The 12 Best UAE Surf Trips

1.Dubai: Palm Jumeirah Paddle Boarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $30Our pick

Spend 90 minutes paddle boarding from Palm Jumeirah toward Atlantis, with calm water, skyline views, bottled water, showers, and instruction for beginners. Guides such as Pasindu, Pasida, Marvin, and Isuru have helped guests learn the basics and take photos along the route.

“The Activity was great, guide was super patient, very helpful. Exactly as we hoped.. the instructions however were terrible.. it said join at the Sofitel Hotel and the activity provider has moved from there 2-3 months ago... no one seemed to know where to go so the instructions do need to be changed, anyone in Dubai heading here be warned its not at the sofitel hotel any more.”

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2.Dubai: 1-hour Kayaking or Stand Up Paddle at Dukes The Palm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Spend one hour on Dubai’s water with a single kayak, double kayak, or stand-up kayak from Dukes The Palm. You choose your craft and paddle at your own pace. This is an independent water outing rather than a guided lesson, with an English-speaking host, life jacket, valet service, and showers included.

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3.Dubai: Dubai Marina Wakesurfing or Wakeboarding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Wake2Wake in Dubai Marina for a private 1 to 2-hour wakeboarding or wakesurfing session. Nipul and his team provide equipment, water, safety guidance, and coaching for beginners through advanced riders.

“The surf guide Nipul and his driver were incredibly welcoming, patient and professional. It was such a laugh and an incredible activity. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you again for such a lovely time.”

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4.Dubai: Stand-Up Paddle Boarding with Burj Khalifa View

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

You’ll paddle for one hour near Jumeirah Fishing Harbor with an English-speaking instructor, following a short safety briefing before launching. The small group is limited to two people, giving you a calm way to photograph Dubai’s skyline and see the Burj Khalifa from the water.

“The most amazing experience, they all were really helpful and the guide was the best we could ask for Thank you for the amazing experience”

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5.Dubai: 45Min Wakeboarding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $95

At Yoush Watersports near Burj Al Arab, you get a 45-minute private wakeboarding session in the Arabian Gulf with an English- or Arabic-speaking instructor. Expect a safety briefing, equipment, coaching, skyline views, photos, videos, and access to lockers and changing facilities.

“Dure de faire quand il y a des vagues c’est mieux de faire quand la mer est calme”

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6.Dubai wakesurfing & wakeboarding: Snacks & drinks included!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours Top rated

Meet Crazy Wake at Dubai Marina Harbour for a private 1 to 1.5-hour session aboard a Nautique S21 or G23. A captain and assistant provide basic instruction, boards, water, cookies, towels, and access to showers and changing rooms. Sunrise, sunset, night, and boat-trip sessions are available.

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7.EFoil and Hydrofoil Surfboard Activity in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $264

Travel by boat from Dubai Harbor to the water off JBR Beach, then learn to ride an electric hydrofoil at speeds of up to 30 km/h. Your instructor helps with balance and control while you take in views of JBR and Bluewaters. Staff members including Amish, Kennedy, Johnkennady, and Mamo are associated with the experience.

“I had the most unforgettable time trying out Efoil with Sea Life Dubai! This water adventure was an absolute blast and definitely a highlight of my trip to Dubai.”

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8.Dubai: Electric Hydrofoil or eFoil Surfboard Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 45 min

Learn to ride an electric hydrofoil board above Dubai’s sea with an English-speaking instructor. Your 45-minute private session includes beach and marina access, safety gear, and one board shared by two people. Farouk and Pradiv are among the instructors associated with this experience.

“Great activity and very helpful instructor, very well spoken and clear instructions to help us fly first time on efoil! Would 100% recommend and will be visiting crystal clear water sports again! Thank you!”

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9.Dubai: Efoil or Electric Hydrofoil Surfboard Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 45 min

Meet at Dubai Harbour for a private 45-minute eFoil session with an English-speaking instructor. You’ll receive a life jacket, safety guidance, and bottled water before riding an electric hydrofoil that can reach 30 kph without wind or waves.

“Really good fun. Me and my wife did 25 mins each on the efoil. We both learnt it pretty fast and were up and zipping around in no time. It’s basically like a remote control surfboard, very fun. The team were really professional. We were able to valet park at Soluna Beach Club”

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10.Wakeboard Experience in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Meet the Nemo WaterSports team at Fishing Harbour beside Jumeirah Beach Hotel. A certified instructor and captain take your group toward Burj Al Arab for 30 minutes of wakeboarding. The boat holds up to 14, but riders must be at least 16 and bring a passport or Emirates ID.

“The brother Muhammed was a fantastic guide, made the experience overall so much better, difficult to get used to but definitely worth trying”

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11.Stand Up Paddle Board 1h + cafe @POPEYE JETSKI in Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $27Best value

Meet Popeye Jetski Rental at Fishing Harbour 2 for a one-hour stand-up paddle session off Jumeirah Beach. Staff support beginners and experienced paddlers, while the small group size keeps help close. The package also includes a cafe element, though the supplied details do not specify the drink or timing.

“Fantastic experience!! Brilliant views of the palm and Burj Khalifa! Really great staff and service!”

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12.Stand Up Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $53

Meet at DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island for a one-hour stand-up paddleboarding session in Ras Al Khaimah. Adventure Sports provides the board and life jacket, while Mustafa and the team help make first-timers comfortable. You paddle at your own pace and return to the same meeting point.

“It was a great getaway experience. Shoutout to the team for providing their guests an Excellent Service making sure that water activities are fun. I will recommend this company for you to try especially If your out from the city. First time to try stand-up paddling but it was totally Amazing... Thank You team”

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