Water - Skiing

The warm waters of the Gulf and year-round sunshine make Dubai an ideal location for water- skiing. Facilities and locations are perfect for both beginners and advanced skiers. Dubai’s reputation as a water-skier’s paradise is well established. Each year the Dubai Water Sports Association invites top performers from Europe and the United States for a week-long competition and Festival.

Contact

Dubai Water Sports Association

P.O.Box 13413, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 9714-3241031 . Fax: 3241684
DWSA is situated at the upper end of Dubai Creek whose calm flat waters are ideal for water-skiing. Although primarily for residents, the association welcomes visitors on temporary membership by the Day or month and charges around Dhs. 45 (approx. US$12) for 10 minutes.

Jebel Ali Hotel and Golf Resort
P.O.box: 9255, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 9714-8836000 . Fax: 8837084
The club operates boats for water- skiing and banana boating along with several towable toys. Water-Skiing for Dhs. 80 (approx.US$22) per half hour.

Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa
P.O.Box 5182, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 9714-3461111 . Fax: 3460234
Located on the Jumeirah Beach, this resort offers a wide variety of water sports to members and guests Of the Dubai Marine Beach Resort Spa. Water-skiing is Dhs. 100 (approx> US$27) for half hour. Also available windsurfing, ski tubes, surf and kick-boards. Deep sea fishing is also available by prior Arrangement for around Dhs.600 ( approx. US$163) per person.

Metropolitan Resort and Beach Club
P.O.Box: 24454, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: (9714) 3995000 . Fax: 3994547
Water-skiing is available for Dhs. 100 (approx. US$ 27) for half hour.

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa
P.O.Box: 24970, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 9714-3995555 . Fax: 3995999
Water skiing is around Dhs. 200 ( approx. US$55 ) per hour. Skiing lessons are available on request. Also available, chartered fishing trips for Dhs.1000 (approx.US$272) for four hours, one/two man Ocean kayak, aqua cycle and body boards. Hobie Cat 15 at Dhs.100 ( approx.US$28) per hour, Banana Boat rides for 5 people at Dhs.200 (approx.US$55) per hour, Speed boat rides for 5 people at Dhs.200 (approx.US$55) for 45 minutes.

Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Towers
P.O.Box 53567, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 9714-3995533 . Fax: 3995577
Water-skiing is for Dhs. 50 (approx US$14) for 15 minutes. Jet skiing is around Dhs.100 (approx.US $28) for 30 minutes, Dhs. 200 (approx.US$55) per hour. Speedboat hire; Dhs. 200 (approx..US$55) for 30 minutes and Dhs.400 (approx.US$110) per hour. Also available banana boat rides and donut rides at Dhs.50 (approx. US$14) per person for 15 minutes.

Royal Mirage Jumeirah Beach Dubai
P.O.Box 37252, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 9714-3999999 . Fax: 39999998
Water-skiing available at Dhs. 100 (approx.US$27) for half hour. Instruction free of charge.

The Jumeirah Beach Hotel
P.O.Box 11416, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 9714-3480000 . Fax: 2482273
20-foot ski boat with 200 b.p. engine Monos, combos, wakeboards and kneeboards for rent. Lessons also available.

The Ritz Carlton, Dubai
P.O.Box 26525, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 9714 –3994000 . Fax: 3994001
Water-skiing available. Details on request.