Joanna James
Dubai, which is widely known as the entertainment capital of the Middle East, has also not failed to keep up its widespread reputation in terms of water-associated leisure activities. While it's true that Dubai is synonymous with vast sandy deserts, what you may not know is its hip water sports scene.
Why indulge yourself in ordinary water sports when you can engage in an exhilarating activity that can be witnessed only at a handful of places throughout the entire world. Dubai offers you the opportunity to go in for a one-of-a-kind experience by giving you the chance to cage dive with a pack of sand tiger sharks. Head over to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo to experience this thrilling activity for yourself, and make sure you book tickets ahead as they sell like hotcakes.
Dubai is all about delivering unique experiences to its tourists, and eFoil is yet another such entertainment activity. It is one of the newest water sports to join the extended family of water-based leisure activities and has taken the beaches of Dubai by storm with its adrenaline-pumping vibes. eFoiling involves an electric surfboard, which enables you to fly over water up to a hair-raising speed of 40 kilometres per hour. Finding a centre that offers this leisure activity will be a bit of a hassle as it is relatively new but will be totally worth it if you get to experience it.
Dubai is no Maldives or Australia, but it is still a place worthy of indulging yourself in some scuba diving. It is a sport that you should definitely try out, especially if you are staying at one of the many beachfront 5 star resorts in Dubai, including the likes of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. No matter whether you are a beginner, an experienced diver, or even if it's your first try at scuba diving, many centres throughout Dubai offer diving training sessions so that you can enjoy the world underwater.
How would you like to zip across turquoise blue waters at thrilling speeds while enjoying the magnificent views of Dubai? That's what exactly the sea breacher is built for. Thrill-seekers, get ready to get your heart pumping as this monstrous-looking shark-shaped submarine lets you skim across the water in a confined space while hitting speeds of 100 kilometres per hour.
Water sports in Dubai aren't only for the adrenaline junkies. If you are looking for something that your entire family can enjoy together, there's nothing better than going on a banana boat ride. Just as the name suggests, banana riding involves a banana-shaped inflatable boat that carries about six people, while a twin boat can accommodate 11 to 12 people. It is one of the best water-associated leisure activities that everyone can indulge in regardless of their age.
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