Dubai and the UAE have become the top location for sports tours. Sport is massive in Dubai and the UAE. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has head-quarter there and top international sports events such as the Desert Classic Golf and the Dubai 7s rugby are hosted in the region.
A new development, Dubai Sports City, including 50,000,000 square feet of sporting venues, leisure attractions, and academies, promises to have some of the world’s best facilities.
Downtime activities in Dubai & the UAE
Being a popular tourist destination, the UAE offers a wealth of downtime options to choose from in. Water parks, team building activities, and cultural experiences, we have it all covered. Below are some of the options.
Extreme fun at Wild Wadi waterpark
Where: Dubai
When: Daily. 10:00 – 20:00
Located in front of the stunning Burj Al Arab hotel, Wild Wadi waterpark offers over 30 rides and attractions for visitors of all kinds.
Catamaran Cruise
Where: Dubai Coastline
When: Daily. Various times between 10:00 and 22:00
Take a delicious Arabic BBQ meal while relaxing and enjoying the gentle offshore breeze and sunshine. Immerse yourself in the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf when you sail along the Dubai coastline.
Kayaking on the Palm
Where: Dubai Palm
When: Mornings and afternoons
Enjoy the West Crescent passing iconic hotels like the Atlantis hotel or amazing private villas. Take a rest on the beach with a stunning view of Dubai Marina. After that, paddle back to base with a view of the Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa.
F1 track and Ferrari World visit
Where: Yas Isaland, Abu Dhabi
When: Ferrari World is daily. The F1 track is subject to availability
Spend your evening visiting the circuit and simply take in its size, jogging around the track, or renting a bike to cycle around. The circuit is a good finishing destination of a day in Abu Dhabi. Ferrari World is the largest indoor theme park in the world, offering ‘Formula Rossa’, the fastest rollercoaster on the Earth that accelerates you to 240km/h in less than 5 seconds!