Destination Golf - January 2017 * | Page 55

Golf under the Gaze of Abu Dhabi’ s Falcon World class destination, first class golf, premier accommodation. With direct flights from most European cities, Abu Dhabi is no longer just an airport stop over, it is an incredible holiday destination with so much on offer.

Prepared to be wowed at one of the world’ s most impressive landmarks, the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers and incredible awe-inspiring features. Or for fun family days out, head to the 8km waterfront, The Corniche and enjoy children’ s play areas, separate cycle and pedestrian pathways, cafés and restaurants, and the Corniche Beach- a lifeguarded beach park. There are many watersports to take advantage of here, from crusing, diving, or kayaking through the natural mangrove forests, there is so much to avail of.
For a more thrilling experience, head to Yas Island where you can burn rubber at Yas Marina Circuit – home to the annual Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, ride the world’ s fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi or have a giant splash at Yas Waterworld.
One could easily loose at day at the luxurious Shopping Malls as the center’ s themselves are so vast, all products are tax free and have an unbelievably diverse range of stores from your high street brands to souk-like shops to spices and carpets.
The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa is at the heart of Abu Dhabi’ s hospitality and sporting world and famously known to be the home of the PGA European Tour Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. The Hotel is located only 5km away from the Abu Dhabi International Airport, making it an easy transfer for those if you come off long haul flights.
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