You'll paddle your own kayak from Al Bandar Marina, choosing a relaxed canal route around Al Raha or a mangrove session with boat drop-off and pick-up. The team briefs you on the kayak, the recommended path and where to return. No previous kayaking experience is required.
Arrive at the marina gate and the team will set up your kayak and life jacket. Before you launch, they cover how to paddle, where you should stay, and how to come back at the end of the session. Doubles are useful if you want to share a boat; singles suit anyone who prefers to paddle alone.
The Al Raha Canal option keeps you close to the marina and waterfront, with an easy loop through the cuts. It is a straightforward choice if you want a gentle first paddle without a boat transfer.
The mangrove option starts with a boat ride out to the launch point, then you paddle through quieter channels before the same boat collects you. That route takes a little more organising on the day, and the team handles the drop-off and pick-up so you can focus on paddling.
Go at your own pace, stop for photos when it is safe, and return to the agreed point by the end of your slot. Changing rooms and washrooms are nearby if you want to change afterwards. Wear clothes you are happy to get wet.
Sessions start from Al Bandar Marina on Al Raha Beach, a short hop from Yas Island. If you are driving, use UB Parking, take the lift to Marina Walk on the ground floor, and walk to the marina gate.
Canal paddles stay in the Al Raha waterways beside the marina. Mangrove paddles use a boat transfer to reach the launch area, then return the same way. Both routes stay inside the areas the team marks during the briefing.
No kayaking experience is needed. You should be comfortable with light paddling for around 90 minutes and happy to follow the briefing. Infants sit on an adult's lap in a double kayak.
Wear swimwear or clothing you can get wet, and bring sun protection. If you want to fish, you may bring your own rod. Kayaks have rod holders and anchors.
The team works from a small marina base, so briefings stay personal and someone is on hand when you launch and when you come back in. Kit is prepared for you, including life jackets, and group sizes stay modest.
Changing rooms and washrooms are on site, which makes it easy to arrive, paddle and change afterwards. Licensed captains look after boat transfers on the mangrove route so you are not left to find the launch point on your own.
Meet at Al Bandar Marina, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked time.
If you are driving, use UB Parking. Take the lift to Marina Walk on the ground floor (G), then walk to the marina gate. The team will meet you there. Changing rooms and washrooms are available at the marina.
No previous experience is required. Before you launch, the team shows you how to paddle, where you should stay, and how to return the kayak at the end of the session.
The water around Al Raha is generally calm, and you set the pace. Take it slowly at first, then cover more of the marked route once you feel settled.
The Al Raha Canal route launches from the marina and stays in the nearby waterways. It is the simpler option if you want an easy paddle close to the start point without a boat transfer.
The mangrove route includes a boat drop-off and pick-up so you can paddle in quieter channels further out. Choose the route that suits you when you book, and the team will confirm the plan on the day.
A single kayak is for one paddler. A double is for two people sharing one boat, which is useful for a child with an adult or anyone who prefers to paddle together.
Pick the kayak that matches your group when you book, within the session limit of four guests. You can mix singles and a double if that fits the party.
Yes. Children can join, and infants sit on an adult's lap in a double kayak. Life jackets are provided for every guest and should stay on for the whole session.
Adults should supervise young paddlers, keep them inside the area marked in the briefing, and choose a double if a child is still learning to paddle.
Plan for around 90 minutes on the water, plus a short briefing before you launch. Return to the agreed point by the end of your slot so the next group can start on time.
Mangrove sessions also include the boat transfer. The team runs drop-off and pick-up for you as part of that route, so you do not need to paddle the whole way out.
Yes. You are welcome to bring your own fishing equipment. The kayaks have rod holders and anchors, which makes it easier to pause once you are in a quieter stretch.
Please follow local rules and the briefing, and keep the rod secure when you are paddling in busier cuts near the marina.
Meet at Al Bandar Marina, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time so there is room for the briefing.
Drivers should use UB Parking, take the lift to Marina Walk on the ground floor, and walk to the marina gate. The team meets you there and walks you to the kayaks.
Wear swimwear or clothes you can get wet, and pack a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a waterproof pouch for your phone. Bring drinking water for after the paddle.
Changing rooms are available at the marina if you want to change afterwards. A spare dry layer is useful if the wind picks up on the way back in.
The paddle is gentle and self-paced. You should be comfortable with light exercise for around 90 minutes, including getting in and out of the kayak at the dock or boat.
If you prefer an easier outing, choose the canal route and a double kayak so you can share the work and stay closer to the marina.
Kayaking depends on weather and water conditions. If it is not safe to go out, the team will contact you to rebook or advise on the next step.
Routes can also be adjusted on the day. Stay inside the area marked in the briefing, even if that means a shorter loop close to the marina.
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