Dubai Sports & Outdoors

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  • Fun rides for the kids
      Fun rides for the kids
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      Snowpark at the base
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      Speeding down the slopes
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Kite surfing   Dubai

Kite surfing, Dubai

 6 Reviews  Kitesurfing and Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) in Dubai! This sport is growing very fast in Dubai...And for a good reason! The beaches are wide and the waters warm. Get your lessons now with Duco... 

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Sand Boarding   Dubai

Sand Boarding, Dubai

 3 Reviews  The theme is a cross between snowboarding and beach activities. However, there is no snow and there is no beach. -------------------------------------- They will pick you up from your hotel in the... 

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Golf Club   Dubai

Golf Club, Dubai

 2 Reviews  Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club This spectacular Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is Dubai's sporting oasis: a golf and leisure heaven surrounded by the city, a hallmark of service and excellence. The... 

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Tennis   Dubai

Tennis, Dubai

 1 Review  The Aviation Club Tennis Centre The home of the Dubai Tennis Championships since its inauguration in 1993. Spectators are welcome to enjoy the picturesque surroundings, the hugely popular Irish... 

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Beach Volleyball   Dubai

Beach Volleyball, Dubai

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Football/Soccer matches in Dubai!

by VidER

Football (Soccer if you were American) is the most popular sport in the UAE. The local league has turned into a processional league recently and it has started to grab attention regionally especially with the signing of some big names as players and managers.If you would like to watch a local football match, it is recommended to head to Zabeel Stadium in Dubai. Located in Zabeel, (Oud Metha Road), very close to the ruler's palace and the Sheikh Zayed Road. Zabeel is the ground of Al Wasl FC, the most popular club in Dubai. you may not enjoy the best levels of football (unless it was a derby match, and there are a lot of them) but you will certainly enjoy cheering with Al Wasl fans who are known to be the most lively, loud, and passionate group of fans in the Country.They Entry tickets are quite cheap (20-50 Dirhams), and family designated areas are available. You can check the match...

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Water sports hut

by loisl

The Jebel Ali Hotel offers free water sports for it's guest staying on a tor package.You can sail, windsurf or waterkayak for free.All the "motorized" sports like waterskiing or bananaboat riding will be charged.

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Get the info.

by colin_bramso

Dubai is becoming a real sporting centre. We have the world's richest horse race, international golf, tennis, rugby, cricket - the International Cricket Council HQ is now in Dubai - football (soccer), water sports, paragliding, tenpin bowling, snow skiiing!!, go-karting...the list is almost endless.Buy a copy of the monthly magazine What's On to find out about the local clubs, activities and special sporting events.

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Rugby 7's

by Sibo10

Beginning of December.The Dubai Rugby 7's has quickly become one of 'the' not-to-be-missed rugby 7's. It's big, bousterous, well organised and lots (and lots) of fun.The Old Guard will tell you 'It was better in the old days', meaning, 'When me and my mates had it all to ourselves...'. Lots of superb rugby, very reasonably priced tickets, well organised catering.Book your ticket(s) WELL IN ADVANCE or do as I had to do last year after flying in from Morocco just for the event - scrounge around for one. Sun cream, sun hat, loud cheering/singing voice. Except last year when the rain just belted down for days.

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F1 in Abu Dhabi

by Roksolana

A round of the F1 Grand Prix will take place in the fall of 2009 in Abu Dhabi. They've start building the circuit and the infrastructure on the Yas Island.If you are a big fan of the F1 - mark in your calendar to make an early booking, as the place will be crowded.A good thing though, the country is small and in case you are not getting the desired accomodation in Abu Dhabi, you can travel there by car from Dubai (1,5-2,5H trip) or Sharjah (add 1 hour).There was a fantastic F1 Festival this winter, dedicated to the announcement of the AD round. The pits were at the Emirates Palace hotel (see the photos). Camera!!!

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Snooker

by scaffas

Loads of billiards and snooker clubs in Dubai...It's nice to spend some time there with friendsv play and relax...Try getting in earlier on weekends as it gets crowded... No need to get any gear unless your a pro and you have ur own cue stick!!!!

Indoor Wall Climbing

by Escadora7

Dubai's only indoor climbing wall is located at the Pharao's club in The Pyramid at Wafi. The wall comprises a varied set of walls for climbing routes and bouldering, with crash mats during low level climbs, and ropes on all routes. During the winter, climbing trips to Ras Al Kahimah are organized. Bimonthly competitions are held, and trained instructors are available (book in advance). Charges for the wall are 40 Dhs. per hour. All equipment necessary available at the club.

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Bowl Dubai!

by Escadora7

OK - so Dubai isn't necessarily famous for Bowling of all things... and Bowling isn't necessarily a sport associated with the Middle East... BUT: this is something fun to do, especially during the summer when the heat is so scorching that you won't last more than 5 minutes without air-conditioning.Al Nasr Leisureland has an 8 lane bowling alley. Thunder Bowl has the distinction of being the first bowling alley of its kind in the Middle East, with 20 fully computerized Brunswick lanes. We went bowling at the Magic Planet in City Center - refreshments are available, and if you get bored with bowling, an internet cafe is right next to the bowling lanes. Note - Please wear clean socks .. the chap at the lane next to our had stinking and torn socks when he was changing into his bowling shoes.Another note: I am forced into making the following statement: "Ash is better at bowling than me,...

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Ice Skating - Escape from the Heat

by Escadora7

ICE SKATING??? You go all the way to the Middle East and go Ice Skating??? ICE SKATING???Well, actually it was quite a lot of fun, and the ice-rink inside the Hyatt Regency offers a great escape from the unbearable heat. The ice rink is located in the center of the Galleria Shopping Mall on the ground floor of the Hyatt, so even if you don't skate yourself, it's a great place to drop off the kids and get some serious shopping done.Sidenote: Ash tries to cheat in ice-skating races!!!!Other sidenote: it takes aprx. 3 - 5 months for the pain of a bruised hip-bone to go away! Skates can be rented right there for aprx. 25 dhs. ( ~ $ 5.--); other than that - no special equipment required. Just wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Open: Saturday to Thursday, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmClosed: 8:00 pm on Fridays and public holidays

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Water sports

by amna_alshamsi

From the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club to ski boats at Jumeira Beach, Dubai is ready for the water enthusiast of every taste and pocketbook.Activities provided at hotels along Jumeria Beach include jet-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, paragliding and water skiing. Diving execursions that can also be arranged.For the rest of us, there remains swimming in the warm waters, rides along Dubai Creek in local dhows and abras, and walks along the beaches.

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Q:  Hi Does anyone know if there is always long queues to get tickets to go to the Observastion Deck of the Burj Khalifa and also... 

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A: No, there are not "always" lines. Actually there are rarely "lines" as the majority of people book online. However, tickets can often (and do often) sell out days in... 

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