7 Fun Things to Do on Dubai’s Beautiful Beaches

With Dubai’s tropical desert climate, ignoring the call of the city’s amazing beaches is practically impossible to do. The variety of Dubai beach hotels that locals and visitors alike can choose from certainly makes it easy to find all the things that can be done at the beach — relax, play or try an exciting sport or activity. Whatever you want to do under the sun, you’ll have the opportunity to do so in Dubai.

Dubai’s Best Beach Activities

To be sure you don’t miss out on all the activities you can enjoy at Dubai’s beaches, here is a list of the fun things you have to try:

1. Surfing

You don’t have to head to Hawaii or Thailand to learn to surf or to try this watersport. The waves at Umm Suqeim Beach are great for surfing. What’s more, while pausing from catching one wave after another, you get to view the stunning splendor of the Burj Al Arab..

If you haven’t tried surfing before, you can find a pro at Umm Suqeim who will give you lessons for a fee. There are also surfing shacks here where you can rent or even buy your own board.

2. Tubing

If you find gliding over the waves exciting, make sure to try tubing at Jumeirah Beach next. It’s a fantastic way to cool off while enjoying the sights the coastline has to offer.

Just find a tour operator and choose if you want to go on a solo ride or join your friends on a group tube ride. Once you’ve booked, be prepared for a thrilling, fast ride along Jumeirah Beach’s beautiful coastline.

3. Jet skiing

Jet skiing is another exhilarating water sport to experience at Jumeirah Beach. If you want to explore Dubai’s coast while enjoying a fast, thrilling and wet ride, hop on a jet ski.  It’s also one of the best ways to take in the city’s iconic landmarks.

From Jumeirah Beach, you can head to the Palm Island and even zip around the Dubai Marina. Try picking various destinations depending on your chosen jet ski rental provider.

4. Flyboarding

If you’ve always wanted to fly like Iron Man, flyboarding is the closest thing to that. Although flyboarding isn’t easy (be prepared for a few falls), nothing can beat the experience of gliding up in the air with the beautiful sea below you. It’s another uniquely thrilling activity to try at Jumeirah Beach.

5. Visiting the Aquafun Water Park

Have more fun at the beach by hanging out at a large inflatable waterpark at The Beach at JBR. The Aquafun Water Park was designed in the shape of Dubai’s official logo.

To get to the finish line, you have to go through 74 obstacles. You can spend hours navigating the waterpark while getting drenched along the way — that’s a fantastic way to spend the day with your squad at a beach in Dubai.

6. Paddleboarding

Paddleboarding is a great alternative to surfing, tubing and jet skiing. It will allow you to explore Dubai’s coastline in a slightly less adrenaline-pumping way. Having said that, paddleboarding is also a superb workout – you can get in some exercise and burn calories while skimming the calm blue sea. It’s a wonderful activity to do on your own, with your family, or friends.

You can try paddleboarding at the Palm, Jumeirah Beach, and Kite Beach; various shops here offer board and oar rental.

7. Going on boat rides and tours

If marveling at Dubai’s spectacular coast without getting soaked in salt water and toasted by the hot sun is more your speed, then you can opt to skip the water sports and hop on a boat or in a tour car instead.

Local tour operators offer a variety of boat rides and tours. You can indicate your preferences in terms of the boat or car size, number of passengers, and the length and speed of the ride. Your group can also pick out which beaches or places to stop by.

The boat rides and tours you can choose from include:

• Yellow boat tour
• Dubai Marina tour
• Dhow cruise
• Speedboat tour
• Panoramic Dubai Tour

The City of Gold offers a variety of delightful water activities and sports you can try; with such excellent experiences awaiting you, staying in any of the fine beach hotels in Dubai so you can be close to all the action will be worth it. You’ll have easy access to all the fun beachside activities, and at the end of each day, you can get some R&R while still enjoying Dubai’s picturesque sights at night.

AUTHOR BIO

Thomas Grundner is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for JA Resorts & Hotels. He has more than 20 years of expertise in the hospitality and leisure industry – across international markets including Germany, Egypt and Spain. Grundner oversees all sales, marketing and revenue efforts as the company continues to build on its key growth and development strategies and further cultivates its unique blend of “Heartfelt Hospitality” and “Casual Luxury.”