WHERE TO PADDLE · UAE KAYAKING TOURS
Flat water, swell, tide and daylight all change what a paddle is worth. These 15 uae kayaking tours are compared on all four, with prices.
Compare Dubai’s desert safari and Hatta kayaking tour, with hotel pickup, guides, BBQ dinner, live shows, and mountain views for $29.
“Both the Hatta and Dessert safari were both amazing, our tour guide Rehan was very friendly and informative, the dessert tour show was very good aswell as the food”
Paddle around Louvre Abu Dhabi on a guided kayak tour, with striking architecture, skyline views, friendly guides, and a good chance of getting wet.
“Throughly enjoyed this activity - I would wear swimwear and have a spare change of clothes as you do get wet”
Paddle Reem Central Park’s mangroves, spot birds, enjoy skyline views, and choose a calm morning or sunset kayak tour in Abu Dhabi.
“Wonderful experience kayaking through the mangroves. Joshua, our guide, was a delight to be with.”
Paddle a clear kayak near Jumeirah Bay Island, see fish below, and enjoy Burj Khalifa views with friendly guides for $41.
“This was such an amazing experience for me especially thanks to Brian. He went above and beyond. I felt relaxed and safe the whole time. Amazing Burj Khalifa views. Will definitely return in the near future.”
Kayak beside dolphins at Atlantis The Palm, then enjoy same-day access to Aquaventure Waterpark, with practical tips on cost and rules.
“the instructor was very helpful, he gave us a full inside into the dolphins habits etc. it's well worth the money”
Paddle calm Palm Jumeirah waters to Atlantis with an instructor, photos, sea time, showers, and easy cancellation for $30.
“Lovely time with friends and the guide was very patient”
Review of Dubai’s Hatta tour with kayaking, mountain views, Heritage Village, lunch, practical tips, value, and who should book.
“Wael was a great guide, kayaking was fun and it was nice to see some Oryxes. Thank you for a great experience!”
Paddle Dubai’s coastline by single, double, or stand-up kayak from Dukes The Palm, with city views, showers, and flexible booking.
Review of Dubai’s one-hour night kayaking tour, with lit kayaks, Burj Khalifa views, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Wir hatten eine großartige Kajaktour mit unserem Guide Faruq. Er war von Anfang an unglaublich freundlich, aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Dank seiner ruhigen und kompetenten Art haben wir uns jederzeit sicher und gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Er hat uns nicht nur alles geduldig erklärt, sondern die Tour auch mit viel Humor und positiver Energie zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis gemacht. Absolut empfehlenswert – vielen Dank, Faruq, für dieses tolle Abenteuer auf dem Wasser! 🌊🚣♂️✨”
Review of Hatta’s private mountain tour from Dubai, with kayaking, Masfut history, honey tasting, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent. No queues. Very informative. Nice walk round leen lake, good coffee shop. Kayaking at hatta was fabulous. This lasted about an hour. Lots of fish to see. Hatta Bee honey garden was amazing. Got to see the bees and the hives. All equipment was provided. It was 100 dirhams for two people. Got to taste 5 local honeys. Lasted about 45mins. Would highly recommend. Comfortable drive. It was an early start but the roads were very quiet and we were picked up from our hotel. Driver very nice and helpful. Water was provided. Thank you!”
Paddle Dubai’s clear waters beside Jumeirah Fishing Harbor for Burj Khalifa views, a safety briefing, life vest, and a one-hour self-guided outing.
“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”
Paddle Palm Jumeirah with a guide, Atlantis views, skyline photos, showers, and practical tips about timing, distance, and value.
“The Kayaking was only for 1 hour to 80 minutes but mentioned as 2.5 hour activitiy”
Paddle Dubai Creek at sunset with a guide, views of Burj Khalifa and old Dubai, practical meeting tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“This was not a good experience. The original booking did not happen. I was told that it was too windy. I am not even sure if that was the actual reason. Maybe there simply were not enough reservation. I was then asked to meet at Rixos the Palm instead. Later I was informed that I have to be there early, because it is not allowed to be on the water after sunset. Finally, there was no single kayak available so I had to go on a double on my own. And there was no guide whatsoever. All over all this was absolutely not the experience I was looking for. I…”
Paddle beside dolphins at Dubai’s Dolphin Bay, then enjoy same-day Aquaventure Waterpark access, beach time, and useful facilities.
Review of Abu Dhabi’s two-hour mangrove kayak tour, with hotel pickup, beginner training, beach stop, pricing, value, and booking advice.
“Very enjoyable trip. All of the staff were friendly and courteous. The Mangroves are beautiful. The excursion included return transfer from our Hotel. The Driver was excellent.”
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