Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Resort

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

18 holes • Par 72

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About Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 beachfront course on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Gary Player designed the original course, which opened in 2010 and was developed as the Arabian Gulf's first beachfront golf course. Current operator Viya states that the back nine has recently been redesigned in partnership with Nicklaus Design, making that renovation an important distinction from older descriptions of the layout.

The course can extend to 7,784 yards and uses multiple rated tees. Current official ratings include Black at 75.8/136, Gold at 73.3/130 and Blue at 71.1/126. The course incorporates restored dunes, three saltwater lakes and more than 60 bunkers.

The course is an 18-hole resort golf course. It plays to par 72, 7,784 yards. Designed by Gary Player, the course originally opened in 2010. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving range, Practice facilities, Golf academy, Pro shop, Restaurant.

History & Design

2010
Opened
Gary Player
Architects
2026 by Jack Nicklaus Design
Redesigned
Resort
Course Style
Arabian Gulf's first beachfront golf course
Known For
Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open
Hosted
Best Course in the UAE 2015 and Best Course in Abu Dhabi 2019, World Golf Awards
Awards
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Origins

Saadiyat Beach was developed as an oceanfront golf course on Saadiyat Island and designed by Gary Player. It opened in 2010 and was promoted as the first beachfront golf course in the Arabian Gulf.

Design Philosophy

Player's original layout incorporated the island's restored beach dunes, saltwater lakes and extensive bunkering while providing multiple tee positions for a broad range of playing abilities.

Development

The most important recent architectural change is a redesign of the back nine carried out in partnership with Nicklaus Design, confirmed by current operator Viya.

Today

The club is operated within Viya Golf Abu Dhabi and combines the championship course with a performance institute, practice facilities and Hawksbill restaurant.

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Driving rangePractice facilitiesGolf academyPro shopRestaurant

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Architects & designers

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Gary PlayerDesigner

Gary Player (born November 1, 1935) is a South African golfing icon, celebrated as one of the greatest players ever and…

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Design credit associated with Saurines de la Torre.