Best Adrenaline-Pumping Attractions in Abu Dhabi – Expecting the unexpected

If you love spending time in the water, then kitesurfing is ideal for you! A rare combination of speed, winds and water, kitesurfing is undoubtedly going to be a favourite of yours! Abu Dhabi is said to have an entire community of kitesurfers, so you're sure to have plenty of company when you're there. Even during a drive through the Sheikh Khalifa highway, you'll see several people kite surfing, especially on a windy day! Yas Island and Al Dabayyah are said to be the best spots to kite surf, so don't miss out!

The UAE consists of plenty of deserts, and when there's a desert, there's dune bashing! Dune bashing is zipping through several sand dunes at high speeds, most of the time inside an SUV. You have nothing to fear, as the SUV is driven by experienced drivers who have plenty of experience with the dunes. More than the adrenaline rush you experience during dune bashing, you'll enjoy the stunning views of the dunes! Many luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi the likes of Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort, recommend dune bashing if you love adventure!

Another activity in the desert, quad biking is for those who want to go the extra mile! You're given your own quad bike to go as crazy as you want in the deserts of Abu Dhabi for almost an hour! For an extra challenge, check out the quad biking tours to Tel Moreeb, which is often dubbed the hill of horror – due to its sheer height.

The Yas Marina Circuit, which is within Yas Island, is where you need to head next! In fact, this is UAE's only Formula 1 racetrack and is one-of-a-kind. Before you head towards the track, you'll be given a tour of the venue, which is usually seen by the drivers and their teams – this is insight like never before! The circuit offers passenger and driver experiences. If you want to try your hand at racing on your own, then opt for the driving experience but if you'd prefer the passenger experience, a professional driver will drive you around.

Back at the desert, another fun activity to try out is sandboarding. Quite similar to snowboarding, you can go as crazy as you want when sandboarding. Rub al-Khali is said to have some of the largest sand dunes, giving you a landscape, which is a challenge and a delight! This is a must-do for everyone who likes adventure when in Abu Dhabi.

Although this activity looks pretty smooth, it is much more challenging than it seems! You can check out the spectacular views as you whizz past them. This is an activity to try out with the family!