Abu Dhabi is renewing itself with attractive options for all tastes, and the offers for tourists are becoming more dazzling. Surfing enthusiasts have their place in Abu Dhabi with the new bet for lovers of this extreme sport.
On Hudayriyat Island in this city lies the ideal paradise for surfers, with crystal-clear waters, stunning landscapes, and customizable artificial waves. Because in this wasteland of the United Arab Emirates, everything is possible, and enjoying this sport has become an extraordinary adventure.
Surf Abu Dhabi, the most attractive option for lovers of this sport
Surf Abu Dhabi is a unified project between Modon and Kelly Slater Wave Company, offering users a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In this site, the waves have different dimensions and can be tailored to each surfer’s skill level. Furthermore, it features the longest ride in the world, the largest tube, and the highest artificial wave.
This space will be inaugurated next month in the city and will operate from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekends. As stated on official websites, those who choose to visit must book their spot in advance and arrive at the site on time. This way, they can enjoy a unique space in a pool with cutting-edge technology and the necessary safety conditions.
The biggest waves in the world: surfing will have its space in Abu Dhabi
Surf Abu Dhabi will feature pools divided by zones according to the experience and needs of the surfer. One of them, known as the ‘Beach Break’ area, is designed for beginners with waves suited to this level. In this spot, you can practice the sport in two types of waves. One of them is called White Water, which simulates a typical surf lesson, and Green Water, for a gentle introduction to the techniques of this discipline.
For more experienced surfers, there is also Cocoa Beach, which has waist-high, slow waves, designed for slightly more experienced surfers to continue practicing. Meanwhile, the Point Break sector is for intermediate surfers, with faster waves and controlled tubes, ideal for practicing more dynamic maneuvers. In addition to these segments, the club features a luxurious restaurant, Nalu Surf Club, which has a rooftop overlooking the wave pool and the city skyline, as well as its own pool.
Surf Abu Dhabi has gone viral: the feat of the athlete who jumped from a parachute.
The Chilean surfer Sebastián Álvarez turned this park into a viral destination after undertaking a unique adventure that combined three different disciplines: base jumping, swooping skydiving, and surfing. This athlete drew the world’s attention when he jumped from a Bell helicopter at an altitude of 3,657 meters over Hudayriyat Island.
Equipped with a modified surfboard, Álvarez descended while performing “sky-surf,” maneuvering his parachute at high speed to align with a 2.3-meter artificial wave in Kelly Slater’s pool, which is also part of Surf Abu Dhabi. Once he reached the wave, the feat culminated when he cut the parachute to land on the wave and surf it with the skill of a professional. The project, which took more than two years of planning and training, earned him worldwide recognition.
