Water Sports Heaven – Abu Dhabi: Beating the Heat with Fun and Frolics

Water sports in a country that is in the Middle Eastern desert might sound strange to an untrained ear, but if you were to see the diversity of activities offered in Abu Dhabi, your doubts would vanish as fast as a novice on a banana boat. With all 5 Star Hotels in Abu Dhabi having infinity pools, and many of them offering a range of area activities, the place is becoming famous for the aquatic activities as much as for the gorgeous deserts.

A fun activity to try with friends is banana boat riding. While it may look nothing more than simply sitting on an inflated banana while being pulled by a jetski, the speed and the waves will make it feel like you are on the rodeo. It will be a fun activity to see who can ride the boat the longest. If you are one for team spirit and has upper body strength, dragon boats might be up your alley. It a long boat with a dragon’s head at the front that required twenty paddlers. Regular dragon boat excursions are organised near the beach. If you like surfing, but have not really mastered the art of staying balanced on a surfboard, Stand Up Paddleboarding could be the sport for you. This is offered by resorts like Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara. If this seems too mild for you, try flyboarding. Propelled by a pair of jet-boots, you will be shooting above the sea, like a cape-less Superman. If none of these catch your interest, you can try some of the usual activities like jet skiing, kayaking, kiteboarding, kneeboarding, rafting, sailing, snorkeling, speedboat rides, surfing, wake boarding, wake surfing, water polo, water skiing, and windsurfing. There is so much to do in Abu Dhabi that you need to make sure that your sunscreen is actually waterproof!

Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.

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