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can help those at any level. ⓘ Al Wahdah,
www.orientalkarate.com (02 445 7375). Sign up for boxing sessions
Other locations: Khalifa Street (02 622 4182),
Madinat Zayed (02 634 5080), Al Zahiyah
(02 677 1611).
Desert safari
Al Badeyah Eyes Tourism They provide
a variety of services that showcase UAE
hospitality, heritage, traditions and culture
through desert safaris. This is a family-oriented
organisation so kids are welcome. ⓘ Al Nahyan
Camp (050 511 7122).
Diving
Abu Dhabi Sub Aqua Club (ADSAC)
Part of The Club, ADSAC offers opportunities
to dive in waters all over the UAE. Courses are
also available for newbies or those looking to
improve their qualifications. ⓘ The Club, Meena
Zayed, www.the-club.com (02 673 1111).
Al Mahara Diving Centre Go Baywatch-
style and opt for StarGuard lifeguard training or
sign up for snorkelling trips at this PADI five-star
international diving centre. ⓘ Open daily 10am-
6pm. Building 3, Wasit Street (02 643 7377).
Arabian Divers & Sportfishing
Charters Offshore sport-fishing charters are
offered daily. Sport-fishing boat and tournament
tackle is available, too. ⓘ Behind Central Bank,
Khor Al Bateen, www.fishabudhabi.com
(050 614 6931).
FreedivingUAE Fancy learning to dive
without the restrictions of equipment? This Zayed Sports City Nine full-size grass successful club teams. ⓘ Open daily Sport & Wellbeing
steadily growing group arranges courses for pitches are available to rent, or you can even 7am-11pm. 19th Street, Al Mushrif, Watersports
learning the monofining technique needed in book the hugely impressive Zayed Sports City www.adcountryclub.com (02 657 7777).
freediving, as well as courses and expeditions Stadium. ⓘ Open daily 6am-11pm. Zayed Abu Dhabi Sailing & Yacht Club This
to develop skills. One for the real adventurers. Sports City, www.zsc.ae (02 403 4200). Abu Dhabi International Tennis club is for all modern and traditional forms of
ⓘ www.freedivinguae.com. Complex Boasts six training courts and an sailing, such as dhow sailing, yachting, dinghy
Golf ATP standard grandstand court capable of sailing, surfing, rowing and kayaking.
Nomad Ocean Adventures PADI resort hosting 5,000 spectators. Open for walk-in ⓘ Corniche Breakwater (02 658 3333).
and EDA dive centre with full diving facilities customers and members. Individual and group
for trips and courses of all levels. Dinner and Abu Dhabi City Golf Club Located in coaching is available by PSS-Emirates. Abu Dhabi Stand Up Paddle Club
breakfast package in one of two guesthouses the heart of the city, this club offers night time ⓘ Open daily 6am-11pm. Zayed Sports City, Try out this gentle, easy-going and fast-growing
available. ⓘ Dibba, Mussandam, Oman, sessions with tee times as late as 8.30pm. www.zsc.ae (02 403 4200). watersport at the Corniche and other locations
www.discovernomad.com (050 885 3238). The two-tiered driving range and four golf pros around the city. Lessons, tours and board rental
will get you started on the game. ⓘ Open daily Tennis at The Club An active tennis section are available. ⓘ www.abudhabisup.com.
Football 6am-11pm. 19th & 24th Streets, Al Mushrif, within The Club offers social tennis evenings Al Forsan International Sports Resort
three times a week and regular tournaments for
www.adcitygolf.ae (02 445 9600).
Dhs100 per year. Available for members and Get a real adrenaline-pumping experience at
Abu Dhabi Falcons This Aussie rules Saadiyat Beach Golf Club Designed their guests only. ⓘ The Club, Meena Zayed, Al Forsan and try either wakeboarding, wake
football team take part in the Middle East AFL by golfing legend Gary Player, Saadiyat Beach www.the-club.com (02 673 1111). skating, mono skiing or water-skiing up to
competition. Training is on Monday nights at Golf Club is the Arabian Gulf’s only ocean 38kph on the Middle East’s first water cable
American International School of Abu Dhabi or course. It features several beachfront holes with park. ⓘ Price starts from Dhs125. Open
Tuesdays from 6.30pm at Zayed Sports City. spectacular views. ⓘ Open daily 6.30am-8pm. Rugby Sun-Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-10pm.
