The Gulf's newest golf frontier: a Red Sea coast tournament venue that hosts the world's best, warm and dependable winter sun, and a country opening fast to international visitors.
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Saudi Arabia is the most talked about new name in golf travel, and it suits the early adopter, the golfer who wants to play a tournament venue before the crowds arrive and to see a country in the middle of a fast, deliberate opening to tourism. The golf is warm winter sun golf in the mould of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but the experience is fresher and quieter, paired with Red Sea diving, desert excursions and the ancient rock tombs of AlUla.
The anchor is Royal Greens Golf and Country Club at King Abdullah Economic City, a European Golf Design course managed by Troon that hosts the PIF Saudi International. Build a trip around it on the Red Sea coast north of Jeddah, add a round at Riyadh Golf Club in the capital, and you have an unusual two centre week. This is an emerging destination, so we plan visas, transfers and tee times carefully and confirm everything before you fly.
The country's flagship course, on the Red Sea at King Abdullah Economic City less than two hours north of Jeddah. European Golf Design routed a 6,900 yard layout with water in play and the sea as a backdrop, and Troon manages it to tournament standard. As host of the PIF Saudi International it has welcomed many of the world's leading players.
The leading course in Riyadh, a mature parkland style layout in the heart of the capital that has staged professional events. It makes the natural second centre of a trip, pairing championship golf with the museums, souks and new dining of a city changing by the month.
On the Arabian Gulf near Dhahran, the established courses of the Eastern Province add a third dimension and sit a short hop from Bahrain. Groups with longer to spend can combine the Red Sea, the capital and the Gulf coast, or roll Saudi Arabia into a wider Gulf golf itinerary.
Designer, year, par, yardage and tournament history for Royal Greens verified June 2026. Green fees are indicative third party figures for the 2026 season and change with demand. Always confirm directly before booking.
Fly into Jeddah, transfer north to a resort at King Abdullah Economic City. An evening by the marina and dinner overlooking the sea.
The headline round at the tournament venue, played in the morning cool, then an afternoon on the beach or diving the Red Sea reefs.
A morning in the restored Al Balad district of Jeddah, then a short internal flight to the capital for the second leg.
Championship golf in the capital, followed by the National Museum, the Diriyah heritage site or the dining of a fast changing city.
Extend to AlUla for the rock tombs of Hegra and desert landscapes, or take an evening flight home.
King Abdullah Economic City is under two hours north of Jeddah by road; Jeddah to Riyadh is roughly a ninety minute internal flight. We route the logistics for you.
| Style | Per person, 2026 | What it usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sea golf short break | From around £1,400 to £2,000 | 4 nights, 2 to 3 rounds at Royal Greens, transfers |
| Jeddah and Riyadh two centre | From around £2,000 to £3,000 | 5 to 6 nights, 3 rounds, internal flights, culture |
| Saudi and AlUla discovery | From around £3,000 upward | 7 nights, golf plus AlUla and desert excursions |
Indicative third party operator ranges for the 2026 season, including flights from the UK, shown to set expectations only. We are a guide, not an operator, and never quote our own pricing. Always confirm directly before booking.
The Saudi golf season runs November to March, when the days are warm and dry and the professional tournaments are staged. Aim for December to February for the most comfortable conditions, and note that the dates around the PIF Saudi International draw a crowd, so book early if you want to spectate. April to October is too hot for comfortable daytime golf, with peak summer extreme.
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November to March is the season, warm and dry and home to the professional tournaments. December to February is most comfortable. April to October is too hot for comfortable daytime golf, with peak summer extreme.
Royal Greens at King Abdullah Economic City, north of Jeddah, is the leading course, a European Golf Design layout managed by Troon that hosts the PIF Saudi International. Riyadh Golf Club and Eastern Province courses round out the scene.
Indicative 2026 green fees at Royal Greens are around 350 Saudi riyal, roughly 75 to 90 euros, for eighteen holes, with resort and twilight rates available. Confirm directly before booking.
Far easier than it once was. Tourist visas are available online for many nationalities, Jeddah and Riyadh are well connected, and the resorts at King Abdullah Economic City are built for international guests. We plan logistics carefully and confirm everything before you travel.
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