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are not as high as the years before around this time and we had windy days and
even rain. We all know too well this will change soon and we will have months of
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CONTENTS
10 JUST ADD VOLCOM
14 DMX DUBAI MOTOCROSS FINAL ROUND
26 NOMADS ROAD: OVERLANDERS FOR LIFE
EVERY ISSUE
14 DMX DUBAI MOTOCROSS FINAL ROUND

16 DUBAI HOLDING SKYRUN
17 TEENAGE SUP STORIES
18 THE NEXT CHALLENGE 7/7/7
19 COAST TO COAST - SURFING IN THE UAE
20 THE RISE OF THE UAE DRAGON BOAT NATION
21 DEFY GRAVITY WITH KITESURFING!
06 EVENTS CALENDAR
07 BEST SHOTS
08 OFF-ROADERS CORNER: AHMADS NO-NONSENSE,
ALL-POWER FJ TRD EDITION
42 PRODUCTS
63 DIRECTORY
EVENT & ACTIVITY REPORTS
TRAVEL & ADVENTURE
09 NORTH FACE ROCK RUN 2016

10 JUST ADD VOLCOM
12 DOWNWIND CLASSIC 2016
13 CUSTOM SHOW EMIRATES
22 THE KILI QUARTET: EGO

24 MALDIVES: A TRIP TO HEAVEN ON EARTH
26 NOMADS ROAD: OMAN, THE CAMPING PARADISE
28 CROKANGO, OR THE DEADLY KISS OF THE
TIGERFISH: THE CONCLUSION
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34 OUTDOORUAE SUMMER GUIDE
52 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE 2016 - MARINA
62 OUTDOOR EDUCATION
LIFESTYLE
OUR EXPERTS
30 NATURAL HISTORY
32 HEALTH POWERHOUSE: THE SELF HEALING REVOLUTION
34 OUTDOORUAE SUMMER GUIDE
39 HABITUALLY HEALTHY: RISE UP AND CONQUER
YOUR BREAKFAST
50 XCAT RACING ACTION IN THE UAE - NICO

52 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE 2016 - MARINA
54 THE SUSTAINABLE DIVER - JAKE
TRIED & TESTED

41 CHALLENGE GRAVITY & FLY ABOVE THE WATER
43 TORQEEDO ULTRALIGHT 403
45 2XU ICE X SINGLET
47 FREEDOM ON THE DUNES - KTM MOTOCROSS
EXPERIENCE WITH MXDUBAI
49 POLAR M400 GPS RUNNING
AND CYCLING WATCH
PEOPLE
56 MARK MCCABE ALL AROUND WATERSPORT ENTHUSIAST
58 RASHID BUTTI AL QUBAISI UAE REPRESENTED
CHAMPION RUNNER
TIPS & TRICKS

60 WATERSPORT EXERCISES BY FITNESS FIRST
61 TOP 10 HOME MAINTENANCE DOS
AND DONTS BY REVOLUTION CYCLES
62 OUTDOOR EDUCATION
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WINGS FOR LIFE WORLD RUN
The Dubai metropolis is running for a second time for those who cant
When: May 8
Where: Dubai, UAE
Contact: www.abudhabi.triathlon.org
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NIGHT HOWLER
A unique dog and owner run through the RAK mountains.

When: May 6
Where: Wadi Showkah
Contact: www.urbanultra.com
MAY
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TRAINYAS
Get training every Tuesday night in safe and cool

spaces.
22
AL GAFFAL TRADITIONAL 60FT DHOW RACE

The iconic dhow race in honor of pearl divers is making a
return.
When: May 22
Where: Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi
Contact: www.dimc.ae
MAY
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HAMILTON AQUATICS
LAST CHANCE MEET
This is your last chance to cool down before the

spring season begins!
When: May 6-7
Where: Hamdan Sports Complex
Contact: www.hamiltonaquatics.ae
G4G SNOW HIKE
If youre going to hike elsewhere in the world,

this free training session is for you!
When: May 13
Where: Ski Dubai
Contact: www.gulf4good.org
When: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Where: Yas Marina Circuit
Contact: www.damanhealth.ae
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SUNMAN FOR RICH 2016
You have three days to complete an honour

based full or half Ironman. Ready?
When: May 26-28
Where: Anywhere in the world
Contact: trace@supertriuae.com
BEST SHOTS
Here are the best shots sent in by you for our monthly 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 Guidebook: Sanjay Pradhan, Uros Mazej and Ernesto Viesca. Well done!
Sanjay Pradhan
Captured during a Jet Ski championship at Sharjah
Uros Mazej
Fatbiking with the family out in Al Qudra
Ernesto Viesca
Afternoon in Musandam
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THE
OFF-ROADERS
corner
Ahmads
No-Nonsense,
All-Power FJ
TRD Edition
Name: Ahmad Pervez
Nationality: Indian
Occupation: Founder of Dubai
Offroaders, Managing Director at Blaze
Computers L.L.C. and TECHSOUQ.COM
Ride: 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser TRD Edition
Dont let the vanilla appearance

fool you, Ahmads FJ runs the TRD
Package which for all intents and
purposes is one of the best versions of the venerable Toyota FJ
Cruiser people can get. Add to that
the intimidating stance and you
get a daily driver with more than
enough guts to take on anything the
desert throws at it.
Tell us a little background
story about the car...
I got interested in the FJ after helping Toyota

check it out in the pre-launch testing in late
2007. Then I was part of the team that helped
Toyota/Al Futtaim launch the FJ Cruiser as
well as the Land Cruiser 200 back in 2008. I
was driving a LC 80 Series at that time, which
is an iconic vehicle and one of the best offroad vehicles ever built. However, I wanted
a stick shift and Al Futtaim did not have an
option for a Manual FJ at that time so I had
to import one all the way from USA. It cost
me an extra 1,200 USD plus a six week wait
until the vehicle arrived and was registered in
UAE.
Could you tell us all about the

modifications that were made?
Performance and cosmetic-wise?
I believe and know that the car was designed

by the manufacturer after a lot of research
and testing and do not believe in cosmetic
modifications, period. Performance modifications too need to be kept at a minimum
and extreme performance modifications are
an absolute negative. However, due to this
being an American specifications FJ, I had to
take care of a few issues basically pertaining
to the engine cooling and air intake system.
I replaced the radiator installing a dual core,
high capacity aluminium radiator, changed
the water pump and installed the Sy-Klone
9001 pre-filter.
The FJ, being TRD specs, was already fitted with a TRD Bilstein suspension system,
TRD cat-back exhaust system, A-track system,
central and rear diff locks. The FJ was thus
ready with minimum modifications.
I have recently changed the suspension on
the FJ, upgrading to a Fox Stage 1 suspension as the original suspension had become
less responsive lately.
Do you have something that

you would consider to be a
special feature of your car?
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Being the founder of Dubai Offroaders, Im

very active in the off-road scene in UAE and
Oman, and due to this, the FJ sees extensive off-road usage both in the deserts and
the mountains. This means that the FJ is a
convoy lead car on almost all the drives that
we participate in.
The car also has to be fully prepared for
any rescue situation that anyone in the
convoy may encounter. Or group belief is

that we do not leave anyone behind. Our
group officials and marshals make sure that
any car that goes in with us, comes out of the
off-road situation, with us.
That said, I believe in absolute minimalism and consider any tool be it the car or a
motorbike to be able to contribute a max of
20% to the sport, ITS ALL ABOUT YOU - the
driver/operator/ rider behind the machine
that is the special feature.
What were your other options before

you bought this car?
I am a Toyota fan, after having kept and experienced a Jeep Cherokee XJ, Jeep Cherokee WJ, Nissan Patrol Capsula, LC 100, Jeep
Wrangler and LC 80. I was thus very clear
on my choice. I am really impressed with the
new generation of 4.0 Litre V6 Toyota engines, which are light, easy revving and with
an excellent torque curve thats especially
well suited for off-road driving, developing
max torque at the relatively low 3000-3400
RPM band. As your readers may be aware,
this particular engine is being used on different models by Toyota from the Land Cruiser,
LC Prado, Fortuner, FJ Cruiser, Four Runner,
Hilux and even the legendary LC pickup!
How do you spend time with the car?

The FJ is daily ride and my off-road companion. Most modern vehicles are very well
designed and will provide years of reliable
service as long one takes care of them. The
FJ is also the base station and a carrier of all
the camping, off-road and rescue equipment
that may be required on 2-3 day camping
and hiking trips that we frequently do.
What 4x4 do you dream of owning?
The next vehicle whenever the FJ needs to

be upgraded will either be the MercedesBenz G-Class G500 Gelandewagen or the
LC Double Cab Pickup with the V8 Diesel
engine. The two of them are both on the
extreme ends of the spectrum with one being
a perfect marriage of luxury and functionality
and the other being a no-nonsense, reliable
work horse.
Want your 4X4 to be the next feature?
Its all simple! Just send us an email
at editor@outdooruae.com with the
subject Off-Roaders Corner and you
and your car might just be the next one
on this page!
EVENT REPORT
The UAEs biggest

Trail Run of the Year
The North Face Rock Run 2016 at Wadi Showka, RAK

Words + Photos supplied by: North Face Middle East
Explorers and adventurists

alike completed the biggest trail
run to ever take place in the UAE
recently with The North Face Rock
Run which saw over
1,200 trail runners. Now in its
second year, The Rock Run has
witnessed massive growth, more
than doubling the number of
participants from the first race in
2015. The runners completed the
race in the beautiful surroundings
of Ras Al Khaimahs rugged
terrain which was the perfect
picturesque backdrop.
The annual The North Face Rock Run took
place at Wadi Showka, Ras Al Khaimah,
and included mountainous terrain, short
climbs and wonderful wadis. The trail run
welcomed athletes from around the Emirates and participants began at 4:35 p.m.
and completed three distances, 5km, 10km
and 21km. The finish line came alive with
music, entertainment and F&B where the
participants celebrated their achievements.
The winners were Ismail Ssenyange (21K
Male), Yasmine Ouchatar (21K Female),
Darryl Chiles (10K Male), Maria Anisa (10K
Female), Francois Maureta (5K Male), Refref
Mohammed (5K Female) and Lucas Cohen
(5K Male Junior) and Anna Maureta (5K
Female Junior) who won cash prizes of up to
2,500 AED.
Miquel Pancorbo, President of Sports

at Gulf Marketing Group said: We are
extremely pleased with the success of the
second edition of The North Face Rock Run,
and are already looking forward to returning next year even bigger and better. He
added; Were honored to be able to grow
the trail running community and bring
such a unique event to the UAE, and are
delighted to see this community grow
throughout the Emirates.
Prior to the event and to support

athletes training for the event, The North
Face hosted a series of training sessions lead
by the Founder of the Trail Running Group,
Coach Lee Harris. The brand also launched
the Mountain Athletic App in the region
which provided specific training, exercise
demonstrations and tips for the trail runners.
Ismail who took first place in the 21km distance of The Rock Run added: I had such a
wonderful day and experience at the race.
The Rock Run is a truly exceptional event
with a challenging yet thoroughly enjoyable
trail, and I am proud to have won first place.
I cant wait to run it again at next year.
EVENT REPORT
Just Add Volcom:

Photos supplied by: Max Buzin
Volcom, Wadi Adventure, and

RAGE brought the surfing and skating culture alive in the UAE at Just
Add Volcom at Wadi Adventure
in Al Ain over the weekend. The
competition is one of the biggest
surfing and skateboarding events
in the Middle East. The day-long
event concluded its fourth edition
on Friday bringing more than 45
skateboarders and surfers together to relish a day of outdoor
sports at Wadi Adventure,
the Middle Easts first man
made whitewater rafting,
kayaking and surfing facility.
Waves, good vibes and the last of
the gorgeous UAE winter left over
100 spectators rapt as the regions
best board riders battled it out on
the shores and the mini ramp.
Commenting on the event, Alex
Medvedev, Brand Manager for DDE Action

Sports said, We are all very pleased with
the event participant turnout and spectators
who came down to support the event. Its
amazing to see the constant growing board
sports talent in the region and
the positive vibes from all surfers
and skateboards involved. Hope
to be doing more of these events
and seeing new faces in the near
future.
In the winners circle, Karina
Bensemann, Winner of the
Womens Surf category, said
It was an epic day with great
people! I would like to thank the
RAGE and DDE team for letting
us have fun doing what we love
Waiting for the next one.

The competitions were split in two categories - Surf Jam, where male and female
surfers competed together in Under 12, Under 18, and Above 18 categories; and Skate
Jam Juniors (Above 14) and Seniors (Above
14) and Best Trick.
The winners in each of the categories were:
Skate
Mens Surf
1. Baxter Jackson
2. Uros Kovacevic
3. Omar Al Abbar
1. Lance Dicks
2. Daniel Van Dooren
3. Alexandre Oliviera
Girls Surf
Groms Surf
1. Karina Bensemann
2. Malu
3. Tasha Young
1. Lucas Bay
2. Theodore Desclee
3. Matthew
Rhodes and
Alexandre Sherwin
Squids Surf
1. Noah Offord
2. Luke Hussey
3. Noah Dongier and Jared Cockle
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EVENT REPORT
Downwind Classic 2016

Making Surfski a Big Thing in the UAE
Words by: DSKC Committee
Organised by the Dubai Surfski

Kayaking Club, the Downwind
Classic 2016, is beyond a surfski
race. This wet get-together
gathers the most enthusiastic
paddlers in the region to test their
skills, socialize and enjoy the last
drops of coolness out in the sea.
The DWC attracted several
paddlers along with a crowd of
supporters staying back on the
shore preparing a traditional
after-race braai.
The Race
A fleet of 4x4s are snaking into the car park

at the Dubai International Marina Club, all
outfitted with their Fenn and Epic Surfskis.
The DSKC trailer was the first to arrive at
the scene ready with the cooler box with
ice cold drinks and some snacks, watersport
equipment and lifejackets while the earliest
ones patiently wait for the rest of the group
ready to head out for some fun in the sun!
As paddlers greet each other like long
lost friends that they probably are, a few
kids jump out of the cars and they too
cant wait to play with the surfkis and other
watersports equipment. Everyone unloads
quickly and in no time the DIMC is littered
with Epics and Fenns. The sun is quickly
setting but the wind was nowhere to be
seen. PFDs, leashes and race briefing
are absolutely imperative at this point to
ensure all participants smash the course
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safely. The convoy gathers at the beach for

the race briefing, this awesome energy and
pre-race excitement was palpable. A couple of minutes later as paddlers get on the
water a few enthusiastic cheers are heard
from the DIMC.
The hard-charging fleet of surfskis swiftly
gathers at the start line, the adrenaline is
high and the heart is pumping. Paddlers
plan their last minute race strategy and
evaluate the conditions all to finish the hottest of the season 11km course as fast as
possible!
Colin Campbell, club veteran, blows
the whistle and together with Gary Luke
and Doug Bitcon the race front pack was
formed. Paddling out next to The Palm
Jumeirah was refreshing as paddlers could
still enjoy a bit of fresh air and catch the
occasional run. Once you reach the turn
point and paddle back its when you feel
the heat! Paddlers really have to give 100%
and push their physical fitness to the limits.
The distance between the front pack and

the remaining of the group kept increasing
during the race with a few newcomers attempting to come closer to the front pack.
The gruelling 11km finished in no time
with top paddlers completing the course
well under one hour. Paddlers start gradually arriving to the finish line at DIMC and
quickly share what we call in the community
war stories. Previous war stories include
boats colliding against rocks, paddlers
crashing against each other, 30km/h max
speed but this race was all about pushing
your body to the limits and beat the heat!
All paddlers did the course in excellent
form and they all shared a great sense of
accomplishment which makes it all worthwhile. The paddle itself is fairly quick, but
the spirit remains for much longer once
back at the shores. Friends discuss the
course and previous races, rookies take
notes of every word of wisdom from the
more experienced ones, plans for barbeques and future trips are discussed; the
spirit of surfski is alive! This is what this
great community is all about. Discussions
for the next season are already in place,
promises to have bigger events with more
people on-board of this great sport are
made.
To get involved please email us at
dskc.dskc@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/Dubai-Surfski-Kayak-Club for
more details. See you on the water!
EVENT REPORT
Custom Show Emirates 2016

UAE custom culture at large
own upgrades! Amidst the lowriders, the

Words by: Keith Perea
Photos by: Nela Macovei and Charles Perea muscle cars and tuners, our Silverback
Scoop Fatbike was proudly displayed on all
days of the show and it was a welcome treat
to everyone who saw it! This interest even
For the second time coming,
reached the point where people wanted to
the OutdoorUAE team was proud
snap photos with it, and even inquire where
to be a part of the 2016 Custom
they could get to experience fatbiking. The
Show Emirates. Now in year two,
team was more than happy to answer any
queries about it as well as giving people free
the Custom Show expounded on
and offering the Second Edition
its strengths last year and brought magazines
of the Advanced Off-Road Guidebook at
more cars, bikes, 4x4s, stunts and discount prices to the joy of many off-road
enthusiasts that visited the show.
enthusiasts from all over the GCC
Speaking of the cars, the number of
region to ADNEC, Abu Dhabi over
vehicles displayed during the event was
the course of five days.
astounding. And that is an understatement. From the entrance alone, there were
Compared to last year, this years show
classic cars, a Camaro turned into a dually
boasted a 40% increase in event space and
and even classic pickup trucks! Inside the
welcomed more than 25,000 visitors, 104
hall was where it was mind blowing, Jeeps
local and 63 international brands across 17
customized beyond recognition with even
countries. With a 450,000 square feet floor
one inspired by vintage airplanes. A lot of
space, this is the biggest festival of UAE car
off-road groups also saw this as an opportuculture to date.
nity to gather and show off their cars. There
With this improvement to the show in
was UAC4X4 and the UAE Hummer Team
general, of course we too had to do our
- who was also a part of the 2015 Dubai OffRoad and Adventure Show showcasing their
modified and dune ready Hummers, and FJ
to name a few. The outdoor vibe within the
UAE car community is impressive.
Another highlight of the show is the live
drifting and stunt driving event which was
widely attended by visitors last year. Like
last year, the outdoor arena was where most
footfall occurred. For this years show they
brought in over 70 professional drifters
roaring into action as they kept people on
the edge of their seats. The arena included
various stunts such as 4x4 and saloon
drifting, gymkhana and the fan favourite

stunt driving.
Of the 950 cars that participated in this
years show, it was quite difficult to choose
the best of them all. With each vehicle
modified based on the liking of their owners. But despite the difficulties, the King of
the Show was hailed to be a golden Nissan
GT-R that came straight from Japan and at a
whopping cost of 3.5 million AED; it was the
most expensive vehicle in the entire show.
With all these being said, everything
about this years CSE is literally bigger and
better even bringing out the best of not only
local talent but also international talent as
well. Well see you next year in CSE 2017!
EVENT REPORT
UAE Motocross and the Final Round of DMX

Words by: Lacey Sexson
Photos by: Lacey Sexson, Jay R Mendoza and Fabian Hoehn
Motocross is widely
considered to be the worlds
most popular form of motorcycle
racing. It is a form of off-road
racing that is done within an
enclosed course. This sport is so
exciting to watch and the whole
course can be seen from the
sidelines. Dubai Motocross Club
is Dubais original motocross track.
It was created by a group of
motocross enthusiasts and
continues to run purely on the
passion and hard work of our
volunteers and members. We
welcome all our motorcycle friends
to join in on the motocross fun.
This season has wrapped and the championships earned. This was an exciting
season in for DMX. We started our season
in October on a completely remodelled and
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newly designed track. Thank you to Sean

Gaugain of SRG Motorsports, your vision
was our clubs reality and it did not disappoint. The sport of racing motorcycles over
a rough course with many obstacles; hills
turned jumps for our fast and skilful riders, sharp turns, deep sands (we are in the
desert after all) and surprise hidden and
uncovered rocks has kept our riders focused
and our spectators an unbeatable combination of thrills and gut wrenching nervous
energy - especially for those of us with little
riders; like our family. Our Junior classes
have seen the most growth in the club this
season, with over 41 riders this season. We
have riders starting at age four and they do
not disappoint. My own boys have been
racing with Dubai Motocross Club for four
years now, each starting their race career
at age four. They are Myles Sexson, age 9
on bike number 86 - KTM 65cc Class and
Liam Sexson, age seven on bike number 31
- KTM 65cc Class. These kids, all of them are
equal parts; heart and true grit.
Here at DMX (Dubai Motocross Track),
we have already begun the planning for
next seasons schedule and changes. Here
is some basic information on our track and
club membership.
We are a non-profit club. The Dubai Motocross Club Committee is made up of strong
and passionate volunteers. We encourage
club memberships to financially support the
development and maintenance of the track
and facilities. We welcome other motocross
sport enthusiasts to volunteer their time and
professional skills to benefit our track for all
to enjoy. Dubai Motocross track does NOT
provide insurance to the riders. It is mandatory that each rider carries full comprehensive personal insurance. These regulations
are posted at the track. You will also sign
the indemnity form releasing the DMX track
from liability. Ride at your own risk.
Practice fees: Non-members AED100
per day per rider (weekday or weekend).
Members pay 50 AED per day per rider. The
track is closed on Thursdays and Sundays for
maintenance.
We use Facebook exclusively to update
information on our track. Please check
the page for information. DMX (Dubai
Motocross Club)
It is a club for everyone; all nationalities,
all age groups and all levels of riders. Our
race classes are testament to this.
DMX has two tracks: one main track and

one exclusively for our junior riders, both
are located at the Clubs Motocross Park in
Jebel Ali across from Jebel Ali Golf Resort.
The UAE racing season runs from September to April during which DMX hosts
multiple round motocross championship.
Membership fees: Single club membership 1,200 AED (1 Sep to 31 Aug), Single
member unlimited practice 1,500 AED,
Family club membership 1,500 AED, Family
membership unlimited practice 3,000 AED.
Motocross is growing across the region.
There is news in the air of another great
Motocross track in the works. We look
forward to growth of this wildly competitive,
spectacular sport in the UAE.
See you in the dirt,
Motocross Mom, @laceysexson
EVENT REPORT
Going the Vertical Limit
2016 Dubai Holding Skyrun

Words + Photos supplied by: Dubai Holding
On the 8th of April, Dubai

Holding, in partnership with Jumeirah Emirates Towers welcomed
Polish runner, Piotr Lobodzinski to
the podium after setting a course
record for the 2016 Dubai Holding
Skyrun after scaling 1,334 steps;
265 metres and 52 floors to reach
the top of the Emirates Towers
building. He completed the iconic
and popular race with a time of 7
minutes and 18 seconds.
An official event of the Dubai Sports
Council, the Dubai Holding SkyRun saw a
record participation of 363 runners at the
14th edition of the race, which is organised
in support of Al Jalila Foundations obesity
research. The event is the second race in the
Vertical World Circuit (VWC) of skyscraper
runs in iconic towers in famous cities. The
VWC 2016 kicked off in London in March
before moving along to Dubai, and will
continue onwards to Paris, Manila, Sydney,
Beijing, Shanghai to conclude with the
Grand Finale in Hong Kong.
His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary
General of Dubai Sports Council awarded
the prizes to the fastest winners. Other than
Piotr, who has set the current fastest record
other winners include the fastest female runner, Suzanne Walsham who reached the top
in 8 minutes and 38 seconds. For the team
leg of the race, the win was given to Talise
Fitness JBH who completed the race in 12
minutes and 6 seconds.
Participants included UAE residents, international elite runners and wellness-focussed
companies, as well as Dubai Holdings very
own team led by Ahmad Bin Byat, Vice
Chairman and Managing Director of the

company. All proceeds of the event go to
the generous cause of supporting obesity
research in the UAE.
Talking about the causes that are being
supported by the Skyrun, Dr Abdulkareem
Sultan Al Olama, Chief Executive Officer of
Al Jalila Foundation, commented: It is very
gratifying to see our partnership with Dubai
Holding on promoting health and wellbeing
in the UAE go from strength to strength. All
funds raised at the Dubai Holding SkyRun
will support obesity research, a major concern in the UAE and the region. Over the
years, we have been able to successfully
invest in and advance medical research to
address lifestyle related diseases, namely
diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. This further complements the positive
steps that companies like Dubai Holding are
taking to foster a fitter, healthier and more
productive workforce and community.
The Dubai Holding SkyRun was organised
by Talise Fitness and hosted by Jumeirah
Emirates Towers. Other sponsors includedTechnogym, SHARP- ITL COSMOS GROUP,
Dubai Eye 103.8, Physique TV , Coco Pro,
Costa, Dubai Bone and JointCenter, du,
MonViso, noviplus, OutdoorUAE, Reebok
and Spinneys.
Dubai Holding SkyRun is a key pillar
of Dubai Holdings Corporate Wellness

