Abu Dhabi Self-Guided Kayaking Experience





Duration
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Glide across Abu Dhabi's coastal waters on a self-guided paddle, setting your pace as you take in scenic waterfront views and reconnect with nature.
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Arrive 10 minutes before your booked session for a safety briefing, gear up with your life jacket and paddle, then head straight onto the water.
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Store your belongings in provided lockers, sip on bottled water, and enjoy uninterrupted paddling across Abu Dhabi's scenic waterfront zones.
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Feel the rhythm of your strokes as you move through calm water, a gentle workout that offers a welcome break from Abu Dhabi's busy city buzz.
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Choose your craft, set out alone in a single kayak or team up in a double kayak so the outing matches how you prefer to share time on the water.
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Select a 30-minute taster or a 60-minute session, choosing the amount of time on the water that best fits your energy level and plans.
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Kayak session
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Life jacket and paddle
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Brief safety and paddling instruction
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Bottled water
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Locker access
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Single or double kayak [as per option selected]
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Session duration: 30 or 60 minutes [as per option selected]
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- TOTAL DURATION30 minutes - 1 hourMODE OF TRANSFERKayakTimelineMap
1 Boarding point
Kayak launch point, Corniche Road, Al Bateen
Get directionSights covered

Safety briefing and equipment orientation

Abu Dhabi Corniche

Qasr Al Watan

Emirates Palace

Etihad Towers

Corniche Beach

Marina Mall

UAE Flagpole

Heritage Village
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Kayak along Abu Dhabi's calm coastal waters with a flexible 30- or 60-minute single or double kayak session.
Getting started
Arrive at the waterfront check-in counter in Abu Dhabi a few minutes before your booked time and present your original passport or Emirates ID. After check-in, store your belongings using the locker access included with your session. You then meet the team for a brief outline of the kayaking area and get set up with your equipment before heading to the water.
What to expect
Abu Dhabi waterfront kayaking session
You spend your session on the calm coastal waters of Abu Dhabi, paddling within designated safe zones along the scenic waterfront.
Features
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The route keeps you close to the scenic waterfront of Abu Dhabi, so you can explore the coastline at your own pace while staying within clearly defined kayaking areas.
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This experience offers a peaceful yet active way to connect with nature, as you move across the calm coastal waters and choose your own rhythm on the water.
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Solo travelers can opt for a single kayak session, while pairs can choose a double kayak session, with both formats available as 30-minute or 60-minute options depending on what you book.
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A full kayak session is included, with a kayak provided as either a single or double kayak as per the option selected, and the water area restricted to designated safe zones for your safety.
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A life jacket and paddle are supplied for every participant, and life jackets are mandatory for the duration of your time on the water.
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Before you launch, you receive brief safety and paddling instruction so you understand how to handle your kayak and follow the rules of the kayaking zone.
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Bottled water is included, giving you a convenient way to stay hydrated without needing to bring your own drink onto the kayak.
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Locker access is part of your session, so you can secure your personal items onshore and focus fully on paddling without carrying valuables.
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What to bring
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ID document: Carry your original passport or Emirates ID to present at the counter.
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Swimwear and towel: Bring your own swimwear and a towel for the kayaking session.
What’s not allowed
- Water zones: You must not kayak outside the designated safe zones on the water.
Additional information
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Swimming ability: You must be able to swim and paddle independently to join this activity.
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Life jackets: Life jackets are mandatory and are provided for every session.
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Check-in time: Arrive at the venue 10 minutes before your session for the safety briefing.
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Age requirement: The minimum age is 13, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Child suitability: This activity is not suitable for young children or infants.
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Personal expenses: All personal expenses for shopping, drinks, and dining on-site are not included in this experience.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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