Named after the protected turtle species that use Saadiyat Island as a hatching spot, the hawksbill restaurant provides a truly unique dining experience and a refreshing alternative to the obligatory post-game venue for a quick bite and cool beverage.

Housed in the destination’s intimate Academy Building, the restaurant - with its comfortable indoor seating and sweeping terrace overlooking the rolling cascades of the Gary Player-designed course and its 150-yard wide, floodlight instruction area - has something for every mood.  

“We really wanted to make a family friendly restaurant that had its own identity. The restaurant provides a relaxing homely environment where the service is friendly yet unobtrusive, the decor warm and inviting, and the food is designed to please golfers and non-golfers alike with a wide range of mouth-watering dishes,” said John Gunn, Director of Food & Beverage, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club - the Arabian Gulf’s first beachfront course.

“With service that is genuine and personal, in an impeccably chic and ambient setting, the hawksbill restaurant serves up the perfect way to relax after a day on the course, or for those just looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of city-life.”
 
One of the key elements of the 140-seater restaurant is its internationally-inspired food offering.

The menu boasts a diverse array of items from all corners of the globe. “With more than 60 dishes from around the world, I think you’ll always find something you like – from a hearty wild mushroom soup and gently steamed supreme of salmon to our freshly tossed salads you are sure to enjoy over lunch with friends. We also have an outdoor fire pit, which gives our offering a distinctively Middle Eastern flair,” added John Gunn.

Throughout the hawksbill restaurant, dark wood-paneled walls, tables and chocolate brown chairs are contrasted by white ceilings and an abundance of natural light streaming through from the outdoor terrace. Splashes of brown and grey are seen in the dining chairs and smaller decorative pieces to punctuate the fusion element are featured throughout. Initially open from 6.00am to 10.00pm daily, the restaurant is also being pitched towards corporate clients who can take advantage of its sweeping garden terrace to host functions for up to 250 people, back-dropped by the stunning vistas of Abu Dhabi city.

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