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RACE 2015
Vol. 5, No. 3
March 2015
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CONTENTS
14 DMX
12 K9 CHALLENGE
EVERY ISSUE
05 BEST SHOTS
06 EVENTS CALENDAR
40 LIFESTYLE
46 PRODUCTS
62 PEOPLE
70 DIRECTORY
TRAVEL + ADVENTURE
34 GREAT BEAR LAKE
38 HONEY BADGER DIARIES
LIFESTYLE
42 SEAYOU WATERSPORT CHALLENGE
44 UAES GEOLOGY
OUR EXPERTS
56 ROAD TO ADDC - IAN
59 FAMILY FISHING KIT
60 RECON RIDE JOHN
TIPS + TRICKS
66 HIRE A GUIDE
68 FITNESS TIPS
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40 HEALTH POWERHOUSE
BEST SHOTS
Here are the best shots sent in by you for the monthly Want Fame? photography competition! Thank you for all your entries, they were
all great and it was hard selecting the best photos this month. Congratulations to the top three winners, who will each receive Buff headwear,
five free copies of the magazine and the Advance Off-road book: Christophe Besson, Stacey Brady and Jerry Damian. Well done!
To submit your entries, simply email us at competitions@outdooruae.com with the subject Best Shots.
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Emirates Golf Club Half
Marathon 2015
March 20, 6:15 a.m., Emirates Golf Club
Starting at Emirates Golf Club, the
first half of the race is around the Faldo golf course, a picturesque winding route on the continuous cart path
followed by one loop around the
perimetre of Jebel Ali Race course.
There is an element of running on
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Dog Days
Hiking with mans best friend
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Whatever it takes
were naturally more sociable and well-mannered than many of the expats in Dubai. They
became accustomed to travelling in style in
the Cayenne with Boomba loving to sit upright in the middle of the back seat, checking
we were going the correct way, occasionally
putting his head or paw on your shoulder to
let you know he was thinking of you. Dingo of
course was happy to curl up and sleep until
we arrived.
The hike with the dogs was amazing. They
loved the Bedouin staircases, secret pools,
hidden villages and stood staring out into the
wilderness on the very top of the plateaus as
the wind blew their ears and cheeks. Never
pulling too hard on the leash they would
break stride and glance back every few
minutes to check we were still there. Happy
we were ok and after a rub on the head they
would trot on, contented that they were
pleasing their new masters.
The weekend was over and it was almost as
if they knew it was time to go back. We were
so proud of them. They had been the best,
most loving and loyal new house guests and
friends you could want.
We drove silently to the kennels in Jebel
Ali and pulled up outside in the sandy parking area amongst the industrial buildings.
They sat up in the car and patiently waited
for the car door to open. As we took hold
of their leads for the last time, they jumped
down and knew where to go. Not a whimper or growl of complaint, just happy to
have been out and loved for a week. Their
temporary owners were suffering more than
them. They were used to this scenario. That
evening we went for a bike ride. Opening the
door to the villa, no furry bundles of energy
came rushing to see us, no furious wagging
tails. Only silence.
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DMX
Words By: Mark Ackerman
Photos By: Andy McNab
Dale Jullien
Age: 19
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Student
Race Number: 3 and 2
Bike Model: 2015
Class: Mx1 and Mx2
How did you get into motocross?
Motocross has been in the family for
years. My dad surprised me one day with
a 50cc when I was eight and I have been
riding since. Im trying to think of someone in my family who hasnt put their foot
over a bike at some point in there life.
Cant think of anyone.
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A personal goal
Is it a dream? If it is, please dont pinch
me because I dont want to wake up!
Words By: Gigi Young
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Packing up sails
The yacht
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Who is Mingma?
Mingma is just another Sherpa. You might have walked past him in
Kathmandu or you may have even been on an expedition with him. If you
were from a western country such as the UK or the States and had done
what he had done you would be a
superstar giving motivational talks
to Fortune 100 multinationals
about what drives you on to push
yourself against these incredible
challenges. You would command
many thousands of dollars for an
hour. Instead Mingma Sherpa,
Tschering Sherpa
climbs dangerous mountains and
returns home to his farm and
family in the quiet season.
Mingma is pretty special. In fact, there are
quite a lot of things that are special about
Mingma and his friends. They do things that
mountaineers dream about. They do them
every day and hardly ever blog or tweet
about it. Twenty times Mingma has stood on
the top of Everest. From the North, from the
South, without bottled oxygen. Back in the
1990s, he was the first Nepalis to stand on
the top of K2.
This month we will look at who the Sherpa
people are and why they are so vital to the
success of climbing expeditions and the aspirations of the modern world. Next month,
in Part Two, we have recollections from Sherpas who I have personally worked with in the
high mountains. Kindly they have given their
time, pictures and thoughts to provide us
with further insight into the lives of climbing
Sherpas and Sherpanis. Maybe one day you
will climb with them. As you read this I am
preparing for an expedition to Everest. In a
few weeks I will be reacquainting myself with
these wonderful people.
Lhakpa Sherpa
Ongchuu Sherpa
A monopoly
Sherpa homeland
Religion
some Sherpas work with trekking and expedition companies, most are still subsistence
farmers. Despite the danger of working at
altitude, the rewards are too great to ignore.
A Sherpa at the top of the tree can earn
more than 2,000 USD for an 8,000m expedition. Compare this to the average yearly
income of 331 USD for Nepals per capita
Gross National Income in 2007 and you see
why many want to be mountain guides.
Sherpas speak a Tibetan dialect rather
than the national Nepali language and have
no written language. Until the 1960s and the
funding from Edmund Hillarys foundation,
little formalised education existed in the
Although many Nepalese are Hindu, Sherpas practice a form of Tibetan Buddhism.
Understanding their Buddhist practices
helps understand their way of life and why
the Sherpas are so deeply linked to the
mountains. The mountains, particularly
Mount Everest, hold spiritual significance
as places to come closer to enlightenment.
