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Golf Holidays UAE

Golf Holidays in the UAE

Group golf breaks to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ajman: tour venues, guaranteed winter sun and floodlit night golf.

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Golf in the UAE at a glance

UAE golf holidays mean Dubai and Abu Dhabi: immaculate desert courses that host DP World Tour events, guaranteed sunshine from autumn to spring, and some of the best hotels in the world. In Dubai you can even play under floodlights. Ajman, up the coast, adds Al Zorah Golf Club for an extra round.

We put the whole trip together: hotel, tee times and transfers, with small deposits and each golfer paying their own share.

Tour venues

Emirates, Earth Course, Yas Links

Night golf

floodlit at Emirates Golf Club

From £949pp

5 nights + 3 rounds

Around 7 hrs

flight from London

Winter sun

best Nov–Mar

Where to play golf in the UAE

Most groups base themselves in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. They're about an hour and a half apart, so it's easy to play both on one trip.

Golf holidays Dubai
from £949ppNight golf

Dubai golf holidays

Tour venues like Emirates Golf Club and Jumeirah Golf Estates, plus floodlit night golf, beaches and nightlife.

Explore Dubai
Golf holidays Abu Dhabi
from £1,019ppLinks golf

Abu Dhabi golf holidays

Yas Links, Saadiyat Beach and Abu Dhabi Golf Club, with resorts on Yas and Saadiyat islands.

Explore Abu Dhabi
Golf holidays Ajman
Add to a Dubai trip

Ajman golf holidays

Al Zorah Golf Club, among the mangroves, half an hour up the coast from Dubai.

Explore Ajman

Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Ajman?

Prices per person, flights not included.
RegionBest forStyle of golfPackages fromFly into
DubaiThe biggest choice, nightlife, night golfDesert championship courses and tour venues£949ppDubai
Abu DhabiLinks golf and island resortsLinks, beach and desert courses£1,019ppAbu Dhabi or Dubai
AjmanAn extra round on a Dubai tripCoastal course among mangrovesAsk usDubai

UAE golf breaks and packages

Golf breaks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, from 5 nights to a full week. Every package can be changed to suit your dates, group size and courses.

Vida Creek Harbour (5 Nights + 3 Rounds)
5 nights 3 rounds
Vida Creek Harbour (5 Nights + 3 Rounds)
  • 5 Nights Accommodation
  • 4* VIDA Creek Harbour
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 x round @ Dubai Hills Golf Club
  • 1 x round @ The Montgomerie Golf Club
  • 1 x round @ Arabian Ranches Golf Club
  • Return Airport Transfers
  • Return Golf Transfers
Radisson Beach Resort (5 Nights + 3 Rounds)
5 nights 3 rounds
Radisson Beach Resort (5 Nights + 3 Rounds)
  • 5 Nights Accommodation
  • 4* Radisson Beach Resort on the Palm
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 x round @ Arabian Ranches
  • 1 x round @ The Els Club
  • 1 x round @ Dubai Hills Golf Club
  • Airport and golf transfers included
Radisson Damac Hills (7 Nights + 4 rounds)
7 nights 4 rounds
Radisson Damac Hills (7 Nights + 4 rounds)
  • 7 Nights Accommodation
  • 4* Radisson Damac Hills
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 x round @ The Els Golf Club
  • 1 x round @ Dubai Hills Golf Club
  • 1 x round @ The Montgomerie Golf Club
  • 1 x round @ Trump International Golf Club
  • Shared Buggies & Range Balls
VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort (5 Nights + 3 Rounds)
5 nights 3 rounds
VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort (5 Nights + 3 Rounds)
  • 5 Nights Accommodation
  • 5* VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 x round @ Abu Dhabi Golf Club
  • 1 x round @ Yas Links Abu Dhabi
  • 1 x round @ Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
  • Shared Buggies Included
Radisson Blu Yas Island (5 Nights + 3 Rounds)
5 nights 3 rounds
Radisson Blu Yas Island (5 Nights + 3 Rounds)
  • 5 Nights Accommodation
  • 4* Radisson Blu Yas Island
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 x round @ Yas Links Abu Dhabi
  • 1 x round @ Abu Dhabi Golf Club
  • 1 x round @ Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
  • Shared Buggies Included
Hilton Yas Island (7 Nights + 4 Rounds)
7 nights 4 rounds
Hilton Yas Island (7 Nights + 4 Rounds)
  • 7 Nights Accommodation
  • 5* Hilton Yas Island
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • 2 x rounds @ Yas Links Abu Dhabi
  • 1 x round @ Abu Dhabi Golf Club
  • 1 x round @ Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
  • Shared Buggies Included

See every package on our Dubai and Abu Dhabi golf holidays pages.

Best golf courses in the UAE

Tour venues and group favourites across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ajman.