Programme, an award-winning wellness
programme that is completing its 10th year
in 2017.
Results
Male
Place Name
Time
Piotr Lobodzinski
00:07:18
Emanuele Manzi
00:07:36
Ignacio Cardona Torres
00:07:51
Gustavo Ayres Netto
00:08:58
Paul Drury
00:09:54
Female
Place Name
Time
Suzanne Walsham
00:08:38
Dominika Wisniewska Ulfik 00:09:22
Lenka Svabikova
00:09:49
Cristina Bonacina
00:10:51
Ivana Kolaric
00:11:15
Teams
Place Name
Time
Talise Fitness JBH
00:12:06
KHDA Warriors 1
00:12:08
Dubai Holding Fit N Roll 00:12:51
Talise Fitness MJ
00:14:12
Skywalkers
00:14:50
ACTIVITY REPORT
Teenage SUP Stories

Words by: Guy Welchman
Paddleboarding in Dubai
has grown massively over the past
five years. I personally started the
sport in which I have become so
fond of back in 2012, introduced
to it by Tati, my trainer at the time
as well as my teacher at the Dubai
English Speaking College. Whilst
I was in year eight she had started
an after school club and we
would go to Sunset Beach and
non-competitively race around
and try some of the different
paddleboarding techniques.
Sadly, the after school activity stopped
but I continued to train in a bid to become
better for my own personal fitness and
also as the sport was growing and I
knew I needed to push hard to become
competitive.
In 2014, Ocean Sports, the Naish Middle

East distributor gave me an opportunity that
would completely change the way I had to
train and meant that I had to show extra
commitment from myself and towards paddleboarding. I became a sponsored team
rider and was fully exposed to the sport at
a competitive level. Naish gave me a good
range of paddleboards to further my ability
and strengthen my paddling technique and
winning capability. For that I am very grateful as I am sure without my current equipment, I would not be coming first in junior
races and scoring top five results in the adult
classes. Thanks to my 12.6 Naish Javelin
LE, a true motorless speed machine!
Training plays a key part in the development of ones ability to do anything, regardless of the sport. However, for me training
consists of early mornings and medium
to long distances. My trainer at present is
Amer Dandachi. He guides a small team
of paddlers, normally starting from Kite
Beach and going 10km along the coast in
the mornings before the heat would get too
much. All of this would be done to build up
a level of fitness that would assure results at
any competition. Recently the team training
days have been less with our usual team as
we were informed the joyful news that Amer
and his wife were having a child.
So now, my father and race day companion, takes me training every Friday and
Saturday. I train with my good friend Conrad
Bay and we normally train for around 7km
along the coast. Although the 10km has decreased to 7km, training has not been made
easier as in addition that I am now doing
training during the week with FittHPC a gym
that offers specialist training for any sport
that you partake in. Danil Bourneventure, my
personal trainer, is a great supporter in my
sport and makes it his priority to make me
a top level athlete and a paddler with brute
force. Equipment plays a vital role in the way
that I do my sport and Naish have supplied
a paddle and board that can be used in the
gym - both are much needed components.
Also I have recently received sponsorship
from Adventure HQ who kindly equipped
me with a Suunto sports watch to help me

keep track of and observe how I train. It
shows my distance and average speed via
GPS, helping me to track my progress and
become better each time I race.
I am proud to be a young athlete in the
UAE especially taking into consideration
that I am Type 1 Diabetic. I hope to inspire,
captivate and motivate young up and
coming athletes and especially diabetics
who feel intimidated about entering such
a sport. I hope that we can help grow the
sport and build the next generation
of paddleboarders here.
OutdoorUAE congratulates Guy Welchman
to his titles at the UAE Teen Sports
and Fitness Awards held on April 21!
3rd place in the Fittest Teen U16
Male category.
1st place in the Sports Personality of the
Year U16 Male category.
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ACTIVITY REPORT
The Ultra-athlete
Braces for the Next
Challenge - 7/7/7
Words + Photos by: Bandana Jain
Every sporty
challenge should
have a bigger idea
behind it. Sports
benefit not only on
a personal level,
but can also be
a great contributor
towards goodness. If one can do
some outstanding challenge that
garners public attention, then why
not dedicate it to matters that
really deserve attention, observes
Olga Zolotova, who is all set to take
on her next challenge!
Challenges are not new to Olga. In October 2015, Olga took up her first challenge
of cycling 400km across seven emirates in
24 hours. Next, came the 200km solo run in
24 hours in December 2015. And coming
May will see the twenty-five year old Russian ultra-athlete brace up for her next
charity challenge - 7 ultra-marathons in 7
emirates in 7 days! Slated to take place
in the first week of May 2016, this solo
challenge is dedicated to
Jusoor, a charitable organization working for the
education of Syrian kids.
Olga has always dedicated her challenges for
social causes. Earlier it was
to support kids education
in developing countries
and for the treatment of
children in a cancer hospital
in Pakistan. This time, she
will be focusing on raising
awareness for the education
of the Syrian refugee kids.
For Olga, there is another
aspect of seeing the challenge - a great opportunity
to explore each emirate in a
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different way (as she has never run marathons in any emirate except Dubai). And
lastly, a challenging aspect from the physical perspective as she has to run literally
every day with hardly any time for recovery.
My next charity challenge is dedicated
to supporting Syrian kids education in
cooperation with Jusoor. Jusoor is an NGO
of Syrian expatriates who help refugee children to receive primary education. They are
currently running two schools in Bekaa Valley (Lebanon) where 650 kids are receiving
primary education. It costs approximately
700 USD per year to educate one child and
both schools are running entirely on donations. Some of these kids have lost their
families, others missed years of school due
to the tough political situation in their country. For most of them these refugee schools
are the only chance to get educated.
Olga will be running 7 ultra-marathons
in 7 emirates in 7 days in order to raise
awareness on this matter. My target is to
collect at least 25,000 AED (7,000 USD)
which will hopefully help ten children to
complete a year of education, says Olga
who had recently travelled to the refugeecamps in Lebanon (on the Syrian border).
I was moved to see children as young as
five years old selling tissue boxes on the
streets!These kids are so happy to come
to the school, they are happy to mingle
with other children and most
importantly, they have a hope
for better future. I want to
help them because these
children, for sure deserve a
far better life!
When asked, what Olga
aims to achieve from this
challenge on a personal level,
she replies, The main idea
is self-development. Challenge is a great catalyst of
evolution. You need to step
out of your comfort zone and
expand the boundaries in
order to develop yourself and
grow. And every tomorrow
we try to be better than what
we are today.
Details of the 7/7/7 Challenge

Date: 5th May to 11th May.
Time: 2:00 A.M. until 8:00 A.M. daily (due
to weather conditions, Olga will start her
run in the wee hours of the morning)
Route: Starting from Abu Dhabi-Dubai
Sharjah- Ajman-Umm Al Quwain-Ras Al
Khaimah and finishing in Fujairah.
Distance to be Covered: Olga plans to
run 50km each day in each emirate, which
she will finish in six hours, so the total
running time within the week will be 42
hours and the total distance to be covered
is 350km.
Running Technique: During first 20 km,
she will take a break once in 10 km. After
that every 25-30 min, she will take a five
minute break.
Hardships in Olgas 7/7/7 Challenge

Physical challenge - Olga will be running
continuously for seven days, so she barely
has any time for recovery (because the
body experiences pain and soreness the
day next to marathon)
Olga says - The challenge is to train my
body to be able to take that pressure and
to recover as much as possible under the
constricted time frame.
Logistical challenge. For the ultramarathons, a straight route is always preferred,
avoiding routes in circles and sharp turns
as that puts extra pressure on the legs.
Olga says - It is quite tough to find
such a route in some of the emirates, so
most probably I will have to sacrifice my
convenience and adapt to the situation.
Training: Olga runs for 3-4 days per week
which is a combo of interval trainings with
long aerobic runs. Another three days are
allocated for the gym where she practices
strength and general physical exercises.
But the preparation goes far beyond
physical aspect it is more of dedication,
discipline and perseverance, reckons
Olga.
ACTIVITY REPORT
Words by: Carl de Villiers

Photos by: Abdel Elecho
The UAE is an absolute freak of

nature for surfing and incredibly
unique as the shape of the Gulf is
perfectly long and thin and it funnels
the northwesterly shamals we get
over the winter months into some
good size waves for surfers. Warm
waters and mild to wild waves make
it a great place to learn to surf too.
Despite numerous construction projects
causing the opening and closing of beaches
for surfing along the coastlines, the sport has
grown in popularity in the UAE with surfers,
longboarders, bodyboarders and paddleboarders attacking the waves with vigour
whenever a swell is on the horizon. The best
time of the year for surfing in the Gulf is anytime out of the summer months, although we
do get swell almost all year round but infrequently and for only a few days a month. The
best months are however the cooler winter
months from November to March.
Occasionally, the east coast of the UAE
gets incredible cyclone swells and makes this
area look like a topical paradise with long
point breaks and epic surf that most people
would never expect from the emirates, which
is usually looking like a lake every day! A few
times a year, the east coast also gets messy
storms which produce some rideable waves
and surfers flock from across the emirates to
score some fun rides.
There is surf just about everywhere in the
UAE but in various forms, strengths and
shapes and at different times of the year you just need to know where and when to
look. Here is a list of the most commonly
known spots:
Abu Dhabi: There is not too much to surf
here barring at Saadiyat Island where there is
a small wave. It generally breaks far out and
fades in to be a shore break. Best on the SUP
or longboard. Rumours of offshores islands in
the area producing surf too.
Ghantoot: Some small waves here but when
its bigger it tends to break far out in the middle of the bay and roll in with less power.
JBR: This used to have some excellent waves
and the DEWA plant at the bottom of the
Marina was a good place to surf but access is

now limited by construction.
Black Palace Beach: There are waves in front
of the palaces all the way down to the Burj Al
Arab but dont expect to surf them with your
surfboard as these areas are privately owned
so off limits to surfers. You can however sneak
the occasional wave while Paddleboarding
up and down the coastline here.
Sunset Beach: Dubais long standing main
surf beach next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel
with a beautiful backdrop to the iconic Burj
Al Arab hotel. This place used to have epic
waves however over the years has become
incredibly crowded with the beach being permanently changed by the ongoing construction of the bay. It is now a very dumpy wave
which can however offer up some barrels in
the right conditions but beware of the dreggy
steep waves and overcrowded surf.
Kite Beach: The addition of groynes on this
beach has developed a few surf spots so
scout the area next time there is a big swell,
youll be pleasantly surprised by the neat left
handers coming through.
North Beach: A popular surf spot on a manmade island offering good waves for intermediate and advanced surfers. Its flat bang in
the middle of some highly sought after areas
for property development so enjoy it while
its still accessible.
Mamzar: Access for surfing is limited to this
beach (you may even be denied permission
to surf) but on the off chance you get some
waves, this spot has a great peak and works
when there is a bigger swell. It can also be
a little wind protected during messy swells
and offer a slightly cleaner waves with less
crowds.
Sharjah: There are 2 beaches here which of-
fer good waves. Al Khan 1 is near to Mamzar

(and behind the Sharjah Aquarium) and has a
great beginner and intermediate wave on the
left hand side of the beach; lots of good lefts
on the high tide and mixed peaks down the
beach on the low tide. Al Khan 2 has some
waves and is close to the port. Not too many
crowds on either of these areas so ideal for
those surfers wanting to have a mellow surf
and some waves all to themselves.
Ajman: This places gets really good when
you get a big thick overnight swell and
offshore winds. You can get long rides and
big barrels in this emirate. Works best on mid
tide and the best spots are near the jetty on
the one side and the adjacent side next to all
the fast food take out restaurants.
Ras Al Khaimah: Some breaks near Al Hamriyah with fun waves and lots of exploring
potential. This would be a good one to visit
when the swell is on, as there are some hidden spots to find.
Kalba: On the Fujairah/Kalba border there
are some fun beach breaks. On the left hand
side of the DU building is a long beach which
is slightly protected from the wind and offers
up some fun waves on a messy wind swell.
Khorfakkan: Some classic beach breaks in
this area with a world class A-frame wave
which forms on the left hand side of the bay,
only when cyclone conditions hit the East
cost of this Emirate which is only every few
yearswell worth the wait!
Sandy Beach: On the far right hand side
of this popular holiday destination is the
premier point break Tims Reef which is an
excellent place to surf when the swell is on.
However, it does get crowded with most of
the Dubai surf scene driving across Emirate
to chase the swell.
In between all these places are spots where
you can explore on your own, just follow the
surf reports, obey the law of the land and
go searching! There are also a number of
resources for swell reports, surf trips, gear
and learning to surf. For more information
on the surf scene in the emirates and
surrounding regions, get connected
on www.surfshoparabia.com.
ACTIVITY REPORT
The Rise of the UAE

Dragon Boat Nation
recently concluded 10th Club Crew World
Words by: John Panuelos
Championship held in Adelaide, Australia.
Photos supplied by: UAE Dragon Boat Nation
With the growing numbers of paddling
enthusiasts, the dragon boating community
is becoming a big family and the birth of
Dragon boating traces its
roots from ancient China as part of UAE Dragon Boat Nation is conceptualized
to bond all teams and provide the social
religious rituals dating back more
media platform of all dragon boating activithan 2,000 years. From an ancient ties, news and information.
It provides directories for all UAE dragon
practice of venerating a deity,
boat teams to guide all would be enthusiit now evolved into a sport that
asts to locate the different teams training
tests the skills, techniques and
location and timings which they will find
endurance of a person. It is a team convenient if they wish to try. The sport
welcomes everyone from all fitness levels
sport which comprises the helm,
and doesnt discriminate whether you are
the drummer and the paddlers
a couch potato who decided to start being
active or an adrenaline junkie who wants to
working out together and aiming
try another sport.
to reach the finish line faster using
The community page also gives an upthe boat.
date for the calendar of events on incoming
races locally and internationally to keep all
Its prominence as an adrenaline filled
the teams informed and to prepare them if
human-powered watersport became phethey are sending contingents for the races.
nomenal worldwide and the United Arab
It also apprises everyone as to the latest
Emirates is not spared; from the very few
happenings on the race itself including
teams at its onset, it has grown into more
results of the competitions.
than twenty teams actively participating
The Facebook page is now the unofficial
and competing in local and international
source of whats the in and out of dragon
arenas, as well as producing world class
boating and a way to connect with other
paddlers and champions as evident on the
fellow paddlers and other teams in the

United Arab Emirates. It provides an avenue to express the shared passion on the
love of the sport. It captures the zeitgeist
of the race event and shows not just the
competitive side but also the quirky and
fun nature of paddlers. They also share the
knowledge of the sport and the new techniques being used to improve the paddling
skills of the team.
In a water sport where synchronization
and team work plays a vital role in winning,
it also teaches every paddler the importance of making an alliance and fostering
camaraderie and not to treat other teams
as foe but friends as well. The UAE Dragon
Boat Nation came into place to bridge this
alliance, being a non-partisan and nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting all
teams in the United Arab Emirates and to
cover all events related to dragon boating
and promoting the sports.
If you are interested in meeting the UAE
Dragon Boat Community and want to be
part of it or simply curious to try the sport,
you could check for the UAE Dragon Boat
Nation Facebook page at facebook.com/
UAEDBN/, they have the directory of various UAE teams in which you could test a
dragon boat and most teams are offering
free sessions for beginners.
ACTIVITY REPORT
Defy Gravity
with Kitesurfing!
Words by: Christelle Schaal
So youve heard about that

awesome sport called Kitesurfing?
Or maybe youve seen kites flying
at the beach and some people
jumping high over the water? Have
you wondered if you too, could do
that? Well here is the good news,
anybody can learn to kitesurf. And
I am going to share with you all the
things you need to know to get you
started!
own. The school will provide you with all the

training equipment, you just need to come
with your board shorts/bikini, sunscreen and
smile on!
Average cost will be around 2,500 AED
for private lessons and 2,000 AED for semi
private. At first, prices may seem expensive,
but trust me, investing in a few lessons is in
your best interest and will be money well
spent, as youll not only become a safer kitesurfer, but youll also learn much quicker.
What is Kitesurfing?
Kitesurfing is a very complete activity, a

perfect mix between wakeboard, snowboard, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding and
gymnastics all that turned into one extreme
watersport. Once you got the right equipment, all you need is wind blowing! The
wind will propel you out of the water and
make you ride the ocean while supported
by your kiteboard. And jump if you want to!
Sounds good right?
Lets Get Started!
As I said, anybody can learn, so whether you

are 10 or 75 years old, man or woman, you
can enjoy this awesome sport. As long as
you know how to swim a little and have no

medical restrictions for that sport, you can
go for it! Dont be scared, contrary to what
people think, you do not have to be really
fit or strong, and girls make great kitesurfers
too by the way!
Now, unlike other sports that you can
teach yourself, kitesurfing is a sport that
requires professional supervision by a qualified kitesurf instructor. You cannot just buy
equipment, go to the beach and try to learn
on your own Remember this is an extreme
sport and for your own safety and the safety
of other innocent beach goers, you need to
learn to kitesurf in a responsible way.
Take Lessons
You will need an average of 10 hours lessons before youre able to kitesurf on your
Equipment
Once youve completed your lessons or

even during your lessons, you can consider
buying your own gear. In this way, you
can practise on your equipment while still
under the supervision of your instructor.
You will need at least one kite with a bar, a
kiteboard, a harness and a pump. Speak to
your instructor who can advise you on the
different types of kites and the best size to
buy depending on for your weight and local
weather conditions. Our school uses the
best and latest equipment from Naish and
Prolimit - brands made for kitesurfing and all
other watersports.
Voila! Thats all you need to know for
now So, if you feel you are ready to
discover a sport that will bring you pleasure,
will make you look super cool and keep you
fit and tanned at the same time dont look
any further! Trust me when I say this: once
you have started kitesurfing, you become
addicted to it for life!
Christelle is a big kitesurfing enthusiast
and can be regularly seen taking to the
waves and feeling the wind around her.
She wanted to share her passion for
kitesurfing and XKite was born. Here
Christelle and her team welcome those
who are eager to give kitesurfing a go
and to learn more about the sport and be
kitesurfers themselves. To see more
of what she does, visit www.xkite.ae.
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TRAVEL & ADVENTURE
The Kili Quartet

Act 2: Ego
Words by: Ben Thomas

Photos Supplied by: Sancho Barcia
45% of all climbers make it to

the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Its
true. Thats the published figure by
Kilimanjaro National Park although
companies publish their figures
at 75%. The catch? An altitude
of 5,985 metres and a horizontal
distance of 70 kilometres to cover
with our group having as much
accrued acclimatization as a
stranded fish.
So the question dominating all thoughts

in anticipation of our impending expedition
to the roof of Africa is how do we make it to
the top and not embarrass ourselves? Being
carried off by fit mountain rangers, past an
assembled team of guides and porters sniggering at another team of wazungukichaa,
that failed to heed their expert advice of
pole pole or slowly slowly makes it very
difficult to keep your upper lip stiff.
And this is the brunt of the Kili problem.
Ego. In the mix is the heady whiff of testosterone from four males that enjoy different
physical disciplines. We also dont know
each other well enough to have any established pecking order. What could possibly
go wrong? Ego and competition are probably the most likely causes of failed expeditions the world over and give Kilimanjaro
that added excitement factor.
Its not just exuberance and healthy competition that jeopardises any or all that will
ascend in this jolly foursome. Oh no, its the
steady accumulation of know-it-all friends
and family that mention some octogenarian
Kili summiteer or chain-smoking amorphous
lump that has returned to bask in their richly

deserving praise. All of these triumphs are
wonderful accounts of success in the face of
adversity that weigh heavily on the shoulders of our group seeking to follow in their
footsteps. And thus compound the desire
to avoid the condescending post climb
comments of: but you did your best,
or the glib theres always a next time,
that accompanies any spectacular physical
collapse. Just ask Jordan Spieth about his
performance at the recent Golf Masters. I
am sure he heard all of the above, but in his
mind he choked impressively.
As a general rule, collective wisdom
suggests that an organized and committed
fitness program triumphs shawarmas and
shisha in preparation. So a little pre-expedition training may go a long way to
improving our post Kilimanjaro dinner
conversation. I did it- the top was sublime
carries more punch than having to mutter, I
didnt make it, quietly, and then having to
explain the details of being carried off,
gibbering like a lunatic.
Success should also help placate our
generous sponsors who have so far contributed 20,000 dirhams of the targeted 50,000
dirhams (More donations gratefully received). Sancho and Michele will spend ten
days at the orphanage working alongside
the staff their teaching and helping out with
the projects.
Planning for fitness training often suffers
from the sense that more complicated and
technical is better than simple. We generally
go for smarter phones and more complicated cars so why not apply that logic to
exercise? As a group we have thoroughly
endorsed this by making our training as diverse and difficult as possible, despite going
on what is essentially a long and steep walk.
Sancho, at seventeen and with the boundless energy of a youthful triathlete, is following a particularly gruelling schedule. His
training is weekly and involves:
Sunday: 1km early morning swim
Tuesday: 10km early morning run around
Arabian Ranches
Wednesday: 50km bike ride at the Dubai
Autodrome
Friday: 30km mountain biking in the Hajar
Mountains at Hatta or Wadi Showka
Saturday: 65km bike ride around the Al
Qudra loop.
Neil, a product of the 70s, will follow a

more traditional upper body gym-based
program for two days, attend circuit sessions once, and flog himself through the
summer heat in and around the Marina for
two 10km runs per week. The plan for Neil is
to up this in July in preparation for the start
of our climb on the 2nd of August, 2016.
As the oldest, and with the greatest physical wear and tear, I have thrown myself with
renewed vigor at Freeletics gym with lots of
rowing for good measure. The aim for all
is to improve our VO2 max whilst also
developing our leg and core strength.
So thats sorted then and this is our guide
on how best to approach climbing Mount
Kilimanjaro; I am planning on burpeeing
and rowing my way to the top, Sancho and
Michele will swim and cycle and Neil will
have to do it on his hands.
Realistically what we should do is clearly
much more simple - practise walking,
preferably on hills, a lot.
The Kili Quartet is composed of Geography teacher Ben Thompson, students Sancho Barcia and Michele Longhi and Neil
Davies on a quest to climb the highest freestanding mountain in the world.
Their journey sees them preparing for the
fateful climb as a group of friends for the
cause of helping children in Tanzania as
well as teaching them math and English.
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A Trip to Heaven on Earth

Words by: Alaa Ali
Photos by: Guido Peeters, Krystal Leong and Laetitia Zimmermann
Part 1
After experiencing my first
liveaboard trip in Egypts Red Sea
back in 2011, memories, experience and the enjoyment kept flashing back in my head! Every time I
browse the photos and the videos
taken during that trip, I get inspired
to repeat the whole experience all
over again! Thats when Ive started
searching the internet about liveaboard options around the world.
I have shortlisted several options according to locations, such as Mexico, Cayman
Islands, Maldives, Egypt, Bali and Raja Ampat. After many long days of research I have
finally decided on Maldives for the following
reasons:
1. Distance
A movie and a nap would entertain a

four-hour flight from Dubai. Its pretty close!
2. Weather
April boasts the warmest sea temperatures

of the year. During this month, average daytime temperature hovers around 29 degrees
celsius, which is perfect for watersports and
seaside activities.
During April, Maldives enjoys nine hours
of daily sunshine and relatively little clouds,
thanks to the still present northeastern
monsoon winds.
3. Diving Quality
Scuba diving around the Maldives has

recently become hugely popular among the
diving community. The hundreds of isolated
and deserted islands offer an enormous
playground for divers to explore. Dive sites
are divided to several types: pinnacles,
channels, reef and wreck.
With 26 atolls spread over 90,000 square
kilometres, theres plenty of pristine coral to
explore. The protected lagoons allow divers
to float along with the tide to discover colourful sponges and soft corals.
4. Diving Package Affordability
1,300 USD or 5,000 AED for seven nights

and eight days sounded like a bargain
to me. It was especially attractive since it
included en-suite accommodation on board,
all meals, most drinks (water, coffee, tea,
etc.), professional divemaster services, scuba
tanks, weights, weight belt, air refills, up to
three dives per day, one night dive and BBQ
on a deserted island.
5. Big Fish
If you love big marine life, the Maldives

will make your heart skip a beat! Talk about
whale sharks, mantas and an abundance of
various kinds of reefs. You may see more big
marine life in one dive than you have in your
whole dive career!
6. Liveaboard Trips
Liveaboard cruises are plentiful in Maldives, and many are more affordable than
you might think. Forget long transfers and
bumpy speedboat rides, whatever direction
you head youll find amazing dive locations
and a friendly atmosphere.
Day 1
As soon as I landed at the airport, I was

greeted and transferred to the main boat.
The MV Sting Ray is an exceptionally
comfortable and spacious liveaboard boat
operated by one of the most experienced
and outstanding teams in the Maldives.
After the arrival of all divers we spent the
first night at the Hulhule Harbor near the
capital city of Male. Next morning we
started our journey heading towards South
Male Atolls.
shallower bow section. The wreck was sunk

on purpose to form an artificial reef and has
been well and truly colonized by orange, red
and yellow sponges, as well as tubastraea
cup coral.
When you are scuba diving on the wreck
you should look out for the big schools of
glassfish that hover together in the interior
and a large school of batfish that seems to
stay around the wreck. The wreck is penetrable in via a couple of different methods, but
it is small and any group penetration needs
to be handled in an orderly fashion.
Miyaru Kandu Felidhoo

