Sport & Action Offers in Dubai

Besides good food, sightseeing, and the beach, there is one thing that many of us don’t want to miss: sport and action! In Dubai there are plenty of sporting opportunities on the land as well as in the water. In this article, we give an overview of the different sporting experiences in Dubai.

Jet Skiing off Dubai’s Coast

How about a fun and action-packed jet ski tour of the Persian Gulf? A jet ski tour gives you a beautiful view of Dubai’s skyline, hotel Atlantis The Palm and Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island.

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Sandboarding During a Desert Safari

In the desert of Dubai, numerous sports such as sand skiing – also known as sandboarding – can be practised. Here it is possible to ski down sand dunes in shorts without thick anoraks, gloves, and scarves.

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Ski Dubai – Winter Sports in the Desert

Skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing or sipping a glass of mulled wine at sub-zero temperatures – at an outside temperature of up to 50 degrees Celsius? This is also possible in Dubai – in the Ski Dubai!

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Diving in the Crystal Clear Persian Gulf

Explore the diverse and colorful underwater world of the Persian Gulf with a diving tour. Whether you are a professional diver or a beginner – we have put together the right experiences for you!

Parasailing

Get a bird’s eye view of Dubai when parasailing while a cool wind blows through your hair. At an altitude of 150 meters, you’ll have a spectacular view of Dubai’s skyline. Let yourself be pulled by a speedboat with a parachute and experience a unique day above the clouds of Dubai.

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Flyboarding

How about something completely new? Flyboarding is experiencing a hype at the moment and attracts many water sports enthusiasts. While beginners are happy to float over the water, professionals do somersaults during flyboarding. Thrills and lots of fun are guaranteed here.

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Tickets for the Most Popular Sporting Activities in Dubai

Can’t imagine a holiday without sport? Then we recommend the following experiences.

Further Activities in Dubai

Dubai: A city with Many Sporting Possibilities

The Persian Gulf of Dubai offers a large repertoire of possibilities. Due to Dubai’s history as a thriving trading city by the sea, divers can find old shipwrecks on the coast of Dubai. Above water, there are watersports available for all age groups. Whether surfing on a jet ski or experiencing breathtaking moments on a surfboard on the waves of Dubai, adrenalin junkies will feel at home here.

Furthermore, there are many sporting offers on the beach and in the facilities of Dubai.

Whether a romantic beach ride in the sunset, a game of golf on one of currently seven world-class luxury courses or a tennis match in the evening, in Dubai you can keep your fitness on track.

The Rub al-Chali sandy desert also offers some sporting activities. Among them are camel rides, dune hikes, safari tours with quad bikes or sandboarding.

Rüdiger Schork, Dubai-Experte

About the Author Rüdiger Schork

Rüdiger is a Dubai expert and a pioneer in the UAE travel industry, with experience dating back to 2006. Driven by his passion for Dubai's impressive growth and diverse culture, he made it his mission with the founding of Dubai Experience in 2014 to introduce you to the city's top hotel highlights and inspire them with its many world-class attractions. His favorite hotel is the Atlantis The Royal. His tip for Dubai travelers in 2025: the newly reopened observation wheel, Ain Dubai.