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CONTENTS
EVERY ISSUE
06 EVENTS CALENDAR
07 BEST SHOTS
08 OFF-ROADERS CORNER: AHMADS NO-NONSENSE,
ALL-POWER FJ TRD EDITION
42 PRODUCTS
63 DIRECTORY
OUTDOORUAE
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
PEOPLE
56 MARK MCCABE ALL AROUND WATERSPORT ENTHUSIAST
58 RASHID BUTTI AL QUBAISI UAE REPRESENTED
CHAMPION RUNNER
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EVENTS CALENDAR
MAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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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
MAY
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TRAINYAS
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HAMILTON AQUATICS
LAST CHANCE MEET
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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
Uros Mazej
Ernesto Viesca
Afternoon in Musandam
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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
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EVENT REPORT
EVENT REPORT
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
EVENT REPORT
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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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.
EVENT REPORT
Results
Male
Place Name
Time
Piotr Lobodzinski
00:07:18
Emanuele Manzi
00:07:36
00:07:51
00:08:58
Paul Drury
00:09:54
Female
Place Name
Time
Suzanne Walsham
00:08:38
Lenka Svabikova
00:09:49
Cristina Bonacina
00:10:51
Ivana Kolaric
00:11:15
Teams
Place Name
Time
00:12:06
KHDA Warriors 1
00:12:08
Talise Fitness MJ
00:14:12
Skywalkers
00:14:50
ACTIVITY REPORT
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.
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ACTIVITY REPORT
The Ultra-athlete
Braces for the Next
Challenge - 7/7/7
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.
ACTIVITY REPORT
ACTIVITY REPORT
ACTIVITY REPORT
Defy Gravity
with Kitesurfing!
Words by: Christelle Schaal
What is Kitesurfing?
Take Lessons
You will need an average of 10 hours lessons before youre able to kitesurf on your
Equipment
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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.
To support their cause visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/upendo-childrens-homefund-raiser or follow the climb at
www.facebook.com/uchkiliclimb
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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
2. Weather
3. Diving Quality
5. Big Fish
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
Day 2
Kuda Giri - South Male
(Wreck Dive)
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Nomads Road:
Overlanders for Life
Episode 3: Oman,
the Camping Paradise
Words by: Grg Trastour
Photos by: Grg, Magali,
Natasha and Anastasia Trastour
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The Conclusion
Words + Photos by: David Mailland
The Bivouac
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Red breasted-tilapia
Greenhead Tilapia
Fishing Techniques
Conclusion
Natural History
LIFESTYLE
Will They
Not Consider
How Camels
Were Created?
[Al-Quran 88:17-21]
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
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LIFESTYLE
Health
Powerhouse
The Self-Healing Revolution,
Do we really need supplements?
Words + Photos by: Ivana Chiles
Superfoods
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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.
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.
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Waterpark
A must-visit for all ages
- tourists and residents alike - Al
Montazah Amusement and Water
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.
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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.
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Habitually healthy
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
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
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A ROUND-UP OF QUALITY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE RIGHT HERE IN THE UAE
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Features:
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Tyre manufacturer Vittoria has embraced the latest materials
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The Vittoria Corsa G+ with the all new G+ Isotech compound
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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
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on the Dunes
Camper Trailer
This multifunctional camper
trailer comes with a variety of
features that will ensure a great
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OUR EXPERTS
Fujairah GP
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Dubai GP
Wet pit
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Nasser Al Attiyah and French Co-driver Mathieu Baumel on the podium in front of the Yas Viceroy Hotel
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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
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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.
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?
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Wakeboarding
Water Skiing
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
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you can also find their prices very competitive; above all, you can find Al Yousuf
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From training to provision of complete
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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.
Congratulations on winning
the Spartan Race in Bahrain!
How do you feel about it?
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Waterskiing / Wakeboarding
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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Nicky Holland
Fitness Manager
Fitness First Beach Park Plaza
1. DONT High-Pressure
Wash your Bicycle:
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!
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.
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.
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.