Even the Khumbu valley is referenced in
Buddhist literature as sacred.
Compassion is central to the Sherpa
religion and their way of life. Many Sherpa
homes contain religious shrines to which
they pray and present daily offerings. In
the mountains, you will see visible symbols
of Buddhism dotting the footpaths and
landscape. Mani walls, which are stones
engraved with mantras, or short prayers of
transcendence, remind Sherpas of their journey toward nirvana. Chodens, or religious
shrines, are also common milestones along
the trails, often wrapped in the strands of
Tibetan prayer flags.
This religious background explains much
about the differences between the Sherpa
mindset and the Western approach to
mountaineering. To attain enlightenment,
Buddhists must not perform religious acts
for their own sake, but rather for others. This
selflessness translates into the Sherpa profession of guiding the climbers and sometimes sacrificing their own safety for others.
Next month, meet some of the Sherpas
and their stories in OutdoorUAE. In April
and May, I will be in Nepal working with
them on the high mountains. Follow my
blog on OutdoorUAE and see them in action. If you join one of our treks or climbs
at OutdoorArabia you will more than likely
meet them in person.
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Spartan spirit
Words By: Candice Ford
LIFESTYLE
tales
FROM THE
yard
In one sentence, endurance races are competitions in which horse and riders cover very
long distances at the highest speed possible. The distances vary from 80km (in one
day) to 240km (over up to three days). The
terrain in the UAE is certainly desert but in
other countries the riders compete through
forest trails, fields, etc. Any horse type can
participate, but Arabians are dominating the
scene due to their superior stamina. In order
to participate, horses and riders need to first
Cooling down starts as soon as horses enter transition
The day before the race riders need to register and the horses need to be brought to the
host of the endurance cup and presented to
the vets. It starts with trotting the horse up
in front of a vet to assess potential lameness,
which means the rider runs next to the horse
on a track of around 20m, first away from
the vet and then back towards the vet. If the
horse is judged as lame, the race ends there.
The vets also check the horses passports
to ensure that the horse in the passport is
identical with the horse they see and the
vaccination cycles are validated. The vets also
Ready for the second lap
measure the heart rate (around 36-42/bpm),
breathing, and evaluate the hydration level.
horse cannot move any further and needs to
For the latter the vet checks that the eyes are
be transported back to the centre. Also at
shiny, the skin is elastic (pinching the skin on
numerous places are dedicated areas where
the horses neck) and presses his or her finger
horses can drink out of buckets or endurance
against the horses gums. The gums will turn
team members hand riders water bottles
white or light pink for a moment. If the gums
from which they can drink or pour over the
turn normal again in less than three seconds
horse to cool it down while it is on the move.
the horse is sufficiently hydrated. All details are
Some horses are initially quite sensitive about
recorded on a form. If the horse passes, the
having their rider hold a bottle over their
registration number of the horse/rider team is
neck and suddenly splashing water over
drawn onto the horses hind with a big marker
them. Something over my head is making
(quite tricky if you have a dark horse). It is
a slushy noise over my head. Scary! It takes
admitted to the race. After the check, the rider
practice and time for the horses to get accan either bring the horse back to its stable
quainted with these techniques. Once horse
if it is close or leave the horse under groom
and rider return through the entry-gate, their
supervision in temporary stables close to the
time is stopped. Now the horse has to cool
facility. The impressive Dubai International
down and its heart rate has to slow down to
Endurance City in the Bab Al Shams area is a
less than 60bpm to be then presented to the
great example. I can highly recommend doing
vets again. The saddles and bridles are taken
a quick drive there when a race is on. You will
off. In headcollars they are gently walked
not believe your eyes when you enter the
around and buckets of iced water are poured
facility. Lush grass, a state-of-the-art facility,
over the horses bodies to bring the heart
and lots of organised hustle and bustle. Entry
rate down. Once that is accomplished, you
is free and you often encounter royals strolling
line up for the vet check. The vets review the
around and working with their teams.
existing record of the horse and assess the
Since the races start early in the morning,
data again. Any lameness, dehydration or
many riders camp, sleep in their cars or stay
other health problems are factors to declare
in bedrooms that some endurance facilities
the horse as unfit. After the vet inspection,
offer. The next morning the riders get ready,
the horse is held for another 20 to up to 45
put on their race number and assemble at
minutes for a break to eat and drink before
the exit gate. They all leave together and trot
the horse continues on the next leg. The
or canter to complete their first loop. Each
riders also take in their nutrition and stretch.
rider chooses their own pace. On the way,
Needless to say that the time out on the
vets in cars accompany the riders on tracks
tracks and inside the centre is electronically
next to the riding path. They flag riders down
monitored. After this break, each individual
if a horse is spotted and assessed to be unfit
horse and rider leave the exit-gate at a time
to continue. Important to mention is that the
depending on their entry time and time
drivers always drive on the off wind side to
they had to stay and rest. Depending on the
avoid dust and dirt polluting the air around
length of the race, the competitors complete
the competitors.
two or more legs every time repeating the
vet inspection and break. The winner of the
The race
race is the first team to come back from the
Throughout the event the race organisers
entire race length and pass a final vet check.
have a few horse trailers stationed in case the
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SUP fishing
Words By: Carl de Villiers
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LAKE CHAR (Salvelinus Namaycush) belong to the char family, which also
counts brook trout, arctic char and bull trout. To thrive, it requires clean, cool
and well-oxygenated water in combination with a solid prey biomass. When
these conditions are met, it can grow up to 100 years old.
In terms of geographic distribution, the lake char is endemically distributed
across the north-eastern parts of USA and across all of Canada.
In Great Bear Lake there are three distinct lake char sub-species: silverbacks,
red fins and butterfly red fins. Silverbacks are pelagic lake char with a silvery
grey gleam and a relatively big head and mouth. They primarily live off of prey
fish such as grayling, whitefish, pike and even relatives. As a result of their
piscivorous inclinations, they tend to grow big and they have been known to
reach weights up to 100lb.
