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There's nothing better than gathering your loved ones and rushing to the blue beaches this winter season in Dubai! As the crystal-clear coastline cools down, the vibe goes above and beyond for some frolicking fun in the water!
From the luxurious 5-star resorts to everyone's favourite beach clubs, the best time to dive and splash is here. Whether you wanna experience soaring through the beach holding onto the cable from the speedboat in front of you, or you wish to be part of a group latching onto each other before the banana ride swirls and dumps you in the sea, Dubai is offering each and every thrill to explore and relish. Find your pick from this list of venues offering premium water activities and get ready to chill out this winter in the blue!
Plunge into the water at Anantara The Palm
Plunge into endless discovery at Anantara The Palm in Dubai. Exhilarate with a range of unique activities and excursions in warm waters and under the Arabian sun. From kayaking and kneeboarding to group activities like banana rides and boat cruises, navigate Palm Jumeirah's archipelagos by sunset and enjoy uncompromised views of the Dubai skyline. It's time to embrace new adventures, so make your way to Anantara for this winter and indulge in their water sports!
Location: Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Dive into a new experience at Fairmont The Palm
At Fairmont The Palm, you are encouraged to troll their white-sand beach, chill out by one of the many swimming pools, or join in some sporting fun with beach volleyball and football. From a whole host of water sports to get your blood pumping with prices starting at AED200, opt for some high-octane sports like water skiing and wakeboarding, or relax and take in the stunning scenery on a kayak, paddleboard, or sailing. You can also explore a unique, fun, and interactive class held at the North Residence Pool, where participants, partially submerged, pedal stationary bicycles specially made to be submerged in water.
Location: Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Make waves at FIVE Palm Jumeirah & FIVE LUXE JBR
Looking for the ultimate adrenaline boost or to capture that perfect Insta-moment while making waves? Then look no further than FIVE's one-of-a-kind Jet Car, thrilling Jet Ski rides, master the skill of Fly Boarding, or choose to showcase your Wakeboarding prowess on the E-foil. The water sports team are specialists at planning a FIVE-styled Yacht Party for your pleasure, and can even enable the thrill seeker in you to achieve your scuba certification. Reach out to them and ride the tides like a pro!
Location: FIVE Palm Jumeirah, No. 1 Palm, Dubai | FIVE LUXE JBR, The Walk, JBR, Dubai
Stay active in the water at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Take to the waves from the beaches of the Palm Jumeirah and make your day an adventure in the water. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s water sports centre offers an array of activities to make your trip even more memorable. Try your hand at kayaking, waterskiing, wakeboarding, paddle boarding, and much more. For something slightly more relaxing, enjoy the calm of the sea on a fishing trip and relish the on-board barbecue lunch.
Location: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Crescent Rd, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Get a Surf Membership from Nikki Beach
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai offers excellent facilities including private pools and access to a wide range of non-motorized water sports. Located on the waterfront of Pearl Jumeirah, there's no better place to enjoy the Arabian Gulf’s blue waters and learn the artful skill of riding the waves. At AED5775 per person, you will get your annual Surf Membership and access to their 450-meter-long beach to experience the magic of surfing over the tides.
Location: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, Pearl, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Try out Paddle Boarding at One&Only The Palm
At One&Only The Palm, you get to discover a trio of swimming pools and a golden sandy beach, backdropped by captivating views of the glittering Dubai skyline. Improve your balance and coordination with fun stand-up paddle boarding in the serene, sapphire waters of the Arabian Gulf savouring wonderful island and marina views. Make the morning your own with paddleboard sun salutations atop the water’s silken surface and start your day on a high note!
Location: One&Only The Palm, West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Check out water sports for Kids at Riva Beach Club
At Riva Beach Club, IGNITE water sports and SUP kids have teamed up to bring you an exciting new club experience this term. Water Sports Club will be offered for kids 6 years and above. Each Saturday is full of outdoor activities and water sports. Activities include SUP, kayaking, dragon boating, snorkeling, games, swim-rescue, beach clean up, fitness, and more. From 6AM to 6PM, let your kids cherish a splash-y memory that'll last a long while!
Location: Riva Beach Club, The Shoreline, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Explore the blue beach from Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Experience more fun and excitement in Dubai by taking on the waters. Sofitel Dubai The Palm presents a complete menu of water sports to keep you active and help you explore the sea. Rent snorkeling gear for incredible up-close views of the aquatic life down there, or hop onto a kayak, pedalo, or paddleboat, and push out into calm waters to see the resort and Palm Jumeirah from a different perspective. Adrenaline seekers have plenty of options from waterskiing and wakeboarding to extreme motorboat rides out in the open waters of the Arabian Gulf.
Location: Sofitel Dubai The Palm, East Crescent Rd, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Pedal out to the sea from Soluna Beach Club
For every calm and restorative moment Soluna delivers, there’s an equal amount of excitement in store! When it’s time to make waves, discover Soluna’s endless array of thrilling water sports. With over 20 exciting activities, you’ll find something perfect to try alongside family and friends or when you’re going solo. If you’re looking for a group outing, where you can sit back and enjoy Dubai’s incredible off-shore views, take to the sea and let the hours drift by on one of their luxury yachts.
Location: Soluna Restaurants and Beach Club, Kingdom Of Sheba, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Make a grand splash at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
Do you fancy getting out on the calm waters of the Arabian Gulf? In partnership with Sky & Sea Adventures, Taj Exotica at The Palm brings you the best state-of-the-art rental equipment so you can enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking adventures with family and friends. Their pedal boats are ideal for younger kids to enjoy safe and gentle cruises off their sheltered private beach. If you want some more action, you can always jump on jet skis or high-speed rib cruises for some adrenaline-inducing seaborne thrills.
Location: Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
The luxurious and enticing coast of Palm Jumeirah is one that always invites you to walk its sandy beaches and dive into the sparkling waters for a good time. As the weather reaches the point of perfection with the heat of the sun and the cold of the breeze hitting your skin together, the impulse to experience fun and frenzy activities on the water reaches a new high. Explore the best of Dubai and find your favourite before the heat returns!
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