Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Golf Club is one of the UAE’s most recognisable golfing venues, offering championship-quality golf within a beautifully landscaped desert oasis. Located in Khalifa City, the club is instantly recognisable for its remarkable falcon-shaped clubhouse, which overlooks lush fairways, palm trees, lakes and the closing holes of the National Course.
Designed by Peter Harradine, the 18-hole National Course plays to a par of 72 and stretches to 7,600 yards from the back tees. Four teeing options allow golfers to choose a suitable challenge, making the layout enjoyable for holiday golfers and mixed-handicap groups while still providing a demanding test for stronger players.
Generous greens and immaculate fairways create an inviting first impression, but water hazards, doglegs and strategically positioned bunkers ensure careful course management is essential. The best line from the tee is not always the most direct, and golfers who find the correct section of the fairway will enjoy much better angles into theers ensure careful course management is essential. The best line from the tee is not greens. Risk-and-reward opportunities appear throughout the round, particularly across the closing stretch, where water and sand can quickly punish an overly ambitious shot.
The National Course has an impressive professional pedigree, having hosted 18 consecutive editions of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Its back nine is fully floodlit, allowing golfers to begin during daylight and complete their round beneath the lights. Playing towards the illuminated Falcon Clubhouse at the 18th provides a memorable finish.
Practice facilities include a TrackMan-equipped driving range and the Falcon Performance Institute, where professional coaching, radar tracking and video analysis are available. After golf, players can enjoy the club’s restaurants, bars, fitness centre and swimming pool.
Away from the course, visitors can explore Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, visit Louvre Abu Dhabi or enjoy the theme parks, marina and waterfront restaurants of Yas Island.
Zayed International Airport
20km
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Time Zone:
GMT+4
Currency:
د.إ (UAE Dirham)
Temperature:
13°C - 43°C
Cost of a Beer:
£11
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£60
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About The Area
Abu Dhabi has firmly established itself as one of the Middle East’s premier golf destinations, blending championship layouts with year-round sunshine and five-star resort comfort. For UK golfers looking to combine serious golf with winter warmth, it offers immaculate conditioning, seamless service and a polished, luxury feel throughout.
The flagship venue is Abu Dhabi Golf Club, host of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the DP World Tour. Its National Course is a modern desert classic — generous off the tee but heavily protected by strategic bunkering and water hazards that demand precision on approach. On Yas Island, Yas Links Abu Dhabi delivers something rare in the region: a true links-style layout set along the Arabian Gulf, with rolling fairways and coastal winds creating a completely different challenge. Meanwhile, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club offers oceanfront holes, roaming wildlife and immaculate resort presentation.
Golf in Abu Dhabi is characterised by pristine fairways, lightning-fast greens and consistent playing conditions. Floodlit practice facilities and world-class clubhouses elevate the experience further.
Away from the fairways, the city balances modern glamour with cultural depth. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the world’s most impressive landmarks, while the Louvre Abu Dhabi adds architectural and artistic intrigue. Yas Island brings Formula 1 events, theme parks and lively beach clubs into the mix, making it ideal for mixed groups.
The best time to visit is October through April, when temperatures range from warm to comfortably hot, providing perfect winter golf conditions. For golfers seeking tournament-quality courses with guaranteed sunshine and premium hospitality, Abu Dhabi delivers a polished, high-performance golf escape.