Atoll - (Channel Dive)
Not easy for beginners, especially in the

presence of strong currents, where you need
to descend quickly to the reef since currents
in the centre of the channel may be strong
enough to wash you away. The upper part
and the outer reef have got very nice corals
while the channel slope is poor. While
swimming, we kept the reef to the right
shoulder. Once we reached the bottom at
30 metres, we have rested on a sandy
portion of the reef and started observing
grey reefs with incoming currents, white tip

reef sharks, jacks, turtles, napoleons,
groupers and sometimes also eagle rays on
the edge and in the channel.
Fotteyo Kandu - Felidhoo

Atoll - (Channel Dive)
The mouth of the channel is exposed to

the ocean and when the currents are
incoming, a good variety of fish species
gather at the entrance to the channel. This
site is considered one of the top dive sites
in the Maldives! Animals commonly
spotted include gray reef sharks patrolling
the channel mouth, Jack and tuna in deeper
water, schools of midnight snappers and red
snapper form in huge groups.
The wall features caves, overhangs and
swim throughs at different depths. These
caves and overhangs are filled with colourful,
yellow, soft coral; deeper caves and the overhangs are filled with huge bushes of black
corals. The thila (Coral reef just below the surface) in the middle of the channel entrance is
the best place to do a safety stop. A surface
balloon is a must at Fotteyo Kandu.
To be continued...
Day 2
Kuda Giri - South Male
(Wreck Dive)
To most people this is a wreck dive since the

site is dominated by the small wreck that lies
upright on the south Male seabed between
15 and 35 metres depth. However the name
of the site described the giri, or pinnacle,
that is found nearby and this too could be
considered a dive in its own. You will
probably drop to the deepest part of this
wreck to begin your dive. However, the
currents are often absent or negligible so
this is one site the less experienced diver
can enjoy. They may wish to stay toward the
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TRAVEL & ADVENTURE
Nomads Road:
Overlanders for Life
Episode 3: Oman,
the Camping Paradise
Words by: Grg Trastour
Photos by: Grg, Magali,
Natasha and Anastasia Trastour
In Oman, we chose to visit the

north only from the UAE border
to the Indian Ocean and just drive
south up to Masirah Island then
go back to UAE. Weve got for this
a one month visa and it has been
enough to visit Oman properly.
As usual we took time to really
appreciate the nature and the
beauty offered by the Sultanate of
Oman. We somehow had found the
way we used to travel in Australia,
setup our camp in peaceful nature
and observe the Milky Way while
eating around the campfire.
We have crossed the border at Al Ain

and drove straight to our first target - Jebel
Shams, the highest point of Oman. To go
there, we have followed the advice from
a friend of ours, driving off-road through
magnificent landscapes, the tracks was not
bad at all but the last climb to reach the top
of the Al Hajar Mountain range was really
hard; as we discovered our vehicle has gotten an overheating problem. After hours,
we discovered this breathtaking view of the
valley and the surrounding mountains and
the impressive canyon located right on side
of the road.
We continued our journey to Muscat
through Nizwa by one of the most touristic routes and discovered some historical
and traditional places. We have done a
refreshing stop at the Oasis of Misfat - one
of the must dos in Oman where you can
walk through a typical Omanis village
and continue by a small walk in the oasis
along the irrigation canals that irrigate date
palms plantations. On the same day we got
enough time to visit a few other places like
the well-restored Bahla Fort and the nearby
Nizwa Fort in middle of the city which
houses a large number of handicraft stalls

and shops.
After a week of visiting the highlights
point at north of Jebel Akhdar, we reached
Muscat, the capital of Oman. Although the
city is quite airy and it has a lot of green
space, it is difficult for us to find a place
where we can deploy our equipment for
the night. We spent our day exploring the
interesting points of the city and then we
departed to the beaches to camp. It was on
one of these beaches where we met Omani
guides who gave us a few places not to
miss during our stay. This complemented
the ones we were already given by some

friends. We also realized that the old Muscat
is not where the city centre is but at Matrah,
a small and pretty town well organized along
the ocean, nice to visit with its corniche and
its old souk.
After leaving the capital we followed the
coast up to the city of Sur on alternating
days between wadis and beaches, not to
mention a few places like the Sink Hole,
the largest ones on the Arabian Peninsula and worth a visit because the water
is translucent. If we have some advice for
future travellers and adventurers, dont go
camping Thursday and Friday night on the
beach if you want have a quiet night. We
experienced it twice its nice for meeting
people but not for sleep. We really appreciated White Beach especially at night when
the waves become fluorescent green due to

a high concentration of micro planktons.
We spent a few days in the wadis to enjoy
their peace and their grandiose environment, swimming in their water holes and
taking advantage of the abundance of water
to do our laundry. Wadi Arbeieen was majestic as the Wadi Tiwi was spectacular with
its huge rocks piled in the valley flow leaving
them beautifully clear water. We also did a
tour of the popular Wadi Shaam where it is
impossible to install a bivouac, hence our
preference for wadis accessible by car.
After the second week to do 200km and a
few stops, we reach Sur - a small town where
we have seen a dhow factory and where we
have done a refill of food and fuel for the
rest of our stay on the East Coast. Our next
destination, after a stop for few days on Ras
Al Hadd and Ras Al Jinz known as beaches
where green turtles come to lay, was Masirah Island.
This island is not really known and few
tourists who go to this place know there is
not much to see and do, except birds and
beaches. But thats exactly what attracted
us to this place. We love these places where
there is nothing and especially not invaded
because it means that nature is still intact
and preserved. And indeed, spectacular
nature was outstanding.
After crossing a beautiful network of
dunes that stretches for kilometres we arrived at the jetty where we took the daily
ferry to the island. We found a heavenly
place on a white, sandy beach, separated
from the road by large dunes. We were able
to enjoy this beautiful, emerald coloured
lagoon, and had the impression of having
made a leap in time and be back on Poe
Beach in New Caledonia. We spent our time
on Masirah Island sunbathing and swimming
in the reefs enjoying all the colourful fishes
and corals. However I was a little disappointed by the lack of birds, especially because I
came there for it. Ive been able to observe
more birds at the jetty on the mainland

before departure.
After these two wonderful days on Masirah Island, we drove back to Muscat then
we spent our last three days in one of the
best wadis we have visited during our tour
of Oman. We have set up our camp in a
meander of the river. We were completely
alone in the middle of this nature in the
depths of this wadi. Few vehicles came
up here because of the fords and gravelly
riverbed. We took advantage of the natural
pools formed by the river to refresh us when
the sun warmed the walls of the cliffs at the
foot of which we were installed.
This stage in Oman during our world tour
was one of the most relaxing we did, we
found our way to travel during our tour of
Australia in 2006. Although in most countries we never had any problems to deploy
our roof tents at night, Oman will remain a
country in which it was easier to camp, as
well as being in enchanting places.
The Trastours is a family that has been
overlanding the planet for as long as they
can remember! Made up of Greg and
Magali as well as their daughters Natasha
and Anastasia, The Trastours is a family
filled to the brim with an unstoppable
sense of adventure for the ultimate
goal to explore the world.
You can check out their next stop at
www.nomadsroad.com or look for
Nomads Road on Facebook and Twitter.
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The Conclusion
Words + Photos by: David Mailland
The Bivouac
The second part of our trip consisted in

fishing from a camp located several hours
from Guma Lagoon by boat, far from
civilization, mobile phones, internet etc. The
three tents were prepared the day before by
Guys men and we realized that the logistics
required to set up such an expedition is
impressive.
The first night we all sat before the fire.
While everything was calm again and the
land gently breathed before entering the
twilight, the sight of juvenile tigerfish hunts
aroused our enthusiasm. We rushed to catch
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them, got some bites

and lost a few lures.
Before that Guy advised us to get closer.
In broad daylight a
lion is afraid of you, at
night, its not the same
story. Later, the
case of hippos was
also discussed, Guy
reminding us that in
this place the law of
the jungle applies and asking us to avoid
arousing their delicate sensibilities with our
lures.
Our enthusiasm was not diminished by
these words of wisdom: after eating we
decided by mutual agreement to fish for
catfish using the remains of the barbecue as
baits: ten furious catfish were caught within
10 minutes of which a good one around
9kg, our biggest fish of the stay. We were
surprised at the speed with which they are
able to detect the slightest whiff of anything
that might be eaten. It was only at that moment that we have agreed to join our tent
under the roar of the hippos and the sneer
of the hyenas.
Fishing quality was substantially identical
to that of the Guma Lagoon. Many tigers
were captured, with a 4.5kg record. When
there were no catfish runs we fished the
borders with lures or used bream fillet.
The tigerfish are willing scavengers, live
bait fishing is therefore very productive.
Many bites are due to small fish nibbling
the bait permanently. To satisfy our curiosity, we have captured some leaving a small
hook to hang at the end of our lines. Among
the strangest species, we met Synodontis
macrostigma, a yellow catfish with black
points. Its uniqueness is that it spends most
of its time swimming on the back as we have
observed later in the large aquarium that sits

in the middle of the lodge.
The presence of these small fish balls
circling endlessly around our bait has an
advantage: the attention of tigerfish is
inevitably attracted and their usual mistrust
seemed to disappear with food competition
effect. Outside the period of catfish run, live
bait is clearly the most effective technique
and one can reasonably expect to capture
five fish in one morning. The good spots
are the series of corners. These are prime
location for opportunistic fishtiger that stand
there, waiting in the quiet parts, on the lookout for anything arriving fast, like a baitfish
that lost control of its speed.
On the last day, at dawn, we had the chance
to go for a mini-safari on the water. As soon as
we got out swampy areas we saw a beautiful
lioness, elegant predator of the savannah. A
little further was a warthog who shyly showed
the tip of his defenses before trotting briskly
toward us. The sound of two squabbling baboons made it stop short and turn back. In the
minutes that followed we observed a peaceful
herd of elephants, surrounded by fearful antelopes, ready to scamper at the slightest sign
of danger. Finally, we encountered a hippopotamus in a narrow channel which has forced
us to end this magical ride and to initiate our
return to civilization.
Red breasted-tilapia
Greenhead Tilapia
Fishing Techniques
Many species are present in the delta

and it is possible to catch them in many
ways depending on the conditions encountered. That is why we advise you to take
several combos. Note that if something
goes wrong, a shop is available at the camp,
providing lures, rods, hooks and small
equipment at reasonable prices.
For bream fishing: a light or medium
spinning combo, to cast far. The silver spinners (Mepps) in size #3 or #4 work wonderfully when propelled far and brought back
smoothly.
We gradually swapped our spoons for
other lures (small crank baits from wellknown Japanese brands) but did not obtain
better results. A steel leader (20lbs) is recommended because many juvenile tigerfish
live close to the breams, ready to sever the
lines.
For tigerfish fishing with live bait: a robust
spinning combo is good. Because big fish
can be captured and you do not want to
lose them: 20/30lbs regular/fast action rod,
a reel equivalent to a 4000/5000 Stella,
45lbs braided line, 40lbs steel leader, good
size circle hooks. Keep the line slightly
relaxed, and the rod in your hand in order to
feel the bites then wait for a frank departure
and strike.
For catfish-runs: casting is better; 20/30lbs
rod, fast action with a reel size 200, 30 to
45lbs braided line. Spinning is possible, but
less effective because it does not to animate
the lure and strike as quickly. Lures that work

best are the bucktail jigs (3/4 to 1oz): cast
near the border, wait to be at the bottom
and then animate rapidly being ready to
strike at any time. Attacks typically occur
when you do not expect it. The number of
lost fish is important (only one tigerfish out
of four is landed) but there are many bites.
Finally, fly fishing is practiced at Guma
when the waters are crystal clear. Guy personally takes care of the fly fishers, guiding
them at the junction of two rivers. He explained to us that the technique was then to
let the fly sink and follow the bottom waiting
for the deadly kiss of a tigerfish.
Some usual recommendations for Botswana: protect yourself from the sun with a
Buff, long sleeves, pants, hydrate a lot with
water, of fruit juice. The dehydration cases
are common, bring rehydration solutions to
renew the mineral salts that the body has
lost due to excessive sweating.
Conclusion
The Guma Lagoon lodge is a little gem and

we recommend it to the readers, eager to
catch a good tigerfish while completing their
list of species. Tigerfish are numerous, combative, and can be caught with tilapia fillet
without much difficulty outside the period of
catfish run. A very positive point is the opportunity to practice bream fishing, as fun as
relaxing, right outside the lodge. Regarding
the diversity of species, we have established
a list of everything we caught:
Tigerfish
Three spotted tilapia
Blunt-toothed catfish
Sharp-tooth catfish
Largespot Squeaker
Other species are

present, including the
splendid Nembwe. It is
an emerald colored cichlid whose fins vary from
yellow to orange forming
an unforgettable trophy
for the exotic fisherman.
In the middle of our
stay, we granted to ourselves a day of rest
that was dedicated to the African pikefish
in two small lakes near the camp. We had
many attacks but we were unable to catch
any fish and add it to our collection of species.
The lodge offers another important advantage: families are welcome. Fishing is clearly
not the first business and it is for example
possible to fly over the delta by plane, to
participate in an expedition to observe
birds, or simply sit on the terrace with a
good book and a glass of wine enjoying the
view.
The discovery of the heart of the delta by
Mokoro, long canoes designed from a large
tree trunk is very interesting. Two people sit
on board and let themselves be lead by the
pilot, standing at the back and using a long
pole to steer the boat. Very stable, moving
silently on the wave, the Mokoro is the best
ally of the wildlife photographer. But it is
above all the ancestral mode of transport of
the inhabitants of the Okavango, the Bayei
and Banoka with which these peoples used
to hunt hippos.
The offered meals are excellent, rooms are
comfortable, the availability of WIFI network
is acceptable. Boats are Canadian aluminium
hulls arranged like bass boats, some with an
echo sounder (200HP engine for the bigger
boat, 60HP for others).
Natural History
LIFESTYLE
Words + Photos by: Dan Wright
Will They
Not Consider
How Camels
Were Created?
[Al-Quran 88:17-21]
Often referred to as the

Ship of the Desert The Arabian
Dromedary Camel or Camelus
Dromedarius to give it its binomial
Latin name for genus and species
is a two toed ungulate with a single
hump on its back. It is much larger
and less hairy than its northern
cousin, the Bactrian which has two
humps. A simple way to remember
the difference is:
Camels are often misunderstood and people refer to them as the Beasts who spit
or as lazy as a camel or as foul tempered
as a camel. These myths have arisen from
the camels temperament which is a coping
mechanism for the environment it lives in.
Firstly camels are constant ruminators
which means that they have two stomachs
and they constantly regurgitate food and
re-chew it to help digest it properly. This

process can result in spittle forming around
the corners of the mouth and if you are in
close proximity to a camels face it can mean
you periodically get flecks of spit on you too.
Secondly camels are not lazy in fact a trained
camel can carry more than a 3rd of its own
body weight for up to 50kms a day without
straining itself. Thirdly camels can see down
the sides of their bodies due to the angle
of their eyes and this means they are aware
of anything approaching from behind and if
thats you then its likely to get you a good
hard kick in the midriff!
The truth is that camels mostly live in
extreme desert environments both in the hot
deserts of Arabia or Africa or Australia and
in the cold deserts of the north in Mongolia
and Ladakh etc. They have therefore learned
to conserve water and to do this they tend
to be fairly calm and relaxed, often choosing
to kneel for long periods to conserve energy.
That energy is stored in fat reserves in the
hump and is easily broken down to release
water but its not so easy as opening a tap
in the side of the hump. That being said,
the hump has very few nerve endings and
in times of real desperation the Bedouin are

known to cut a flap in the skin of the hump
dig out fat with a spoon to fry to eat. The flap
quickly closes and heals again. This is actually
quite a common practice in the world and
you will find the Masai Mara of Africa pierce
the neck of cattle to draw hot blood which
they mix with fresh milk as a quick energy
source. The Mongolians also used to do
the same thing with their horses as a quick
energy boost. The wound is easy to close by
rubbing a handful of dirt into it which helps
the blood to clot.
All creatures develop specific adaptations
for the environments they live in. But its fair
to say that Camels are one of the most highly
adapted animals on the planet.
Their eyes have a second, see-through
nictitating eyelid which they can close in a
sandstorm to protect the eyeballs but still
be able to see like having your own sand
goggles built in! Their eyelashes are extra
long and bushy to catch dust particles before
they reach the eyes. The nostrils are flared
and wide to make it easier to draw breath,
but they also have flaps inside that they can
close to stop sand blowing up their nostrils.
The hair is short and thick which allows them

to radiate heat off their body during the day
but also to trap a layer of air next to the skin
at night to insulate the body. The tail is long
with bristles on the end to act as a fly swish.
The neck is long to reach high into trees to
get the leaves other animals cant reach and
the tongue and lips are thick and leathery
which makes the camel one of the only animals in the desert which can comfortably eat
the thorny acacia scrub and bushes. These
bushes and trees have the adaptation to
defend against wondering grazers of having
needlelike thorns but the camel has adapted
to get past those too!
Even the blood of the camel has adaptations. In extreme heat when the body is low
on water, our blood gets thicker which makes
it harder for the red blood cells to flow round
the veins transporting oxygen. This makes us
increasingly tired. But camels have adapted
so at times like this their red blood cells
change shape from footballs to rugby balls
(elongated) which makes it easier to flow
through the veins and carry that all important
oxygen!
The camels foot is split into two toes and
the pad at the base is thick with very few
nerve endings. This allows the camel to both
walk on soft sand without sinking but also
to walk on very hot sand without burning.
Another adaptation to avoid burning is to
develop thick calluses over the knees and the
centre of the breast plate. This lets the camel
kneel down to chew the cud, wait out a storm
or sleep and they dont burn on the hot
sands. Interestingly the camels foot is similar
to a human fingerprint and you can learn
to identify individual camels by their tracks
which make tracking one camel through a
herd much easier.
Because of the way a camel kneels down
to rest its legs have a double jointed quality
that also means a camel can kick at basically
any angle from standing! This means that
if you dont treat a camels personal space
with respect and inform them that you are
approaching them you are fair game for a
good kick! The downside to this ability is that
a camels weakness lies in its lack of strength
between its legs so it has to be very careful
when walking on mud not to slip which can
make the legs to splay outwards causing
damage to muscles and connective tissues.

If you are lucky enough to work with camels then there is an etiquette you will need to
learn. Camels are very intelligent and you can
develop a great friendship with your camels.
I personally feel that they are more intelligent
than horses and I prefer to work with camels.
In 2004 I rode 1,600kms across India to Nepal with four camels and an American writer
called Jim Wiltens. It took us four months and
we had to train our camels first to be able to
undertake such a long journey. We learned
a huge amount and for the whole expedition I made weekly radio reports by satellite
phone for BBC radio in the United Kingdom.
The biggest thing I learned is that camels are
very inquisitive. They are always interested
to see what is going on. Dont be surprised
if you are parked with your windows open
and a camel wants to put its head into the
car. They literally want to say hello! Humans
in the Middle East nose kiss for greeting and
camels do the same thing when they meet. In
a similar way to horses they bring their noses
together to blow air into each others nostrils
which is very calming. If you want to calm a
camel down then you can nose kiss them in
greeting. Camels also like to have their necks

rubbed but make sure you announce your
presence next to them before you do it if you
dont want a kick!
I have written an article before about the
Dhafra camel festival which is a celebration of
everything to do with the camel and desert
culture but one thing I havent seen in the
Middle East is camel dancing which is extremely popular in Rajasthan in the Thar Desert (India). Here the local Reikah tribes teach
their camels how to dance to music or drum
rhythms and they dress them up in brightly
coloured clothes and bells. This is great fun
to watch and the camels themselves are
treated like royalty and obviously enjoy the
dancing. I can say this with certainty because
I have trained in camel riding with a real life
camel dancing trainer and he was a very
gentle man who could whisper a camel
like horse whisperers do and they would do
anything for him.
If you want to read and account of my
adventures with camels in India with the author Jim Wiltens then you can get a copy of
his book on Amazon Deer Crossing Press,
Camels, Skulls and Cobras: A Wild Ride
Across India.
Dan Wright is a freelance Wilderness
Guide in the UAE and Asia. He has a
degree in Environmental Science. Dan
has been on several International wildlife
and exploration expeditions with UK
Radio stations and writes for a range of
publications in Asia and the Middle East.
His wife is the former Nepal National
Mountain Bike Champion, Nirjala
Tamrakar. They live in Dubai with their
son Percy and spend all their spare time
exploring the UAE!
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LIFESTYLE
Health
Powerhouse
The Self-Healing Revolution,
Do we really need supplements?
Words + Photos by: Ivana Chiles
Friends and clients often

ask me what type of vitamin and
mineral supplements I take. Its
simple I dont take any. But, I
used to think, that they will heal
my ailments and help make up for
my dietary deficiencies, and lack of
knowledge about good nutrition.
Today I encourage you to take a minute
and carefully rethink the fortune you are
spending on those hard coated supplements or different kinds of powders. Perhaps you are chasing wild claims and may
have already harmed your body, without
even knowing. The sad reality is that most
vitamins and supplements out there have
not gone through independent, objective
research to find alternatives that work based
on natural principles.
One important thing to keep in mind is
that animals in the wild do not need supplements to thrive and neither do humans.
We are a part of nature, and the wholesome
food naturally provided by our environment
contains the elements we need in perfect
balance (fibre, water, protein, fat, vitamins,
minerals, and carbohydrates). Our body uses
what it needs and discards the waste.
I am currently over six months pregnant.
Every time I go to see my doctor, she asks
Superfoods
whether I am taking my vitamins. I feel great,

have not experienced any morning sickness
and no back pain. However, I was told to
eat at least 250ml of yogurt every single day
for calcium (I do not drink milk). I obediently
and respectfully avoided discussion, where
I would ask my doctor: Why not vegetables
instead? Where do largest carnivores get
their calcium from, by the way? From milk
and yogurt? What about elephants? Well,
I choose to eat organic spinach from my
garden, but I did not argue.
It all started with me asking myself

the following questions:
My ever favourite adding to smoothies and juices,

David Wolfes Organic Mushroom Blend
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If my daily diet consisted of large salad of

my own garden organic veggies and herbs
with a bit of protein and healthy fats in a
form of nuts, seeds, occasional organic meat
or tempeh with some homemade apple
cider vinegar and friend gifted olive oil on
the top
If I added two tablespoons of fermented
veggies with my main meal (especially when
eating meat) to ease protein digestion and
to keep my gut healthy...
If I had a smoothie made out of my own
kefir, loaded with superfoods like ground
flaxseeds, lucuma, bee pollen, cinnamon,
manuka honey and berries every other
day
If I were to have three portions of fish
weekly (the small ones, so the amount of

mercury is low)...
If I chose to drink my organic coffee (much
less acidic than normal coffee) with a tablespoon of coconut oil (or MCT)
If I was to snack on raw chocolate, cacao
nibs, homemade cookies or raw food bars
If I were to drink elixirs from Chinese tonic
herbs adding some medicinal mushrooms,
chrysanthemum (to cool myself down in
heat), raw cacao, honey
If I blessed every single delicious meal
standing in front of me, so it can nourish
myself, my soul and the baby growing inside
me
If I were to exercise daily (Pilates, Yoga, Tai
chi, walks)
If I spent at least 30 minutes gardening daily, touching the soil and getting my
hands dirty
If I were walking barefoot to ground myself, go to the beach few times a week and
soak up the sun for some precious vitamin D
(ideally between noon and 2:00 p.m.)
If I were to harness precious relationships
with my husband, family and friends and
keep away from negative people with negative thoughts
If I kept away from chemicals loaded skin
care and household products and used pure
ingredients only
If I spent time stroking and cuddling our
cat Junior every time possible... Welcome to