ⓘ Al Reehan, www.abudhabifalcons.com Saadiyat Island, www.sbgolfclub.ae Sas Al Nakhl (02 556 8555).
(050 668 3764). (02 557 8000). Abu Dhabi Saracens The club has
senior, junior and touch rugby on offer, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi Get wild on
Al Jazira Arena This fully air-conditioned as well as fitness training classes. the waves at the Beach Rotana where water
indoor arena can accommodate 2,500 Ice skating ⓘ www.abudhabisaracens.com (no number). skiing and other watersports are available
spectators. Two indoor courts are available throughout the day, whether you want to learn
to hire for seven-a-side football, basketball, Abu Dhabi Ice Rink This Olympic-sized or just practise. ⓘ Al Zahiyah (02 697 9000).
volleyball, netball and handball. ⓘ Court prices rink is open to the public for skating as well Running
start from Dhs400 per hour. Open daily 8am- as ice hockey and special events. Group and Body & Soul Recreation Club With a
midnight. Between Muroor Road and Al Saada individual lessons are available throughout the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Club Whether you’re lovely outdoor setting you can have a fun-filled
Street (02 445 4455). week, or visit on Fridays for the karaoke on ice a first-timer or a veteran Ironman, there are afternoon of watersports activities all year long,
session. ⓘ Dhs35 for 90 minutes. Open Sat-Thu swim, bike and run sessions for all levels including kayaking and paddle boat lessons for
Al Nahyan Stadium Located behind 9am-10pm, Fri 10am-10pm. Zayed Sports City and athletes. ⓘ Various Locations, all standards. ⓘ Al Raha Beach Hotel
the Al Wadha Mall, this 12,000-seat stadium (02 403 4200). www.abudhabitriclub.com (050 180 0774). (02 508 0555).
was founded in 1984. Home to the Arabian Gulf
League’s mighty Al Wahda FC. ⓘ Sheikh Hazza Gems American Academy Sign up for
Bin Zayed Street, Al Wahdah (02 443 3000). Motorsport athletics track and field coaching every Monday FOR OUR
from 5pm to 6pm. The price is Dhs400 for ten
Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium Home Al Forsan International Sports Resort weeks’ membership. ⓘ abudhabiathletics@ FULL SPORT
to Al Jazira FC, former champions of the Arabian Go extreme with a host of different motorsports gmail.com (050 225 7024).
Gulf League, this 42,000-seat stadium is a options, such as karting on the professional
good place to catch some top-flight football. The circuit or ramp up the horsepower in off-road & WELLBEING
ground also hosts the UAE national team. buggies. ⓘ Price starts from Dhs120. Open Tennis
ⓘ Muroor Road and Al Saada Street daily 3pm-11pm. Sas Al Nakhl, LISTINGS
(02 445 4455). www.alforsan.com (800 2536 7726). Clark Francis Tennis Academy
Whether you’re an advanced player or a
Monday Soccer at The Club Every complete beginner, Clark Francis Tennis
Monday, join a group of social footballers for an Racquet sports Academy takes care of all your tennis needs. HEAD ONLINE NOW
active and social evening of five-a-side football. Ladies’ mornings, mini tennis, camps,
Ladies’ football from 7pm to 8pm, mens’ from Abu Dhabi Country Club The club boasts adult hitting and much more are available. timeoutabudhabi.com/
8pm. ⓘ Dhs100 per year. The Club, Meena nine tennis courts with a full-time tennis coach ⓘ Al Ghazal Golf Club, next to Abu Dhabi
Zayed, www.the-club.com (02 673 1111). offering individual and group lessons, and International Airport (02 575 8040). sportandwellbeing
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