Educat ion
UAE DIRECTORY
General Sports
Equipment Megastores
Adventure tours
and desert safaris
Air
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,
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
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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Caving
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
Adventure HQ, Dubai Times Square Center,
Sheikh Zayed Rd, toll free: 800-ADVENTURE,
www.adventurehq.ae
Al Shaheen Adventure, Abu Dhabi,
+971 28137444, www.alshaheenme.com
Arabia Outdoors, Dubai, +971 559556209,
www.arabiaoutdoors.com
Dorell Sports Management, Dubai World
Trade Centre, +971 43065061,
www.climbingdubai.com
E-Sports UAE, Dubai, +971 43697817,
www.esportsuae.com
The Club, Abu Dhabi, +971 26731111,
www.the-club.com
Information
UAE Climbing, +971 506456491,
www.uaeclimbing.com
Equipment/Dealers
Bikers JLT, Unit H6, Cluster H,
Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE,
+971 526221888
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
Absolute Adventure, Dubai,
+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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Diving
Equipment
Al Boom Marine, Abu Dhabi and Dubai,
+971 42894858, www.alboommarine.com
Al Hamur Marine and Sports Equipment,
Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai,
+971 43444468
Al Masaood Marine, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Dubai, +971 43468000,
www.masaoodmarine.com
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
Sheesa Beach, Dibba, Musandam,
+971 503336046, www.sheesabeach.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
Equipment
Al Boom Marine, Abu Dhabi & Dubai,
+971 42894858, www.alboommarine.com
Al Hamur Marine and Sports Equipment,
Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai,
+971 43444468
Al Masaood Marine, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Dubai, +971 43468000,
www.masaoodmarine.com
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,
www.fishabudhabi.com
Barracuda Fishing and Outdoor, Dubai,
Street 13A 1, Al Safa 1, +971 43466558,
www.barracudadubai.com
Blue Waters Marine, Shop 11,
The Curve Bldg., Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai,
+971 43808616 or 553899995,
www.bluewatersmarine.com
Challenging Adventure, Wadi Al Bih Ras Al Khaimah, +971 561060798
or 44538386,
contactus@challengingadventure.com
Global Climbing Trading LLC,
Dubai Investment Park 1, Dubai,
+971 48829361, www.globalclimbing.com
Ocean Active, Dubai, Garden Centre,
+971 502898713, www.oceanactive.com
Operators
Absolute Adventure, Dubai,
+971 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,
www.fishabudhabi.com
Arabia Outdoors, Dubai, +971 559556209,
www.arabiaoutdoors.com
Barracuda Diving Centre, Fujairah
International Marine Club, +971 503366224
Belevari Marine, Abu Dhabi, +971 26594144
Captain Tonys, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu
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
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
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,
www.libertykawasaki.com
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
Desert Road Tourism, Al Khor Plaza 503,
Dubai, +971 42959429,
www.arabiantours.com
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
Dealers
Bling My Truck,
+971 503634839 or 505548255,
info@blingmytruck.com,
www.blingmytruck.com
4x4 Motors LLC, Shk. Zayed Rd, Dubai,
+971 43384866, www.4x4motors.com
Liberty Automobiles, Dubai, 800 5423789,
www.libertyautos.com
Repairs and Services
AAA Service Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE,
+971 4 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
Al Yousuf Motors, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Dubai, +971 43390621,
www.aym.ae/yamaha
Bling My Truck,
+971 503634839 or 505548255,
www.blingmytruck.com
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
Desert Road Tourism, Al Khor Plaza 503,
Dubai, +971 42959429,
www.arabiantours.com
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
Equipment
Al Boom Marine, Abu Dhabi & Dubai,
+971 42894858, www.alboommarine.com
Al Masaood Marine, Sheikh Zayed Road,
Dubai, +971 43468000,
www.masaoodmarine.com
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
Water Parks
OUTDOORUAE
65
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
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
Diving
Equipment
Al Marsa Musandam, PO Box: 44, Dibba,
QATAR DIRECTORY
Adventure tours
and desert safaris
Clubs
OUTDOORUAE
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
General Sports
Equipment Megastores
Equipment
Regatta Sailing Academy, Katara Beach
+974 55503484
www.regattasailingacademy.com
Distributors and Dealers
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,
Equipment
Al Kashat, Fishing and Hunting
Equipment, Souq Waqif, next
Caving
Manufacturer
Saphire Marine, PO Box: 11,
Post Code 118, Muscat, Oman,
+968 99877243,
www.sapphire-marine.com
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
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