Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
The Arabian Gulf's first beachfront course — a Gary Player oceanfront layout on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island where any visitor can play among the dunes, lagoons and luxury resorts.
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in photos
Can I play Saadiyat Beach Golf Club?
Yes — Saadiyat Beach is a pay-and-play course open to all visitors seven days a week, not a members-only club. Guests staying at the Saadiyat Island resorts (Park Hyatt, St. Regis, Rixos, Jumeirah) receive tee-time priority and preferential rates, but any traveller can book. Advance booking is essential and a handicap certificate may be requested.
How to book: Book online through the club's Troon-managed booking system, by phone, or via your Saadiyat Island resort concierge; a few days' lead time is plenty outside peak winter weekends. Rates are cheaper for twilight rounds, UAE residents and juniors, and carts are included. Peak season (Oct–Apr) weekend mornings fill quickly, so reserve ahead.
About Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Opened in 2010 as the Gulf's first true beachfront golf course, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is Gary Player's oceanfront design threaded through 300-plus acres of sand dunes, saltwater lagoons and lakes on Saadiyat Island. Playing up to a muscular 7,806 yards from the tips, it is a spacious, links-influenced test with more than sixty bunkers and several holes hugging the Arabian Gulf shoreline. Managed by Troon and wrapped by five-star resorts, it remains firmly pay-and-play — a championship-standard course that welcomes visitors every day. It has hosted the Ladies European Tour's Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open and sits alongside Yas Links and Abu Dhabi Golf Club as one of the emirate's marquee golf destinations.
Signature hole
Several holes run hard along the Arabian Gulf beachfront — the Gulf's first true ocean course — with saltwater lagoons, links-style dunes and more than sixty bunkers framing the short holes and closing stretch for the course's postcard views.
What makes it special
Gulf's first beachfront course
The layout runs along the Arabian Gulf with holes framed by natural sand dunes and the beach itself.
Gary Player championship design
A big, strategic 7,800-yard test with saltwater lagoons, lakes and more than sixty bunkers.
Resort-side and open to all
Ringed by five-star Saadiyat Island hotels yet fully pay-and-play, with carts included and resort stay-and-play deals.
Tournament pedigree
- Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open — Ladies European Tour (2022–present)
- Saadiyat Beach Classic
Need to know
Best time to play
October to April, when temperatures are pleasant; the summer months (June–September) are extremely hot and best played at dawn or twilight.
Dress code
Golf attire required — collared shirts, tailored trousers or shorts, and soft-spike shoes; no denim or beachwear.
Good to know
Carts are included in the green fee, caddies and quality rental sets are available, and the gently undulating layout is easy to walk. Allow about 4 to 4.5 hours; a handicap card may be requested at busy times.
Upcoming golf tournaments
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Getting there
Nearest airports
Abu Dhabi International (AUH) ~25–30 min; Dubai International (DXB) ~1h20 by road.
On arrival
The club sits on Saadiyat Island just off the E12, about 20 minutes north-east of downtown Abu Dhabi and a short hop from the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Most visitors drive or take a taxi/ride-hail; Saadiyat resort shuttles also serve the clubhouse.
Stay near the course
Base yourself on Saadiyat Island itself — the Park Hyatt, St. Regis, Rixos, Jumeirah and Saadiyat Rotana are all minutes from the first tee and offer stay-and-play priority. Downtown Abu Dhabi hotels are a 20-minute drive if you want city life.
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas Hotel
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★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Club Privé by Rixos Saadiyat Island Resort
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★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
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Explore Abu DhabiFrequently asked questions
Can the public play Saadiyat Beach Golf Club?
Yes. It is a pay-and-play course open to visitors seven days a week; you do not need to be a member or resort guest, though staying on Saadiyat Island brings priority tee times and lower rates.
How much does it cost to play?
Indicative visitor green fees run from roughly AED 525 off-peak to about AED 1,045 for 18 holes in the peak winter season, with a shared cart included and cheaper twilight and resident rates.
When is the best time to play?
October through April offers the most comfortable weather; in the hot summer months play at dawn or take a discounted twilight tee time.
Do I need a handicap?
A handicap certificate is not always enforced but may be requested at busy periods, so carry proof of handicap if you have one.
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Green fees, access rules and tee-time policies change frequently and vary by season. The figures here are indicative for trip planning — always confirm on the official site before booking.
- Saadiyat Beach Golf Club — Official site
- Saadiyat Beach Golf Club — Top 100 Golf Courses
- Saadiyat Beach Golf Club — Where2Golf
Guide updated 2026-07-27.