GOLF ALARAB · COURSE GUIDE · Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club: Nine Holes and Night Golf in the Heart of the City
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club sits in the heart of the capital and is known as “The People’s Golf Course” for its accessible city-centre setting. Its nine-hole layout is fully floodlit and can be played twice to make an 18-hole round, with Abu Dhabi’s skyline providing a distinctive urban backdrop and the option of golf after sunset.
Course overview
VENUE PROFILE
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club sits in the heart of the capital and is known as “The People’s Golf Course” for its accessible city-centre setting. Its nine-hole layout is fully floodlit and can be played twice to make an 18-hole round, with Abu Dhabi’s skyline providing a distinctive urban backdrop and the option of golf after sunset.
A balanced nine-hole layout
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The course has nine distinct holes: one Par 5, six Par 4s and two Par 3s. One loop is Par 35; the club lists the full 18-hole round at Par 70 when the nine-hole layout is played twice. Published total distances for the 18-hole round are 6,307 yards for men and 5,403 yards for women.
Night golf in the centre of Abu Dhabi
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Full-course floodlighting is one of the club’s defining features and makes evening rounds possible. Its central location also gives residents and visitors a convenient option without travelling to the city’s outer golf developments.
Practice facilities and a relaxed club setting
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The club complements the course with a driving range, practice and coaching options, alongside clubhouse and hospitality facilities. Repeating the nine-hole layout also gives golfers a useful way to work on course management, consistency and accuracy.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Confirm the details before your round
Visitor arrangements and tee-time availability can vary by season. Check the official information and contact the club where needed.
- Choose whether you want to play nine holes or complete an 18-hole round by playing the layout twice.
- Book a tee time through the club’s official booking system.
- Confirm night-golf availability, visitor requirements and practice access.
+971 2 445 9600
What should you know before visiting?
FAQ
How many holes does Abu Dhabi City Golf Club have?
The course has nine unique holes, which can be played twice to complete an 18-hole round.
Is the course Par 35 or Par 70?
One nine-hole loop is Par 35. Playing the layout twice produces an 18-hole Par 70 round.
Can you play at night?
Yes. The club describes the course as floodlit and promotes night golf, subject to tee-time availability.