Red fins display saturated olive-green flanks and bright red fins. They dont
grow as big as the silverbacks probably not bigger than 30lb, and they primarily live off of small baitfish, gammarus, caddis and other aquatic insects. In
terms of colourations, the butterfly red fins are quite similar to ordinary red fins,
but they differ physiologically. They display oversized fins, a notable overbite
and plump lips. These fish rarely exceed 15lb, and they are typically found in
relatively shallow water, where they specialise in insect-based bottom feeding.
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Diaries
for several exciting kilometres over marshland. Quietly impressed with James driving,
Mira started to wonder why we had not yet
got stuck in the flood plains and mud.
Sure enough, on our way out of the park
James decided to take a little detour to get
closer to the river. Feeling confident when
we reached the next swamp, we continued
along the track and found a deep puddle
where we came to an unexpected stop. The
winch came out again and we managed to
move a few metres before the next swamp.
By this point the tyres were so full of mud
that we might as well have been driving on
balloons. Even when we managed to pull
the car forward a metre or two, we were
pulling hundreds of kilos of mud with us,
putting a lot of strain on the winch. Having
had enough mud-dwelling for the day, Mira
decided to call the rangers to help. Nevertheless, with his pride slightly dented, James
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LIFESTYLE
Au Natural:
Health powerhouse
Transform your health and feel
inspired by eating fresh vegetables from your own garden
Words By: Ivana Chiles
Cucumbers
Vegetables need
friends as well
Tomatoes
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I could be going on and on about gardening, crop combinations, crop rotations, nutrient deficiency etc., but remember, do what
you feel like and can find time for. Treat your
plants with love and care, learn from your
mistakes, so next time you will get it right.
Enjoy the sudden abundance of birds, bees,
butterflies and dragonflies in your garden or
on your balcony. Start or join a like-minded
gardening community of people in your area
and connect with them to exchange gardening tips.
If my article resonates with you, join my
Health Powerhouse Facebook page and
check out my website www.ivanahph.com
for some more gardening tips, delicious
healthy recipes, natural cosmetics and lots
more.
Some interesting facts about how quickly
vegetables lose their nutrients
Freshly cut broccoli
Yes, even beetroot is possible for you, but it takes about three months to mature!
Broccoli recipes
Here are two recipes to give an idea what to do with broccoli when it doesnt exactly
grow the way you wish:
There are many different ways to use up your beautifully coloured broccoli leaves
(the same rule applies for pretty much any other similar vegetable like cauliflower,
beetroot etc). The delicious tart taste will enhance your raw salad, sauted broccoli
leaves can be used as a substitute for spinach with your morning scrambled eggs and
the leftover used in another salad. Let your fantasy be your guide.
Raw broccoli leaves are packed with B vitamins (especially riboflavin, niacin and thiamine), vitamin A, C, folate, calcium, iron, potassium, selenium and manganese. They
are also excellent source of protein!
Recipe 1
Recipe 2
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Habitually healthy
Words + Recipe By: Chef Christopher Zerbe
METHOD
Be sure to keep your trevally fillets nice and cold when
transporting from the market to your kitchen!
For this recipe you will need two med size fry pans.
Quantity Preparation
25 g
Minced
Garlic clove
1/2 each
Minced
2 med
Small diced
4 leaves
Thinly sliced
5 tbsp
Use 1/2 for cooking and the other half for finishing
Chili flakes
1 pinch
2 pinch
Use 1 for seasoning the fish fillet and the other while cooking
the tomatoes
1 twist
Use 1 for seasoning the fish fillet and the other while cooking
the tomatoes
Cauliflower
1/2 head
Cut into 4cm pieces and pulse in your food processor till you
get a rice like texture and size
Lemon wedges
6 pcs
Use 4 pieces for the fish and 2 pieces for the cooking!
Water
3/4 cup
In the first fry pan, place on med heat, add 1tbsp of olive oil
and 2tbsp of the minced onion and cook till the onion starts
to turn translucent. Now add 1/2 of the minced garlic and the
chopped parsley. Next add the chopped cauliflower to the pan
and toss liberally to get it all mixed thoroughly. Squeeze a bit of
lemon juice in the pan, toss then add the water and cover, cook
till the rice is al dente!
Once your rice is done, drain the excess water just like you
would regular rice, and set aside in a bowl and cover with cling
film to keep hot. (That microwave on your counter acts as an
awesome insulated hot box too).
Now I like to take my fresh fish fillet and pat them dry with a tea
towel first before I put a very small amount of olive oil rubbed
on and the sea salt and white pepper.
Next heat your second fry pan to medium heat and sear the fish
flesh side down. Once it has cooked for about 2-3 minutes it will be
a nice golden brown. Carefully flip the fish fillet over to the skin side
( be sure to flip the fish away from you so that if you splash the oil
it goes away from you avoiding the chance of a nasty burn. Cook
the fish on the skin side for another 3min to get the skin crispy and
remove from the pan and set aside.
Now that the fish is 3/4 cooked, its time to deglaze the pan.
Place your same fish pan back on the stove and heat again to
med heat. With the remaining oil in the pan, add your minced
onions and brown gently. Add the garlic mince, then add the
chili flakes and basil. Before the garlic turns brown, add the
chopped tomatoes and a healthy pinch of the sea salt and a
twist of white pepper.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on med heat for approximately 2-3min to allow the tomatoes to break down and the
sauce to form!
Carefully lift the lid off your pan with it angled away from you to
prevent the steam from burning you. Safety first always.
Now place your 3/4 cooked fish fillets on top of the cooked tomatoes and cover again for 2min till the fish is cooked through
and flakes nicely. Remove the pan from the heat and turn off
your stove top.
To plate your fish, place a bed of the cauliflower rice on
your plate, place a fish fillet on top and spoon over half of the
chunky tomato sauce. Drizzle a bit of the extra olive oil over top
and garnish with a bit of basil.
