Pin high: All about Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Located on Saadiyat Island, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is an undeniably stunning destination for golf enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi. With a carefully-designed course, restaurants and more, the waterfront venue brings you a unique mix of fun, games and food — all under one roof. Here is everything you need to know about this beachfront club in Abu Dhabi.
ABOUT THE SAADIYAT BEACH GOLF CLUB
Surrounded by the calming, brochure-blue sea, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is an eco-friendly destination in Abu Dhabi. The beachfront club has a masterfully-designed golf course, a state-of-the-art academy and a restaurant for a post-golf meal!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CLUB?
SAADIYAT BEACH GOLF COURSE
Built by the golfing pro, Gary Player, Saadiyat Beach Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course in Abu Dhabi. The par 72-course offers a fantastic golfing experience, amidst views of the Gulf’s beautiful ocean.
Voted the “Best Course in the UAE” in 2015 and “Best Course in Abu Dhabi” in 2019, the club has hosted many prominent events such as:
- First Ladies European Tour in Abu Dhabi
- Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open
SAADIYAT ACADEMY
With a team of award-winning PGA professionals, Saadiyat Academy (also known as Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Academy) offers a host of golfing lessons at the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. The coaches at the academy use TrackMan ball radar, video analysis and physical screenings to help players improve their performance.
Saadiyat Academy offers both group and individual lessons. You can book classes as per your schedule — through the reservations desk or directly via your golf professionals.
SAADIYAT ACADEMY PACKAGES
45-MINUTE INSTRUCTION
Get a 45-minute lesson from expert golfers at the academy.
TYPE OF COACH | INDIVIDUAL LESSON | 2 STUDENTS | 3 STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
TYPE OF COACH Academy Professional | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 420 | 2 STUDENTS AED 630 | 3 STUDENTS AED 690 |
TYPE OF COACH Senior Professional | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 480 | 2 STUDENTS AED 720 | 3 STUDENTS AED 840 |
TYPE OF COACH Director of Instruction | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 550 | 2 STUDENTS AED 820 | 3 STUDENTS AED 960 |
FALCON PACKAGE
Falcon Package offers five 45-minute lessons for golfers of all levels.
TYPE OF COACH | INDIVIDUAL LESSON | 2 STUDENTS | 3 STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
TYPE OF COACH Academy Professional | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 1,785 | 2 STUDENTS AED 2,680 | 3 STUDENTS AED 3,120 |
TYPE OF COACH Senior Professional | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 2,100 | 2 STUDENTS AED 3,150 | 3 STUDENTS AED 3,675 |
TYPE OF COACH Director of Instruction | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 2,180 | 2 STUDENTS AED 3,220 | 3 STUDENTS AED 3,810 |
GAZELLE PACKAGE
Featuring ten 45-minute lessons, Gazelle Package offers the perfect opportunity to learn golfing at the club.
TYPE OF COACH | INDIVIDUAL LESSON | 2 STUDENTS | 3 STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
TYPE OF COACH Academy Professional | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 3,200 | 2 STUDENTS AED 4,800 | 3 STUDENTS AED 5,600 |
TYPE OF COACH Senior Professional | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 3,590 | 2 STUDENTS AED 5,380 | 3 STUDENTS AED 6,270 |
TYPE OF COACH Director of Instruction | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 3,750 | 2 STUDENTS AED 5,620 | 3 STUDENTS AED 6,555 |
DOLPHIN PACKAGE
Dolphin Package includes 20, 45-minute lessons from PGA professionals.
TYPE OF COACH | INDIVIDUAL LESSON | 2 STUDENTS | 3 STUDENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
TYPE OF COACH Academy Professional | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 5,970 | 2 STUDENTS AED 8,995 | 3 STUDENTS AED 10,445 |
TYPE OF COACH Senior Professional | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 6,880 | 2 STUDENTS AED 10,320 | 3 STUDENTS AED 12,030 |
TYPE OF COACH Director of Instruction | INDIVIDUAL LESSON AED 7,400 | 2 STUDENTS AED 11,100 | 3 STUDENTS AED 12,960 |
ACADEMY MEMBERSHIPS
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP | INDIVIDUAL | COUPLE | FAMILY | JUNIOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP Annual | INDIVIDUAL AED 5,760 | COUPLE AED 7,200 | FAMILY AED 9,000 | JUNIOR AED 1,500 |
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP Monthly | INDIVIDUAL AED 480 | COUPLE AED 600 | FAMILY AED 750 | JUNIOR AED 125 |
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP 2 Months | INDIVIDUAL AED 960 | COUPLE AED 1,200 | FAMILY AED 1,500 | JUNIOR AED 250 |
- Saadiyat Academy’s membership offers seven-day access to the practice areas at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.