my world!
DO I HONESTLY NEED TO TAKE

MY PREGNANCY MULTIVITAMIN?
I go for NO, because my intuition says
NO.
The supplement industry is a big industry

and is making millions of dollars annually.
According to the Journal of the American
Medical Association, antioxidant vitamins
increased a persons risk of dying by up to
16 percent. The University of Washington
found that vitamin E elevates lung cancer
risk, and researchers at the National Cancer
Institute found that men who took more
than one multivitamin daily had higher rates
of prostate cancer.
Did you know?
It has been officially announced, that participants who took a regular calcium supplement increased their risk of having a heart
attack by 86% versus those who took no
calcium supplements at all. Calcium of the
wrong kind in the wrong place can result in
serious adverse health effects. Majority of
calcium supplements come from limestone
(yes, thats chalk!), oyster shells, egg shells
and bone meal (hydroxylapatite). Inorganic
calcium, when not bound to the natural
co-factors found in plants and animals, no
longer has the intelligent delivery system
that enables your body to utilize it in a
biologically appropriate manner. Lacking this
delivery system, the calcium may end up
going to places you do not want (ectopic
calcification), or go to places you do want
(e.g. the bones), but in excessive amounts,
stimulating unnaturally accelerated cell-division (osteoblasts), resulting in higher bone
turnover rates later in life.
Why we need to be cautious

taking supplements?
Any supplements are in fact isolated

substances that can wreak havoc in our
system. In nature, all nutrients are carefully
Tonic Alchemy is a mix of 91 organically grown fruits,

vegetables and herbs and is an ideal example of purely
natural vitamin boost. Available from Dragon Herbs
combined in order to support absorption. A

typical example is an egg. Egg yolks contain
antioxidants, B vitamins (including vitamin
B12), vitamin A, iron and choline. Choline is
a very important nutrient for brain function,
nervous system and support detoxification.
Egg whites are not a whole food. All nutrients from egg yolks will not be accepted
by your blood stream, if egg whites are not
present. In fact, eating raw egg whites can
cause some serious harm in the long term.
I am not saying, that all supplements are
bad. If you have a health condition which
resulted in some serious vitamin or mineral
deficiencies, supplements may do some
good; but in the long term, they can cause
serious harm.
Remember!
Even the most efficient of sports supplements are no replacement for a healthy,
energy filled nutrition and proper training.
The idea is very simple, if you are an athlete,
whether professional or amateur, your daily
routine includes a great deal of energy
consuming workout along with a heightened
need for rich energy nutrition.
There are better and more delicious ways
to get the vitamins and minerals your body
needs without the toxic side effects of bad
quality supplements. Your BEST solution is to
choose the highest quality foods possible, and
eat a wide variety of whole organic foods.
Once you have addressed your diet and
are looking for further improvement, you
might benefit from some probiotics, superfoods, superherbs or medicinal mushrooms.
What are your options rather

than taking supplements?
Superfoods are vibrant, nutritionally dense

foods that have recently become widely
available and which offer tremendous
dietary and healing potential. A typical example would be plant products such as goji
berries, hempseed, cacao beans (raw chocolate), maca, spirulina, bee products, etc.
Medicinal mushrooms These include
reishi mushrooms, cordyceps and chaga
mushrooms. According to David Wolfe,
health, nutrition and natural beauty expert;
medicinal mushrooms can help boost your
immune system to break up longstanding
infections.
There are also mushroom products
available as powders that you can add to
smoothies, protein shakes, tea and other
beverages.
Superfoods, tonic superherbs and medicinal mushrooms can be added into anyones
diet at any time. Simply begin with one
or few that you are drawn to and go from
there. Make different teas with the superherbs or smoothies with the superfoods.
Better yet, take your superherb tea and
blend it with your superfoods to make the
best elixirs ever.
Consuming a combination of good quality
probiotics (these include friendly bacteria
such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidus
infantis, B. longum, L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus, L. plantarum, L. salivarius, Enterococcus faecium, etc.) and cultured and
fermented foods like coconut kefir will also
Chia seeds are suitable for smoothies, raw desserts

or simply sprinkled on your salads
lead to enhanced immunity as the beneficial

probiotic bacteria are symbiotic allies to
your body that help fight viruses, candida
and other infections; produce B vitamins;
and assist in detoxification (I will be running
fermented veggies workshop in May, email
me, if you are interested)!
When you start investigating and utilizing
these substances consistently and regularly, you will notice that your immunity will
step-by-step be enhanced. Your thoughts
will have more clarity. Your overall energy
will increase. You will also likely sleep better
and perform better in athletic activities. Your
overall productivity will improve. Digestive
distress decreases. Feelings of well-being
begin to dominate your life.
Please remember though, that changes
do not happen overnight. It generally takes
about two to three months before any of
above substances show the effect. Make a
special place for them in your kitchen and
honour them. That way they will bring you
the most profound a desirable effect.
Expose large areas of your skin to sunshine for a free dose of vitamin D. Walk
barefoot and enjoy every single day.
Ivana has been living in the UAE for
16 years. She is a qualified Health Coach
and member of the American
Association of Drugless Practitioners.
Her passions are nutrition, organic
gardening, healthy cooking and
homemade organic skin care. She runs
weekly workshops on the above topics.
For more information, visit her Facebook
page, Health Powerhouse.
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Dreamland
AQUA PARK
A complete family fun destination
Located at Umm Al Quwain,

Dreamland Aqua Park is one of the
largest family water parks in the
region set on an amazing 250,000
sqm of land.
Featuring over 30 thrilling rides, crazy
slides and a lot of other wet rides and dry
attractions, the park can entertain 7,000
visitors per day and is the ideal place for
safe leisure pursuits.
When it comes to dining, the Park offers
a wide array of choices. For visitors who
fancy an overnight stay, theres Waterside
Camping. Apart from individual families,
Dreamland also caters to the needs of
bigger groups, with affordable tailor-made
packages.
To know more about Dreamland,
call 06-768-1 888 or visit the website
www.dreamlanduae.com
Rates:
General Admission: AED 160

Junior Admission (under 48/1.2m Tall): AED 100
Senior Admission (ages 65+): AED 100
Family (2 adults + 2 children below 1.2m tall): AED 450
Infant (under 2 years of age): Free
Hot outside? We pick the best places where

you can get away from the summer heat!
Wadi Adventure Al Ain

stands tall as the Middle Easts
first and the only man-made
surfing, rafting, kayaking and
wakeboarding destination.
Based at the foot of the iconic Jebel
Hafeet Mountains and surrounded by the
Green Mubazzarah, Wadi Adventure Al
Ain is the ultimate spot for professional
athletes, amateurs and families to explore
their limits and enjoy adrenaline-pumping
activities that include: kayaking and rafting in the 1,113m long manmade whitewater channels and surfing in the 127m
long surf pool with 3m high breaking barrel waves generated every 90-seconds.
The park also includes an 18-obstaclebased air park, a 200m long zip line, a
vertical climbing wall and a 14m high
giant swing.
We are equipped with internationally
trained and certified guides and professional instructors that meet international
safety standards and ensure the welfare
This season Wild Wadi is

creating more fun than ever before. Perfectly located in the heart
of Dubai, our interconnecting
rides offer some of Dubais most
iconic views. Combine that with
a dining experience and thoughtful & generous service for all the
family to enjoy and you get the
perfect day out. So book now and
of its employees and the visitors.

Where Wadi Adventure Al Ains Summit
Event Centre is an ideal spot for conducting
corporate meetings, team building activities,
birthday parties and weddings, its food outlets like the Surf Caf, the Family Pool and
Kids Splash Area makes it the ultimate

family hangout spot in Al Ain.
For more information: call 03 7818422 or
visit www.wadiadventure.ae or follow:
www.facebook.com/WadiAdventure
come down to Wild Wadi

for a day of unbeatable fun!
For more information visit:
www.wildwadi.com
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Park, formerly known as Al Jazeera

Park, has something for everyone:
from exciting rides, to winding
water slides, relaxed swimming
pools, and gladiator-style obstacle
courses.
Waterpark
A must-visit for all ages
- tourists and residents alike - Al
Montazah Amusement and Water
Transformed from a local park into a

wonderland for kids and kids at heart,
the family-friendly destination spans over
126,000 square metres and is surrounded
by the scenic Khalid Lagoon.
At the Water Park, visitors can ride the
Barq Tower, the highest structure in the
park filled with speed, adventure and four
different slides; the Toofan Tower, which
is suitable for both children and adults,

providing four tube-shaped slides; Fun
Falaj, which is comprised of floatation devices for visitors to calmly ride along the
river; and the Wadi Pool, where visitors
can swim, play and bask in the sun.
Al Montazah Amusement and Water
Park also provides a Ladies Day, reserving
its facilities for ladies and their children
(boys under 120cm) from 9:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m.
Although many rides are not for the
faint-hearted, Al Montazah implements
the highest standard of safety and
protection measures, providing a team
of trained and efficient lifeguards who
remain at their posts at all times.

Spread over an area of

110,000 square metres, along
the coastal waters of the Arabian Gulf, Ice Land Water Park is
extensively themed as a Penguin
homeland with a day capacity of
up to 10,000 guests.
Offering some unique attractions with
the Penguin FallsUAEs Largest Manmade waterfall, Rocky Polar Mountains
with 27 largest assortment of water slides,
Penguin Baylargest rain dance pool
area, Aqua Soccer, Eddy Pond and the
Kids Covea dedicated area for the kids,
and other thrilling experiences at the
Arctic Wave Pool.
Aggregating over 50 attractions, Ice
Land Water Park caters to all age groups
from the toddler learning to swim to the
watersports enthusiasts seeking a thrill!
Besides the traditional water park
attractions, Ice Land now offers some
water sports activities like Jet Ski, banana

boat ride, parasailing, and the newest hydro
sports activities such as Freedom Flyer, Jetblade, Jetpack, Jetovator and scuba diving.
After a thrilling experience, a wide variety
of food choices can be offered at our Food
Village in five different food outlets and 750
covers with the option of air-conditioned
seating for 300 covers.
Pamper yourself at our Cabanas, an exclusive air conditioned day shelters with a pri-
vate sun lounges, a bed lounge, private

dining, mini bar, locker, butler service,
and complimentary refreshments.
We offer special packages for Birthdays, employee get together and team
building, and school day out.
The Green and Blue courses provide a

low ropes course, which allow self-discovery,
balance and growth, and the Red course provides a high ropes course, which challenges
participants to test their comfort zones and
face their fears. Visitors can rest assured that
the highest standards of safety are incorporated, with trained personnel supervising
them at every step.
With its large variety of activities, Al
Montazah Amusement and Water Park has
something for everyone, from sports and

adventure, to picnics and leisure. Opening
hours are 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily,
with last entry at 8:00 p.m.
Please contact us for more details at:

T: 800-WOWRAK (969725)
W: www.icelandwaterpark.com
E: info@icelandwaterpark.com
Adventures
The final and perhaps
most unique aspect of Al
Montazah Amusement
and Water Park is Al
Montazah Adventures, a
high-adrenaline obstacle course
split into different difficulty levels
for both children and adults (with
a minimum height requirement of
120m). The course consists of
three sub-courses: Green (very
easy), which has 19 trees and
activities, Blue (easy), which has
14 trees and activities, and Red
(difficult), which has 17 challenges.
For more information:

call +971 6 511 0555 or visit
www.almontazah.ae
Al Khalidiyah Bridge, Flag Island,
Sharjah, U.A.E.
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Aquaventure Waterpark
by Atlantis, The Palm the
Middle Easts No. 1 voted
Waterpark on TripAdvisor takes
the human truth Youre Different
in Water to a whole other level.
Discover your brave and slightly

childish side as you scream down world
record-breaking waterslides or be amazed in

water while diving amongst 65,000 marine
animals including sharks and rays.
For the ones looking to bring out their
loving side, head over to Dolphin Bay to kiss
and cuddle one of these majestic marine
mammals before relaxing on over 700m of
exclusive private beach and flying across the
Middle Easts longest Zipline circuit.
There is something for everyone at
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi,

the only Emirati-themed waterpark in the world, is inspired by
the UAEs rich heritage of pearl
diving through its unique story of
The Legend of the Lost Pearl.
The UAEs first mega waterpark is

home to 45 exhilarating rides, slides and
attractions five of which can be found
nowhere else in the world. With rides and
experiences on offer to thrill both the
young and the young at heart, the waterpark plays host to Dawwama the worlds
first hydro-magnetic tornado waterslide,
as well as the globes first interactive water and laser rollercoaster, Bandit Bomber.
Enjoy these rides and more with the
new Family Pass priced at only AED180
per person! It also includes free entry for
children under 3 and nannies! Fun waits
for no one, so find out more and book
online today. yaswaterworld.com
*Terms and conditions apply.
Limited availability.
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Aquaventure Waterpark from the

tranquility of a VIP Cabana to the breathtaking depths of the largest Aquarium in
the Middle East and Africa.
For more information: Visit
www.AquaventureWaterpark.com and
enjoy up to 40% OFF as a UAE Resident!
Aquaventure Youre Different in Water
Habitually healthy
Rise Up and Conquer your Breakfast

Words by: Richard Thomas
Mornings, that odd time of the

day when you arent sure whether
you are human or some sort of
mythical sleeping beast. When you
arent sure if your alarm went off by
mistake in the middle of the night
or if its actually the moment when
you have to face the day ahead.
From the first moment you open
your eyes, your brain is already
trying to decipher how it is going to
cope with the day ahead.
While still trying to awaken from your
blissful slumber many people forget the
most integral part of their day, BREAKFAST.
Breakfast is essential, not only for you to
be able to function properly for the rest of
the day but also to help with fitness goals
and a general sense of wellbeing. It is the
one meal that doesnt need to be over
thought. A simple fruit salad with some
granola would be more than sufficient to
help you conquer the day. The perfect
breakfast should consist of some protein
combined with good carbohydrates and
fibre.
The benefits of having a healthy, wholesome breakfast are endless. Its the perfect
time to give your body a boost of vitamins,
minerals, proteins and fibres. Your breakfast
could help you reach your goals of weight
loss, concentration in the boardroom or help
you to reach the pinnacle of your sporting
objectives.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 apples, peeled, diced
1/4 cup raisins
2 eggs
2 cups almond milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup almonds, chopped
Breakfast is the
most important meal
of the day. When you
feed yourself what
your body needs
when it needs it,
thats love. So give
your bod some
TLC and sit down
and enjoy a good,
substantial breakfast
- Kathy Freston
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly

grease an 8-by-8 work baking dish
2. In a small bowl, mix the uncooked
quinoa with the spices. Pour into greased
dish.
3. Sprinkle the apple and raisins on top of
the quinoa.
4. In that same small bowl, beat the eggs.
Whisk in the soy milk and maple syrup.
5. Pour the egg-and-milk mixture over the
top of the fruit and quinoa. Lightly stir to
partially submerge the fruit. Sprinkle the
chopped almonds on top.
6. Bake for 1 hour or until the casserole is mostly set with only a small amount of liquid left.
7. Allow to cool, and then cover and refrigerate. In the morning, cut a square,
microwave it on a plate, and enjoy alone or with a few dollops of Greek yogurt.
The Cycle Bistro

GPS location:
Latitude:
N 25 02.792
Longitude:
E 055 14.384
Phone:
04 425 6555
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Wakeboards
and Bindings
SIC Sandwich Islands Composites SUPs are the vision of master shaper/designer, Mark Raaphorst
Photos Supplied by: GO Sport
When we are talking about

watersports events, OutdoorUAE
wants to be there! We were invited
by GO Sport on the 13th of April to
the beach to experience the thrill of
their newest products on the wavy
sea.
We enjoyed the day with a lot of action
and we had the chance to try some of the
products that are now available in GO Sport
stores, in fact all you need for having fun and
exercise on the water: the new SIC standup
paddle boards, Point 65 Kayaks exclusively
available at GO Sport, wakeboards and
bindings, lifejackets and even inflatables and
towables. Here are some details about these
products. There are also some promotional
prices on offer to check out.
POINT 65
These award-winning sectional kayaks by

Point 65 of Sweden are a lot of fun, and great
value. The range features sit-on-tops, kayaks,
kayaks for anglers and stand-up paddle
board. With Point 65s own patented SnapTap technology theyre all exceptionally fast
to assemble and disassemble.
The compact size of the individual pieces
means they can be stored in the corner of
your shed or garage, inside a beach hut,
under the stairs at home, or even in a large
cupboard.
These kayaks are a great way to exercise,
much more enjoyable than the gym, and can
be taken almost anywhere.
Point 65 Kayaks
Exclusively available at GO Sport
SIC Recon 9.9 TW Stand-up Paddle

Board Hard Board - 4,365 AED
Perfect all-around SUP
Deck Pad gives grip and shock absorption
SIC Air Glide Recon 10.4 Stand-up Paddle
Board - Inflatable - 4,365 AED
SIC Coil Leash - 110 AED
SIC Adjustable Glide Paddle - 835 AED
Versatile SUP for fitness, surfing or yoga
Summer Promotion:
Purchase the Omega

Grind Wakeboard and
Index Bindings for 1,995 AED
(save 405 AED)
More
PROMOTIONS
in Store!
Life Jackets
Liquid Force Hinge Vests
from 345 AED
SIC Sandwich Islands Composites

SUPs are the vision of master shaper/designer, Mark Raaphorst. Their sleek styling,
piercing waterlines, quality craftsmanship
and attention to detail have also earned SIC
the reputation of being the Ferrari of SUP
boards.
Whether you are a seasoned pro in either
open or flat water racing or the weekend
surfer; whether you are looking for better
fitness, touring or just all-around fun;
SIC has something for you.
Liquid Force Omega Grind

Wakeboard
1,405 AED
The perfect all-round
board
Index Bindings
995 AED
For beginners and
intermediates
Point 65 Martini Solo Kayak - 3,650 AED

Recreational kayak
Snap-Tap system allows for easy
transport and storage
Two water-tight compartments
for safe storage
Point 65 Martini Tandem Kayak - 5,500 AED
Men
Lightweight
Accommodating fit
Women
Lightweight
Slight taper at waist and wide shoulders
Inflatables/Towables
Point 65 Tequila Tandem Kayak - 5,195 AED

Entry-level, sit-on-top kayak
Snap-Tap system allows for easy
transport and storage
Point 65 Tequila Solo Kayak - 3,295 AED
Sportstuff Super Mable Inflatable

2,295 AED
3 seater
For a wild ride on the water
you will never forget.
All products are available at
GO Sport stores across the region
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Challenge Gravity & Fly Above the Water

Our first session with a flyboard
Words + Photos by: Daniel Birkhofer
It is really flying above the

water having a human body gliding
through the water and suddenly
rising from the deep blue surface
it has something mythical.
In the hands of a professional like Karim
El Gendy, it looks like a joyful and easy play
defying gravity and the elements of water.
But mastering this new generation of water
sports, regardless if it is the Flyboard,
X-Jetblade, XJetpacks, Jetovator, requires
a few minutes of practice. And once you
get the hang of it, rest assured that you will
have the whole crowd watching you.
When Karim get his hands on one of the
new water jet technology, the beach lovers
and tourists at JBR beach in Dubai gathered
to see what tricks he will pull off.
Hydro Water Sports operates from JBR
Beach in Dubai right behind the Ritz Carlton
Hotel in front of an impressive skyline of
Dubai Marinas high rise buildings. The new
jet technology uses a Jet Ski to get enough
water thrust to propel the body high up in
the air. Hydro Water Sports uses only the
latest Yamaha PWC and high-quality Jobe
equipment. From all the different jet gadgets, most people ask for the Jetpack which
makes you look like a rocket-man. The only
difference is that you will be on the water
instead of using fuel burning rockets. Karim
advises, that the Flyboard, Jetblade which
is attached to the feet, are the easiest to
learn and most people have the wrong assumption that the Jetpack is easier.
Would there be a better place in the
world than Dubai to try the Flyboard
- Warm water all year round, an amazing skyline in one of the most iconic and
modern city. Each session lasts for 30
minutes. The first 10 minutes of our tryout

session includes the essential instruction of
the functionality of the fly board and most
importantly the safety training. For beginners, the instructor on the jet ski will throttle
the water thrust for you, making sure you
are safe, can concentrate on balancing and
have fun. The key in getting out of the water and controlling the fly board is a good
core body control. No matter how long it
takes you to get out of the water and fly up
in the air, you cannot be exempted on getting plunge in the water and having a few
sips of fresh Arabian Gulf water.
It may sound interesting and scary at the
same time but once you get on a fly board
and do your fist half-hour session, you will

definitely be hooked and keep wanting
for more. So you will see me back on a fly
board soon again and once I master it,
I still have the X-jetblade, XJetpacks and
Jetovator on the list to try-out, so this
summer will definitely not be boring.
Hydro Water Sports Dubai is
sponsored and supported by
Al Yousuf Motors/Yamaha and operates
on JBR Beach Behind Ritz Carlton.
For bookings visit www.hydro-watersports.com
or call 056 4844588
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PRODUCTS
A ROUND-UP OF QUALITY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE RIGHT HERE IN THE UAE
Nathan SpeedShot
Plus Insulated
2XU Compression Full Zip

Sleeved Trisuit
Available at Adventure HQ
Available at Adventure HQ and GO Sport
This summer, stay hydrated with one of

Nathans insulated handhelds or water
bottles. Keep fluids colder longer, with
this perfect-sized 12oz insulated handheld
that feels great in your hand. Lightweight,
grip-free and reflective for added
nighttime visibility, this popular handheld
is ideal for shorter to mid-distance runs.
Because warm isnt cool!
Set the pace with the new

2XU triathlon collection,
featuring this fabulously
fast and fashionable new
trisuit design with a raglan
sleeve. Engineered with a high
strength 2XU Memory Tech
Chamois for durability and
comfort in the saddle, this
2XU Compression Trisuit
is engineered to support
in key regions demanding
it most. Complete with ICE X CT technology and proprietary
Vent Mesh fabric, the wearer is delivered superior ventilation
and moisture management for freedom and flexibility through
performance. 150D/CK fabric stabilises muscles while reducing
fatigue to increase endurance time after time.
170 AED
Features:
12oz/355mL double-wall insulated and
hi-viz reflective SpeedShot Flask with
Push-Pull Blast ValveTM cap.
Double-wall flask construction keeps
fluids cooler 20% longer than other flasks.
Fully-adjustable hand strap with chafe-free
thumbhole enables grip-free running.
Expandable zippered pocket for nutrition, keys, and running
essentials.
Features:
105D/CK enhanced support and power, greater endurance.
ICE X CT enhanced cooling with UPF50+UV sun protection.
Engineered sleeves for greater aerodynamics on the bike.
Memory Tech LD Chamois - time trial specific zonal padding.
Full length zip front.
Inseam - 8.1
Jobe Slam Wake Helmet
Kingii Floatation Aid (Made in USA)
Available only at Al Yousuf Motors across the UAE
Available only at Al Yousuf Motors across the UAE
Choose from various colours to complement your outfit.

