Dubai, UAE » Entertainment » Outdoor Activities last update: 04.08.2008 (3 months, 2 weeks ago)
Fishing:
Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club Tel.: 04 205 4646
Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa Club Tel.: 04 883 6000
Le Meredian Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Tel.: 04 399 3333
Yacht Solutions Tel.: 04 348 6838
Water Parks:
Wald Wadi Tel.: 04 348 4444
Spalshland Tel.: 04 324 1222
Dreamland Aqua Park Tel.: 06 768 1888
Cruising:
Bateaux Dubai Tel.: 04 399 4994
Charlotte Anne Charters Tel.: 09 222 0538
Danat Dubai Cruises Tel.: 04 351 1117
El Mundo Tel.: 04 343 4870
Club Mina, Le Meredian Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Tel.: 04 399 3333
Yacht Solutions Tel.: 04 348 6838
Diving:
P.A.D.I & B.S.A.C Tel.: 04 342 2993
Water sports:
Dubai offshore Sailing Club Tel.: 04 394 1669
Dubai Water sports Association Tel.: 04 324 1031
Dusail LLC Tel.: 04 396 2353
Hot Air Ballooning:
Amigos Balloons Tel.: 04 289 9295
Balloon Adventures Dubai Tel.: 04 273 8585
Voyagers Extreme Tel.: 04 345 4504
Flying:
Aerogulf Service Company Tel.: 04 220 0331
Eastern Skyjets Tel.: 04 299 5822
Emirates Flying School Tel.: 04 299 5155
Fujairah Aviation Centre Tel.: 09 222 4747
Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub Tel.: 06 768 1447
Skydiving:
Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub Tel.: 06 768 1447
Paragliding:
Micro Aviation Club Tel.: 050 483 0915
Bird Watching:
Falconry Tel.: 04 206 4609
Shooting:
Hatta Fort Hotel Tel.: 04 852 3211
Jebel Ali Shooting Club Tel.: 04 883 6555
Archery:
Hatta Fort Hotel Tel.: 04 852 3211
Jebel Ali Shooting Club Tel.: 04 883 6555
Karting:
Dubai Autodrome Tel.: 04 367 8700
Emirates Kart Centre Tel.: 04 2827 111
Formula One Dubai Tel.: 04 338 8828
Polo:
Arabian Ranches Tel.: 04 884 6556
Ghantoot Polo Club Tel.: 02 562 9055
Mountaineering:
Mountain Extreme Tel.: 050 450 5426
Mini Golf:
Hatta Fort Hotel Tel.: 04 852 3211
Hyatt Golf Park Tel.: 04 209 6741
Camel Racing
This ancient sport has been renewed with much enthusiasm in recent years. Informal desert tracks and now quite a few official ones have been assigned for this purpose - a large ten kilometer track on the Al Ain road, about forty-five kilometres from Abu Dhabi city; at Al Ain itself, at Dubai and Umm Al Quwain. Certain slender, finely formed breeds such as the white or golden 'Anafi' and the brown or black 'Boushari' are more suitable for racing. Camel training commences at about six months, entrance for official races beginning at about three years.
Camel races, usually held early on Fridays or on national holidays, provide visitors with a unique opportunity to observe traditionally clad local people in harmony with their surroundings. Camel racing season begins on Thursdays and Saturdays, Early October.
Desert Safaris
Trips to the desert in groups can be a great way to explore the desert and also know other people and find out a little bit more about the Arabic culture. Safaris are generally half day and can include an overnight stay in one of the Bedouin tents.
1. Wadi-Driving - This is a popular pastime with both residents and visitors. This involves exploring the wadis or dry beds of streams that flow after winter rains from the Hajar mountains.
2. Dune driving - Driving in sand can be a thrilling experience by itself and this combines the excitement of a roller coaster ride with the challenge of remaining mobile on the shifting surface. Courses in sand driving are available, with four-wheel-drive vehicles provided, along with expert instruction.
3. Sand-Skiing - Those with a penchant for speed, a head for heights and enthusiasm for an unusual sport will enjoy sand-skiing down the dunes of the Dubai desert.
4. Desert Feasts - Safaris are made more pleasurable by culminating into an evening with spectacular sunset views followed by a traditional Arab barbecue under the stars. You can even tailor your evening to your need and round it off with some great Arabic music and belly dancing, the smoking of hubble-bubble pipes and often a display of falconry. Contact Details: Net Tours
Telephone: 04 266 6655
The Double Decker Bus
Straight from the streets of London to the highways and byways of Dubai, these highly visual, vintage double-decker buses provide fun for everyone whatever the occasion. With lots of unique activities for all ages, Dubai's only red double-decker buses provide an exclusive party venue, an eye-catching promotional media, or just a fun way to add interest to a corporate or public event.