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LIFESTYLE
The past
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Desert Rose
Desert Rose
Fossil Rock
Rock Garden
Discovering yourself
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activity. If guests wish to stay and use the
hotel and beach facilities afterwards, they
simply pay the daily rate at the hotel to do
so. Each centre has a wide range of equipment from top suppliers to ensure that all
abilities are catered for. The beginner training
courses prove to be very popular, particularly
for sailing. Each RYA course has an instructor
student ratio of 1:6, meaning that the tuition
is very hands on, with trainees having plenty
of time to ask further questions. The rental
options available at the centres really open
up the different water sports opportunities,
allowing people to pick and choose different kit and equipment each time they come,
either keeping it a leisurely day on the water,
or upping the ante for a real challenge in
windy conditions. Scott elaborates It is really
important for people new to a sport, that
they can easily practice and develop their
skills, this is really one of the strengths of the
centres, it allows people to learn at their own
pace, or as part of a group lesson. And for
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QATAR EXPLORER
Dhow boats are somewhat of a common feature in the waters of Qatar, and with a proud
pearl diving history, it is not surprising that
the Qatari people have a special relationship
with the ocean. Although more conventional
sports like football dominate the sporting activities for the locals, there is a natural interest in boating and sailing in Qatar. And the
popularity of sailing is certainly increasing.
Local activity
Where to start
Regatta Sailing Academy
Contact: regattasailing@yahoo.com;
www.regattasailingacademy.com
(+974 5550 3484)
Location: Katara Beach, Doha
Contact: dohasailingclub@gmail.com;
www.qmsf.com (+974 4443 9840)
Location: Katara Beach, Doha
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Legacy
Words By: Kit Belen
Looking forward
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LOCATIONS
Part 2
Final advice
So what should you look for in an outdoor
Start point
25 018.61N 56210.58E
No
120km 78min
Navigation on hike
1-2 hours
Distance
0m
High point
0m
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Groiner 1
Walk out 1
Groiner 2
Walk Out 2
Walk Out 3
Walk Out 4
out until you are in a full push up position.
Walk your hands back as close to your feet as
possible and stand. Repeat 10 times.
5. Bird Dog: Bird dog activates your glutes
and core muscles in one movement. Get
down on all fours and slowly raise your right
arm and left leg until in line with your body.
Hold at the top for one to two seconds then
slowly lower. Repeat 10 times on both sides.
Deep Squat
Bird Dog 1
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Spider Lunge 1
Bird Dog 2
Spider Lunge 2
Ok so now you
are loosened and
mobilised for your
outdoor adventure.
Just remember if
you have any injuries
or medical
conditions to consult the help of a
registered exercise
professional before
BEN PRESS
doing any form of
Fitness Manager
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UAE DIRECTORY
General Sports
Equipment Megastores
Adventure tours
and desert safaris
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Air
Manufacturer
Al Fajer Marine, Dubai, Al Quoz,
+971 43235181, www.alfajermarine.com
Al Jeer Marina, RAK border Musandam,
+971 72682333/+971 504873185,
www.aljeerport.ae
Al Shaali Marine, Ajman, +971 67436443,
www.alshaalimarine.com
Alyousuf Industrial, LLC,
+971 43474111, www.aym.ae,
yamboats@alyousuf.com
Elite Pearl Charter, Saeed Tower 1 office
# 3102, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE,
+971 43889666, www.elitepearlcharter.com
Gulf Craft, Ajman, +971 67406060,
www.gulfcraftinc.com
Distributors and Dealers
Art Marine, Shed Nr. 31, Jaddaf, Dubai, UAE,
+971 4324061, www.artmarine.ae /
www.artmarinechandley.com
Azure Marine, Dubai, +971 43404343,
www.azuremarine.net
Luxury Sea Boats, Dubai, +971 505589319,
www.luxuryseaboats.com
Macky Marine LLC, Dubai,
+971 505518317, www.mackymarine.com
Nautilus Yachts, Sharjah, +971 65576818,
www.nautilusyachts.com
The Boat House, Dubai, Al Quoz,
+971 43405152, www.theboathouse.ae
UAE Boats 4 Sale, Dubai Marina,
+971 44471501, www.uaeboats4sale.com
Western Marine, Marina Yacht Club, Dubai,
+971 43039744
Equipment
Ali Khalifah Moh Al Fuqaei, Deira, Dubai,
+971 42263220
Al Masaood Marine, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Dubai, +971 43468000,
www.masaoodmarine.com
Blue Waters Marine, Shop 11,
The Curve Bldg., Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 43808616 / +971 553899995,
info@bluewatersmarine.com,
www.bluewatersmarine.com
Extreme Marine, Dubai, +971 43992995,
www.extrememarine-me.com
Japan Marine General Trading, Al Garhoud
Road, Liberty Building, Dubai,
+971 559299111, +971 42828255,
uday@japanmarine.jp, www.japanmarine.co
Rineh Emirates Trading LLC, Dubai, Al Quoz,
+971 43391512, www.rinehemiratesme.com
Repairs and Maintenance
Extreme Marine, Dubai, Dubai Marina,
+971 43992995, www.extrememarine-me.com
Rineh Emirates, Sheikha Sana Warehouse 1,
Al Quoz, +971 43391512,
info@rinehemiratesme.com,
www.rinehemirates.com
SNS Marine, JAFZA Techno Park, Jebel Ali,
Dubai, +971 501405058, info@snsmarine.ae,
www.snsmarine.ae
The Boat House, Dubai, Al Quoz,
+971 43405152, www.theboathouse.ae
Cruise Operators
Al Bateen Marina, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26665491, www.marinaalbateenresort.com
Al Marsa Travel & Tourism, Dibba,
Musandam, +968 26836550, +971 65441232
Bateaux Dubai, Dubai Creek opposite
the British Embassy, +971 43994994
Bristol Middle East, Dubai Marina,
+971 44309941, www.bristol-middleeast.com
Captain Tonys, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu
Dhabi, +971 26507175, www.captaintonys.ae
Delma Industrial Supply and Marine
Services, Al Bateen Jetty, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26668153, www.delmamarine.net
Eden Yachting, Dubai Marina,
YAS
Equipment
Blingmytruck.com, +971 505548255,
www.blingmytruck.com
Gulf Camping, Dubai, UAE,
www.gulfcamping.com
Jack Wolfskin, Mirdif City Centre Dubai,
+971 42840228; Al Wahda Mall,
Abu Dhabi,+971 24437802
Picnico General Trading, near Sharaf DG
Metro Station, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 43951113
Tresspass, 2nd floor above ice rink,
The Dubai Mall, +971 43398801
Tour Operators
Arabia Outdoors, Dubai, +971 559556209,
www.arabiaoutdoors.com
Absolute Adventure, Dubai, +971 43459900,
www.adventure.ae
Caving
Climbing
Equipment
Adventure HQ, Dubai Times Square Center,
Sheikh Zayed Rd, toll free: 800-ADVENTURE,
www.adventurehq.ae
Barracuda Fishing and Outdoor, Dubai,
Street 13A 1, Al Safa 1, +971 43466558, www.