Its soft, brushed nylon fit pads at the sides and top and
nylon plastic size adjusting belt make for a great fit, staying
comfortable whenever, wherever and always staying in place
like it should.
Kingii is the new wristband for all those who love water! If you
need help to stay afloat, pull the lever and an inflation bag will
pull you to the surface.
Features:
Rear Adjustment
Adjust Strap
Fit Pads
Ear Pads
CE approved
Sizes: XS to XL
*Offer is valid until 31 May 2016
260 AED (Was 325 AED)*
*Offer is valid until 31 May 2016
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875 AED
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445 AED (was 495 AED)*
Includes: Two CO2 cylinders for free
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Torqeedo Ultralight 403 Electrical Engine for your Kayak

the battery, speed, battery power left, and
the power output and it has an option to be
connected with a smart phone.
Words by: Kit Belen

Photos by: Daniel Birkhofer
Engine Specs
Range: 40 km
Power: 400 W 1 HP equivalent.
Intelligent: Onboard computer with GPS
Ultralight: 7 kg, battery included
Speed: 10 km/h Max
Rudder Control: Foot Rudder control
Safety feature: Magnetic Key breaker
instantly switches the engine when removed
Others:
Smartphone Connection (With cable options

and app TORQ TRAC).
The engine can be raised and lowered by
the angler while seated.
Control box - Screen of the onboard computer in the control handle with LCD display
of the battery charge status, ground speed,
the remaining range and power output.
Kayaks have become a solution to a lot of
anglers who want the convenience of leaving the shorelines and access deeper water
on demand. Places where they are not able
to access with even the longest casts and
places where you would normally go to with
a boat. Kayaks are hands down the most
cost effective way to get out
to deeper water and catch
some fish that were otherwise out of reach.
The evolution of the
fishing kayak has been
pretty interesting, especially
when it comes to propulsion rightfully so because
all fishermen want more
fishing time. So there has
been some advancements in
the design of the paddles,
lighter state-of-the-art paddles keep fatigue down and
grabs more water, making
each paddle stroke more energy efficient. Sails were the
next evolution; putting sails
on kayaks gave the kayak
angler faster speeds and
longer range. The problem
with that as I have found the
hard way, is that if theres no
wind, you dont really move as fast as you
need it to, putting all these systems in place
also means added weight and on a windless
day, these upgrades become unnecessary
weight, slowing you down and eventually
fatigue sets in there goes your fishing day.
Engineering in Motion
The next evolution was to put engines on

kayaks; electric engines were the best option because they were light and quiet, two
very important factors when
you are chasing fish, especially when the fishing was
really tough.
There are engines that
were made for certain
brands, mostly engines you
drop down into engine wells
in the middle or back of the
kayak these connections
are fixed and are a disadvantage when you explore shallow water. There
are purpose built
kayaks made to
accommodate the
engine those
are nice too,
but most of the time, as they are
centered on the engine when the
need comes for you to paddle
the kayak (like in shallow water) it
becomes unwieldy.
The Heart of the Machine
The Torqeedo engine is a great

concept, not a new one however it is the lightest as well as
the most hydrodynamic of all the
rudder type engines available
today. The system comes with a
controller box positioned in front
of the seat reaching it was no
problem. I did notice something
that caught my attention when
I had the engine off and drifting
with the current, it registered
the speed of drift, thats when I realized
that it was an on board GPS. After the trip,
I discovered that there really is a computer
on board that gives you a lot of information the remaining range for the charge of
Although I have some kayak experience,

I made it a point not to listen to the
briefing of how to use the kayak I wanted
to know exactly how easy it was for me to
learn how to use the engine. I am confident
that anyone would be able to use this within
15 minutes if they are already existing kayak
users.
Positioning the Kayak so I could drop my
jig near a bridge piling while the current at
its peak was something of a surprise, something that can be accomplished with two
people on a small boat.
Cruising around at half
and full throttle for half a
day in Palm Jumeirah area,
plus utilizing the slow speeds
to compensate for drift; I
was absolutely surprised
to find the battery was still
at full charge when we got
back on shore. For peace of
mind when traveling greater
distances, I would suggest
another battery pack just
put it at the back well everything is waterproof, even
the normally delicate socket
connections! As I mentioned
earlier, I used the engine
almost all the time, except for two occasions
where I stopped and drifted to tie on a new
lure the battery life on this is quite good.
Conclusion
Convenient, fast, lightweight, easy to use

and it can do a lot of things you cant
normally do on a kayak, it is a kayak engine
that is very hard not to like.
The Kayak, Arbaco 360, was provided by
SeaYou.
The Torqeedo Ultralight 403 drive
system is provided by Exalto Emirates
and is available in SeaYou and
Adventure HQ stores. For more info
visit www.torqeedo.com
or call +971 6 545 3366
PRODUCTS
Torqeedo Ultralight Kayak Motor
8,052 AED
Available at Adventure HQ and SeaYou

Reliable performance, powerful lithium batteries and a 40km
range the Ultralight is a highly efficient flyweight motor for
your kayak. All the convenience of a genuine Torqeedo: GPS
in real time, solar-rechargeable, waterproof, and with a long
service life.
Features:
Capable of travelling
up to 10 kph
Weighs only 7kg including battery
On-board computer with real-time
display of remaining range, speed,
charging status & more
Long lasting lithium ion battery with
short charging time
Waterproof to IP67
Compatible with the steering systems
of all popular kayak models
Emergency kill switch & auto-stop
in case of capsize
365 AED (for Clincher)

575 AED (for Tubular)
Available at
Revolution Cycles Dubai
Yas Cycles and Adventure HQ
Tyre manufacturer Vittoria has embraced the latest materials
technology, incorporating graphene - a thin sheet of carbon
just one atom thick and which is the strongest material in the
world - into its latest range of 2016 tyres. In Vittorias own
words, its a revolutionary material in the form of a very thin,
nearly transparent sheet of pure carbon.
The Vittoria Corsa G+ with the all new G+ Isotech compound
replaces both the Corsa SC and CX as Vittorias top of the
line, all-around competition tyres. The Corsa G+ provides
performance, speed and traction and with the Kevlar
sidewalls reinforced with Corespun 320 TPI technology adds
extra durability and long-term tread wear.
Compound: 4C ISOtech
Size: 700c x 23 mm,700c x 25 mm, 700c x 28 mm
Type: Clincher
Casing: Corespun with KEVLAR
TPI: 320
Claimed Weight: [700c x 23mm] 235g, [700c x 25mm] 240g,
[700c x 28mm] 265g
Recommended Use: Road cycling
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
ARB Aluminium Roof Rack
Dubai4wd Recovery Kit
Available at Dubai 4WD Trading LLC, Al Aweer, Dubai, UAE
Available at Dubai 4WD Trading LLC, Al Aweer, Dubai, UAE
A roof rack is a valuable and versatile accessory for many

touring vehicles, and without one some trips would just not be
possible.
The Dubai4wd recovery kit comes in a large winch pack and

includes a snatch strap, winch extension strap, tree trunk
protector, snatch block, recovery damper, bow shackles and
gloves.
3,200 AED
Its the obvious place for lightweight, bulky items that are
difficult to fit in the cabin of the vehicle. And with additional
accessories now available, such as waterproof bags, you dont
have to worry about your gear being exposed to the elements
while travelling.
ARB manufactures both steel and aluminium roof racks to suit a
wide range of vehicle types, covering both recreation and commercial applications. Additionally, ARB also stocks Thule and
Rhino roof bars and accessories to suit most popular 4WDs,
2WDs and SUVs.
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1,100 AED
Stay C ool with

Words by: Blake Stemm and Anna Roberts
Exercise in the UAE can be

somewhat challenging when it
comes to training outdoors or in
venues with no air-conditioning.
Even in air-conditioned venues it
can be a struggle if you train hard
enough and sweat a lot. Whenever
I train, I always train no holds
barred. I always train all-out, with
no exceptions to the rule. I train to
the point of muscle fatigue and it is
because of this that what I wear is
so important to me.
One thing I know is that I need something
that wicks away the sweat and is able to cool
me regardless of training inside or outside.
When I wore the 2XU ICE X Singlet I found
that it did just that. I trained both inside and
outside in the sun, and I felt the difference
from training in a normal singlet from other
well-known brands. Even when I do CrossFit,
I find that as fast as Im sweating, it is
keeping me relatively dry and also cool.
The 2XU ICE X Singlet fabric contains
Xylitol which is also present in fibrous
material such as corn husks and sugar cane.
It is a mineral that has many uses, like for
dental and diabetes care. When Xylitol is
included in the material it provides a cooling
reaction that helps keep the wearer cool
when training. I personally like to change
my training almost every day, from CrossFit
and group fitness to boot camps, cycling
and running and it is because of this that it is
very hard to find one garment that provides
me with the results Im after.
However, the ICE X Singlet is the one
garment that manages to cover all my needs
no matter what type of exercise Im doing.
It is extremely lightweight, comfortable and
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fashionable, plus the material is very

breathable even when wet. I wore this
singlet on a 10km run and found that unlike
other singlets this one did not cause any
chafing or discomfort. I felt comfortable
and cool the entire run. Straight after the
run, I took to the water with some stand
up paddle boarding and canoeing. During
both of these sports the singlet kept me
cool and relatively dry until I decided to go
for a swim. After this, I paddled for another
20 minutes and went back to the beach. By
the time I reached the shore the singlet was
almost dry. So not only does it keep you
cool and wick away the sweat, it is also quick
drying, making it a great all-round fitness
singlet - great for any type of sport that you
do!
Anna Roberts is another fan of training in
these 2XU singlets. 2XU ICE X tops are one
of my favourite 2XU products around.
Not only is the fit, cut and colour choice
perfect for training over long periods and
withstanding tough conditions and multiple
washes, but they have so many practical

functions built into the fabric.
You really feel the cooling power of the
Xylitol and in the sunny days we get here
in the Middle East, the IR blocking reflects
harmful UV rays. Ive used the ICE X Singlet
in multiple environments, including beach
training, CrossFit and even in hot yoga and
it really does provide you with a feeling
of moisture management as well as high
antibacterial protection and thermo
regulation, she added.
Features
ICE XP fabric with Xylitol and IR blocking

to inhibit penetration of UV rays to lower
skin temperature by up to 3C / 5.4F.
Minimal cling, zero chafe.
Superior moisture management
to keep you dry.
Antibacterial to reduce odour.
Reflective trims for enhanced visibility.
Performance enhancing fit for
unrestricted movement.
The 2XU ICE X collection is available
from Adventure HQ, GO Sport and Beyond
Fitness stores, starting from 210 AED.
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on the Dunes
KTM Motocross experience with mxDubai

Words by: Catalin Anghelescu
Photos by: Nela Macovei
One of the unique attractions for

Dubai is the outdoor experiences
of riding a bike on the endless sand
dunes of the Rub Al Khali. A dirt
bike is a special motorized vehicle
which makes the adrenaline rush
though the veins like petrol through
the injection pump.
The experience a motorcycle gives you is
incomparable to anything else. With this vehicle you can go anywhere: overcome mountains, dirt roads and dunes, rushing from
one adventure to another. High-quality and
reliable equipment requires large financial
investments. But if you want to get a taste
of this adventure, you can rent a motorcycle.
There are different companies, which deliver
the services of motorcycle rental in UAE.
When selecting an operator you want to
make the best choice to be safe and have a
fun motocross experience. You should make
sure that the operator is licensed and has
qualified instructors as well as high-quality
and well maintained equipment. At mxDubai
you get your iron horse shaped in a brand
new 2016 KTM 450, that is in excellent
working conditions and always ready for the
dunes. You can choose the motorbike that
fits you most no matter if two or four stroke.
If you dont have the experience in this field
mxDubai specialists will help you out with
advise.
You start by getting to the meeting point,
a desert remote farm with lots of camels where you will be welcomed by the instructors and get geared up with all the protection
needed, head to toe with the best available
helmet, goggles, boots and suit. Safety is essential when riding a motorcycle, so the necessary equipment and knowledge is valuable
to protect you from any injuries. According
to your experience, you can choose the best
option, there are tours for every level and

taste, the tours include a professional instructor. If you have never ridden off-road or in the
sand, you start the tour with the basic training
for the bike. You don't need a motorcycle
license but you should know how to use the
clutch and change the gears, to keep the
paint up and the rubber down. For those who
have advanced motorbike experience, there
are advanced KTM motorbike tours but you
should know how to drive stable in the sand
and be able to pay attention to the changing
sand and dune conditions.
After being geared up and the initial
briefing, youre good to go and hit the
dunes. The best time to ride would be in the
morning when temperatures are low. Good
conditions are after a humid night when the
moisture sets on the sand creating a superficial crust, best felt on new formed dunes. The
softer the sand the harder it gets to drive the
dunes. Dont forget to stay hydrated, they are
providing camel backs and plenty of water
during the tour. Like all the outdoor activities, hydration is very important especially in
summer and helps you to enjoy the full thrills
of the motocross. Now, the soft sand is the
one you have to fight with, meaning if you
dont hit the gas on time the bike has the
tendency to sink in or when youre rear wheel
will dig in the sand. So you need some speed
and momentum to be able to drive stable.
Keep the grip, its all about traction, when
you get some speed go to the 2nd or better
3rd gear to have a more accurate feeling of
the sand. Here is when you start feeling the
adrenaline pumping. As a beginner, once
your confidence grows, you will start increas-
ing the speed, taking more daring turns and

of course maybe trying some jumps. I fell a
couple of times when riding and this is how I
found out that the equipment really protects
me and that I feel almost no discomfort when
hitting the sand, but more like falling on a
mattress and then being able to laugh about
it! My instructor Corne, who was always riding
next to me, would come immediately after a
fall or a driving mistake and give me on the
spot tips on how to improve my technique.
Going for the top of the dunes and beyond is
a little bit more challenging, let go of the gas
at the top and hit it after the crest or the front
wheel will sink and you might tip over. Same
thing applies if youre going along the dune
in straight lines if the bike starts to shake or
wobble when crossing other tracks, hit the
gas so it straightens up itself. Only practice
makes better! I believe that this is one of the
adventures with the risk of addiction: you
start with a ride that you will never forget and
you always want to come back for more. The
adrenaline and excitement is overwhelming,
you will feel the freedom that many of us are
looking for. Not only men can ride a motorcycle, women are enjoying the experience too.
I think that for the start, the 2 hour tour is
perfect for adjusting your motorcycle skills
to the dunes and get to enjoy your first ride.
The bikes, the equipment and the instructors
are outstanding, I am happy with the experience, planning to do the motocross more
often and also challenging myself later on
with the advanced tours that can go from 4
hours to multi-day tours.
mxDubai provides off-road motorbike

rental, Buggy Rental, Quad bikes
rental and Jet Skis for rental in Dubai.
For more info you can visit mxDubai.com
or contact them at +971 55 209 0832
or info@mxDubai.com
Camper Trailer
This multifunctional camper
trailer comes with a variety of
features that will ensure a great
camping experience in any given
UAE weather. It has 15inch
off-road wheels, a hot dip
galvanized chassis with an off-road
360 degrees hitch, Independent
suspension and a rear hitch
receiver to ensure a comfortable
ride.
Inside the trailer is a lockable box. The

passengers side of the camper houses a
switched fuse box, that looks after all the
power and lighting on the Gascoyne, and a
battery management display screen gives
real time feedback. A three-speaker multimedia sound system that can be operated
inside and outside the camper - the system
is MP3 and DVD ready, giving the ability
to attach an LCD screen and watch DVD's!
Two personal LED stork lights, 240V outlets
and USB charging outlets flank each side
of the queen mattress. The passenger side
USB outlet also receives data from your
MP3 player so you can play your favourite

tunes through the campers' speakers. At the
end of the bed you'll also conveniently find
another 240V, 12V and USB charging outlet.
A fully installed 500 watt Pure Sine wave inverter guarantees optimal power flow in the
camper and a step light helps you see your
way down when the sun has set.
Other prominent features include:
12V/220V electric water heater.

Electric, 12-inch drum brake set-up.
120 litre stainless steel, baffled water
tank with a water level indicator inside the
camper so you will always know how much is
in the tank.
A huge, 60 litre fridge storage box which
can be accessed from both sides of the
camper. The box comes complete with
slides for your fridge, a handy LED stork
light and a particle air filter to maintain circulation but minimise dust. The box has 12V
and 240V outlets so you can connect your
fridge and other appliances with ease, and
is conveniently located in close proximity to
the kitchen.
Optional Accessories
A full 240V compatible system and two

110 A/H AGM deep cycle batteries
Redarc Battery management System which
monitors and charges your batteries and
regulates solar input, making for a stress free
adventure.
Tyre Size: 265/75/R16 with alloy rim
Rim Size: 16x7 inches
Technical Specifications
Body Length: 2900mm
Body Width: 1850mm
Overall Length: 4950mm
Travel Height: 1435mm
Internal Living: 5.3 x 1.7m
Bed Size: Queen
Tare Weight:1050 kg
Towball Weight: 130 kg
For more information visit

www.dubai4wheeldrive.com
www.facebook.com/Dubai4WD or
call +971 4 3207000 / 050 6511828
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Words by: Essa Al Ansari
In this generation it is tough to

find something that can monitor
everything you do. The past few
years have been very important
to me as I lost around 70kg by
training hard and adopting a
balanced diet. After my weight loss
success I became a fitness addict.
I started training for marathons,
social races and most importantly
for myself, therefore I needed
something to measure my heart
rate, number of calories burnt and
training time.
I am currently focusing on doing
different marathon races this year and next
year, so I needed something to track my
running sessions. I was introduced to the
Polar M400 which is lightweight and slick,
plus it has an integrated GPS to track speed
and distance.
When I first got the watch, I thought it was
going to be difficult to use. However, as soon
as I tried it I found it rather straightforward
and the instructions easy to follow. I
downloaded the Polar Flow App and
proceeded to sync the product. The process
does take a bit of time so you have to be
patient, but it gives you accurate results.
When you begin your exercise you can
choose the method of training you are
doing and you can monitor your heart rate
accurately with the H7 heart rate sensor and
chest strap. You can also connect the watch
to your iPhone through Bluetooth. Again, it
takes time but its worth the wait as you get
the results you want to see.
After losing a tremendous amount of

weight I get very picky with the calories I
burn per day, so the most important features
for me are the number of calories burnt
during my workout and the number of steps.
The app also helps you to review your daily
or monthly workout which is extremely
helpful for tracking my various activities and
reviewing run sessions.
In summary, this wearable technology
is very light, easy to use and has great
features! I would definitely recommend the
Polar M400 to all athletes that like to run
and/or cycle - it is the perfect watch for
these sports and is very accurate, especially
when paired with the heart rate sensor. I
would also recommend it to people who
want to track their daily activity levels with a
funky, lifestyle watch. Trust me, you will not
regret it!
Features:
Advanced GPS: The M400s built-in GPS

keeps track of your pace, distance and
altitude. With the Back to start feature you
can safely explore new routes.
Activity Tracking: The M400 tracks your
steps, activity, sleep and calories 24/7,
encouraging you to stay active every day.
Heart Rate Training: One of the most
effective training methods. Take advantage
of it by using a Polar H7 heart rate sensor.
Running Cadence from the Wrist: Keep
an eye on your running cadence to improve
your running efficiency and avoid injuries.
Polar Flow: Plan, sync and share your
training using the exclusive Polar Flow
online service and mobile application.
All data is easily viewable.
Smart Notifications: See notifications from
your phone directly on the screen of your
M400.
Individual Targets: Set your own individual
training targets and follow your progress
towards them using Polar Flow.
The Polar M400 - GPS running and cycling
watch in blue - is available at Adventure
HQ and Jumbo Electronics for 1,100 AED,
with heart rate sensor.
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XCat Racing Action in the UAE
Bigger (x)Cats for Larger, Faster Waves

Words by: Nico de Corato
Photos by: Getty Images
Faster Along the Waves
After its debut at the Dubai

Grand Prix, round five of the 2015
XCat World Series, XCat partnered
with Mercury Racing in the development of the engine that replaced
almost all the Mercury Racing
2-stroke 2.5L EFI race outboards
with more potent 4-stroke Mercury
Racing ROS (Race Offshore)
powerboat engines.
In relation to the engine upgrade,

Ronan Morgan, of the World Professional
Powerboating Association (WPPA) said: All
those involved in the XCat World Series are
looking forward to the introduction of the
new Mercury four stroke engines; not only
are these environmentally friendly, they are
reliable and provide a huge increase to the
horsepower and torque which are essential
for an action-packed weekend of racing.
Fujairah GP
After the upgrade, the series commenced

with the first race of the 2016 UIM XCAT
World Powerboating Series being taken by
the Victory Team with a win at the Fujairah
GP last April 8th. It was not a race without
drama, however, as Team Australia (Brett
Luhrmann and Paul Virik Nilsen) and Abu
Dhabi Team 5 (Rashed Al Tayer and Faleh Al
Mansoori) collided at the first turn, just after
the start, and the Australians flipped their
boat.
After a rescue by the Bergamo Scuba
Angels team and both drivers safely back
on land, the race was restarted with Team
Australia effectively out of the race as the
Victory Team stormed to the front on the
first lap. The chasing Abu Dhabi Team 5
eventually retired after few a laps due to
Boat #10 crossing the finish line mechanical issues leaving the top spot open
for the Victory Team.
Victory Teams XDubai-sponsored boat
(Arif al Zaffain and Nadir bin Hendi) took the
lead after the throughout the race and secured the Fujairah GP win earning 35 points
in the process. This early lead thus put them
in a good position for another title win.
Also on the podium was the Gold
Coast team in second place. This was
Boat #3 Victory Team in action
despite starting in eighth position as Tom
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Barry-Cotter and Ross Willaton quickly

worked their way to overtake Swedish team
Swecat Racing as they were taking their long
lap at the end. Their second place finish
marked a superb chance to shine this season
in their bid to achieve important championship points. Nevertheless, Swecat Racing
piloted by young drivers Mikael Bengtsson
and Erik Stark back in its second season also
proved itself an excellent competitor for the
championship.
Dubai GP
The Fujairah GP was exciting, but so was the

race hosted in Dubai on the 15th of April
Boats after the start around the

island in front of Dubai Marina
Bergamo Scuba Angels rescue boat assisting a capsized boat
that once again consisted of 14 XCAT teams

that ensured plenty of excitement. Team
Australia worked round-the-clock to repair
the boat after a bad start of the season in
order to be present for this leg of the race.
Tensions brewed as every team each had
their own agendas for the race day in Dubai
either to secure a comfortable spot in the
rankings or in the case of the Victory Team,
create a stronger lead against the other
teams.
As the signal was called, the Abu Dhabi
5 team sprinted to a sensational start but
Victory soon passed them in Lap 9 thanks
to their well-thought out strategy during
the long stretch of the race. Victory was

followed closely by Gold Coast and Swecat
which resulted in a tense showdown between the three teams for the lead.
In the end, Team Victory secured the race
winning over Abu Dhabi Team 5 and Swecat
Racing thus sealing a solid lead for the
series. With five more races in the XCat calendar, Victory currently sits at a comfortable
lead as the series makes its way to Lugano,
Switzerland for the third race of the series.
Regarding the back-to-back wins in the UAE,
Victory Team manager Ragesh Elayadeth
said: ...everything worked well and we
knew we could overtake them somewhere
Wet pit
in the middle of the race. Arif and Nadir

are the masters. Theres no other word to
describe them. They know what to do. There
were no nerves at all. They keep calm, they
know when to go for the long laps and when
to put pressure on.
After a tour of three races in Switzerland,
South Korea and an unconfirmed country in
Asia, the XCat series will return to the UAE
with the Abu Dhabi GP semi-final taking
place on the 17th-18 November and the
grand finale happening in Dubai on the
2nd-3rd December.
Read OutdoorUAE for more updates
on the Xcat series!
OUR EXPERTS
Australias 2016 Dakar Rally winner Toby Price on way to

victory on his debut at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Nasser Al Attiyah and French Co-driver Mathieu Baumel on the podium in front of the Yas Viceroy Hotel
Words by: Marina Bruce

Photos by: ATCUAE and Marina Bruce
The eagerly awaited 26th Edition of

the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge rolled
into town on the 31st of March,
commencing with documentation and
scrutineering before the competitors
moved south to Liwa on 3rd-7th April.
However, before heading to the sand the
drivers and riders took part in the Super
Special Stage which was held this year at Al
Forsan Sports Resort; a time trial to decide
The UAEs Khalid Al Falasi on his way

towards a best ever finish of 11th Overall
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Qasr Al Sarab Resort which is the rally base

for the week (also known as the bivouac). For
the fourth consecutive year I was fortunate
enough to lead the team tasked with driving
the official camera crew deep into the desert
to catch the best of the rally action, however,
not for us luxury five star rooms; instead,
like all the event marshals, camping was the
order of the day although we did enjoy the
bivouac village with its showers as well as
catering tents and chill-out rooms.
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge powered
by Nissan is a unique event; most cross country rallies are progressive, with the bivouac
relocating daily to the end of the next stage,
however the ADDC has a static base which
means that competitors who do not finish
one day can restart the next. Penalties apply,
of course, for any passage control missed,
however, for some private riders and drivers
they are content with just making it through
the week and starting each day.
The event kicks off both the FIA (Federation Internationale de lAutomobile) Cross
Country Rally World Cup and also in the FIM
The UAEs Mohammed Al Balooshi on (Fdration Internationale de Motocyclisme)
Cross Country Championship and the terrain
his way to an impressive 4th Overall
the starting order of day one, as well as providing a chance for the city dwellers to catch
some of the worlds best rally drivers in action
on their doorstep. Most of the bikes and cars
sped round the course without incident, however Italian Buggy driver Eugenio Amos took
a corner too fast and performed a manoeuvre
more befitting a gymnastics arena a full
mid-air roll, landing on his wheels thankfully,
but causing significant suspension damage.
Special Stage one takes the riders from
Razeen, a little over 100kms outside Abu
Dhabi, to the west end of the Liwa Crescent
just 30kms to the grounds of the magnificent
Dubais Paul Middleton riding for

the Vendetta Racing UAE team
Toby Price on the Podium
Omans Zakariya Al Shanfari mid roll
Dubai based husband and

wife team of Ian Barker and
Sheila Hutton-Barker.
Qatars Mohammad Al Harqan

and UAE co-driver Arif Youssef
Mohammed making light work
of a dune crest
is said to be tougher than the mighty Dakar

in places.
Special Stage two started near Madinat
Zayed, meaning an early wake-up call for
all to be in place for the start of the stage.
For the bikes and quads, the start is a little
different from usual the first 10 bikes are
flagged off at one minute intervals and for
the rest of the field, they are set off en-masse
in groups of 15; this makes a great spectacle
for our drones and the helicopter cameramen
and interestingly, some 60 or 70kms later,
the bikes are still in clumps. With over
230kms liaison (road) sections added to the
279kms off-road, this is a long day for the riders but Chilean rider Pablo Quintanilla took
the honours today.
The third special stage sees the best day
for cameramen and photographers as the
field takes to the mighty Liwa Crescent area.
Each day the terrain has differed and today
the magnificent slipfaces and sabkhas are the
main attraction as the riders and drivers propel their machines at maximum speed over
the salt flats before slowing down slightly to
pick their way across some tricky dune crossings. My cameraman is stationed just a few
kilometres from the stage start, on an all-new
part of the route for the rally and as a Liwa
rookie he stands transfixed by the rugged
beauty. Not for too long of course, as there
is work to be done as firstly the bikes, then
the cars come through. We are stationed at
the third waypoint in but reposition when we
notice that there seems to be some cameraworthy action at the next point, where countless cars are making heavy weather of a bowl!
The top three bikes were once more battling
it out on the sand with Helder Rodrigues
eventually winning the stage.
On Special Stage Four the rally once more
commences just south of Madinat Zayed as
the riders head south west, ducking under
Italian Eugenio Amos rolling his T3