Contact Details: The Double Decker
Telephone: 04 340 9401, Fax: 04 340 9402
Aerial Tours
Dubai by air can be a spectacular sight that you would remember for a very long time. Helicopters and plane tours and even hot air balloon rides over the city will give u a loft perspective to the wonder that's called 'Dubai'. Some trips take tourists across the city and over the desert and the Hajar Mountains. Experienced pilots with a valid license can hire aircraft from Dubai Flying Club on an hourly rental basis.
Contact Details: Amigos Balloons
Telephone: 04 289 9295
Creek Tours
The Dubai creek can be explored with the help of an organized creek tour. It is a great way to see new and old Dubai side by side while enjoying a peaceful and relaxed journey. Many of the tours are in traditional wooden dhow or Abras (the traditional water taxi) which takes you on a short journey across the waterway from the glass-and-steel office blocks of Deira to the old-world Souks of Bur Dubai, providing a fascinating glimpse of Dubai's trading heritage.
Contact Details: Creekside Leisure
Telephone: 04 336 8406
Parks and Beaches
Soak up the sun at the numerous beaches in Dubai. You may choose between the public beaches that have limited facilities but free entrance and the beach parks which charge for the entrance but have a variety of facilities including changing rooms and play areas.
Golf Courses
Dubai is a golfer's paradise. The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and the famous Emirates Golf Club are the venues of the European PGA tour. The Nad Al Sheeba Golf and Racing Club even offers night golf for the enthusiasts who want to beat the summer heat of Dubai!
Contact Details: Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Telephone: 04 366 3000
Entertainment Parks
Wild Wadi - Imagine 12 acres of desert filled with 30 million liters of water and solely dedicated to having fun. That is Wild Wadi. There are 23 rides to entertain and excite every member of the family and in Dubai, this place has been more than just a shelter for those wanting to escape the heat of the desert. Adrenaline seekers will love Jumeirah Sceirah - a 33-meter high slide with steep angles to propel riders up to 80km per hour. There is also Breakers Bay, which has a wave machine creating 1.5-meter waves all day.
Contact Details: Wild Wadi Water Park
Phone: 04 3484444
Wonderland:
The 18 hectare Wonderland family fun park features a wide range of water attractions including speed slides, surf hills, wave runners and a Caribbean cruise. It is closed on Sundays and Wednesdays are for Ladies Only. Thursdays are for Families Only.
Tel: 04 3241222
Magic Planet:
Housed in the giant Deira City Centre shopping mall, this children's entertainment centre is a unique indoor site with 10 pin bowling, a crawling bungie jungle, variety of electronic games and a mini pitch and putt.
Go Karting
Dubai has the Middle East's first fully-equipped 40,000 sq. ft of air-conditioned indoor go-kart facility at Formula One. Outdoors, an active go-karting fraternity races regularly at the track beside the Jebel Ali Hotel. Visitors can enjoy this sport during the months of Oct-May.
Contact details: Emirates Kart Centre
Tel: 04 28271111
Horse Riding
The sport of kings has rapidly become Dubai's most popular spectator event, attracting crowds of more than 15,000. Race meetings are held weekly during the cooler months at one of the UAE's four racecourses. Dubai Racing Club, at Naad Al Sheba, the country's largest and most spectacular track and home to the Dubai World Cup the sport's richest race also holds meetings at right under floodlights. Horse riding is part of the local tradition and is upheld today by several active centres including the Dubai Equestrian Centre and Jebel Ali Hotel Riding Stables. Rides through the desert are organized regularly. Dubai has a riding association for the disabled.
Contact details: Zabeel stables
Tel: 04 3366321
Thunder Bowl
Thunder Bowl is the first of its kind in the Middle East, and its concept is based on similar centers in America and Europe, which have proved very popular. Thunder Bowl has successfully incorporated the traditional game of bowling, with state of the art technology from the Brunswick Corporations, USA. To further enhance its appeal, Thunder Bowl also offers its customers a complete leisure entertainment package, which includes: 20 state of the art bowling lanes by Brunswick Corporation, Pool & Snooker Hall, Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Parlor, A & W Burger Restaurant, Pizza Inn, Allewan Restaurant & Cafe - Arabic Restaurant, Bowling Pro Shop, Network/ Cyber Games Cafe and Video Games Arcade. Located in the former Safestway Supermarket, on Sheikh Zayed Road near the Defense Round About, Thunder Bowl allows easy access to its customer with ample car parking for over 300 cars.
Tel: 04 3431000
Galleria Ice Rink
The rink offers all the thrills and chills of ice skating, and professional ice skaters are available for private tuition. You can call: 971 4 209 6551 to make a reservation. The team will also take enquiries for cool kids' parties, which can be organized for a maximum of 15 children.
Tel: 04 2096550
Fishing
The Gulf is rich in marine life, and fishing was once a mainstay of the local economy. Kingfish, jackfish, red snapper, rock cod (the popular Hamour on most Dubai menus), barracuda and other species are caught commercially and not for sport. Sailfish and bottom-feeding sharks are regularly landed by visiting fishermen who can hire fully-equipped boats, with crew, for deep-sea fishing trips.
Contact details: Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Tel: 04 2956440