 70.8

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What Our Golfers Say

8.8
Very Good
40 reviews
Condition overall 8.8
Condition of greens 9.0
Speed of round 66.6%
Value for money 8.8
Facilities 9.4
Difficulty 66.6%
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.

Christine

3 Nov 2025

Excellent
10.0

Shirley

29 Jan 2025

Very Good
8.0

Paul

22 Jan 2025

Very Good
8.0

Only front nine holes open when we visited, but they were in great condition. The back nine holes are being remodelled and I am sure this will only improve this beautiful course. Greens were in great condition and quick! Due to only 9 holes being open it does cause issues with congestion and pace of play.

Karen

7 May 2024

Excellent
10.0

Fabulous course in great condition highly recommend playing. A lot of bunkers which I visited on most holes ! Really interesting course to play. Staff were fabulous and again everything was done for you. Even polished my clubs afterwards !

Domenico

2 May 2024

Excellent
10.0

beautiful field

Alan

23 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Sean

18 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Robert

14 Feb 2024

Very Good
8.0

can't wait to go back

Janet

5 Feb 2024

Excellent
10.0

Lots of sand. Bit tatty in places but overall a nice course. Holes hadn’t been finished off neatly.

Stephen

24 Jan 2024

Excellent
10.0

A spectacular Gary Player-designed golf course demanding precision from the tee but fair. Wonderful short game practice facility. Views of the sea and huge sand waste areas define this gorgeous course. Lovely staff.

Ann

24 Jan 2024

Excellent
10.0

I say average but there are so many bunkers it’s challenging. Beautiful views of the beach & sea & there are a couple of holes going over the water!

Joanna

12 Jan 2024

Very Good
8.0

Great course. Played 3 times. Had a number of interesting holes and bunkering. Great condition. Some building work around the course on adjacent developments. Staff great and made you feel like a member.

Martin

23 Feb 2023

Very Good
8.0

Susan

6 Feb 2023

Excellent
10.0

Charlie

31 Jan 2023

Excellent
10.0

Amazing place. Special scenery with the beach and wildlife

Stewart

30 Jan 2023

Excellent
10.0

Another cracking course

Stephen

18 Jan 2023

Excellent
10.0

Fabulous.

David

24 Oct 2022

Excellent
10.0

A treat to play with spectacular views of the sea throughout.

Ian

21 Oct 2022

Very Good
8.0

ALMOST AS GOOD AS YAS ISLAND BUT STILL MAGNIFICENT AND I CANT WAIT TO PLAY THEM AGAIN

Tony

7 Mar 2022

Excellent
10.0

Great course - not enough sand! Managed -3 playing a 3 ball scramble...

Paul

16 Feb 2022

Very Good
8.0

Great course but not as good as Au Dhabi or Yas Links

Emma

2 Feb 2022

Excellent
10.0

Great views, exemplary service

Andrew

18 Jan 2022

Very Good
8.0

The gazelle are a joy to watch. Don’t forget your sand wedge…. It will be getting a lot of use.

Jeff

7 Mar 2020

Good
6.0

Nice layout amongst the dunes and the beach and not overly difficult but still a good test. Tees and airways were very good but greens were average - looked a bit diseased . They putted ok but looked awful and looked unkempt.

Colin

13 Feb 2020

Very Good
8.0

Course is difficult if you don't like accuracy off the tea trying to avoid bunkers and strategically placed water hazards, the 18th being a great example. I thoroughly enjoyed this course but then I played ok for me, my partner disliked it, mainly as he played badly. Course reviews can vary on how you played on the day.

Richard

8 Feb 2020

Very Good
8.0

This course stands out for a generous and long layout, some fabulous sea-side holes, great wildlife including lots of very tame gazelles and a fabulous closing three holes that are a test for any golfer. If I have to be picky, my major criticism is its crazy number of bunkers which festoon every hole. Condition in early February was good. A very enjoyable round but weak golfers might find it a bit of a technical slog.

Kelvin

2 Feb 2020

Excellent
10.0

We had two fantastic rounds of golf on this course; including one round with two of your clients Richard and cindy . Absolutely lovely people and they made our day / round very enjoyable. If David could contact Mr I would appreciate it . Regards kelvin.

Robert

17 Sep 2019

Very Good
8.0

Not just the fact there is far too many bunkers but more that there is not enough fairway between the bunkers.

Nicola

26 May 2019

Average
4.0

Very boring course homes all the same not great condition

Ray

9 May 2019

Good
6.0

Found this course quite tough to play... Too many bunkers, looked and felt like you were playing on the beach. Great location but wouldn’t rush back

Nigel

29 Apr 2019

Excellent
10.0

A wonderful course with spectacular views.

Nigel

8 Apr 2019

Very Good
8.0

Paul

1 Apr 2019

Excellent
10.0

Well bunkered and with fast undulating greens made it a real test, but lovely views and the local wildlife made it!

Mark

17 Mar 2019

Excellent
10.0

Played there a few times fantastic course great clubhouse friendly staffif you get the chance to play here then do it but make sure @yourgolftravel.com sort your tee times great job & a good saving

Susan

13 Mar 2019

Average
4.0

Far too much sand. It was like playing on a beach.

Brendan

10 Feb 2019

Excellent
10.0

We were at the tail end of a competition so round was a bit slow. Nevertheless the course was in great condition and the setting is excellent. We had to pay for a taxi back too the hotel - cost DHR 100 - because Your Goilf got the pick up time wrong.

Veronica

6 Feb 2019

Very Good
8.0

It is the desert I know but way too much sand for an amateur to contend with!

Nicky

20 Jan 2019

Very Good
8.0

Excellent course. The two guys I played with were friendly

Kevin

9 Oct 2014

Excellent
10.0

Saadiyat Beach was the second course we played in Abu Dhabi and it was quite a bit different to Abu Dhabi Golf Club. We felt it was more challenging and potentially interesting than the Abu Dhabi GC with every hole presenting a new challenge. Service was again fantastic and would recommend playing here.

Josh

9 Oct 2014

Very Good
8.0

Very different to Abu Dhabi Golf Club, I'd say it was 2nd out of the 3 we played with Yas Links being our favourite. The course is well designed with the course getting a bit easier as you go round, the front nine is at least two shots harder than the back nine. The 5th hole was really memorable which is a great short par-4 on the coast line. The bar was good with nice faciliites but a little less atmosphere than the other courses. Simply a two day trip to Abu Dhabi playing here and Yas Links should be on all golfers bucket lists.

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