Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa: Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World
Quick Facts
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Number of Rooms
172 -
Amenities
Six restaurants / two pools / spa / gym / five meeting rooms -
Number of courses
1 -
Course designers
Peter Harradine
Resort Overview
Fans of the DP World Tour will know the resort’s 27-hole golf course — Abu Dhabi Golf Club — from its decade-long run (through 2021) as host site of the HSBC Golf Championship, which has a winner’s roll that includes the likes of Rickie Fowler, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood. The course is also known for its inimitable clubhouse, which resembles a falcon with outstretched wings. The resort itself also has a winning reputation, with 172 rooms that all offer golf-course views; six restaurants; and the Heavenly Spa, which allows guests to “immerse themselves in a unique world of physical and mental renewal.” Two pools will help you escape the desert heat. While the resort will cater to all your needs, one of its other appeals is its location — just 15 minutes from the heart of Abu Dhabi and 10 minutes from the primary airport. If you’re looking to get off campus, nearby attractions include biking trails, city tours and desert safaris.
Highlights
All three floors of the clubhouse serve up unhindered views of the 9th and 18th holes.
The 475-square-meter Presidential Suite has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the course, two bedrooms, three terraces and a private cinema.
Fairways restaurant serves up dishes from three regions (Arabia, Asia and the Mediterranean’s northern shore), and also offers live-cooking stations where you can watch chefs prep your meal.
3 things to know
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Best time to go
The shoulder seasons — between April and May, and September and October — offer the most pleasant weather. -
Best non-golf amenity
The breakfast in the main restaurant offers a dizzying array of options. Don’t miss the Nutella crepes. -
Insider Tip
Loosen up for your round with a golfer’s massage in the spa. A therapist will work on your back, neck and shoulders, and also revitalize your feet and legs.