Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island

Abu Dhabi has quietly become one of the most compelling golf-holiday destinations in the Gulf, and Yas Island sits right at its heart. Guests staying here are just minutes from Yas Links Abu Dhabi, a Kyle Phillips-designed links laid out along the mangrove-fringed bay, its dunes and fast, firm turf giving a genuinely authentic seaside feel despite the desert setting. With guaranteed winter sunshine, warm sea temperatures and some of the region's finest turf conditioning, Abu Dhabi offers a superb alternative to the more crowded fairways of Dubai, and the Hilton's waterfront position on Yas Bay makes it an ideal, low-hassle base for a golfing break, just a ten-minute transfer from Zayed International Airport.

The hotel itself is a smart, contemporary five-star property comprising 545 rooms and suites, the majority with views over the bay, the pool deck or the island's landmark attractions. Facilities are geared squarely towards relaxed island living between rounds: an outdoor pool with a dedicated kids' splash pad, a well-equipped 24-hour fitness centre, and the eForea Spa with its whirlpool, steam room and sauna for post-golf recovery. A private stretch of Yas Beach is included for guests, along with complimentary access to Yas Island's theme parks - Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi - all within four kilometres, making this an easy sell for golfers travelling with non-golfing family or friends.

Dining is a genuine highlight, with a spread of restaurants and bars covering everything from steaks and grills at Nuri Grill & Bar to relaxed poolside bites at Capila Pool Bar and Grill, plus Graphos Social Kitchen, McCafferty's and the Osmo Lounge and Bar for evening drinks. With more than 2,400 square metres of event space also on site, the hotel comfortably handles golf society groups and corporate incentive trips alongside leisure stays. Combined with Yas Links a short drive away and the wider Abu Dhabi golf scene - including Abu Dhabi Golf Club - within easy reach, the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island makes for a well-rounded, waterfront golf-holiday base.