Polaris at the Spectator Stage at Al
Forsan Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi
the Arada-Ghayathi Road for a loop out

west before crossing the road again as they
head east through the Liwa Crescent, finally
emerging on the E90 close to the Qasr Al
Sarab gates. This was the day when number one seed and two-times ADDC winner
Vladimir Vasilyev crashed out of the race
literally and he returned to the bivouac
via road. Incidentally, this was the only stage
Nasser Al Attiyah did not win, the honours
going to car #205 with Mikko Hirvonen. The
Moto category saw a stage win for French
rider Pierre Alexandre Renet and a third place
for local rider Mohammed Al Balooshi.
Special Stage five, commencing less than
20kms from the Qasr Al Sarab saw the rally
wind its way up the Al Hamra desert area
before finishing at the start point. With less
than three minutes separating the top three
riders there was all to ride for in the Moto
categories but barring an accident, stuck
or a mechanical problem the Auto seemed
to be in the bag for the number two seed,
Nasser Al Attiyah. Nevertheless, he powered through the relatively easy terrain at full
speed, winning the stage by beating Mikko
Hirvonen by over two minutes.
The last time the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Auto category was won by a GCC
national was back in 2008, when Qatar based
Nasser Al Attiyah was victorious. This year he
reclaimed his place as the top driver with a
win in only 17 hours and 14 minutes, over 30
minutes ahead of second placed Yazeed Al
Rajhi from KSA. Further down the field, local
expat favourites Ian and Sheila Barker came
across the podium in 23rd place which was
impressive since the first three days they had
a few stucks and minor problems, however a
sterling performance on days three and four
saw them rise through the ranks.
Both auto and moto provide some thrilling
motorsport action but this year the moto
Tom Bell approaching Passage Control on Day four
Abu Dhabi based Lebanese driver

Emil Khneisser in his T2 Nissan Y62
category was particularly hotly contested

with the winner of each stage changing daily,
until stage five, when the overall winner, Toby
Price took his second daily stage win, having been the fastest on his debut in Special
Stage One. Dubai based Sam Sunderland,
having missed the Dakar due to injury layoff,
gave a steady performance each day, not
winning a daily stage but overall coming in
in second place, just two minutes and 10
seconds behind the winner.
After his last victory in 2014, Polands Rafal
Sonik once more took top overall place in the
quad category, even although he did not win
any of the daily stages. Throughout the five
days he put in a steady performance, taking
care to avoid incurring penalties which was
the key to his success.
One thing which really surprises desert
drivers who travel through the Liwa area the
cars are faster than the motorbikes! The top
three bikes completed the course in just over
18 hours and 18 minutes, over an hour more
than Nasser Al Attiyah in his Toyota Hilux!
The weather in the UAE during March
and April can be unpredictable and with last
years SS5 being cancelled due to a huge
sandstorm all eyes were on the forecasts
this year. These predicted a high chance of
rain, thunderstorms and windy weather and
all but the thunderstorms came true. Abu
Dhabi Desert Challenge 2016 had the coolest weather ever for the event, with daytime
temps in the main under 30C and cool
night-times of around 12-15C, which had us
campers reaching for an extra blanket before
dawn!
Cant wait til the 2017 event!
The famous ADDC "Sweep Team" in action
OUR EXPERTS
The Sustainable Diver:
15 Things YOU Can Do!

Words + Photos by: Jake Lyle
Any diver will tell you there are

few things more breathtaking than
a colourful, vibrant and active coral
reef, or that there is anything more
exciting than waiting for the bubbles
to clear after youve taken the leap,
to then be exposed to huge expanses of clear blue water and huge
congregations of busy fish.
These fantastic sights however, dont have
a guaranteed future in our waters and so it
is up to us to ensure their longevity. Scuba
divers around the world, together, spend
hours underwater, constantly enjoying the
underwater environments that weve been
blessed with, and so it only makes sense that
we help to conserve them. There are so many
things that both divers and non-divers can do
to protect these fragile marine environments,
efforts that dont involve great difficulty. And
although many of the steps you can take may
seem small, every little bit counts, and will
contribute to a greater future.
1. Dive carefully. This is the first and most
important step you can take when making
an effort to conserve these wonderful marine
environments. The protection of corals is of
paramount importance, as the corals are the
building blocks of these underwater ecosystems, and an accidental flick of a fin could
easily break off a piece of coral that has taken
decades to grow, and will take decades to
grow back. Careless diving is one of the
major ways in which reefs are damaged
reckless kicking close to corals, swinging your
arms around, grabbing on to pieces of corals
for stability or even poking a camera in too
close in the hopes of a good picture. All of
these acts can cause long lasting damage to
reefs, so they best be avoided.
2. Be aware of your body and equipment.
This can have a much more profound effect
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than youd think. A loose gauge, a hanging camera, or a spare regulator, if not tied
onto your BCD correctly could run along the
ground, or worse - the reef: breaking corals,
getting stuck in crevices or maybe even
disturbing something sleeping in the sand.
So before descending and maybe even every
now and again whilst on the dive, ensure that
you dont have any loose equipment dragging along the reef like an anchor.
3. Make sure your dive skills are sharp and
that you are up to date with your education. Refining your skills could involve something as simple as reading over your dive
manual again, revising the dos and donts, or
you might prefer to take a refresher course or
a PADI Scuba review. Alternatively, you could
simply have a few minutes of bottom time
in a pool with an instructor to get your head
back in the game.
4. Consider your interactions with marine

life. In order to avoid stressing animals or
interrupting feeding or mating behaviour,
avoid touching, handling or feeding any
aquatic life. What may seem like a small and
insignificant poke to us, it may stress and stun
an unsuspecting animal, or even worse, cause
a normally non-aggressive animal to become aggressive. Common victims of being
handled by divers are turtles. Often thought
to be unaffected by being touched, divers
unfortunately harass these animals due to the
perception that theyre like pets, however
they are best left alone, as some species
even bite! As well, when it comes to some
larger species of animals like whale sharks,
divers first instincts are often to run their
hand along the body of the animal, however
in doing so, on many animals, this can result
in removing a layer of slime that protects
them from diseases and infections, which
they will then become susceptible to after the
slime has been removed.
5. Following on from that, an important
rule is to respect and understand the
aquatic life. Disrupting habitats and scaring of marine life away will not only ruin the
experience for other divers, but it could also
ruin the ecosystem in that area. A good way
to best understand these environments and
how to go about spending time in them is
to enrol in the PADI Underwater Naturalist
course, to consolidate your understanding.
6. Be an eco-tourist. This is something you
can do before even getting in the water.
When selecting your dive destination, or
even your holiday destination, ensure the
facilities have sustainable and legal practices
when it comes to the environment, or even
better, use dive facilities that are Project

AWARE operators, which is an initiative to
conserve marine environments. Ecotourism
also involves physical practices: dont collect
natural souvenirs like corals or shells when on
your dives, take pictures instead!
7. Respect maritime history. Many dive sites
are part of maritime history or are of cultural
importance, like underwater statues or ship
wrecks. In order to properly respect these
and conserve them for future divers and for
the marine life that have taken up residence
within, follow proper dive practices when exploring these heritage sites and follow local
laws and practices.
8. Report environmental disturbances.
There arent many individuals who take to the
seas as often and observe coral reefs in as
much detail as Scuba divers do, so we are in
a unique position to help monitor these environments. If you notice strange substances
or objects in the water, damaged parts of the
reef or sick marine life, report it to the proper
authorities in order to find solutions to these
problems.
9. Be a role model. This goes for other
divers and non divers, if you yourself show
others the proper way to act around these
environments, the good behaviour will be
passed on and these reefs will be protected,
so ensure youre setting a good example for
other individuals around you.
10. Get involved in local community initiatives. In almost every part of the world there
is some sort of local initiative that aims to
protect the environment, and I can proudly
say that in Dubai their certainly is. On the
beaches and reefs of Dubai there have
been group clean ups which have aimed to
remove debris from the environment to allow
it to prosper in its natural form so whether
youre a diver or simply a beach-enthusiast,
there is something for you to get involved in!
11. Be a buoyancy expert. Buoyancy is
one of the single most important skills you
need to know to be a good diver. Be able
to control the height at which you glide over
the reef will make a huge difference to the
damage you do to a reef. If youre unable
to control this height and youre constantly
dropping down too low or having to kick to

return to your desired depth, youll not only
put the coral reef at risk, but youll risk using
up your air to quickly and having a short and
tiring dive!
12. Take only photos, leave only bubbles.
This is a simple step, but many often ignore
it, and quite a number of divers have been
known to be perpetrators when it comes to
this rule. Everything underwater is part of the
ecosystem, and therefore plays a vital role in
sustaining these environments. Food chains
and food webs are fragile, and so divers
should avoid doing anything that could risk
disrupting them, which includes removing
natural features from coral reefs, and leaving
and debris or rubbish behind. This is a step
that can also be taken by non-divers, and by
those who are simply spending time by the
sea or on a boat take any rubbish back with
you. Although it may seem small and insignificant to leave a packet or wrapper behind,
or in the sea, these materials can eventually
group together and cause the unfortunate
death of many different species of marine life.
Animals as big as sperm whales have been
found dead on beaches, and after autopsies,
it was discovered that these animals contained as much as 17 kilograms of plastic in
their stomachs. These waste materials can
have an extremely damaging effect, so in
order to protect the sea and everything in it,
ensure you dispose of rubbish properly.
13. Remove any debris. Even if rubbish is
improperly disposed of on land, it can quite
often find its way into the sea. During my

time diving, Ive come across all sorts of different types of debris, including everything
from shopping trolleys to wine glasses, so
if you do spot any, and it is safe to do so,
remove it.
14. Make responsible seafood choices.
This one can be done by absolutely anyone
(that likes seafood). Overfishing of certain
species of fish over the past decades has lead
to huge declines in certain fish populations,
and consumers play one of the most important role in this its you who decides which
fish are caught and sold, so make sure you
try to eat sustainably. Here in the UAE you
can find a list of the most sustainable seafood
choices with a quick search on the Internet.
15. Shrink your carbon footprint. Nowadays, everything links back to global warming
rising temperatures and ocean acidification
is leading to declines in our favourite species
of marine life, and in the hopes of saving
them, simple things like using energy efficient
lights and turning the tap off while you brush
your teeth can go a long way. These things
arent difficult, and anyone can do them.
These are just a few things that you can do
to help protect the marine environments that
make diving possible. As I said before, these
environments are incredibly fragile, and will
not be around forever, but with proper practices and sustainable measures, they can last
a lot longer. Many of these steps are simple,
and do not require a lot of effort to carry out,
and Im confident many divers across the
globe already do so, but with climate change
afoot, every little bit of help counts. Scuba
diving is something that people in the past
have enjoyed, and its something that the
people of our time can enjoy, but to ensure
its something that future generations will be
able to enjoy, dive sustainably.
PEOPLE
Age: 50
Nationality: American
Occupation: Pilot and Certified
Kitesurf Instructor and Raft Guide
Interview by: Bandana Jain
Marks
passion for the
aquamarine is far
more than what
appears on the
surface. Having
spent four decades
of chasing wind,
water and waves
through the nook and cranny of the
globe, he is a true go-getter for all
kind of water sports, literally!
At what age did you get into water
sports? What inspired you to do so?
I started surfing when I was about ten years

old. My mother was a single parent and
would drop me off at the beach and then
pick me up at the end of the day. I moved
to Virginia where there was a lack of waves,
so I started climbing. But my heart drew me
back to the water when I discovered kayaking. It consumed my life for ten years and I
travelled all over the world to kayak.
In which countries have you

pursued these sports? Out of these,
which country do you think
is a haven for water sports?
Every place has its own season for different

water activities, thats the reason why I travel
so much! I have kited, kayaked and surfed
in Hawaii, Ireland, Maldives, Colombia,
Dominican Republic, Peru, Oman, UAE and
many more. In my opinion, Peru is a surfers
dream place!
What do you think about the UAE

as a location for watersports?
Sea kayaking and Stand-up Paddling in the

UAE is great! Dubai has great city views
from the ocean. You can pull up to some
place and have lunch then paddle home. Al
Ain has one of the most fun-inducing manmade rivers you can ever play on nice
class one, two and three river runs. The guys

there are great and if you have no experience, they give you lessons after which you
can continue to practice what you learnt. Of
course, they wont let you on the class three
run until you have your eskimo roll (In whitewater, it is called battle roll) nailed down!
For kiting, I head to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
I like to kite down there with the F-one guys,
Kuba and Julien. And if there is no wind
I just head to Yas Water Park and boogie
board the flow rider wave.
The good thing about Dubai is that it
gets lot of surf during winter (though not
big surf). This really keeps me in shape; that
being said, I have my secret spot between
Sur and Salalah (in Oman), where I surf alone
all the time.
Which one do you follow

the most passionately?
Kiting, surfing, kiting, SUP, wakeboarding

- they are ways of life for me. Each one of
them is different, yet the same. The common
denominator is the connection with nature
and water. Kayaking is like surfing, the only
difference being that instead of using ocean
waves you use standing river wave and the
piles of whitewater that is created by waves.
I would have to say that with the level of
kayaking I am running, I will not be able to
go on for 20 more years. I plan to go surfing
good size waves well into my mid to late
70's. But in a perfect world, I shall go with
the seasons and do them all!I Guess, I just
never grew up. My friends tell me I have the
Pan Syndrome - I tell them, I am Pan!
How does it feel to be

into water sports?
As Kelly Slater puts it, If I get into the

ocean once a day, I feel like I accomplished
something. I cant envisage my life without
water to play on... And as Tom Petty says,
Never slow down, never grow old. The
water has kept me playing for the past forty
years or so. I figure that I shall spend the
next thirty years, water logged!
Any water sport destination

that you yearn to try out?
Kayaking Cherry Creek in California and

some sweet whitewater in New Zealand are
on my bucket list apart from kiting One Eye
in Mauritius and a trip to Madagascar.
I have surfed almost everywhere I wanted,
but Fiji has eluded me. Its a place where I
plan to retire if I can ever get there. Once
there, I may never even come back!
Do watersports require any

special preparation?
Yes, one needs to know not only swimming,

but also should learn to keep calm when
the water is bubbling up the nose and you
have no clue which way is up. You should be
able to relax and let the water do its thing
and then recover! There is no time out
in watersports! You have to deal with what
happens when it happens! That been said,
proper preparation and training covers most
of the things.
Ocean Ride in Your Way

We always wish to do something
unusual which takes us on high mountains
of the Himalayas or dark fearful forests
of Africa but what if you dare to rule the
ocean? Meaning 70% of the earths surface by walking it or something close to it,
or you might even say its better. Gliding
across the surface of the sea with the
wind in your hair is definitely a unique feeling for which we can thank watersports
for giving us.
Here in the UAE, for the past few years
watersports activities has boomed. Dubais
beaches provide a recreational platform for
a huge variety of sports that can be enjoyed
with minimum effort - the coastline is littered
with open beaches, varied sea conditions
that make it possible to enjoy the rough and
smooth faces of the Arabian Gulf. Residential development such as The Dubai Marina
or the Palm Jumeirah here in Dubai provides
easy accessibility and comfort.
But in all adventurous rides, where you
will enjoy extreme fun? You may challenge
yourself with the watersports below:
Purchase Necessities:
Check quality and fins which you

will find in JOBE sports accessories
in Al Yousuf Motors
Purchase surfing and ski items
in accordance to your weight and height
Size Chart Wakeboards/Skis

Rider Weight (lbs)
Wakeboard/Skis
Length (cm)
Less Than 100
Less Than 130
90-150
130-134
130-180
135-139
170-250
140-144
200275+
144+
Personal Water Craft (PWC)

Riding
PWC is basically racing over a body of water

on a one-man watercraft machine. Fancy
stunts and tricks, like flipping and jumping
over a ramp, can be done with freestyle
riding. In simple word its a jet on water.
The UAE is the best place for PWC racers
and riders as it offers multiple events for
PWC competitions throughout the year.
Champions Choice: Yamaha
Inflatables/Towable
Wakeboarding
SUP (Stand Up Paddling)
Imagine surfing while being towed along

by a high-speed boat. That's wakeboarding
in a nutshell. The board here is specifically
with fins and weights, to allow the rider to
manipulate it with his/her feet. This sport is
partially inspired by snowboarding, and is
often performed in smaller water bodies like
lakes. World Wakeboard Championships are
held for wakeboarding, and it has been a part
of the X Games and World Games as well.
Unfortunately for surfers, its not always big

waves and strong winds, its often too calm
in some places to really get a good surf. You
can do it on lakes, river etc. The idea is that
you stand up on a long surfboard and use a
paddle to push yourself around the water in
this relaxed sport. Its a little difficult to get
started if your body is not properly synchronized with the board, but when youve got a
little speed up then its a lot easier and very
relaxing.
Champions Choice: Jobe Sports & Yamaha
Champions Choice: Jobe Sports
Water Skiing
Another water surface sport, water skiing is

basically skiing on water. An individual uses
2 skis or a single ski to skim or glide along
the surface of water, and is pulled along by a
high-speed powerboat with the help of a ski
cable or rope. On a competitive basis, show
water skiing and slalom skiing are followed,
along with standard dual skiing. Water skiing has been a part of all major watersports
championships including the Olympics,
World Games, and World Championships.
Champions Choice: Jobe Sports
This is definitely something to try on holidays and there are many different variations,
but youre essentially being pulled along
behind a boat on an inflatable. This is hilarious fun as the driver of the boat pulls every
manoeuvre they can to try and throw you off
the inflatable, while you lean onto different
parts of it to help keep you onboard. You
can also do this with donuts and lie-down
inflatables with friends, taking it in turns to
see who can stay on the longest.
Champions Choice: Yamaha and Jobe Sports
It is always recommended that you should
choose quality safety items through the
authorized dealers such as Al Yousuf
Motors where not only quality is good but
you can also find their prices very competitive; above all, you can find Al Yousuf
Showrooms throughout the UAE.
From training to provision of complete
watersports with world renowned safety
items, Al Yousuf Motors is always there to
assist you in your adventurous endeavours
by only following one rule and that is
customers satisfaction.
Please contact Al Yousuf Motors for any
watersports assistance on the aforementioned features.
Email: saferide@alyousuf.com
Call: +971 50 3790737
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PEOPLE
Nationality: Emirati
Occupation: Police Officer, UAE Represented
Champion Runner, Abu Dhabi Elected Team Instructor
An amazing
moment in the
history of the
UAE and the
Arab sporting
world, Rashid
Butti Al Qubaisi
is the first
Arab and GCC
national to ever win the XDubai
Spartan Race which was held for
the first time in Bahrain last April
1, 2016. Other than this, he has
been on a racing streak this year
with several other victories during
the 2015/2016 season. We sit
down with him and talk how this
could be his luckiest year to date.
What kind of preparation did you

have to get ready for the race?
Congratulations on winning
the Spartan Race in Bahrain!
How do you feel about it?
We hear that this has been

your lucky year; would you
tell us about it?
It was extremely hard but I really wanted to

do it. I have been ready for it since running
in finishing 9th in Dubai back in 2013 and in
France in 2014. Other than that, I also participated in the Spartan Elite Sprint category last
October 2015 where I finished 20th out of
the 25,000 competitors.
After those races, I signed up for the
Bahrain Spartan Race with all my hopes and
dreams to reach for the top spot. And in
Bahrain, I had a date with glory and I am very
honoured to be the first Emirati and first Arab
to ever win this international competition.
Participating in the 2015 Desert Warrior Challenge
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I had a very specific and specialized training

as well as a very strict diet. I did mountains,
sands, cycling vertical marathons and some
time at the gym. One of the most notable
aspects of my training was running with some
weights since this helped me a lot during the
Spartan Race. The support from His Highness
Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohammad
al Nahyan to prepare me for the elements
and the places also contributed a great deal
to get ready for the event.
Did you encounter any challenges

or difficulties during the race?
Being the toughest race in the world, Yes. Im

not really that muscular and when people see
me in the photos they could easily think
Im not the type to pull this off. The most
intense parts for me would be running with
the 15-20 kilo weights for 1k over up and
down sand and pulling tyres for 50 metres.
This year is my glorious and best year

because I have been winning a lot of races.
I won the Desert Warrior Challenge for two
years in a row now, the Wadi Adventure
Race 10k and 15k and I won the RAK Half
Marathon 21k as part of the UAE national
team out of the 177 teams participating.
I was also hailed top individual in the ITU
Running with Sheikh Khalifa bin

Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan
Sheikh Nasr bin Hamad al Khalifa representative

of the King of Bahrain
World Triathlon in Abu Dhabi and of course,

being the first Emirati to become the an
International World Champion in the XDubai
Spartan Race!
Im also thankful for the races where I
placed such as the Zayed Marathon where I
finished 5th and the Dubai Marathon as well
where I finished 3rd in the 10k Elite Local.
Being the first GCC national

to win the Spartan Race,
how are you setting an example
for other GCC nationals?
I inspire them with hard work and a love

for sport. I always say to everyone to be
honest in your training and the sport will take
you places that you never been. Other than
that, I would like to continue to succeed and
raise the UAE flag in all continents so that
the world will recognize us as competent
athletes.
Team racing with Sheikh Mohammed bin

Maktoum al Maktoum in Wadi Adventure
Awarded by Sheikh Ahmad bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi
Your advice to Arabs who would

like to follow your footsteps?
Train hard, nothing is impossible with a very

strategic plan. If you have purpose you will
reach your goals.
Being awarded by WWE superstar Dolph Ziggler
I would like to also dedicate this victory

to the UAE government, the Ministry of
With Maj.Gen. Maktoum Ali Al Shareefi
Police and to our General Police Director,

H.E. Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi.
What do you think

of the UAEs initiatives
on outdoor and fitness?
Do you have a message

to the people that helped
you get to where you are?
I would like to thank four very important

people that helped me with all my achievements: Mr. Mubarak Saeed Al Hidly Al Mansoori, Mohammed bin Ameer bin Yousef,
Rashid Darwish al Qithbi and Nasr Butti bin
Ameer. Special mention goes to my trainer
Mohammed al Amin Saak who discovered
me. A shout out to my mother club Al
Jazira Club!
Actually the UAEs sport councils are doing

their best to make achievements in the sports
by training future world champions for ITU,
Ironman, triathlon, cycling etc. Nowadays
theres a lot of initiatives that encourage Arabs to make a mark in the outdoor field.
Lastly, what is the next achievement

youre hoping to gain?
My coach, Mohammed al Amin Saak
Another Spartan Race victory! This would be

my greatest achievement for this year and
Im getting very close to it...
Ocean Sports FZE: enquiries@kitesurfsup.com | +971 (0) 55 935 2735
Go Further with Watersports Exercises

Words by: Nicky Holland
Photos by: Keith Perea
As the weather gets warmer, take

your exercises from the land to the water.
There are many different watersports
which you can do. This month, I will discuss four different types of watersports
and exercises you can do to enhance your
fitness and performance, so you can enjoy
and get the most out of your activity,
whichever one you choose to do.
Straight Bar, Back Cable Row 1
Static Half Range Wall Squat
Straight Bar, Back Cable Row 2
Waterskiing / Wakeboarding
This involves a lot of balance and technique.

