Those long stretches of beaches are an unforgettable factor in Dubai. This Arabic city is well known for its wide variety of water sports.
Kite-surfing is one popular water sport among tourists. Learning it is not that hard. But you need to practise it a lot until you can claim mastery. If you can spare 20 hours for the practice, then you are close to mastery. You need to be a bit careful with kitesurfing more than any other water sports because it requires the observation of a supervisor. First, you need to get familiar with the kitesurfing kit.
Paddle boarding is another famous water sport you can try in Dubai. Courses are available too. The paddle board is relatively much easier. It is an ideal water sport which lets you relax over the water. Such an adrenaline-filled adventure – like in Dubai – is hard to find elsewhere, but still, it is very much enjoyable. Paddle boarding is an activity that boosts your health and fitness. But you need to be a swimmer. If you cannot swim, you have to train yourself in swimming first before taking up paddle boarding. Only then you will be allowed to paddle board. Being able to swim makes engaging in this activity more safe for the participant.
Surfing is one of the most popular water sports in Dubai, and it is one of the most interesting things to do in Deira Dubai. On an average day when there are good waves, you will see a crowd of about 50 surfers. Although the islands and buildings established in the middle of the sea keep the waves at a bay, still there are spots where you can surf to your heart’s desire. The best thing about Dubai is that its waters remain calm almost throughout the years. And that provides you with a conducive environ for kayaking which is another popular sport here.
Dubai does have a lot of watersport activities on offer, but these are usually available close to the beach. If you have the need to stay at a city hotel, but don’t want to miss out on fun water-based activities as well, there’s no need to be disheartened. Choose a place such as AVANI Deira Dubai Hotel for example, which offers easy access to spots such as the Dubai Creek. Here you can engage in activities such as sailing, despite being landlocked.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.