Watersport Adventures in Dubai

Dubai is the hub of entertainment and recreational activities. If you are adventurous and like some thrill, Dubai should be your next destination. Here you can ride camels, beat African drums under a full moon and indulge in amazing water sports offered round the year. Crystal clear Gulf waters are amazing for kitesurfing, paddle boarding, scuba diving and even surfing.

Here we have enlisted some of the top sought after watersport adventures in Dubai.

Kitesurfing:

Want to go for some Kitesurfing in Dubai? Bear in mind that for this best time of the year is between April and December. As wind is essential for this sport and April to December is the time where the wind is at their best for kitesurfing. Also, kitesurfing is better done in the afternoon as the wind is far better at this time compared to other times of the day.

Kitesurfing can be practiced at two beaches:

• Kite beach(Fazza Beach)
• Kitesurf beach (Nasimi beach)

You can reach both these beaches comfortably hiring a rent a car service in Dubai or going for a taxi.

For beginners, Kitesurf beach is recommended as its bay form makes it a better choice for learners.

Kite beach has a predominant onshore wind direction and handling here is pretty delicate.

Windsurfing:

Windsurfing is another great experience to look forward to. Best time for this adventure is March to July. After July it becomes difficult to stay under the sun and you can only windsurf in morning or in the afternoon. Jumeirah beach is one of the popular spots for windsurfing.

Scuba Diving:

Many hotels and resorts offer scuba diving for beginners and you can practice in the hotel’s swimming pool. Next step will be to join a driving school and they will take you to best spots for diving. The farther you are from Dubai the better will be the underwater scenery.

Jet Ski:

The jet ski is just marvelous and a must do watersport when in Dubai. You can easily rent a jet ski from one of the various hydro sports shops at beaches.

Flyboarding:

Another activity to speed up your heart beats is flyboarding. It allows you to hover over water wg=hile you are connected to a watercraft.

Sailing:

Sailing is gaining popularity in Dubai and you would see them particip[ating in races like Dubai to Muscat offshore sailing race. If you are in for this join a sailing club and get some training prior to jumping into the sea.

Standup Paddleboarding:

No wind when you visit Dubai? Unable to go for kitesurfing and windsurfing? There is still something you can do. Yes! Stand up paddle boarding is for you. You will have to learn this, however. This is a good option to burn some calories as well.

Parasailing:

Another adrenaline-packed offer is to go parasailing. Here you will ride a parachute dragged by a motorboat raising you high up in the air. You can have a nice view of the place from the above.

Swimming:

This is art we all are aware of to some extent. There are plenty of options in Dubai to practice swimming. There are plenty of swimming pools from private ones to the public. There is a whole range of beaches where you can swim safely. There are services like watchtowers, changing rooms etc for beach users.

Additionally, there are beach parks where you can spend a whole day and have a nice picnic as well. Use Dubai's car rental services to reach any destination and stay worry free while you travel. You can book these on daily or monthly packages. This is a great option for families travelling to Dubai.

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