The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Dubai
In our opinion, this hotel is one of the best golf hotels in our entire worldwide golf programme. The iconic St Regis brand extends its legacy to Abu Dhabi with the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort created by thoughtful Mediterranean architecture and a contemporary interior design. Just 10 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi, 20 minutes from the airport and a few hundred yards from the award-winning golf course on-site, this luxurious five-star property has everything required to create the perfect golf break in Abu Dhabi. Facilities at this outstanding resort include a 24 hour reception, three outdoor pools, private beach, a golf concierge and storage facility, five dining options, Athletic Club, kid’s club and the state-of-the-art Iridium Spa. Guests can relax in the St Regis’ elegant bedrooms with their own private balcony. The lavishly appointed guest rooms feature king or twin beds, a spacious bathroom with Remede amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi and their own refreshment centre. In addition to the world-class links of Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort offers a comprehensive range of water sport activities from kayaking and paddling to snorkelling and boogie boarding.
Abu Dhabi Airport
36km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+4
Currency:
د.إ (UAE Dirham)
Temperature:
14°C - 42°C
Cost of a Beer:
£12
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£65
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About The Area
Dubai is one of the strongest winter-sun golf destinations for UK travellers, offering championship golf, luxury hotels, beaches, desert experiences and almost guaranteed warm weather when much of Europe is out of season. It works especially well for golfers who want a polished, high-service holiday with plenty going on away from the course: Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach, Downtown Dubai, the desert, shopping, rooftop restaurants and family attractions all sit within easy reach.
The golf choice is excellent. Emirates Golf Club is one of the headline venues, with the Majlis Course listed as a par-72, 7,301-yard championship layout and the Faldo Course offering a second championship option, including night golf appeal. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club adds a classic city-and-creek setting, with its par-71 Championship Course measuring 7,009 yards.
For a modern resort-style itinerary, Jumeirah Golf Estates is a major draw, with the Earth and Fire courses, both designed by Greg Norman, and the Earth Course known as the home of the DP World Tour Championship. The Els Club Dubai gives golfers a desert-links style round designed by Ernie Els, while Dubai Hills Golf Club offers skyline views towards Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa.
For Hashtag Golf Travel customers, Dubai works best as a luxury winter-sun golf escape, a premium group trip, or a stopover-style golf holiday with serious off-course value. It is not the cheapest destination, but for course quality, hotel standards, sunshine and easy flight access from the UK, it is a proper heavyweight.