barracudadubai.com
Global Climbing Trading LLC,
Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai,
+971 48829361, www.globalclimbing.com
Jack Wolfskin
Mirdif City Centre Dubai,
+971 42840228; Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi
+971 24437802
Services
Absolute Adventure, Dubai,
+971 43459900, www.adventure.ae
Adventure HQ, Dubai Times Square Center,
Sheikh Zayed Rd, toll free: 800-ADVENTURE,
www.adventurehq.ae
Al Shaheen Adventure, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26429995, www.alshaheenme.com
Arabia Outdoors, Dubai, +971 559556209,
www.arabiaoutdoors.com
Dorell Sports Management, Dubai World
Trade Centre, +971 43065061,
www.climbingdubai.com
E-Sports UAE, Dubai, +971 42824540,
www.esportsuae.com
The Club, Abu Dhabi, +971 26731111,
www.the-club.com
Information
UAE Climbing, +971 506456491,
www.uaeclimbing.com
Equipment/Dealers
Bikers JLT, Unit H6, Cluster H,
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE,
+971 526221888, products@allbikers.net
Cycle Sports, Shop No. 1, Al Waleed Bldg., Al
Barsha 1, Dubai, +971 43415415,
www.cyclesportsuae.com
Fun Ride Sports, 301, 3rd floor, Mushrif Mall,
Abu Dhabi, Rm. 4, Mezzanine floor,
C-13 Bldg., Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi,
info@funridesports.com,
www.funridesports.com
Micahs Bike Shop, Warehouse no.4
6th St. Al Quoz 3, Dubai, +971 43805228
Peak Performance, Mall of the Emirates,
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Diving
Equipment
Al Boom Marine, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, +971
42894858, www.alboommarine.com
Al Hamur Marine and Sports Equipment,
Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai,
+971 43444468
Al Masaood Marine, Sheikh Zayed Road,
+971 43468000, Dubai
www.masaoodmarine.com
Al Yousuf Motors, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 43390621,
www.aym.ae/yamaha
Blue Waters Marine, +971 42232189, Dubai,
www.bluewatersmarine.com
Gulf Marine Sports, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26710017, www.gulfmarinesports.com
Premiers for Equipment, Abu Dhabi,
Sh. Zayed 1st. Road, +971 26665226,
www.premiers-uae.com
Scuba Dubai, Al Barsha, Al Khail Road, Dubai,
+97143414940,
info@scubadubai.com
Scuba 2000, Al Bidiya Beach, Fujairah, +971
92388477, www.scuba-2000.com
Diving Centres
Al Boom Diving (equipment),
Dubai, Al Wasl Rd, +971 43422993,
www.alboomdiving.com
Al Jeer Marina, RAK Border, Musandam,
+971 72682333, www.aljeerport.ae
Al Mahara Dive Center, near Muroor St
across from main bus terminal,
+971 26437377, info@divemahara.com,
www.divemahara.com
Arabian Diver, Hilton Marine, Ras Al Khaimah,
+971 72226628, +971 502428128
www.arabiandiver.com
Arabian Divers and Sportfishing
Charters, Al Bateen Marina Resort,
Abu Dhabi, +971 506146931,
www.fishabudhabi.com
Coastal Technical Divers,
glenn@coastaltechnicaldivers.com,
www.coastaltechnicaldivers.com
Deep Blue Sea Diving, International City,
Dubai, +971 44308246,
www.diveindubai.com
Desert Islands, Sir Bani YAs Island,
Abu Dhabi, UAE, +971 28015400,
www.divemahara.com
Divers Down, Fujairah, Rotana Al Aqah Hotel
Resort & Spa, +971 92370299,
www.diversdown-uae.com
Emirates Divers Centre, Abu Dhabi,
near Meena Fish Market, +97126432444,
www.edc-ad.ae
Euro-Divers Oman, Muscat, Oman,
+968 95035815, www.euro-divers.com
Extra Divers Ziggy Bay, Oman, Musandam,
+968 26735555,
www.extradivers.info
Freediving UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah,
contactus@freedivinguae.com,
www.freedivinguae.com
Freestyle Divers, Dubai, Al Wasl & Dibba,
Royal Beach Hotel, +971 43944275,
www.freestyledivers.com
Fujairah Rotana Resort
& Spa - Al Aqah Beach,
Al Aqah Beach, Fujairah,
+971 92449888, www.rotana.com
Global Scuba Dive Center, Civil Aviation
Club, Oman, +968 99317518,
www.global-scuba.com
Khasab Divers, Oman,
www.khasabdiver.com
Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort,
Dibba Road, Fujairah, +971 92449000,
www.lemeridien-alaqah.com
Moonlight Dive Center,
Madinat Qaboos, Oman,
+968 99317700, www.moonlightdive.com
Muscat Diving & Adventure Centre,
Oman, +971 503289642,
www.holiday-in-oman.com
Neptune Diving, +971 504347902,
www.neptunedivingcentre.com
Nomad Ocean Adventures,
www.discovernomad.com,
+971 508853238, Dibba, Oman
Oman Dive Center, Muscat, Oman,
+968 24284240, www.omadivecenter.com
Pavilion Dive Centre (equipment), Dubai,
+971 44068828
Scuba Oman, Oman, +968 99558488,
www.scubaoman.com
Scuba 2000, Al Bidiya Beach, Fujairah, +971
92388477, www.scuba-2000.com
Scuba UAE.com, +971 502053922,
www.scubauae.com
7 Seas Diving Center, Khorfakkan,
+971 92387400, www.7seasdivers.com
Sharjah Wanderers Dive Club, Sharjah, +971
50784 0830, www.bsac406.com
Sheesa Beach, Dibba, Musandam,
+971 503336046, www.sheesabeach.com
Sky &Sea Adventures, Dubai, Hilton,
Jumeirah Beach Road, +971 43999005,
www.watersportsdubai.com