You will work your upper body and lower
body. I have chosen two exercises for this
activity.
Static Half Range Wall Squat
Straight Bar, Back Cable Row
Stand-up Paddling or SUP
This looks a lot easier than it actually is. It requires balance (to stand up) and upper body
strength (to paddle) particularly around the
core, arms and shoulders. The exercise I have
chosen for this is a standing BOSU Bicep and
Shoulder press. Start by carefully standing on
the BOSU. Once you are confident in
balancing you can then introduce the
dumbbells. Try not to do too heavy, for
example 4-12kg is fine to start. Simply
perform a bicep curl with both arms at the
same time and then at the top of the curl,
go into an overhead shoulder press.
The focus is to work the arms but to
predominantly keep your balance as you
stand on the unstable surface. Aim to
complete 3 sets of 10-15 reps.
Kayaking/Canoeing
A little more strenuous than the first exercise; a strong core and good upper body
strength (for the paddling) will help you
glide through the water. Russian twists with
a plate can help facilitate this movement. If
you do not have a plate, then you can use
a medicine ball. Sit down on the floor, with
both legs out straight. Hold the plate with
both hands and keep your back straight.
Brace your abs and tighten your core then
rotate from left to right with the plate. You
should feel this on your obliques, at the side
of your abdominals along with your arms as
you rotate from side to side. Try to do this
for 30 seconds and repeat for 3 sets with a
30 second rest in between.
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The static half range wall squat will work

the legs. Even though you are holding the
movement, the muscles are still working, in
an isometric contraction. This is similar to
the position you are in when on the skis in
the water. Try to hold this position for 3 sets
of 30 seconds. For the second exercise, adjust the cable machine to the lowest setting.
Using the small bar, hold it overhand grip
and extend your legs but keep your back
straight. The weight can be between 2040kg. Here you need to pull, bringing the
bar into your chest and keeping the elbows
in narrow. Perform this for 3 sets of 15 reps.
Jet Skiing
This predominantly works the upper body as

you are sitting down. Arms and back need
to be strong to enable you to hold on at fast
speeds. The exercise I have chosen to help
improve your strength when on the jet ski
is an overhand dead row, reverse bicep curl
combo. These two exercises work the forearms, biceps and back. Pick up a barbell that
is around 10-20kg in weight and hold in an
overhand grip. Stand with your feet shoulder
width apart and stand up straight. The first
move is a reverse bicep curl, bringing the
bar from your thighs up to your chest. After
one rep, go straight into the second move
which is a dead row. Tip from the hips, keep
the back straight and row, bringing the bar
into the belly. This counts as one rep. Try to
perform 10-15 reps for 3-5 sets, with a 60
second rest in between.
I hope that from reading this article and
trying the exercises, you feel they help with
your strength, fitness and endurance. I have
tried to make each exercise specific, so you
can condition your body for each type of
watersport. Ill keep an eye out for you out
on the water...Good luck!
Nicky Holland
Fitness Manager
Fitness First Beach Park Plaza
Brought to you by:
Words by: Stewart Howison

Photos by: Jung Francisco
1. DONT High-Pressure
Wash your Bicycle:
Please note that while it may

seem like you can just blast
your bike clean in seconds
with a high-pressure hose,
thats a terrible mistake you
never want to make. Highpressure water, especially
sprayed from the side,
will blast the grease and
lubricants right out of the
components, such as the
hubs, bottom bracket and headset. And
its a big job to get the water out and fresh
grease back in. Thats why you always just
trickle the water over the frame from the top
when washing and rinsing.
2. DONT Use Petrol to Wash

Components on your Bicycle:
Many people feel the
need to use petrol to
wash components such
as chains, cassettes, bearings etc, which is again a
big no-no in self maintaining your bicycle. Petrol
absorbs any moisture,
which in turn dries out
O-rings and seals.
8. DONT Pull Out that

Internally Routed Cable
5. DO Always Grease Pedals
and DONT Over-Tighten,
NEVER Use a Lock Tight:
Over tightening of
pedals, leads to
stripping of thread,
which leads to
needing to not
just replacing the
pedals, but the
cranks as well.
Greasing of pedals
will help lengthen
the lifespan of the
pedals and helps
the pedals handle
under exertion.
6. DO Always Tighten Skewers

using Lock System not Turning
them to Over Tighten:
3. DONT Store your Bicycle Near

Chemicals such as Pool Cleaning
Chemicals and the Like:
Although it may not seem like a problem

storing your bicycle near sealed household
chemicals; the fumes that escape from such
products can cause the bicycle and components to rust quicker than usual.
Here is the
common mistake
that many people make when
first encountering
quick releases;
they un-screw the
quick release. They
use the lever like
the handle of a
wrench, and rotate
it around and
around until the
quick release is tight or loose depending on
whether they want it on or off. Wrong!
7. DONT Break a Chain to Clean It
4. DONT Over or Under Tighten

Bolts, Use Torque Readings:
Torque is crucially
important and
it's not just about
preventing overtightening.
We often complain of over-tightening
(which is also very bad), but the under
tightening of bolts is even more common.
Under-tightening a stem bolt can be life
threatening where safety counts, use a
decent torque wrench.
Unless your chain

has a reusable
master link, keep
the chain on the
bike. Every time
you break a chain,
you expand the
hole for the rivet,
and the chances of
that becoming a
weak point arises.
If you are going to
break a chain and
plan to put it back,
ensure you have
the correct installation pin to use;
never reuse the pin
youve pushed out
already.
Removing a cable
from inside an internally routed frame
is more a nuisance
than a deal breaker,
but its always easier
if you avoid making
the mistake. Unless you know whether your frame features
internal guiding or not, make use of a piece
of thin plastic sheathing or similar to leave
within the frame as you replace a cable.
9. DONT Drop Small Parts
There is no shame
here as it happens to the best
of us. The key is to
have a clean work
surface and floor
that makes finding
such a part easy.
Cheap camping or
workout flooring is
one way to create a
comfortable surface
where things will be
easy to find. If you
have lots of little
gaps under shelves
and benches, consider closing them off with
duct tape or insulation tape this will save
you much time wondering if something has
slipped beneath.
And if youre working on grass, just go
inside and pour yourself a stiff drink, youre
not finding that bearing again. At the end of
the day, do not drop stuff; use a magnet to
keep your spares in check.
10. DONT Lubricate Brakes
This is a major fail!

Do not lube your
brakes or braking
surfaces; this may
well lead to your
death and/or your
mates never riding
with you again due
to the ear drum
bursting squealing
that will emanate
from your brake
application! This
also becomes a
costly adventure on mountain bikes due to
the contamination of the pads and pistons
which will need to be replaced, and in
severe cases new rotors too!
Dont do it, ENOUGH SAID!
For more info, please call or email:

+971 4 3697441 | Info@rcdxb.com
Address: Revolution Cycles Dubai, Shop
5, Apex Atrium, Motor City, Dubai, UAE
TIPS & TRICKS
Educat ion
Passing on the Torch of Learning

Words + Photos by: Haydon Kerr
When I went back to my

old school to tell some of my
ex-teachers that I was going to
train to become a teacher too,
there were a few giggles and
some raised eyebrows in the
faculty staffroom. All but one
teacher asked me if I was joking,
and his name was Mr. Uival. He
was my Outdoor Education teacher
and was fantastic at fostering
qualities that set me on a path
to where I am today.
His lessons removed the walls between
the classroom and real life while introducing me to activities like caving, abseiling,
white water kayaking, ice climbing and
SCUBA diving. This was a guy I looked up to
because of his enthusiasm for the outdoors
and skills at nearly every pursuit we undertook as a class group together.
In my 10th year in Dubai as a teacher
for Deira International School (DIS), it is a
passion of mine to provide opportunities
for students to experience adventures and
learning in the outdoors. Its no coincidence
that as the coordinator for Outdoor Education, I draw on many of my own positive
schooling experiences to develop a programme which aims to provide a diverse
range of activities for students.
At DIS we have a range of annual residential camps that are aimed at promoting
teamwork, problem solving, leadership skills
and tie into various curriculum areas. These
are often the highlight of many school kids
year as they spend time away from home for

up to four days becoming more independent and self-confident. The camps are also a
great way to help form lasting social bonds
between students where they work and
play alongside others who they might not
otherwise share classroom or playground
space with. DIS is also proud to deliver the
prestigious Duke of Edinburghs International Award as an Independent Award Centre.
There are the obvious seasonal restrictions in the UAE and when it comes, its time
for teachers and parents to decide what
activities might be available for students to
take part in. Getting kids into the outdoors
can be a challenge if you dont know where
to look outside of the malls and common
attractions. One way we have managed
to encourage students to get active and
involved during holiday periods is to provide
our own Holiday Adventure Programmes in
partnership with various local providers.
These work well for busy parents with
kids that like to try new things like SUP
(stand-up paddle) boarding in partnership
with Surf House Dubai. Or perhaps a day
out snorkelling with turtles in Dibba from
one of the diving operators. Weve even
set up orienteering type challenges around
the school campus where small groups use
site maps and compasses to locate checkpoints and prizes along the way. Many of
the activities provided are ways to simply
motivate students to try new things that

perhaps sometimes put them outside of
their comfort zone but ultimately gain a lot
of personal satisfaction and reward from.
The writing Id like to keep sharing with
OutdoorUAE magazine will hopefully serve
to inspire teachers, parents and kids to try
some of the amazing opportunities available
to us locally and perhaps further abroad.
Having somebody at home or at school
with the desire to pass on their enthusiasm
to kids to try new things and push personal
limits is key. I have fond memories of my
Primary School camps, Secondary Outdoor
Education and all of the other adventure
pursuits Ive undertaken. At the core of
this have been passionate teachers and
encouraging parents. It is my hope that I
can be as inspiring to the kids I teach as
Mr. Uival was for me. All I needed was an
introduction to the outdoors and the rest
is now history. Watch this space for tips
on where to go and what to do for lots of
fantastic adventures...
UAE DIRECTORY
General Sports
Equipment Megastores
Adventure HQ, Dubai Times Square Center,

Sheikh Zayed Rd, toll free: 800-ADVENTURE,
+971 43466824; The Beach on JBR, Dubai:
+971 44304419; Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi:
+971 24456995, www.adventurehq.ae
Decathlon, Dubai, Mirdif City Centre,
+971 42839392, www.decathlon.com
Go Sport, The Dubai Mall: +971 43253595;
Abu Dhabi Mall: +971 26454595; Bawabat
Al Sharq Mall, Abu Dhabi: +971 25868240,
www.go-sport.com
InterSport, Dubai Times Square Centre:
+971 43418214 and Dubai Festival City:
+971 42066581, www.intersport.ae
Peiniger BMT Est., CBD, Khalifa Street,
Yateem Optician Bldg., Abu Dhabi, UAE,
+971 26262332, www.peiniger.org
Sun and Sand Sports, most shopping
centres, +971 43599905,
http://en-ae.sssports.com
Adventure tours
and desert safaris
Alpha Tours, Off #512, 5th Flr., Al Qwais

Bldg., Al Ittihad Road, Deira, Dubai,
+971 42949888, www.alphatoursdubai.com
Dadabhai Travel, SR 1&2, GF, Gulf Towers,
Oud Metha Rd. Dubai, +971 43885566,
www.dadabhaitravel.ae
Desert Rangers, P.O. Box 33501, Dubai
UAE, +971 44569944 or 507035111
www.desertrangers.com
Desert Road Tourism, Office 503, 5th Flr.,
Al Khor Plaza, Dubai, +971 42959429,
www.arabiantours.com
Dreamdays, First Floor Rm. 107 Ibn Battuta
Gate (Offices) Sheikh Zayed Rd., Dubai
+971 44329392 or 44329393,
www.dreamdays.ae
Dream Explorer LLC, JLT, Dubai,
P.O. Box 214576, +971 44563390
www.dreamexplorerdubai.com
Dubai Relax Travel, National Towers:
Churchill Tower Suite #614, Business Bay,
Dubai, +971 44221776,
www.dubairelaxtours.com
Element Fitness, Dubai, +971 44227352,
www.element-fitness.net
Explorer Tours, Umm Ramool, Dubai,
+971 42861991, www.explorertours.ae
Gulf for Good, Dubai, +971 43680222,
www.gulf4good.org
Gulf Ventures, Dnata Travel Centre,
+971 44045880, www.gulfventures.com
MMI Travel LLC, Mezzanine Floor, Dnata
Travel Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 4 4045999,
www.theemiratesgroup.com
Net Group, Dubai and Abu Dhabi,
+971 26794656, www.netgroupauh.com
Oasis Palm Dubai, Dubai, +971 42628832
or 4 2686826, www.opdubai.com
Rahhalah, Dubai, +971 44472166,
www.rahhalah.com
Wild Guanabana, Dubai, +971 44422946,
www.wildguanabana.com
Clubs
Abu Dhabi Fishing, Camping, Kayaking,
& Adventure Club, +971 5 04920860,
mohammed.almahrouky@gmail.com
Air
Ballooning Adventures Emirates, Dubai,

+971 42854949, www.ballooning.ae
Dubai Paragliders, +971 552120155 or
552250193, www.microaviation.org
Jazirah Aviation Club, Ras Al Khaimah,
+971 72446416 or 555531318,
www.jac-uae.net
Seawings, Dubai,+971 48070708,

www.seawings.ae
Skydive Dubai, Dubai, +971 43778888,
www.skydivedubai.ae
Boating & Sailing
Manufacturer
Al Fajer Marine, Dubai, Al Quoz,
+971 43235181, www.alfajermarine.com
Al Jeer Marina, RAK border Musandam,
+971 72682333 or 504873185,
www.aljeerport.ae
Al Shaali Marine, Ajman, +971 67436443,
www.alshaalimarine.com
Al Yousuf Industrial, LLC,
+971 4 3474111, www.aym.ae,
yamboats@alyousuf.com
Elite Pearl Charter, Saeed Tower 1, office
#3102, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 43889666, www.elitepearlcharter.com
Gulf Craft, Ajman, +971 67406060,
www.gulfcraftinc.com
Distributors and Dealers
Art Marine LLC, Al Quoz Industrial Area,
Sheikh Zayed Road, 3rd Interchange
+971 43388955, www.artmarine.ae or
www.artmarinechandlery.com
Azure Marine Dubai, +971 4 3706886,
www.azuremarine.net
Luxury Sea Boats, Dubai, +971 4 3284629,
www.luxuryseaboats.com
Macky Marine LLC, Dubai,
+971 505518317, www.mackymarine.com
Nautilus Yachts, Sharjah, +971 553419494
or 503419494, www.nautilusyachts.com
The Boat House, Al Quoz, Dubai,
+971 43405152, www.theboathouse.ae
UAEBoats4Sale, Dubai Marina,
+971 508446952 or 525682129,
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 or 553899995,
www.bluewatersmarine.com
Extreme Marine, Dubai Marina Branch,
+971 43992995, www.extrememarine-me.com
Japan Marine / D1 Marine,
WS # 110, Dubai Maritime City,
+971 4 4426395 or 55 1666035,
www.japanmarine.co
Rineh Emirates Trading LLC, Al Quoz,
Dubai, +971 43391512,
Repairs and Maintenance
Extreme Marine, Dubai, Dubai Marina,
+971 43992995,
www.extrememarine-me.com
Rineh Emirates, Sheikha Sana Warehouse 1,
Al Quoz, +971 43391512,
SNS Marine, JAFZA Techno Park,
Jebel Ali, Dubai, +971 501405058,
www.snsmarine.ae
The Boat House, Dubai, Al Quoz,
+971 43405152, www.theboathouse.ae
Cruise Operators
Al Bateen Marina, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26665491
Al Marsa Travel & Tourism, Dibba,
Musandam, +968 26836550 or 65441232
Bateaux Dubai, Dubai Creek opposite
the British Embassy, +971 48145553
Bristol Middle East, Dubai Marina,
+971 4368 2480, 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,
+971 504586171, www.edenyachting.com
Emirates Yachting, Dubai, +971 42826683
El Mundo, Dubai, +971 505517406,
www.elmundodubai.com
Four Star Travels and Tourism, Dubai,
+971 56 1012599, www.4startravels.com
4 Yacht Arabia, Shop No. 5, Dubai Marina
Yacht Club, 800 92248, www.4yachtarabia.ae
Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa,
Al Aqah Beach, Fujairah,
+971 92449888, www.rotana.com
Ghantoot Marina & Resort, Abu Dhabi,
+971 529933153, www.ghantootmarina.com
Happy Days Sea Cruising LLC, Dubai,
+971 48706668, www.happydaysdubai.com
JPS Yachts and Charter, Room 225,
Emarat Atrium building, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Dubai, +971 43437734, www.jpsyachts.com
Khasab Divers, Oman, +971 567255889,
khasab.diver2@gmail.com
Khasab Musandam Travel & Tours,
P.O. Box 411, Khasab, Musandam,
+968 93350703, info@tourkhasab.com
LY Catamaran, Dubai, www.lycatamaran.com
Marine Concept, Dubai, +971 559603030,
www.marine-charter-concept.com
Nautica1992, Dubai, +971 504262415,
www.nautica1992.ae
Noukhada Adventure Company - P.O. Box
73373, C/O Ali & Sons Real Estate LLC,
Plot No. 29, Abu Dhabi Al Ain Rd, Um Al
Nar, Abu Dhabi, UAE - +971 25581889
www.noukhada.ae
RAK Marine LLC, Ras Al Khaimah City Hilton
Marina, +971 557934525 or 507682345
Sea Hunters Passenger Yachts & Boats
Rental, Dubai Marina, +971 42951011
Sheesa Beach, Dibba, Musandam,
+968 26836551, www.sheesabeach.com
Smoke Dragon of London Yacht, Abu Dhabi
International Marine & Sports Club,
+971 507011958 or 504546617
Summertime Marine Sports, Dubai,
+971 42573084
The Club, Abu Dhabi, +971 26731111,
www.the-club.com
The Yellow Boats LLC, Dubai Marina Walk
opposite Spinneys, Intercontinental Hotel
Marina, 800892, www.theyellowboats.com
Marinas
Abu Dhabi International Marine
Sports Club, Abu Dhabi, Breakwater,
+971 26815566, www.adimsc.com
Abu Dhabi Marina, Abu Dhabi,
Tourist Club Area, +971 26440300
Al Jeer Marina, RAK Border, Musandam
+971 72682333 or 504873185,
www.aljeerport.ae
Al Mouj Marina, Muscat, Oman,
+968 24534554, www.almoujmarina.com
Al Wasl Charter & Fishing, Airport Road, Al
Qwais Bldg., Off. 207, Dubai, UAE,
+971 42394760 or 42959477,
www.cruiseindubai.com
Dubai Creek Marina, Deira, Dubai,
+971 43801234, www.dubaigolf.com
Dubai International Marine Sports Club,
Dubai Marina, +971 43995777, www.dimc.ae
Dubai Marina Yacht Club, Dubai,
+971 43627900,
www.dubaimarinayachtclub.com
Dubai Maritime City Harbour Marina,
Dubai, +971 43455545
Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, Dubai,
+971 43941669, www.dosc.ae
Emirates Palace Marina, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26907725
Four Seasons Marina, Doha, Qatar,
+974 44948899, www.mourjanmarinas.com
Fujairah International Marine Club,
Fujairah, +971 92221166, www.fimc.ae
Intercontinental Abu Dhabi Marina,
Al Bateen, Intercontinental Hotel, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26666888, www.intercontinental.com
Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa Marina,
Jebel Ali, Dubai, +971 48145555
www.jebelali-international.com
Lusail Marina, Lusail City, Qatar,
+974 55843282,
www.mourjan-lusailmarina.com
Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, Muscat, Oman,
+968 24737286 (ext 215),
www.marinaoman.net
Pavilion Marina, Dubai,
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, +971 44068800
The PearlQatar Marinas, Doha, Qatar,
+974 4965801, www.ronauticame.com
Umm Al Quwaim Marine Sports Club,
Umm Al Quwaim, +971 67666644,
www.uaqmarineclub.com
Dragon Boat Groups
Dubai Dawn Patrol Dragon Boating,
Dubai, +971 508795645,
www.facebook.com/DubaiDawnPatrol
Dubai Diggers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel,
pier next to 360, Dubai, +971 501547175,
www.dubai-diggers.com
UAE Dragon Boat Association,
+971 507634008,
www.dubaidragonboat.com
Camping & Hiking
Equipment
Blingmytruck.com, +971 505548255,
www.blingmytruck.com
Gulf Camping, Dubai, UAE, +971 551222252
or 502550666, www.gulfcamping.com
Jack Wolfskin, Al Wahda Mall,
Abu Dhabi,+971 24437802
Tresspass, 2nd floor above ice rink,
The Dubai Mall, +971 43398801
Urban Peak, PO Box 9587, Office 502E,
Ibn Battuta Gate Offices, Dubai,
+971 44548805, www.urbanpeak.com
Tour Operators
Arabia Outdoors, Dubai, +971 559556209,
www.arabiaoutdoors.com
Absolute Adventure, Dubai, +971 43926463,
www.adventure.ae
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Dubai - Tel: 04-3809647

Abu Dhabi (Musaffah) - Tel: 02-5588890
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Desert Road Tourism, Al Khor Plaza 503,
Dubai, +971 42959428,
www.arabiatours.com
Libra Travel & Tourism LLC,
+971 43397700,
www.facebook.com/LibraTravelDubai
Mountain High Middle East, Dubai,
+971 506595536, www.mountainhighme.com
Sheesa Beach, Musandam, Dibba,
Caving
Mountain High Middle East, Dubai,

