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Buggies are lined up and ready for play The iconic clubhouse at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. something a little bit more upscale in their chic cocktail bar. Gazelles, Humpback Dolphins, Green and Hawksbill Turtles, migrating birds, and more. SAADIYAT BEACH GOLF CLUB AT THE ST REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT It is a links-style, 72-par Championship Course featuring three lakes and 67 bunkers with meticulous practice facilities—including a practice range and three short game areas— provide ample opportunities for guests to improve their game. It is not surprising that the St Regis Saadiyat Beach Club was winner of the much coveted accolade of ‘World’s Best Golf Hotel’ 2017 at the World Golf Awards, held in the Algarve earlier this month. The Gary Player designed course is among one of the most challenging and rewarding golf courses in the world. It caters to players of all levels, enticing even the sport’s most seasoned enthusiasts with its spectacular hole designs, native palm trees, and enchanting wildlife, including Mountain This Island Resort is the city’s true beachfront leisure address located just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 10 minutes from the city’s bustling downtown The St. Regis Saadiyat Island created by thoughtful Mediterranean architecture and a contemporary interior design bringing the old and new World together. The facilities and Volume 3 • Issue 36 25