Overview
Two emirates. Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat. Dubai's Earth Course. One trip.
The 90-minute drive between Dubai and Abu Dhabi holds some of the most anticipated new golf in the world. Saadiyat Beach Golf Club sits on the same island as the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Guggenheim-under-construction. This is the UAE pairing the DP World Tour was built to showcase.
Who this is for
For the golfer who wants to see the best of both emirates and understands that the 90-minute drive between them is part of the experience. The Abu Dhabi golf is arguably more interesting — Yas Links is unlike anything else in the region.
Difficulty
Best for 8–24 handicap
Walking
Easy — buggies included
Flight
7.0h · Direct to Dubai or Abu Dhabi from London (7hrs)
Highlights
The Courses
Where You'll Play
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
18 holes · Par 72
Genuine links golf on the Arabian Gulf. Kyle Phillips design, 2010. Sandy waste areas, elevation changes, coastal wind. Arguably the most interesting course in the UAE.
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Genuine links golf on the Arabian Gulf. Kyle Phillips design, 2010. Sandy waste areas, elevation changes, coastal wind. Arguably the most interesting course in the UAE.
View on Google Maps →Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
18 holes · Par 72
On the island being transformed by the Louvre and the Guggenheim. Flamingos are not unusual.
Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates
18 holes · Par 72
The Dubai anchor for this trip. Lush, prestigious, perfectly conditioned.
The Journey
Day by Day
Conditions
When to Go
October to April only. Same constraints as Dubai. Book December–February for the most reliable weather but expect premium pricing. Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi is slightly more humid than Dubai due to the Persian Gulf proximity.
If this trip is full
These trips work on the same seasonal window and are rarely booked at the same time:
Limited availability — popular dates fill early
Price per person
£4,800 pp
Includes flights, transfers, accommodation & golf
No obligation — James replies personally
WhatsApp us"James sorted everything — flights, tee times, even a surprise upgrade at the hotel. Genuinely the best golf trip I've taken."
— Mark T., South Africa trip 2024
What's included
Return flights from UK airports (land-only option available)
7 nights (3 Abu Dhabi + 4 Dubai)
5 rounds including all green fees
Private transfers including Abu Dhabi–Dubai transfer
Daily breakfast + welcome dinner
Trip details
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Ready to make this yours?
This itinerary is a starting point, not a contract. Every Dormie journey is built around you — your handicap, your group, your budget. James will respond personally within the hour.