+971 43480214, www.mountainhighme.com
Climbing
Equipment
Adventure HQ, Sheikh Zayed Rd.,
Dubai Times Square Center, toll free:
800-ADVENTURE, www.adventurehq.ae
Barracuda Fishing and Outdoor, Street 13A
1, Al Safa 1, Dubai, +971 43466558,
www.barracudadubai.com
Global Climbing Trading LLC,
Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai,
+971 48829361, www.globalclimbing.com
Jack Wolfskin, Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi
+971 24437802, www.jack-wolfskin.com
Services
Absolute Adventure, Dubai,
+971 43926463, www.adventure.ae
Sheikh Zayed Rd, toll free: 800-ADVENTURE,
www.adventurehq.ae
Al Shaheen Adventure, Abu Dhabi,
+971 28137444, www.alshaheenme.com
Dorell Sports Management, Dubai World
Trade Centre, +971 43065061,
www.climbingdubai.com
E-Sports UAE, Dubai, +971 43697817,
www.esportsuae.com
The Club, Abu Dhabi, +971 26731111,
www.the-club.com
Information
UAE Climbing, +971 506456491,
www.uaeclimbing.com
Mountain Biking & Cycling
Equipment/Dealers
Bikers JLT, Unit H6, Cluster H,
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE,
+971 526221888
Cycle Sports, Shop No. 1, Al Waleed Bldg.,
Al Barsha 1, Dubai, +971 43415415,
Fun Ride Sports, 301, 3rd floor, Mushrif Mall,
Abu Dhabi, Rm. 4, Mezzanine floor,
C-13 Bldg., Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi,
+971 24455838, www.funridesports.com
Micahs Bike Shop, Warehouse No.4
6th St. Al Quoz 3, Dubai, +971 43805228
Peak Performance, Mall of the Emirates,
Dubai Mall, Dubai,
+971 43413056 or 43308023
Probike, Dubai, Al Barsha 1,
+971 43255705, www.probike.ae
Rage Shop, MOE +971 43413388; Al Wahda
Mall, Abu Dhabi +971 24437617, Dubai Mall
+971 44341549,
www.rage-shop.com
Revolution Cycles, Shop G05, Apex
Atrium, Motor City, Dubai, +971 43697441,
www.rcdxb.com
Ride Bike Shop, Festival City,
+971 43395602
www.ridebikeshop.com
Sportz Unlimited, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Dubai, + 971 43388644 or 43391333
Tamreen Sports LLC, Khalifa Street,
Abu Dhabi, +971 26222525,
www.tamreensports.com
The Cycle Hub, Motor City, Dubai,
+971 505528872 or 44256555,
www.thecyclehub.com
Trek Bicycle Store, Seih Al Salam,
Al Qudra Road, Dubai, +971 48327377,
www.trekbikes.ae
Trikke uPT, Dubai, +971 45081202 or
556096757, www.trikkeme.net
Wolfis Bike Shop, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Dubai, +971 43394453, www.wbs.ae
Operator
+971 43926463, www.adventure.ae,
info@adventure.ae
Clubs
Abu Dhabi Tri Club,
www.abudhabitriclub.com
Cycle Safe Dubai, Dubai Autodrome
www.cyclechallenge.ae
Dubai Roadsters, +971 43394453,
www.dubairoadsters.com
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OUTDOORUAE
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
Dubai, +971 43468000,
Al Yousuf Motors, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Dubai, +971 43390621,
www.aym.ae/yamaha
Blue Waters Marine, +971 43808616,
Dubai, www.bluewatersmarine.com
Gulf Marine Sports, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26710017, www.gulfmarinesports.com
Premiers for Equipment, Sheikh Zayed 1st.
Road, Abu Dhabi, +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 or 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 28015454,
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 Zighy Bay, Oman, Musandam,
+968 26735555,
www.extradivers.info
Freediving UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah,
+971 506130486
contactus@freedivinguae.com,
www.freedivinguae.com
Freestyle Divers, Al Wasl & Dibba, Royal
Beach Hotel, Dubai, +971 43944275,
www.freestyledivers.com
Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa - Al Aqah
Beach, Al Aqah Beach, Fujairah,
+971 92449888, www.rotana.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
Neptune Diving, +971 504347902,
www.neptunedivingcentre.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 506683430, www.bsac406.com
Sky & Sea Adventures, Dubai, Hilton,
Jumeirah Beach Road, +971 43999005,
www.watersportsdubai.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.facebook.com/FSDCuae
Freediving UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah,
contactus@freedivinguae.com,
www.freedivinguae.com
Sharjah Wanderers Dive Club, Sharjah,
+971 507840830, www.bsac406.com
Fishing & Kayaking
Equipment
Al Boom Marine, Abu Dhabi & Dubai,
Al Hamur Marine and Sports Equipment,
Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai,
+971 43444468
Dubai, +971 43468000,
Al Yousuf Motors, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd,
+971 43390000, www.aym.ae/yamaha
Arabian Divers and Sportfishing
Charters, Al Bateen Marina Resort,
Abu Dhabi, +971 506146931,
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 or 553899995,
www.bluewatersmarine.com
Challenging Adventure, Wadi Al Bih Ras Al Khaimah, +971 561060798
or 44538386,
contactus@challengingadventure.com
Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai,
+971 48829361, www.globalclimbing.com
Ocean Active, Dubai, Garden Centre,
+971 502898713, www.oceanactive.com
Operators
+971 43926463, 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 72432274,
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,
+971 42394760 or 42959477,
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,
Barracuda Diving Centre, Fujairah
International Marine Club, +971 503366224
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 507050433 or 506947764,
www.seaworlddsf.com
Happy Days Sea Cruising LLC, Dubai,
+971 558961276 or 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, +971 504592259,
www.oceanactive.com
Soolyman Sport Fishing, Umm Suquiem,
Fishing Port No. 2, Jumeirah Beach, +971
508866227, 508866228 or 503402379,
www.soolymansportfishing.com
Summertime Marine Sports, Dubai,
+971 42573084, www.summertimemarine.
com
Xclusive Yachts, Dubai, Dubai Marina,
+971 44327233, www.xclusiveyachts.com
Clubs
Abu Dhabi Camping, Fishing & Kayaking
Club, mohamed.almahrouky@gmail.com
Dubai Surfski & Kayak Club, Kitesurfers
Beach, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai,
+971 554986280, www.dskc.hu
General Sports Equipment

Distributors

Sheikh Zayed Rd, Toll free: 800-ADVENTURE,
www.adventurehq.ae
Dubai, +971 43390621,
www.aym.ae/yamaha
800 Sport, Al Quoz, Dubai
+971 43467751, www.800sport.ae
Flip Flop Arabia, flipme@flipfloparabia.com,
www.flipfloparabia.com
Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai
+971 48829361,
www.globalclimbing.com
Highbury Trading, Dubai,
www.highburytrading.ae
Jack Wolfskin, Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi,
+971 24437802
Ocean Sports FZE, +971 559352735,
www.kitesurfsup.com
Picnico General Trading, near Sharaf DG
Metro Station, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 43951113
Portable Shade UAE, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE,
+971 508897125,
www.portable-shade.net
Sport in Life Distribution,
Nad Al Hammar Rd.,
Ras Al Khor, Dubai, UAE,
+971 42896001 or 42896002,
info@sportinlife.ae, www.sportinlife.ae
Tresspass, The Dubai Mall
2nd floor above ice rink, +971 43398801
Horse Riding
Equipment
Al Asifa Horse Equestrian
& Requisites Trading, Al Khawaneej 1,
Dubai, +971 554733110, www.asifa.ae
Black Horse LLC, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26428338, 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 or 501978888
Desert Palm Riding School, Near Al Awir
Road (going to Hatta-Oman), Dubai,
+971 43238010, www.dubaipoloclub.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,
Hoofbeatz, located just inside the Dubai
Polo & Equestrian Club, Dubai,
+971 569424551,
www.hoofbeatz.com
Mushrif Equestrian and Polo Club,
Mushrif Park, Al Khawaneej Road, Dubai,
+971 42571256, www.mushrifec.com
Rahal Ranch, Al Wathba Racing Area,
Abu Dhabi, +971 506229004,
www.rahalranch.com
Riding for the Disabled, Dubai,
lessons@rdad.ae, www.rdad.ae,
Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club,
Sharjah, Al Dhaid Road,
+971 65311188, www.serc.ae
Racecourses
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Al Mushrif, Abu
Dhabi, +971 24455500,
www.adec-web.com
Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, Exit 399,
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai Highway, Abu Dhabi,
+971 25629050, www.grpc.ae
Jebel Ali Racecourse, off the main Abu
Dhabi - Dubai Highway (Sheikh Zayed road)
beside the Emirates Golf Club, Dubai,
+971 43474914
Meydan Grandstand
and Racecourse,
Al Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai,
+971 43270000, www.meydan.ae
Sharjah Racecourse, Al Dhaid Road,
Sharjah, +971 65311155, www.serc.ae
Jet Ski
Dealers
Al Masaood Marine, Dubai,

Sheikh Zayed Road, +971 43468000,
Al Yousuf Motors, Sheikh Zayed Rd., Dubai,
+971 43390621,
www.aym.ae/yamaha
Japan Marine General Trading,
Al Garhoud Road, Liberty Building, Dubai,
+971 44426395, uday@japanmarine.jp,
www.japanmarine.co
Liberty Kawasaki, Interchange 4,
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 42822114,
www.libertykawasaki.com

Dubai Autodrome, Dubai,
+971 43678700,www.dubaiautodrome.com
Emirates Motorplex, Umm Al Quwain,
+971 67681166
2xWheeler Adventures, Dubai,
+971 44548388, www.alainraceway.com
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi,
www.yasmarinacircuit.com
Off-Road
Motocross & ATVs
Dealers
Al Badayer Rental (Rental),
Dubai-Hatta Road, +971 507842020,
www.albadayerrental.com
Al Shaali Moto, Ras Al Khor,
+971 43200009, www.alshaalimoto.com
Al Yousuf Motors, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Rd,
+971 43390621, www.aym.ae/yamaha
Golden Desert Motorcycles
Just Gas It, Hatta Rd., Al Aweer, Dubai, UAE,
+971 561379323, www.JustGasIt.net
KTM, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, exit 42,
+971 4323151, www.ktm.com
Liberty Kawasaki, Interchange 4, Sheikh
Zayed Road, Dubai, +971 42822114,
Motoventure, Hobbies Club, Al Awir,
Hatta Road, Dubai, +971 555437392,
www.motoventure.net
mxDubai, Al Ain Road Dubai, +971 55
2090832, www.mxdubai.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 26441478, www.polarisuae.com
Rental (Rental), Dubai-Hatta Road, Dubai,
+971 551532550,
www.goldendesert-dubai.com
Sebsports, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1
Dubai, +971 43393399, www.sebsports.com
Wild X Adventure Shop, Dubai,
+971 48321050
Equipment
Dubai, +971 42959429,
Sandstorm Motorcycles (Rental),
Al Quoz, Dubai, +971 43395608,
Sebsports, Dubai, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3,
+971 43393399, www.sebsports.com
2XWheeler, Motorcity Dubai,
+971 44548388, www.2xwheeler.com
Wild X, Dubai, Um Al Ramoul Industrial Area,
+971 42852200
Motorcycling

Al Yousuf Motors, Sheikh Zayed Rd., Dubai,
+971 43390621,
www.aym.ae/yamaha
Ducati, Al Salam Street, Abu Dhabi,
+971 24918593, www.ducati.ae
Duseja Motorcycles, Dubai, Al Quoz,
+971 43476712, www.dusejamoto.com
Harley-Davidson, Mussafah 4, Street 10,
Abu Dhabi, +971 25540667,
hd.auh@harley-davidson.ae,
www.harley-davidson-abu-dhabi.com
Liberty Kawasaki, Interchange4, Sheikh
Zayed Road, Dubai, +971 42822144,
Polaris UAE, Al Ghandi Complex,
Nad al Hamar Road, Ras Al Khor,
+971 42896100, www.polarisuae.com
Tristar Motorcycles, +971 43330659,
Workshops and Services
Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Abu
Dhabi, +971 25568555,
www.alforsan.com
Dealers
Bling My Truck,
+971 503634839 or 505548255,
info@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 2858989, www.aaadubai.com
Icon Auto Garage, Dubai, +971 43382744,
www.icon-auto.com
Mebar Auto, Al Quoz, Industrial Area 2,
Dubai, UAE, +971 43469600,
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
Dubai, +971 43390621,
www.aym.ae/yamaha
Bling My Truck,
+971 503634839 or 505548255,
Heartland UAE, Al Mafraq Industrial,
Abu Dhabi, +971 569796524 or 506472447,
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,
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
Dubai, +971 42959429,
Oasis Palm Dubai, Dubai,
+971 4 2628832 or 4 2686826,
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
Stand up Paddling, Kite &

Surfing, Wakeboarding
Equipment
Al Boom Marine, Abu Dhabi & Dubai,
Dubai, +971 43468000,
Kitesurf Dubai, Kitesurf Beach,
Umm Suqueim and Jumeirah 3
+971 505586190, www.kitesurfdubai.ae
Picnico, Al Fairdooni Building, Sheikh Zayed
Road, Near Sharaf DG Metro Station and Mall
of Emirates, +971 43951113

Surf Dubai, Umm Suqeim, Dubai,
+971 505043020, www.surfingdubai.com
Surf Shop Arabia, 5 Street, Al Baraha,
Dubai, UAE, +971 564716180,
www.surfshoparabia.com
Surf School Arabia, +971 556010997,
www.surfschoolarabia.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, Umm Suqeim
Beach, Dubai, +971 504965107,
www.dubaikitesurfschool.com
Duco Maritime, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah
and Abu Dhabi, +971 508703427,
www.ducomaritime.com
Dukite, Kitesurf Beach, Umm Suqeim,
Dubai,+971 507586992, www.dukite.com
Kite Fly, Dubai, +971 502547440,
www.kitesurf.ae
Kitepro Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
and Al Dabbayyah, Abu Dhabi,
+971 505441494, www.kitepro.ae
Nautica1992, Dubai, +971 504262415,
www.nautica1992.ae
Shamal Kite Surfing, Umm Suqueim Dubai,
+971 507689226,
www.shamalkitesurfing.com
Sky & Sea Adventures, Dubai, Hilton,
Jumeirah Beach Road, +971 43999005,
www.watersportsdubai.com
Surf School UAE, Umm Suqeim Beach
and Building 1, Al Manara Road (East),
Interchange 3, Dubai,
+971 43791998,
www.surfschooluae.com
Watercooled, Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa,
Dubai, +971 48876771,
www.watercooleddubai.com
Water Cooled, Watercooled Sports Services
LLC, Hilton Beach Club,
Abu Dhabi, +971 26395997,
www.watercooleduae.com
Clubs
Abu Dhabi Stand Up Paddle,
www.abudhabisup.com
UAE SUP AND SURF ASSOCIATION,
www.facebook.com/UAE-Sup-and-SurfAssociation-358311720952873/
Water Parks
Aquaventure Atlantis, Dubai, Palm

Jumeirah, +971 44260000,
www.atlantisthepalm.com
Dreamland Aqua Park, Umm Al Quwain,
Emirates Road, +971 67681888,
www.dreamlanduae.com
Wadi Adventure, Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain,
+971 37818422, www.wadiadventure.ae
Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai,
+971 43484444, www.wildwadi.com
Other leisure activities
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi,

+ 971 25588990, www.adgolfclub.com
Al Tamimi Stables, Sharjah,
+971 67431122 or 44370505,
www.tamimistables.com
Blokart Sailing, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai,
+971 556101841, www.blokartme.com
Childrens City, Creek Park Gate No.1,
Dubai, +971 43340808, www.childrencity.ae
Dolphin Bay Atlantis, Dubai,
+971 44260000, www.atlantisthepalm.com
Dubai Dolphinarium Dubai, Creek Park Gate
No. 1, +971 43369773,
www.dubaidolphinarium.ae
iFly Dubai, Dubai, Mirdif City Centre,
+971 42316292, www.iflyme.com
Sadiyaat Beach Club,
Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island,
+971 25578000, www.sbgolfclub.ae
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club,
Sharjah, +971 65487777,
www.golfandshootingshj.com
SkiDubai, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai,
+971 44094000, www.skidxb.com
Spacewalk Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi,
+971 26577777
OUTDOORUAE
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Health, Safety & Training
Safety & Leisure Training Middle East,

Dusseldorf Business Point, Al Barsha 1,
Dubai, +971 48879958, 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, 800 ORTHO (67846),
www.orthosp.com
The Physio Center, Suite 405, Building 49,
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai,
+971 44370570,
www.physiocentre.ae
OMAN DIRECTORY
Sultanate of Oman, +968 26836550,

www.almarsamusandam.com
Al Sawadi Beach Resort, P.O. 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, P.O. Box: 940, Muscat, Oman,
+968 97899094, 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
Khasab Divers, Oman, +968 99883345,
www.khasabdiver.com
Omanta Scuba Diving Academy,

Al Kharjiya Street, Al Shati Area,
Muscat, Oman, +968 99777045,
www.omantascuba.com
Oxygen Diving and Adventures,
P.O. Box: 1363 PC130 Alazaiba, Muscat,
Oman, +968 92537494 or 9723 2661,
www.o2diveoman.com
Seaoman, P.O. Box: 2394, RUWI PC 112,
Oman, +968 24181400, www.seaoman.com
Sub Aqua Dive Center, Hilton Salalah
Resort, P.O. Box: 699, Salalah 211, Oman,
+968 23211234,
www.subaqua-divecenter.com
P.O. Box: 117, Postal Code 421,

Bediyah, Ghabbi, Oman,
+968 99310108,
www.safaridesert.com
Moon Light Dive Center, P.O. Box: 65,

Madinat Qaboos, Muscat Oman,
+968 99317700, www.moonlightdive.com
Nomad Ocean Adventures,
+968 26836069, Dibba, Oman; Fujairah,
+971 92449444, www.discovernomad.com
Oman Dive Center, Muscat, Oman,
+968 24284240, www.omandivecenter.com
Oman Dive Center Resort, PO Box: 199,
Medinat Sultan Qaboos, Oman,
+968 24824240, www.omandivecenter.info
Stand Up Paddeling, Kite

& Surfing, Wakeboarding
Equipment, Operators
Kiteboarding Oman, Sawadi Beach,
P.O. Box: 133, PC 118, Muscat,
Oman, +968 96323524,
www.kiteboarding-oman.com
Omans Kite Center, +968 94006007,
www.kitesurfing-lessons.com
Equipment
AzZaha Tours, +968 99013424,
www.azzahatours.com
Water World Marine Oman,
P.O.Box:76,Muscat,113,Sultanate
ofOman, +96824737438,
www.waterworldoman.com
Safety Lessons
Marine Concept Yacht Charter
& Sea School, Rania Business Centre,
Dubai, +971 559603030,
www.marine-charter-concept.com
Adventure tours
and desert safaris
Bike and Hike Oman, P.O. Box 833, Ruwi,

Postal Code 112, Oman, +968 24400873,
www.bikeandhikeoman.com
Dolphin Qasab Tours, PO Box: 123, P.C.
811, Khasab City, Musandam, Oman,
+968 26730813,
www.dolphinkhasabtours.com
Go Dive Oman, Capital Area Yacht Club
(CAYC), Sidab Muscat, +968 97899094,
www.godiveoman.com
Khour Shem Tourism, Oman,
+968 91713449, www.khourshemtours.com
Nomad Tours, PO Box: 583, Postal Code
100, Muscat, Oman, +968 95495240,
www.nomadtours.com
Oman Trekking Guides, PO Box: 917,
NIZWA, Oman, +968 95741441,
http://omantrekkingguides.tumblr.com
Diving
Equipment
Al Marsa Musandam, PO Box: 44, Dibba,
QATAR DIRECTORY
Adventure tours
and desert safaris
Al Mulla Travels, P.O. Box: 4147, Doha,

Qatar, +974 44413488,
almullatrvls@qatar.net.qa
Alpha Tours, P.O. Box: 13530, Doha, Qatar,
+974 4837815, info@alphatoursqatar.com
Al QAYED Travel & Tours, PO Box: 158,
Doha, Qatar, +974 44072244,
www.alqayedtravel.com
Arabian Adventures, PO Box: 4476, Doha,
Qatar, +974 44361461,
www.arabianadventureqatar.net
Black Pearls Tourism Services,
P.O. Box: 45677, Doha, Qatar
East Marine, West Bay, Doha, Qatar,
+974 55200078
E2E Qatar Travel and Tours,
PO Box: 23563, Doha, Qatar,
+974 44516688 or 444515995,
www.e2eqatar.com
Falcon Travels, PO Box: 22031, Doha,
Qatar, +974 44354777,
www.falcontravelqatar.com
Gulf Adventures, 29, P.O. Box: 18180 Qatar,
+974 4315555, www.gulf-adventures.com
Net Tours Qatar, P.O. Box: 23080, Doha,
Qatar, +974 4310902, www.nettours.com.qa
Regency Travel & Tours, +974 44344444,
www.regencyholidays.com
Qatar Adventure, P.O. Box: 13915,
Doha, Qatar, +974 55694561,
www.qataradventure.com
Qatar Inbound Tours, P.O. Box: 21153,
+974 77451196,
www.inboundtoursqatar.com
Qatar International Tours, P.O. Box: 55733
Doha, Qatar, +974 44551141,
www.qittour.com
Qatar Ventures, Doha, Qatar,
+974 55776679, www.qatar-ventures.com
Clubs
Cycling, Running & Triathlon

Doha Sailing Club, Katara Beach
+974 44439840 or 55649995
Qatar Chain Reaction,
www.qatarchainreaction.weebly.com
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Tour Operators
Safari Desert Camp,
Equestrian Clubs/Centres
Al Shaqab, P.O. Box: 90055, Doha, Qatar,
+974 44546320, www.alshaqab.com
Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club, Racing
and Equestrian Club, P.O. Box: 7559, Doha,
Qatar, +974 44935183, www.qrec.gov.qa
+974 44435626
Doha Sub Aqua Club, Doha Sub-Aqua
Club, PO Box: 5048, Doha, Qatar,
+974 50483794,
www.dohasubaquaclub.com
Extreme Adventure, P.O. Box: 33002, Shop
3, 4 Ahmed Bin Ali Street (Bin Omran), Doha,
Qatar, +974 44877884, www.extreme.qa
GoSport, City Centre Mall, 3rd Floor,
Qatar: +974 44631644; Villagio Mall,
Qatar: +974 44517574,
www.facebook.com/gosport.qatar
Pearl Divers, P.O. Box: 2489, Doha, Qatar,
+974 44449553,
Poseidon Dive Center, Ras Abu Abboud
Street, Al Emadi Suites, Showroom #2,
P.O. Box: 11538, Doha, Qatar,
+974 66084040, www.pdcqatar.com
Poseidon Dive Center, Ras Abu Abboud
Street, Al Emadi Suites, Showroom #2,
P.O. Box: 11538, Doha, Qatar,
+974 66084040, www.pdcqatar.com
Qatar Scuba Center, 187 Al Mansoura
Street, Al Mansoura Area, Doha, Qatar,
+974 66662277, www.qatarscubacenter.com
Q Dive, Souq Al Najada cnr of Grand
Hamad and Ali bin Abdulla Str.; Al-Odeid
Aisle numbers 129-132, +974 55319507,
www.qdive.net
World Marine Centre, PO Box: 6944,
Doha, Qatar, +974 44360989,
www.worldmarinecenter.webs.com
Qatar Divers, Marriott Hotel Marina Near
Old Airport, Ras Abu Aboud Area, Doha,
Qatar, +974 44313331,
www.qatardivers.com
Qatar Marine, Go Sport City Center
West Bay, P.O. Box: 16657, Doha,
+974 553199507, www.qatarmarine.net
Qatar Scuba Centre, 187 Al Mansoura
Street, Al Mansoura Area, Doha, Qatar,
+974 66662277 or 44422234,
www.qatarscubacenter.com
Qdive Marine Center, P.O. Box: 16657,
Doha, Qatar, +974 44375065, www.qdive.net
World Marine Centre, Old Salata Street,
near the Qatar National Museum, Doha,
Qatar, +974 55508177
Diving
Fishing & Kayaking
Qatar Sandstromers, +974 77775207

or 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
Galaxy Sport, City Centre Mall, 3rd Floor,

Qatar: +974 44822194; Villagio Mall,
Qatar: +974 44569143; Ezdan Mall, Qatar:
+974 44922827, The Pearl(Parcel 9) +974
40027513, Souq Jabor +974 44430322.
Office: +974 44417935,
www.galaxysportqatar.com
GO Sport Qatar, City Centre Mall, 3rd Floor,
+974 44631644; Villaggio Mall,
+974 44157463,
www.facebook.com/gosport.qatar
Sun & Sand Sports Qatar, City Centre Mall,
+974 44837007; Dar Al Salam Mall,
+974 44510179; Mustafawi Exhibition,
+974 44935183,
en-ae.sssports.com
Boating & Sailing
Equipment
Regatta Sailing Academy, Katara Beach
+974 55503484
www.regattasailingacademy.com
Speed Marine, Speed Marine, Museum
Road, P.O. Box: 9145 Doha, Qatar,
+974 44410109,
www.speedmarinegroup.com
Horse Riding
Equipment/Centres
Al Fardan Marine Services, Najma Street
(near Al Fardan Exchange), Doha, Qatar,
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Camping & Hiking
Equipment
Al Kashat, Fishing and Hunting
Equipment, Souq Waqif, next
Caving
Muscat Diving & Adventure Centre,

Oman, +968 24543002,
www.holiday-in-oman.com
Oman World Tourism, Oman,
+968 24565288,
www.omanworldtourism.com
Fishing & Kayaking
Boating & Sailing
Manufacturer
Saphire Marine, PO Box: 11,
Post Code 118, Muscat, Oman,
+968 99877243,
www.sapphire-marine.com
to the Falcon Souq, +974 70057489

Al Mamzoore Marine Equipment,
P.O. 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, P.O. 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
Motocross & ATVs

Dealers
Qatar Adventures, Barwa Village,

Building # 9 Shop # 11, Doha, Qatar,
+974 77700074
Stand Up Paddeling, Kite

& Surfing, Wakeboarding
Equipment, Operators
Fly-N-Ride, Ras abu Aboud, Doha,
+974 33117089,
Flo Kite School, Westbay, Doha,
+974 33155628, www.flokiteschool.com
Kitesurfing Qatar, +97430179108,
www.kitesurfingqatar.com
QSUP, Qanat Quartier, Costa Malaz,
The Pearl-Qc, Doha, Qatar, +974 66602830,
www.qsup.me
Cycling (Road & Off Road)
Bike Servicing, Equipment

Carbon Wheels Bike Shop, Al Maha Center
10, Salwa Road, Doha, +974 44419048,
www.facebook.com/CarbonWheelsQTR
Flash Bike Shop, Mesaeed New Souq,
Shop C.06, +974 6600 9116,
www.flashbikeshop.com
Skate Shack, Salwa Road, South Doha,
+974 44692532, www.skate-shack.com
Galaxy Sport, City Centre Mall, 3rd Floor,
+974 44822194; Villaggio Mall, +974 4456
9143; Ezdan Mall, +974 4492 2827,
www.galaxysportqatar.com
Sportswell, Salwa Road, South Doha,
+974 44151687
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