Saadiyat Beach

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club occupies a striking coastal site on Saadiyat Island, approximately ten kilometers from downtown Abu Dhabi. Designed by Gary Player and opened in 2010, the course represents one of the few true links-style layouts in the Arabian Gulf region. The property stretches along nearly two kilometers of natural beachfront on the Arabian Gulf, with several holes playing directly beside the water and white sand dunes framing much of the routing.

The layout moves through three distinct environments: oceanfront holes exposed to gulf winds, inland dune corridors, and stretches that incorporate the island's native vegetation and mangrove ecosystems. Player's design emphasizes wide fairways and large, undulating greens, though strategic bunkering and the ever-present wind create significant challenge. The closing stretch includes multiple holes along the beach, where the combination of coastal breezes and water hazards tests shot-making and club selection.

Saadiyat Island itself is part of Abu Dhabi's cultural district development, with the golf course sharing the island with museums and resort properties. The course has hosted professional events on the European Tour, bringing international tournament golf to the emirate. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse designed to accommodate both resort guests and club members, reflecting the dual-use nature common to destination golf properties in the region.