Eagle Hills, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, has secured land in Baghdad for its flagship $1.5 billion Baghdad Golf Course and Spa — one of the most ambitious luxury real estate investments in Iraq in recent memory. The land acquisition marks a pivotal step forward for the mixed-use project, which promises to reshape Baghdad's urban landscape.
What the Baghdad Golf Course and Spa Will Include
The Baghdad Golf Course and Spa development will be a comprehensive, mixed-use destination designed for both residents and visitors. The project will feature:
- A professional championship golf course built to international standards, catering to players of all skill levels - Luxury residential neighbourhoods with architecturally designed homes offering a serene, upscale living environment - A five-star hotel with world-class hospitality amenities - An exclusive resort club complete with restaurants, spa facilities, and recreational spaces
The development is designed to serve as a significant architectural landmark in Baghdad, fusing cutting-edge contemporary design with the city's deep-rooted cultural identity.
Mohamed Alabbar on the Baghdad Vision
The announcement followed a strategic meeting between Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Eagle Hills Chairman Mohamed Alabbar.
Alabbar said: "Baghdad is a city steeped in tradition and rich in culture. With the Baghdad Golf Course and Spa, our goal is to pay homage to this history and to offer today's Baghdad citizen as well as visitors a brand new, modern luxury experience. This project lays down its praise for the ever-enduring spirit of Baghdad and heralds the bright future."
Eagle Hills and UAE Investment in Iraq
The $1.5 billion Baghdad project reflects Eagle Hills' wider mission of developing landmark real estate destinations that transform cities. The announcement aligns with the broader strengthening of UAE-Iraq economic ties — a bilateral investment treaty between the two countries was ratified in 2023, following its signing in October 2021, providing a favourable framework for UAE developers entering the Iraqi market.
The five-star hotel and resort club will be distinguished by a premium clubhouse offering dining, spa treatments, and leisure facilities designed to deliver a complete luxury experience. Residential neighbourhoods within the development are intended to attract families seeking a well-planned, tranquil urban community.
Eagle Hills' latest project signals renewed confidence in Baghdad as a destination for high-end real estate investment, while honouring the city's storied legacy and its potential as a thriving modern metropolis.