The Dive Shop, 34G, European Center, Green
Community, Dubai, UAE,
+971 48135474, www.thediveshopdubai.com
Clubs
Atlantis Underwater Photography Club,
Dubai, +971 44263000
Desert Sports Diving Club, Dubai,
www.desertsportsdivingclub.net
Emirates Diving Association, Diving Village,
Al Shindagha, Dubai,
+971 43939390, www.emiratesdiving.com
Filipino SCUBA Divers Club (FSDC),
Dubai, UAE, +971 566952421,
www.thefilipinoscubadivers.com
Freediving UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah,
contactus@freedivinguae.com,
www.freedivinguae.com
Sharjah Wanderers Dive Club, Sharjah, +971
507840830,
www.bsac406.com
Equipment
Al Boom Marine, Abu Dhabi & Dubai,
+971 42894858, www.alboommarine.com
Al Hamur Marine and Sports Equipment,
Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai,
+971 43444468
Al Masaood Marine, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed
Road, +971 43468000,
Is looking for
Experienced
outdoor
buyer
www.masaoodmarine.com
Al Yousuf Motors, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd,
+971 43390621, www.aym.ae/yamaha
Arabian Divers and Sportfishing
Charters, Al Bateen Marina Resort,
Abu Dhabi, +971 506146931,
www.fishabudhabi.com
Barracuda Fishing and Outdoor, Dubai,
Street 13A 1, Al Safa 1, +971 43466558,
www.barracudadubai.com
Blue Waters Marine, Shop 11,
The Curve Bldg., Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 43808616 / +971 553899995,
www.bluewatersmarine.com
Challenging Adventure, Wadi Al Bih Ras Al Khaimah, +971 561060798,
contactus@challengingadventure.com
Global Climbing Trading LLC,
Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai,
+971 48829361, www.globalclimbing.com
Ocean Active, Dubai, Garden Centre,
+971 502898713, www.oceanactive.com
Operators
Absolute Adventure, Dubai,
+971 43459900, www.adventure.ae
Al Boom Diving, Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach
Resort, Fujairah, +971 43422993
Al Hamra Marina and Yacht Club, Al Hamra,
Ras Al Khaimah, +971 72434540,
www.alhamramarina.com
Al Mahara Dive Center,
Downtown Abu Dhabi, +971 501118125,
www.divemahara.com
Al Wasl Charter & Fishing, Airport Road, Al
Qwais Bldg., Off. 207, Dubai, UAE, +974 4
2394760-61, www.cruiseindubai.com
Al Shaheen Adventure, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26429995, www.alshaheenme.com
Al Wasl Charter & Fishing (Al Wasl
Passenger Yachts and Boats Rental LLC),
Airport Road, Al Owais Building, Dubai, +971
42394761, www.cruiseindubai.com
Arabian Divers and Sportfishing Charters, Al
Bateen Marina Resort,
+971 506146931, www.fishabudhabi.com
Arabia Outdoors, Dubai, +971 559556209,
www.arabiaoutdoors.com
Barracuda Diving Centre, Fujairah
International Marine Club, +971 9222558
Belevari Marine, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26594144
Captain Tonys, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu
Dhabi, +971 26507175,
www.captaintonys.ae
Fun Beach Water Sports, Dubai,
+971 53244550,
www.funbeachsports.com
Happy Days Sea Cruising LLC, Dubai, +971
558961276, +971 503960202,
www.happydaysdubai.com
Hiltonia Beach Club, Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel,
Abu Dhabi, +971 26811900
Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort,
Dibba Road, Fujairah, +971 92449000,
www.lemeridien-alaqah.com
Nautica 1992, Dubai, +971 504262415,
www.nautica1992.ae
Noukhada Adventure Company,
Villa 332/7, Al Meena Street, Abu Dhabi, +971
26503600, www.noukhada.ae
Ocean Active, Dubai, Garden Centre,
+971 502898713, www.oceanactive.com
Horse Riding
Equipment
Al Asifa Horse Equestrian
& Requisites Trading, Al Khawaneej 1, Dubai,
+971 554733110, www.asifa.ae
Black Horse LLC, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26422237, www.blackhorseuae.com
Bonjour Equestrian Supplies,
Nad Al Hammar Rd., Ras Al Kho, Dubai, UAE,
+971 42896001, +971 42896002,
info@bonjourequestrian.com,
www.bonjourequestrian.com
Cavalos Equine Care and Supplies,
16th Street, Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi,
+917 22222433, www.cavalosuae.com
Emirta Horse Requirement Centre,
Sheik Zayed Rd, Dubai, +971 43437475,
www.emirtahorse.com
Equestrian Clubs/Centres
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Al Mushrif, Abu
Dhabi, +971 24455500,
www.adec-web.com
Al Ahli Riding School, Al Amman Street,
Dubai-Sharjah Rd., +971 42988408,
www.alahliclub.info
Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Abu
Dhabi, +971 25568555, www.alforsan.com
Al Jiyad Stables, Behind Dubai International
Endurance City, Dubai, +971 505995866,
info@aljiyad.com, www.aljiyad.com
Al Sahra Desert Resort Equestrian Centre,
Dubai, +971 44274055,
equestrian.centre@alsahra.com
Desert Equestrian Club, Mirdif, Dubai, +971
503099770 / +971 501978888
Desert Palm Riding School, Near Al Awir
Road (going to Hatta-Oman),
Dubai, +971 43238010,
www.desertpalm.peraquum.com
Dubai Polo Academy, Dubai,
+971 508879847, www.dubaipoloacademy.
