GOLF ALARAB · COURSE GUIDE · King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Safaa Golf Club: A Nine-Hole Course at KAUST on the Red Sea
Safaa Golf Club is located at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. The course is part of the university’s recreational and sporting facilities and provides a compact golf setting for the KAUST community and players with access to the campus. Its location by the Red Sea gives the club a distinctive coastal backdrop north of Jeddah.
Course at a glance
Course design and playing character
The course has nine holes, plays to par 36 and measures approximately 3,575 yards. Its nine-hole format provides a complete shorter round and a practical setting for practice and learning. The design gives golfers an opportunity to work on tee shots, approach play and putting without the time commitment of a full 18-hole championship course. The course is listed among Saudi Arabia’s golf facilities and is associated with the university’s community sports environment.
Club facilities and community
Safaa offers golf practice and teaching facilities, including a driving range and professional instruction. The club provides a setting for players to develop their game and participate in golf within the university community. The wider KAUST campus includes extensive sports, recreation and hospitality facilities, while the course sits close to the Red Sea shoreline.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Visiting and access arrangements
Access to the course is connected to KAUST’s campus arrangements. Golfers should contact Safaa Golf Club or KAUST recreation services to confirm guest eligibility, tee-time availability, coaching and current access requirements before visiting.
- Confirm visitor eligibility before travelling to the course.
- Arrange a tee time with the club.
- Ask about lessons, practice and equipment hire.
Questions about Safaa Golf Club (Safaa Island Golf Club)
Where is Safaa Golf Club (Safaa Island Golf Club)?
The club is located in King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
How many holes and what is the par?
The course has 9 holes and plays to par 36.
Can visitors play?
Access to the course is connected to KAUST’s campus arrangements.
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Course facts reviewed: 1 November 2026.
