Yas Links Abu Dhabi
The Middle East's first true links and a public-access Kyle Phillips design on Yas Island — a wind-swept, waterside course any visitor can play, now home to the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Yas Links Abu Dhabi in photos
Can I play Yas Links Abu Dhabi?
Yes — Yas Links is a public-access course on Yas Island and welcomes visitors every day, with tee times bookable directly. It is the Middle East's first true links, designed by Kyle Phillips, and now hosts the Abu Dhabi Championship. A valid handicap is expected (limit 28 for men, 36 for ladies) and advance booking is advised.
How to book: Book online through the Yas Links site or by phone; reserve ahead for the cooler high season and around the DP World Tour event, when access is restricted. Bring proof of handicap. Green fees are strongly seasonal, and a cart is included with the rate.
About Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Yas Links opened in 2010 as the Middle East's first genuine links, a Kyle Phillips design shaped along the west shore of Abu Dhabi's Yas Island with eight holes hugging the water. Firm, rippling fairways, revetted-style bunkering and a constant sea breeze give it an authentic links feel rare in the Gulf, and since 2022 it has hosted the DP World Tour's Abu Dhabi Championship, a Rolex Series event. Despite its tournament pedigree it is a public-access course that welcomes visitors every day. Set beside the Yas Marina F1 circuit and the island's hotels and attractions, it is one of the easiest world-class rounds to slot into an Abu Dhabi trip.
Signature hole
Eight holes run along the water, and the short, wind-exposed coastal holes — including the 17th playing back toward the marina and Yas skyline — showcase the seaside links character that sets the course apart in the desert.
What makes it special
First true Gulf links
Kyle Phillips built the Middle East's first authentic links, with eight holes running along the water.
Tour host
Home of the Abu Dhabi Championship, a DP World Tour Rolex Series event, since 2022.
Public access on Yas Island
Any visitor can book, and it sits amid the island's F1 circuit, hotels and attractions.
Tournament pedigree
- Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship / Abu Dhabi Championship — DP World Tour (2022–present)
Need to know
Best time to play
October to April brings comfortable temperatures and the Abu Dhabi Championship; summer (May–September) is intensely hot but offers the cheapest rates and early-morning tee times.
Dress code
Collared shirt and tailored trousers or shorts; no denim, soft spikes — standard resort-club attire.
Good to know
A cart is included and advisable given the heat and the layout's length, though the links is walkable in cooler months; caddies can be arranged. Allow around 4.5 hours, carry water in warm weather, and expect coastal wind to be the main challenge.
Upcoming golf tournaments
Prefer to watch the world’s best? Book tickets to an upcoming tournament, then add a hotel and flights.
Getting there
Nearest airports
Abu Dhabi International (AUH) ~15 min; Dubai (DXB) ~1 hr 15 min.
On arrival
Yas Links sits on the west shore of Yas Island, across the highway from the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit and about 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport. Taxis and ride-hailing reach it easily from Abu Dhabi city (~30 min) or Dubai (~75 min).
Stay near the course
Yas Island is packed with hotels — from the landmark W Abu Dhabi at the F1 circuit to numerous resort and family options minutes from the course. Downtown Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island beaches are a short drive away.
★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
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★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Yas Plaza Marina
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★★★★★ 5-starTap for live prices Hotel Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island by IHG
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A taste of the luxury stays near Yas Links Abu Dhabi — tap any hotel to see live availability and prices for your dates, or search them all.
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Hotels near the course
Live-priced stays a short drive from the 1st tee.
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Explore Abu DhabiFrequently asked questions
Can the public play Yas Links?
Yes — it is a public-access course welcoming visitors daily, booked directly, with a handicap expected (men 28, ladies 36).
How much does it cost to play Yas Links?
High-season rates peak around AED 850–895 (about US$240) with cart included; summer and twilight rounds are considerably cheaper.
Do I need a handicap to play?
A valid handicap is expected, with limits of 28 for men and 36 for ladies, and advance booking is advised.
When is the best time to play Yas Links?
October to April for pleasant temperatures; summer is very hot but the cheapest, best played early morning.
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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.
- Yas Links Abu Dhabi — Official site
- An inside look at Yas Links — DP World Tour
- How Much It Costs To Play Yas Links — Golf Monthly
Guide updated 2026-07-27.