Sports & Outdoor

Deep Sea Fishing:
The warmth and shelter of the Gulf attracts a large variety of fish. Species include the local Hammour (also known as Grouper), Barracuda, Shark and Sail fish. Half day and full day trips are available to the best fishing waters in the UAE.

Sailing and Windsurfing:
Fixed keel and dinghy sailing as well as windsurfing are all available from most hotels, with some offering lessons.

Scuba Diving:
P.A.D.I. (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and B.S.A.C. (British Sub Aqua Club) approved instruction is available at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Many submerged wrecks attract an array of vivid tropical fish. Coral and Reef diving in the sheltered waters of the Gulf of Oman offers a chance to see harmless shark rays and other exotic species. All diving companies organize dives in both the Gulf and East Coast waters.

Main Contacts:

 Arabian Diver
Ras Al Kaimah, UAE
Tel: +971 (0)50 242 8128 (Adel)
Arabian Diver offers a range of comprehensive scuba diving courses for all levels of experience, from the enthusiastic beginner to the more avid diver seeking to further expand their understanding of the underwater realm.

 Nomad Ocean Adventures
Dibah, Mussandam
Tel: +971 (0)50 885 3238
PADI resort and EDA dive centre with full diving facilities for trips and courses of all levels.

 Scubatec Diving Centre (PADI 5-star Instructor Development Centre)
P.O. Box 33944, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel:  +971 (0)4 334 8988
Courses: Open Water Diver, Advance Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Medic First Aid, Dan 02 Provider, Dive Master, Specialty Courses: Master Diver, Assistant Instructor, Instructor, Development course, Master Diver Trainer
Languages: English, German, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu.

 Al BOOM Diving
Courses: All PADI Courses from Open Water to Instructor
Tel: + 971 (0)4 3422993
Al Boom Diving is a 5-star PADI IDC centre offering all PADI courses. Daily diving trips to Al Aqah in Fujairah and the Musandam peninsula are available, with transport from Dubai.

 Pavilion Dive Centre, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel
P.O. Box 11416, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel:  +971 (0)4 406 8827
Snorkelling, discover scuba and open water diving courses including specialty courses such as night diver, reef diver and rescue diver. Details on request.

Most other hotels such as the Metropolitan, Royal Mirage, Ritz Carlton, Jebel Ali Hotel and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi offer snorkeling,diving courses and excursions.

Indoor Skiing:
The Mall of the Emirates features Ski Dubai, the world’s third largest indoor ski slope, measuring 400 metres and using 6,000 tonnes of snow.

Ice-Skating:
Dubai has three ice rinks, one located in The Dubai Mall, one at Al Nasr Leisureland and the other at the Hyatt Regency Galleria. Skates and instruction are available at all three locations.

Ten Pin Bowling:
Available at both the Dubai International Bowling Centre, Al Nasr Leisureland and Thunder Bowl (Tel. +971 (0)4 3431000).

Tennis:
Courts are available at all major hotels and there are several other facilities dotted throughout the city. The Dubai Tennis stadium at the Aviation Club is also home to the ATP Dubai Open that attracts may top international male and female tennis stars.

Sand Skiing:
For Sand Skiing, special skies are used and high dunes in the desert are chosen as slopes. Tours can be arranged on request from tour operators as part of a full-day or half-day safari.

Individuals can drive at the Kartdrome every day, providing the track is not booked for an exclusive corporate event. The Kartdrome offers a fleet of karts to accommodate youngsters aged 7-12 years old and adults aged 13 and up. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up at the times stated and pay on arrival. Arrive & drive cost AED100 for a 15-minute session including usage of helmets, balaclavas, gloves and kart suits. Please wear closed sport shoes only.