Abu Dhabi offers experiences for all tastes where not only luxury buildings and exotic landscapes exist. Extreme adventure with high-impact sports also has its place at Surf Abu Dhabi, where the largest wave on the planet can be found for enthusiasts of this fun sport.
This wonderful enclave is located on Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi and features several attractions for those choosing to engage in this sport in the heart of the desert. This site, which has become the most incredible attraction in the city, boasts the longest ride in the world, the largest tube, and the tallest artificial wave, as well as various levels of difficulty for those experienced in this sport.
What is Surf Abu Dhabi, the new and incredible attraction of the capital?
Surf Abu Dhabi is a space created by Modon and Kelly Slater Wave Company, who wanted to bring a surfing experience in the middle of the desert. Although it seems incredible in enclaves of this style, the power of the sea is possible in this site thanks to a huge pool in which the largest wave on the planet can be created. The technology used allows all movements to be controlled, enabling athletes to enjoy according to their levels of experience.
This enormous park is divided into different zones, including the ‘Beach Break’, dedicated to amateur athletes so that beginners can feel the necessary confidence and learn safely in this exciting sport. This pool offers two types of waves: White Water, which simulates a typical surfing lesson, and Green Water, for a smoother introduction to surfing techniques.
Surfing in the middle of the desert, what the dizzying experience in Abu Dhabi is like.
In addition to the beginner pool, Surf Abu Dabi also has more levels for the more experienced. One of them is the ‘Cocoa Beach’ area, which has a medium difficulty level for athletes who want to face more complex challenges. In the meantime, the ‘Point Break’ area has faster waves with controlled tubes, which are perfect for those who dare to perform more feats and skills in the water.
Within this variety is the well-known Ola Kelly, famous for bearing the name of the park’s creator, which offers one of the most extreme experiences within the park. As clarified on the site’s official page, this pool is for advanced surfers with a wave interval of 3 to 5 minutes, high-performance plates with world-class technology and two different tubes. “This wave offers an incomparable challenge through high-performance sections that require technical experience,” the experts assured.
The updated prices at Surf Abu Dabi
Surf Abu Dhabi launched its new season with crazy prices for those who want to attend this huge park. The prices vary depending on the experience the athlete desires, including classes for beginners. Group classes are available at a price of 150 euros per person, which includes surfing a maximum of 12 waves. This option includes a basic introduction and 45 minutes in the water with instructors. There is also a private session that costs more than 500 euros, allowing surfing 12 waves with personalized attention.
Kelly Slater is the most coveted wave of all the experienced ones and the most expensive for those who choose to surf it. This season, the cost is around 886 euros per hour and a half, with a limit of 24 waves to be shared among a maximum of four surfers. Costs are divided per wave, and the most expensive experience is to rent the complete facility for 3,500 euros, sharing the space with up to six people.
