Sports and leisure activities United Arab Emirates

Water park enthusiasts will have a blast in the middle of this space of 30 attractions, adapted to different degrees of bravery. Challenge the Wipeout, which consists of standing on a surfboard in the middle of a wave! For a fairly high price, the Wadi Cabana with deckchairs, sunshades, table, chairs and a cooler for 4 people can be booked near the inner river. Option of the Fish-Spa, where the toothless fish Garra Ruffa gives you a natural peeling. The advantage compared to Aquaventure is the rather central location of this park.

In this charming little port, the Marseille cousins Nico and Yanis, are taking great care to make their clients live an unforgettable experience. The team takes care of everything, even the photos! Spinning (after a quick briefing) on the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf, alone or in pairs on a jet-ski, those who like speed will be served (peaks of 100 km/h)! In full confidence with the instructors' supervision. But to each his own rhythm. Several formulas are possible, 30 minutes, one hour, two hours, with swimming breaks included at your convenience.

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.

Introducing, Dubai's undisputed specialist in Jet-Ski, Flyboard and E-foil. At the helm: the talented Steven Dauliach, a young Frenchman with a prestigious record of 14 gold medals, 7 of which he won in world championships. The Frenchman runs his business like his prestigious sporting career: with rigor, professionalism, perfectionism and a great deal of know-how. The first Jet-Ski operator to set up in Dubai, Steven Dauliach is the man who convinced the local authorities that Jet-Skiing could be fun, not risky.

Attending a race on the camelodrome is never a disappointment. You can't bet on it, but seeing the ballet of the dromedaries who rode in their pompoms and colourful muzzles is a real spectacle. The 4x4s follow their animals to remote control the little robots perched on top of their humps. Camelids can run up to 60 kilometres per hour. Arabic commentaries add to the exoticism and if you like beautiful photos, this will be a getaway that will really be worth it! Admission is free.

The safest hike you can do without a guide is the one that starts at the Jebel Jais Adventure Centre. Even in winter, we recommend an early start, around 8:30am, with at least 3 litres of water per person and a pair of good shoes. Starting from the view deck, the path is uphill, quite easy with great views down to the sea, until you reach the summit at 1,630 meters. We crossed a viper so be careful!

Located 25 minutes from the centre of Dubai, it is one of the most popular activities among Dubai residents. 3 circuits of 30, 50 and 80 kilometers allow you to pedal in the middle of the desert. It's simply magical. If you don't have a bike, no worries! The small shop located at the start allows you to rent good equipment, helmet included and for the whole family. If you want to venture beyond the 30 km, make sure you have enough water and a fully charged phone. Avoid the hottest hours.

This is the longest zip line in the world recorded in the record books. 2 800 meters long, with a flat start at 1 680 meters of altitude, you will jump into the void to cover the distance in a little more than 2 minutes by reaching a speed which can go from 120 to 150 km / hour: you really have the feeling to fly and the emotions felt are very strong! If you are a couple, you can go together, because 2 zip lines are side by side.