Sports and leisure activities Abu Dhabi

Your guides will take you to the Dhabi foreshore to discover the mangrove, an ecosystem that is richer than you might think. The woody plants plunge their stilt roots into the mud. In addition to this outing, Noukhada offers a full calendar of activities, boating, diving, and snorkeling, including day trips and "mystery" night trips. Finding the launch site is like orienting yourself in a construction zone, so make sure to note the access map.

Gary Player's superb course is located on the edge of the immense beach not far from the Saadiyat Beach Club, along the dune relief of this coast already set with big hotels and soon with unavoidable museums. It offers a breathtaking and difficult course. Don't be surprised if you meet a few gazelles coming to watch you from afar. It is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the whole region and is therefore very popular and can sometimes cause great disappointment if reservations are not made well in advance

Fabien Hermel is French and has lived in Abu Dhabi since he was 3 months old, although he did take the liberty of living in Sri Lanka for a while. A lover of the emirate, an adventurer and a keen boarder, he was world wakeboarding champion in 2011. He's also an expert on Abu Dhabi's marine life, and if you want to discover the wild and unspoilt side, Fabien will be delighted to take you along. He even organizes desert outings on quad bikes. He opened the emirate's first wakeboarding center. Since then, he and his team have been offering a wide range of water sports activities.

The Al-Aïn Golf Club, located near the Danat Al Aïn Resort, is a 6,140 m, 18-hole sand course. Established in 1991, the atmosphere is deliberately relaxed and simple. The course is built on sand and gravel, so no water or chemicals are used. For all these reasons, the golf course considers itself eco-responsible, so you can play without feeling guilty. Golfers playing on the sand course take a small piece of artificial turf with them to place the ball on the tee. Visitors must call to reserve.

What is special about this 18-hole golf course? It is played on sand. It is located near the airport, making it easily accessible to travelers in transit! The airport provides transportation and issues transit visas to allow for a round. The sand courses are made from a mixture of oil and compressed sand that forms a green with a grass-like surface. The 18-hole, 6,136-metre course is considered one of the largest desert courses in the world, with the front nine surrounding an archaeological site.

Founded in 1976 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Club had its first public race in 1991. In 2011, a new grandstand was built to accommodate up to 5,000 people. Located just 10 minutes from the capital's city centre, the Abu Dhabi Racecourse holds up to 16 races a year! The club also organises show jumping competitions and offers riding lessons at its riding school.

Al Mahara Diving Center offers diving trips to the crystal clear waters of Abu Dhabi and further east to the Mussamdam enclave. You can discover sharks, dugongs, sea turtles and other unsuspected wildlife. The depths are not very deep in the Arabian Sea, so this is still a fairly easy trip. For those who prefer to snorkel, there are also excursions available. It is possible to take courses to obtain the Padi. Paddle, kayak and several motorized water sports are also available.

Abu Dhabi City Golf is the oldest course in the United Arab Emirates. Opened in 1976, it is located in the heart of the city, just a few swings from the horse racing track and against the backdrop of the Abu Dhabi skyline. Designed by Briton Scott Taylor, the 9-hole Par 70 features a Par 5, six Par 4s and two Par 3s. The clubhouse is very popular with the city's expatriates, especially at weekends. Discounts are available on the website. A unique place to relax just a few minutes from the Corniche.

Opened in 2010, the Par 72 course was designed by renowned golf course architect Kyle Phillips and offers magnificent views of the sea, including 8 holes located next to it. It is regularly ranked among the 50 most beautiful courses in the world. It is also a difficult course as the wind often blows strongly on this island and you will have to avoid the three salt water lakes, the more than 60 bunkers and of course the formidable sand dunes. The Yas is also home to amusement parks and the Formula 1 circuit.

Small round electric boats for a safe and eco-friendly trip on the Mangroves. 6 people can sit around a table and without an attendant. The boat moves very slowly and silently, for the joy of the youngest and the oldest. To go a little further, small electric boats for up to 10 people can move inside the mangroves to discover their ecosystem populated by many migratory birds and at a speed of 12 km/h. You can take your picnic with you.

Yellow Boats leaves from Yas Island to offer you different speedboat cruises to discover the amusement parks, part of the Mangroves, the spectacular circular skyscraper "Aldar HQ" or the Corniche skyline from the turquoise waters. It's a great way to take pictures, a fun way to see some of the 200 natural islands that make up the emirate of Abu Dhabi and to discover the most beautiful views of Abu Dhabi. We recommend the tours around 5pm, as the light is less bright.

The riding center offers many horseback rides through the reserve or along the mangrove, and even on the beach or in the dunes. To discover either at sunrise or sunset. The horses are of various breeds and are suitable for all levels of riders, from novices to the most experienced. Accompanied by your guide, you will be able to explore nature in complete safety. The ride to the dunes is for beginners, as the guide holds the lead, and the ride in the reserve for the more experienced. Long trousers and shoes.