- Members can enjoy 10% off on golf lessons and an option to add Toptracer and “Trackman Range Annual Membership Pass” (unlimited use) for AED 2,100 per person.
LADIES GROUP PROGRAMME
Saadiyat Academy offers an exclusive eight-week programme for all women, focusing on pitching, chipping and putting. The programme may include 90-minute group lessons.
- Cost per person: From AED 840 per hour
JUNIOR GROUP PROGRAMME
Kids aged 5-13 years old can sign up for the eight-week golfing programme at Saadiyat Academy.
- Cost per person: From AED 750 per hour
Please note: You can select weekly timings from the schedule given on their website, particularly for ladies’ and junior programmes.
HOW TO BOOK A PACKAGE OR REGISTER YOUR INTEREST?
- Find the academy inquiry form available on their website
- Enter your name, email ID and contact number
- Select your package of interest
- Submit the form
SAADIYAT BEACH GOLF CLUB PRO SHOP
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club pro shop stocks a full range of golfing equipment and leisure apparel from the world’s leading brands such as FootJoy, J. Lindberg and Peter Millar.
Souvenirs by the golf club are also available at the store.
HAWKSBILL RESTAURANT
Head to the Hawksbill Restaurant to dine at the club. Enjoy quick bites and cool beverages in an indoor setting or on a sweeping terrace, overlooking the stunning golf course.
The restaurant specialises in Italian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Popular dishes on their menu include shrimp scampi crostini and a watermelon pizza.
Hawksbill Restaurant also serves an appetising breakfast and is the perfect place to enjoy Saadiyat Beach Golf Club brunch.
- Average cost for two: AED 310
- Timings: 06:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-56-660-8780
CLUB MEMBERSHIPS
The club offers four types of memberships:
- Full Membership: Unlimited access
- Weekday Membership: Access only on weekdays
- Young Professional Membership: Exclusive to individuals below 35 years old
- Corporate Membership: Exclusive to companies
MEMBERSHIP PERKS
All membership packages offer:
- Unlimited access to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club golf course and academy
- A 30-day online tee time booking window and 21-day in-person tee time booking window
- Up to 15% discount on the golf shop
- Discounted rates on Saadiyat Beach Academy lessons
- 25% discount across all Viya Golf and Dubai Golf restaurants
- Timely updates on active club tournaments
Corporate memberships also include:
- Guest entertainment on weekdays (excluding public holidays)
- 12 unaccompanied weekday vouchers
HOW TO BOOK A TEE TIME?
- Go to the club’s official website (viyagolf.com/saadiyat/golf-course/)
- Scroll down to the brown icon “Book A Tee Time” and click it
- Choose the type, course, date, range and number of players
- Book a session
CONTACT INFO
- Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Location: Saadiyat Island
- Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Timings: 08:00 am – 11:30 pm, Saturday: 08:00 am – 12:00 am
- Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Number: +971-2-404-3000
FAQs
ARE THERE ANY OTHER GOLF CLUBS IN ABU DHABI?
Yes, absolutely! Here are the most popular golf courses in Abu Dhabi to tee off with fellow golfers.
WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS TO DO ON SAADIYAT ISLAND?
From soaking up the sun at Saadiyat Public Beach to visiting the museums in Saadiyat Cultural District, there are many fantastic things to do on Saadiyat Island.
Aside from Saadiyat Island, there are many waterfront communities in Abu Dhabi. The city’s vibrant leisure and entertainment spot, Yas Island is one of them. From shopping to dining, there are many activities on Yas Island that you can enjoy.
We hope you plan a visit to some of these attractions anytime soon! On that note, we wrap our guide to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.
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Cover Image is courtesy of Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
