Sports & Outdoor

	Deep Sea Fishing: The warmth and shelter of the Gulf attracts a large variety of fish. Species include the local Hammour ( Grouper ) Barracuda, Shark and Sail fish half day and full day trips are available to the best fishing waters
	Sailing and Windsurfing: Fixed keel, dinghy and board sailing are all available to hire from most hotels, with some offering lessons.
	Scuba Diving: P.A.D.I. (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and B.S.A.C. (British Sub Aqua Club) approved instruction available at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Many submerged wrecks attract an array of vivid tropical fish Coral and Reef diving in the sheltered waters of the Gulf of Oman offers a chance to see harmless shark rays and other exotic species. All diving companies organize dives in both the Gulf and East Coast waters.
	Waterskiing: The warm waters of the Gulf and year-round sunshine make Dubai an ideal location for water- skiing. Facilities and locations are perfect for both beginners and advanced skiers.

Main Contacts

> Diving Adventures
Tel: +971 50 259 1196
Tailored solutions to the dive experience to fit your needs and time constraints

> Nomad Ocean Adventures
Dibah, Mussandam
Tel: +971 50 885 3238
PADI resort and EDA dive centre with full diving facilities for trips and courses of all levels.

> Scubatec Diving Centre (PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre)
P.O. Box 33944, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel:  +971 4 334 8988
Courses: Open Water Diver, Advance Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Medic First Aid Dan 02 Provider, Dive Master, Specialty Courses: Master Diver, Assistant Instructor, Instructor, Development course, master Diver Trainer
Languages: English, German, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu.

> Al BOOM Diving
Courses: All PADI Courses from Open Water to Instructor
Tel: + 971 4 3422993
Al Boom Diving is a 5 star PADI IDC centre offering all PADI courses. Daily diving trips to Al Aqah, Fujairah and the Musandam are available, with transport from Dubai.

> Jazira Beach Club
Tel: +971 2 562 9023
Opened in 2007 providing water sports tuition on the longest private beach in Dubai for families and enthusiasts.

> Pavilion Dive Centre, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel
P.O. Box 11416, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel:  +971 4406 8827
Snorkelling discover scuba and open water diving courses, including specialty courses Such as night diver, reef diver and rescue diver. Details on request.

Most other hotels such as the Metropolitan, Royal Mirage, Ritz Carlton, Jebel Ali Hotel and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi offer snorkelling and diving courses and excursions