Emirates Golf Club Majlis Course
Bucketlist
Emirates Golf Club Majlis Course
Dubai · Emirates Golf Club
Jumeirah Golf Estate - Earth Course
Bucketlist
Jumeirah Golf Estate - Earth Course
Dubai · Jumeirah Golf Estates
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Links
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi · Yas Island
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Abu Dhabi · Saadiyat Island

Best golf resorts and hotels in the UAE

From beach resorts on the Palm to stay and play on Yas Island.

Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm
5 Star Hotel · Palm Jumeirah
One & Only Royal Mirage
One & Only Royal Mirage
5 Star Hotel · Dubai
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah
4 Star Hotel · Palm Jumeirah
VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
5 Star Hotel · Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
5 Star Hotel · Yas Island
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
5 Star Hotel · Saadiyat Island

The UAE's best golf courses for groups

The UAE's top courses are kept in tournament condition all season. These are the ones our groups ask for most.

Where to stay on a UAE golf holiday

Planning a group golf trip to the UAE

We've organised group golf trips for over 24 years. Here's how a UAE trip works with us:

  • Small deposits secure your tee times and rooms early, which matters in the busy winter season.
  • Individual payments mean each golfer pays their own balance. No chasing your mates for money.
  • One booking covers your hotel, tee times and, on many packages, airport and golf transfers.
  • Flights are booked separately. Fly to Dubai or Abu Dhabi and we'll sort everything once you land.
  • Golf societies are welcome. See our GroupiaGolf Society page.

When is the best time to play golf in the UAE?

MonthsWhat to expectBest for
November to MarchWarm, sunny and perfect for golf. Peak season.The best golf and winter sun
October and AprilHot but very playable, with early tee times.Value
May to SeptemberVery hot, often over 40°C. Dawn tee times or night golf only.Night golf and pool time

Winter sun golf breaks

The UAE is one of the most reliable winter sun golf destinations from the UK. These are good places to start:

VIDA Creek Harbour golf break
Best value

VIDA Creek Harbour

4* · Dubai

5 nights B&B, 3 rounds, airport and golf transfers

VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort golf break
Stay and play

VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort

5* · Abu Dhabi Golf Club

5 nights B&B, 3 rounds including Yas Links

Radisson DAMAC Hills golf break
Full week

Radisson DAMAC Hills

4* · Dubai

7 nights B&B, 4 rounds including Trump International

Want something different? Emirates Golf Club is floodlit, so you can add a night round to any Dubai trip.

Getting to the UAE

  • Dubai: fly to Dubai International, around 7 hours from London, with direct flights from most UK airports.
  • Abu Dhabi: fly to Abu Dhabi, around 7 hours, or to Dubai and transfer by road in about 1.5 hours.
  • Ajman: fly to Dubai; Al Zorah is around 30 to 40 minutes by road.
  • Before you travel: check passport and entry requirements on the FCDO travel advice page, and your airline's golf bag allowance.

Beyond the golf

In Dubai, head up the Burj Khalifa, take a desert safari, shop in the souks or relax on the beach on the Palm. Abu Dhabi has the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the theme parks of Yas Island.

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UAE golf holiday FAQs

Yes. Dubai has some of the best-conditioned courses in the world, including tour venues like Emirates Golf Club and Jumeirah Golf Estates, plus guaranteed winter sun, great hotels and plenty to do in the evenings. Abu Dhabi, an hour and a half away, adds Yas Links and Saadiyat Beach.

Dubai has the bigger choice of courses, more hotels and a livelier evening scene. Abu Dhabi is quieter, with Yas Links and Saadiyat Beach on the coast and resorts on Yas and Saadiyat islands. They're close enough to combine in one trip.

Our Dubai golf holidays start from £949pp for 5 nights with 3 rounds, and Abu Dhabi from £1,019pp. Luxury stays at Atlantis or the One&Only Royal Mirage cost more. Flights are booked separately.

November to March is best, with warm, sunny days that are perfect for golf. October and April are hotter but still playable. June to September is very hot, often over 40°C, so tee off at dawn or play under floodlights.

Yes. Emirates Golf Club is floodlit, so you can tee off after dark. It's a great way to beat the heat or add an extra round to your trip. Ask us to add a night round when you book.

The Majlis at Emirates Golf Club, home of the Dubai Desert Classic, and the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, which hosts the DP World Tour Championship, are the headline courses. Dubai Hills, Trump International and The Els Club are great for groups too.

Around 7 hours from London, with direct flights from most UK airports. Dubai is 3 to 4 hours ahead of the UK, so jet lag is minimal.

No. Our prices cover your hotel and golf, and many Dubai packages include airport and golf transfers. Book flights separately and we'll take care of the rest.

Most UAE courses ask for proof of handicap, and some set a maximum. Bring your certificate or have your handicap app ready. We'll tell you the rules for each course when we build your trip.

Yes. We hold tee times and rooms on a small deposit, and each golfer pays their own balance. See our GroupiaGolf Society page or send us your group's details.

Book your UAE golf holiday

Tell us your dates, group size and budget, and we'll build a Dubai or Abu Dhabi golf break around you. Winter tee times go early, so it pays to get in touch soon.

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