com
Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Dubai,
Arabian Ranches, +971 43618111,
www.poloclubdubai.com
Emirates Equestrian Centre, Dubai,
+971 505587656,
www.emiratesequestriancentre.com
Ghantoot Polo & Racing Club, Exit 399, Abu
Dhabi/ Dubai Highway, Abu Dhabi,
+971 25629050, www.grpc.ae
Golden Stables Equestrian Club, Al
Khawaneej, Dubai, (Nouri) +971 555528182,
www.goldenstables.ae
HoofbeatZ, located just inside the Dubai Polo
& Equestrian Club, Dubai,
Jet Ski
Dealers
Dealers
Al Badayer Rental (Rental),
Dubai-Hatta Road, +971 507842020,
www.albadayerrental.com
Al Shaali Moto, Ras Al Khor,
+971 43200009, sales@alshaalimoto.com.
www.alshaalimoto.com
Al Yousuf Motors, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd,
+971 43390621, www.aym.ae/yamaha
Golden Desert Motorcycles
Rental (Rental), Dubai-Hatta Road, Dubai,
+971 551532550,
www.goldendesert-dubai.com
Just Gas It, Hatta Rd., Al Aweer, Dubai, UAE,
+971 509192394, www.JustGasIt.net
KTM, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, exit 42, +971
4323151, www.ktm.com
Liberty Kawasaki, Dubai, Interchange 4,
Sheikh Zayed Road, +971 43419341,
www.libertykawasaki.com
Polaris UAE (atvs), Ras Al Khor, Nad al
Hamar Road, Al Ghandi Complex, Dubai,
+971 42896100, M4, Sector 13,
10th Street, Mussafah Industrial, Abu Dhabi,
+971 25555144, www.polarisuae.com
Sebsports, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1
Dubai, +971 43393399, www.sebsports.com
Motorcycling
Off-Road
Dealers
Bling My Truck,
+971 503634839 / +971 505548255,
info@blingmytruck.com,
www.blingmytruck.com
4x4 Motors LLC, Shk. Zayed Rd, Dubai,
+971 43384866, www.4x4motors.com
Liberty Automobiles, Dubai, 800 5423789,
www.libertyautos.com
Repairs and Services
AAA Service Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE,
+971 4 285 8989, www.aaadubai.com
Icon Auto Garage, Dubai, +971 43382744,
www.icon-auto.com
Mebar Auto, Al Quoz, Industrial Area 2, Dubai,
UAE, +971 4 3469600, www.mebarauto.com
Off Road Zone, Dubai, Al Quoz,
+971 43392449,
www.offroad-zone.com
Saluki Motorsport, Dubai, +971 43476939
www.salukimotorsport.com
Equipment
Advanced Expedition Vehicles,
Dubai & Abu Dhabi, +971 43307152,
www.aev.ae
Al Yousuf Motors, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 43390621,
www.aym.ae/yamaha
Bling My Truck, +971 503634839 /
+971 505548255,
info@blingmytruck.com,
www.blingmytruck.com
Heartland UAE, Al Mafraq Industrial,
Abu Dhabi, +971 567231967,
www.heartlanduae.com
Icon Auto Garage, Dubai, +971 43382744,
www.icon-auto.com
Mebar Auto, Al Quoz, Industrial Area 2, Dubai,
UAE, +971 4 3469600,
www.mebarauto.com
Wild X Adventure Shop, Dubai-Hatta Road,
Dubai, +971 48321050, www.wildx.ae
Yellow Hat, Nad Al Hamar, and Times Square
Center, Dubai, +971 42898060,
www.yellowhat.ae
Tour Operators
Arabian Adventures, Dubai & Abu Dhabi,
+971 43034888, www.arabian-adventures.com
Desert Road Tourism, Al Khor Plaza 503,
Dubai, +971 42959429,
www.arabiantours.com
Oasis Palm Dubai, Dubai, +971 42628889,
www.opdubai.com
Clubs
Abu Dhabi Off- Road Club,
www.ad4x4.com
ALMOST 4x4 Off-Road Club,
+971 507665522, www.almost4x4.com
Dubai Offroaders,
www.dubaioffroaders.com
JEEP Wrangler JK Fun Club,
suffian.omar@yahoo.com,
www.jk-funclub.com
ME 4X4, www.me4x4.com
Running
Clubs
ABRasAC, Dubai, www.abrasac.org
Abu Dhabi Tri Club, Abu Dhabi,
www.abudhabitriclub.org
Abu Dhabi Striders,
admin@abudhabistriders.com,
www.abudhabistriders.com
Al Ain Road Runners, Abu Dhabi,
+971 504188978, alainroadrunners@yahoo.co.uk
Mirdif Milers, Dubai, www.mirdifmilers.info
Dubai Creek Striders
www.dubaicreekstriders.org
Equipment
Al Boom Marine, Abu Dhabi & Dubai,
+971 42894858, www.alboommarine.com
Al Masaood Marine, Dubai,
Sheikh Zayed Road, +971 43468000,
www.masaoodmarine.com
Iknic Brands, Suite 509 Dsseldorf Business
Point Al Barsha Dubai, UAE
+971 506874178, info@ikonicbrands.com
Kitesurf Dubai, Kitesurf Beach,
Umm Suqueim and Jumeirah 3
+971 505586190, www.kitesurfdubai.ae
Pearl Water Crafts,
Dubai Marina Yacht Club, +971 553749398,
www.pearl-watercrafts.com
Picnico, Jumeirah Beach Road
Opposite Sunset Mall, Dubai
+971 43941653
Surf Dubai, Dubai, Umm Suqeim,
+971 505043020, www.surfingdubai.com
Surf Shop Arabia, Building 1,
Al Manara Road (East), Interchange 3, Dubai,
+971 43791998,
www.surfshoparabia.com
UAE Kite Surfing, +971 505626383,
www.ad-kitesurfing.net
Distributors
Kitepeople Kite & Surf Store,
International City, Dubai,
+971 504559098, www.kitepeople.ae
Ocean Sports FZE, +971 559352735,
www.kitesurfsup.com
Operators
Al Forsan International Sports Resort,
Abu Dhabi, +971 25568555, www.alforsan.
