Whether you’re a water sports enthusiast or someone who’s a first-timer at trying water sports, the UAE is the best place for you to try out aquatic adventures.
Be it parasailing, scuba diving, jet skiing, wakeboarding or even “driving” over water in a jet car (yes, you read that right!), you name it the UAE has it to offer!
Apart from just water sports activities, there are boat tours, both self-drive and driven-around, wherein visitors can sail across the waters of the UAE, to enjoy the skyline from the perspective of the sea!
Check out this article for the best aquatic adventures in the UAE.
Best Aquatic Adventures in the UAE
1. Parasailing
Glide through the air in an open parachute, while being tugged by a high-speed motor boat and enjoy being airborne for a while, getting to witness the landscape from an aerial perspective, from over the sea.
2. Fly boarding
The rider is attached to a PWC (personal watercraft), by a long hose, while standing on a fly board. When the PWC pumps water through the hose, it propels the rider into the air, as the water is forced out of the jet nozzles.
3. Jet Skiing
Enjoy a high-speed water scooter or Jet Ski ride while you zip through the water and experience a thrill like never before.
4. Wakeboarding
While standing on a wakeboard and holding onto a rope, you can ride across the high seas as you’re towed by a motor boat.
5. Jet Car
This is one of the most popular water adventurers in the UAE in the recent times, wherein adventure seekers “drive” in the water while seating in a luxury car!
6. Yellow Boat Tour
The Yellow Boat tour operates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, wherein the boat will take you for a sightseeing tour to see the popular landmarks from the sea.
7. Hero Boat Tours
You can be the captain of your own boat by taking the first ever self-drive boat tour (no experience required) in Dubai and sightsee the iconic skyline and popular landmarks, while sailing the seas at high speeds (like a jet ski, but much safer!).
8. Scuba Diving
Enjoy a deep underwater dive and get a chance to explore some of the sea’s most beautiful aquatic life, right in front of your eyes!
9. Kayaking
Glide over the water in a kayak and enjoy the breeze in your face, while you paddle away into the openness of the seas.
10. Donut Riding
Experience the thrill of a donut-boat ride (similar to a raft, but shaped like a donut), while being pulled by a jet ski.
11. Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing lets you hold on to the strings of a large kite and whizz across the water at high speed while standing on a surf board.
12. Snorkelling
Swim underwater in a shallow reef and witness the magnificent sea life from fish, to coral reefs, jellyfish and more.
The Takeaway
A visit to the UAE is not complete without having tried out an aquatic adventure at one of the most popular water adventure destinations in the world!
While some of these activities can give an adventure seeker the adrenaline rush, they’re looking for, some activities are suitable for the rest who just want some fun (without that extra thrill!).
So, whatever activity you’re looking to participate in, we’ve got you covered! Contact us at Royal Arabian and we’ll help you get the best deal!
