Yas Links Green Fees and Tee Times
The first true links in the Middle East sits on the water on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, a Kyle Phillips design and now a DP World Tour host. Here is what a round at Yas Links costs in 2026, an indicative 880 dirhams, about 240 dollars, in the cool high season with a cart, the cheaper summer and twilight options, and exactly how to book a visitor tee time.
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The short answer
A round on the championship course at Yas Links is an indicative 880 dirhams, around 240 US dollars, in the cool high season from October to April, with a shared cart usually included in the visitor rate. In the hot summer from May to September the fee drops sharply to tempt golfers out in the heat, and twilight and junior rates are cheaper again. The nine hole academy course is a low cost extra for a warm up or a short evening loop. For a championship links of this quality, an easy reach from the Yas Island and Abu Dhabi hotels, those are fair numbers.
Yas Links opened in 2010 as the first true links course in the Middle East, a Kyle Phillips design wrapped around the coastline of Yas Island, the par 72 stretching to about 7,450 yards from the back tees. It is regularly rated among the best courses in the region and the world, and since 2022 it has hosted the Abu Dhabi Championship on the DP World Tour. It is a daily fee public course, so a visitor round is straightforward to book if you plan ahead. The rest of this guide covers the fees, the options and how to lock in a tee time.
Yas Links green fees, 2026
| Round or option | Note | Indicative 2026 fee |
|---|---|---|
| Championship, high season | October to April, the cool season, cart usually included | About 880 dirhams (~$240) |
| Championship, summer | May to September, hot season value rate, early or twilight tee times | Reduced summer rate, confirm with the club |
| Twilight | Later afternoon round in any season | Reduced twilight rate |
| Nine hole academy course | Par 3 and short course for a warm up or short loop | Low cost extra |
| Cart and clubs | Cart usually included in high season; rental clubs available | Cart included; club hire extra |
| Stay and play | Packages with the Yas Island hotels | Bundled rate, confirm with the resort |
Green fees verified June 2026 against published guide rates; the high season championship round is an indicative 880 dirhams, about 240 US dollars, with a cart, and summer rates fall well below that. Twilight, junior and stay and play rates vary. All fees change by season and without notice, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
How to book a tee time at Yas Links
Yas Links is a daily fee public course that welcomes visitors, and the way on is simple: book directly with the club online or by phone, or take a stay and play package through one of the Yas Island hotels. The cool season evening and weekend times are the most popular and fill quickly, so the earlier you commit the better your choice. Reserve the round, confirm whether a cart is included in your rate, and add the academy course if you want a warm up. Check the current dress code and pace of play policy when you book, as both are enforced.
Time the trip with the heat in mind. From October to April the weather is ideal and the course at its best, which is also when the green fee is highest and the sheet busiest, including around the Abu Dhabi Championship. In summer the rate drops but the heat is serious, so play early morning or twilight and carry plenty of water. Yas Links sits beside the Yas Island attractions and about thirty minutes from Abu Dhabi, and pairs naturally with the city's other courses and with Dubai an hour or so up the coast for a wider UAE golf trip.
Where to spend, and where to save
Spend on a high season round, because Yas Links is at its best in the cool months, firm and fast with the bunkering and the seaside wind in full play, and the cart is usually built into the rate. If you can, add a caddie or at least a forecaddie for the local read on a course that hides plenty of trouble. Beyond that the savings are easy to find. Play in the summer value season if you can handle the heat and an early start, take a twilight tee time, and book a stay and play package if you are staying on Yas Island, which often bundles the golf at a better price than a walk up rate.
For most travelling golfers Yas Links is the standout round of an Abu Dhabi trip and an easy pairing with the city's other courses or a Dubai add on. Reach it in the cool season and a round on the Middle East's first true links earns its place on any UAE golf itinerary.
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Yas Links green fee questions
How much does it cost to play Yas Links in 2026?
A round on the championship course at Yas Links is an indicative 880 dirhams, around 240 US dollars, in the cool high season from October to April, with a shared cart usually included. Summer rates from May to September fall sharply, and twilight and junior rates are cheaper still. The nine hole academy course is a low cost extra. Always confirm current fees directly before booking.
How do I book a tee time at Yas Links?
Yas Links is a daily fee public course that takes visitor tee times online or by contacting the club directly, and it also offers stay and play packages with the Yas Island hotels. The popular cool season evening and weekend times fill quickly, so book ahead, confirm any cart and academy add ons, and check current dress code and pace of play policies when you reserve.
When is the cheapest time to play Yas Links?
The hot summer months from May to September, when green fees drop well below the high season rate to tempt golfers out in the heat, usually with early morning or twilight tee times to beat the temperatures. Twilight rates in any season are the other saving. The trade off in summer is the heat and humidity, so play early and take plenty of water.
Is Yas Links worth the green fee?
For most travelling golfers, yes. Yas Links is a Kyle Phillips design, the first true links course in the Middle East, regularly rated among the best in the region and the world and now host of the Abu Dhabi Championship on the DP World Tour. The seaside setting, the bunkering and the championship pedigree make it a standout round on any UAE golf trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Green fees verified June 2026 against published guide rates; rates vary by season and change without notice. Last reviewed June 2026.