Fifty years ago, the development witnessed by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the 21st century would have been unthinkable. As progressive administrations utilised the latest technology in order to harness natural beauty and project it upon acres of desert-like land, Abu Dhabi has been transformed into an Emirate complete with lush green landscapes and parks as well as golf courses.
The Emirate’s focus on creating some of the best golf courses in the area has ensured any enthusiast with an opportunity to experience the gentleman’s game in a whole new way. This has even lead to the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championships, a true testament to the passion of the Emirate in this regard. One of the most luxurious places to play golf is undoubtedly the Abu Dhabi Golf Club which boasts of being one of the best Clubs in the entire Middle East. Conveniently located close the International airport, this golf course spans over 150 hectares of land in a stunning array of terrains. Thus, for a varied golfing experience, the Abu Dhabi Golf Club is the place to go!
The City Golf Club located on Saada Street offers the different experience of playing this sport at night as well. Therefore, whenever you feel like you’re in the mood for a bout of golf, the City Club will deliver. For one of the best sand courses, perhaps in the world, make your way to the Al Ghazal complete with a rather luxurious clubhouse as well as a restaurant. These latter clubs are also ideal for novice players to learn the sport and apply their skill.
For a rather challenging experience, ideally for the more seasoned golfers, the Saadiyat Beach Club on Saadiyat Island is recommended while Yas Links Abu Dhabi on Yas Island boasts of being one of the first golfing courses in the entire region. This lush green course is wonderfully offset by the sparkling blue Arabian Sea in the distance thereby making the mere excursion to the island, from which ever Abu Dhabi resort you may reside in, extremely worth your while.
Hence, golfing in this Emirate is a truly worthwhile experience, one that you can vary according to your tastes and passion. However, golfing is only one facet of the true Abu Dhabi experience and one visiting this region should experience a myriad of activities such as kayaking, exploring and even archery. All these activities and more are discoverable at Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara whose world renowned fame as one of the best Abu Dhabi beach hotels should give you a glimpse of how amazing your vacation can be.