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DUBAI SPORTS & RECREATION Internationally renowned as the 'Sports Capital of the Middle East' Dubai offers facilities for both participants and spectators. The following link is a map of the parks & recreation in Dubai. Sports offered vary from gentle leisure sports to exciting adrenalin adventures for thrill seekers. Direct access to the sport/recreation clubs and facilities can be found on our links page. Dubai offers the following sports: Archery & Shooting
Hatta Fort
Clay pigeon shooting & archery ranges that are professionally supervised.
Jebel Ali Golf Resort
Pistol, skeet and trap shooting as well as simulated laser shooting. Shooting academy offers tuition.
Badmington & Tennis
Many of Dubai's Hotels
Dubai's premier tennis stadium is based at Dubai's Aviation Club that plays host to the annual ATP.
Bowling
Dubai Bowling Center
Tenpin bowling facilities. Tournaments most Saturdays ,Mondays and Wednesday. Booking is advised for all other days.
Camel Racing
Both Camel and Horse racing are the sport of Sheikhs. Racing season from November to March.
Cricket
Darjeeling Cricket Club
Every Friday over 25 games are played and an annual six-a-side Gulf tournament is held in March.
Cycling
Tours available Excellent way to see Dubai as cycling tours are available around the mountain enclave of Hatta. Four wheel, five seater bicycles are also available.
Dune Driving
Desert!
Explore the dunes! Let the expert drivers thrill you with an exciting trip through the dunes and wadis,the dried up river beds! Complete your experience with sand skiing...
Flying
Dubai International Airport
Fulfill those dreams of becoming a pilot. Specific training and a minimum of 40 hours you can gain an Internationally recognised UAE private pilot licence.
You can also see Dubai via hot air balloon or helicopter. Golf
See Links
Dubai has first class golfing facilities for all ages and capabilities. There is the opportunity to play under floodlights in the evening when it is cooler.
Health Spas
See Tourism info
Facilities and services vary and some are gender exclusive. A visit to one of the spa's is the ultimate pamering experience.
Hiking
See Tourism info
Tours set off each day at 7.00am. See links.
Horse Racing
Nad al Sheba Racecourse
Regular weekly races beginning in November ending in March with one of the worlds greatest racing event Dubai World Cup. See link.
Horse Riding
Arabian Ranches Jebel Ali Equestrian Club and Nal Al Sheba offer tuition and horse riding facilities.
Ice Skating
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Home to Dubai's ice hockey team who practice on Saturday and Sunday evenings. See links.
Karting
Next to Jebel Ali Golf Resort
Race days are every other Friday from September to end of April. See Link
Polo
Dubai Polo Club
Regular matches from October to April. Tuition is available. See link.
Scuba Diving & Snorkelling
Al Boom Diving
Tel +971 4 342 2993 Taxi Directions Opposite the Iranian Hospital, Al Wasl Road Open 10am-8pm Sat-Thur Price Dhs1,700 PADI Open water course; Dhs1,000 Advanced open water course www.alboommarine.com Pavilion Dive Centre Tel +971 4 406 8827 Taxi Directions Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Beach Road, Jumeirah Open 9am-6pm daily Price Dhs320 Discover scuba course; Dhs1,750 Open water course www.jumeirahinternational.com Scubatec
Tel +971 4 334 8988 Taxi Directions Sana Building, Trade Centre Road, Karama Open 9am-1.30pm & 4-8.30pm Sat-Thur Price Contact for more details scubatec@emirates.net.ae |
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