Learning to Race on the Yas Marina Circuit
Quick Facts Cost: AED 1,840 for the Aston Martin GT4 (different car experiences have different prices. Check website for details) Location: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE Website: www.yasmarinacircuit.com/en/experiences/ Tel: +971 2 659 9800 Abu Dhabi is home the the final season race of the Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit. When the race track isn’t being teared up by Lewis Hamilton, they are open year...
Wake Boarding in Dubai
Quick Facts Cost: AED 600 per hour for boat and equipment rental. Boat takes 7 people. Location: Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) Dubai Website: www.xtremewakeuae.com/ Tel: + 971 563423012 Wake boarding is a brilliant and super fun activity to try in Dubai if you haven’t already. If you are new to it then it’s something you can pick up the basics in one class to get on your feet and ride the board. Of course this...
Canoe Challenge Around Palm Jumeirah – 4:58 Hours
Quick Facts Where to rent a canoe? There are various places along the Dubai coastline you can rent. If you are attempting to canoe by the palm then try Barasti to rent them from as it is at the base of the palm. Distance: It’s around 16km around the circumference of Palm Jumeirah. It took me clost to 5 hours. Tips: If you are attempting to canoe around Palm Jumeirah then take plenty of water and snacks. Also try going around...
Hot Air Ballooning in the Dubai Desert with a Falcon
Quick Facts Cost: AED 1,345 (include balloon ride, pick up, breakfast) Location: Meeting point at Dubai Outlet Mall. Flies over Margham Desert. Website: www.platinum-heritage.com/hot-air-balloon Number: +971 4 440 9827 There are many ways to see the Dubai desert but seeing it from a hot air balloon at sunrise has to be the most majestic way to see it. As the sun rises you can see the shadows over the dunes and the vastness...
Dubai Beach Polo Lesson
Day’s before the Dubai Beach Polo Championship we managed to get a taster of what it’s like to play polo with a lesson from Dubai Polo Academy. Polo is a big thing in Dubai with multiple clubs and large events taking place throughout the winter and with a long history of equine breading, there is a strong interest from locals and expats. During this lesson, coach Steve Thompson first taught us how to ride a horse before...
Redbull Torque – Extreme Sand Buggies
Redbull kindly invited us to a preview and co-pilot experience before the Redbull Torque event which showcases some of the most powerful engines churning up the sand. These extreme sand buggies are up to 1000 bhp and cost up to AED 2 million. The race consists of four laps though speed isn’t everything as the drivers gain points for wheelies and other stunts. It really is an event for those that love big boys...
