Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Overview
Why it matters
Yas Links Abu Dhabi gives the Gulf a genuine links-style identity: sandy edges, open wind, coastal views, firm approaches, and a rhythm that rewards imagination. It is one of the region's most architecturally interesting courses because it does not simply make desert green; it lets the shoreline shape the round.
For luxury travelers, Yas Links is also beautifully practical. It sits close to Yas Island hotels, Ferrari World, the marina, and Saadiyat resorts, making it easy to fold into a broader Abu Dhabi stay. The course is serious enough for purists and scenic enough for guests who measure days by memory rather than score.
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Par
72
Yardage
7,450
Holes
18
Opened
2010
Green fee
Peak season visitor rates vary by tee time
Difficulty
8/10
Architect
Kyle Phillips
Inside Loop rating
4.8 / 5
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Reader reviews
Trusted reads from the field.
Sebastian Cole
★★★★★
Yas Links had the strongest architecture of the trip: wind, options, and far more texture than typical resort golf.
Dine like a champion
Local tables worth planning around.
Inside Loop pairs every great tee time with restaurants that respect the same destination rhythm: provenance, service, and a room with memory.
Explore travel pairings10 min drive
Cipriani Yas Island
Italian Venetian classics
Yas Marina staple
Glossy marina energy, white-jacket service, and a celebratory post-round mood.
An easy, glamorous extension of a Yas Links day: coastal golf, marina cocktails, then familiar Venetian comfort food.