com
Dubai Kite Surf School, Dubai,
Umm Suqeim Beach, +971 504965107,
www.dubaikitesurfschool.com
Duco Maritime, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah
and Abu Dhabi, +971 508703427,
www.ducomaritime.com
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OMAN DIRECTORY
Adventure tours
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QATAR DIRECTORY
Adventure tours and desert safaris
Clubs
Diving
Equipment
Al Marsa Musandam, PO Box: 44, Dibba,
Sultanate of Oman, +968 26836550,
www.almarsamusandam.com
Al Sawadi Beach Resort, PO Box: 747, Barka
- Al Sawadi, Oman, +968 26795545,
www.alsawadibeach.info
Diving UAE & Oman, www.dive-uae-oman.com
Euro Divers CAYC Oman, Marina Bandar Al
Rhowda, PO Box: 940, Muscat, Oman,
+968 95035815, www.euro-divers.com
Extra Divers Musandam, PO Box: 498,
PC 811 Khasab, Musandam, Oman,
+968 99877957, www.musandam-diving.com
Global Scuba LLC, +968 24692346,
www.global-scuba.com
Moon Light Dive Center, P.O. Box: 65,
Madinat Qaboos, Muscat Oman,
+968 99317700, www.moonlightdive.com
Oman Dive Center Resort, PO Box: 199,
Medinat Sultan Qaboos, Oman,
+968 24824240, www.omandivecenter.info
Qatar Sandstromers, +974 77775207
/ +974 77776634, www.facebook.com/
QatarSandstormers
Velostar Doha, https://www.facebook.com/
groups/587539064642288/
Doha Bay Running Club,
www.dohabayrunningclub.com
TriClub Doha, www.triclubdoha.com
General Sports
Equipment Megastores
Equipment
Regatta Sailing Academy, Katara Beach
+974 55503484
www.regattasailingacademy.com
Distributors and Dealers
Speed Marine, Speed Marine, Museum Road,
PO Box: 9145 Doha, Qatar, +974 44410109,
www.speedmarinegroup.com
Horse Riding
Equestrian Clubs/Centres
Al Shaqab, PO Box: 90055, Doha, Qatar,
+974 44546320, www.alshaqab.com
Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club, Racing and
Equestrian Club, PO Box: 7559, Doha, Qatar,
+974 44197664, www.qrec.gov.qa
Diving
Equipment/Centres
Al Fardan Marine Services, Najma Street
(near Al Fardan Exchange), Doha, Qatar,
+974 44435626
Doha Sub Aqua Club, Doha Sub-Aqua Club,
PO Box: 5048, Doha, Qatar,
+974 66304061, www.dohasubaquaclub.com
Water Parks
Equipment, Operators
Kiteboarding Oman, Sawadi Beach,
PO Box: 133, PC 118, Muscat, Oman,
+968 96323524,
www.kiteboarding-oman.com
Omans Kite Center, +968 94006007,
www.kitesurfing-lessons.com
Equipment
Al Kashat, Fishing and Hunting Equipment, Souq
Waqif, next to the Falcon Souq, +974 66724828
Al Mamzoore Marine Equipment,
Safety Lessons
Marine Concept Yacht Charter
& Sea School, Rania Business Centre, Dubai,
+971 559603030,
www.marine-charter-concept.com
Safety & Leisure Training Middle East,
Dusseldorf Business Point, Al Barsha 1, Dubai,
+971 44502418, www.sltme.com
Sport and Health Centres
Bespoke Wellness, Dubai,
+971 553724670, www.bespoke-wellness.
com
Original Fitness Co., C6 Tower Al Bateen
Bainunah St, Abu Dhabi, +971 2406 9404,
www.originalfitnessco.com
Orthosports, 5B Street, Jumeira Beach road,
Dubai, +971 4355060, www.orthosp.com
The Physio Center, Suite 405, Building 49,
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai,
+971 44370570, www.physiocentre.ae
Tour Operators
Safari Desert Camp,
PO Box: 117, Postal Code 421,
Bediyah, Ghabbi, Oman,
+968 99310108,
www.safaridesert.com
Equipment
AzZaha Tours, +968 99013424,
www.azzahatours.com
Water World Marine Oman,
POBox:76,Muscat,113,Sultanate
ofOman, +96824737438,
www.waterworldoman.com
Manufacturer
Saphire Marine, PO Box: 11, Post Code 118,
Muscat, Oman, +968 99877243,
www.sapphire-marine.com
PO Box: 6449,Old Salata, Doha, Qatar, +974
44444238, almamzoore@qatar.net.qa
Extreme Adventure, Shop 3,4 Ahmed Bin Ali
Steet, Doha, +974 44877884, www.extreme.qa
Fish World, PO Box: 1975, Doha, Qatar,
+974 44340754
State of Qatar (QatarSub), Souq Waqif,
next to the Falcon Souq, +974 4431234,
www.stateofqatar.com
Operators
Paddle Qatar, +974 55490895,
www.paddleqatar.com
Entalek, +974 3023 3207, www.entalek.org
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