Abu Dhabi’s Freediving UAE runs basic freediving courses tailored to introducing newcomers 18 years and older to the sport, as well as the International Association for the Development of Apnea (AIDA) accredited courses. Freediving is a water sport that encompasses breath-hold diving, meaning being in and under the water while holding your breath. People first started freediving to gather or hunt

A global provider of watersports equipment and instruction centres, Watercooled has teamed up with Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, to offer watersports activities to guests and members of the Radisson Blu Beach Club & Spa. With certified instructors on board, the centre is endorsed and accredited to run Royal Yacht Association (RYA) courses in sailing, windsurfing and powerboating. Offering a

If you’re in Abu Dhabi to visit Yas Theme Parks, watch Lewis Hamilton zip through Yas Marina Circuit, or spend some tee time on the golf course, book a hotel on Yas Island. Yas Island hotels are also an excellent option if you want to be just 15 minutes away from Abu Dhabi International Airport. To help make your choice easier, here are the

Arabian Breeze is a human-sized company with a big passion for sailing and the sea, with its sailing experiences featuring private trips and multi-day adventures for up to 10 guests on a fully crewed sailing catamaran, with en-suite cabins and catering on demand. Unique sailing routes start from Yas Marina and transport you on a voyage to discover Abu Dhabi's incredible natural and

Bait Mohammed bin Khalifa is a historic house located within a World Heritage site that is part of the cultural sites of Al Ain. The house is a community centre for residents and visitors and has a permanent exhibition celebrating the nation’s social and architectural past from the 1950s and 1960s. Bait Mohammed bin Khalifa Houses Community spaces for various events and activities throughout

History buffs will fall in love with this charming museum that tells the story of the UAE’s ancient history. This is the oldest museum in the UAE, established in 1969 under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE and affectionately known as Father of the Nation. Built to chart the history of Al Ain from the Stone

If you love music, you’ll enjoy this welcoming musical facility. Established in 2008, Bait Al Oud plays a key role in preserving and sharing the understanding of Arabic musical instruments, overseeing their return to the contemporary music scene. Bait Al Oud is dedicated to the preservation, study and teaching of the oud, a short-neck, lute-type, pear-shaped stringed instrument that is thought to

Al Qattara Arts Centre plays a unique role in Al Ain's artistic and cultural scene. It is not only a place for people to see art, but also a place to create it.   The Centre was established in 2011 as a venue where culture and the creative arts can be studied, practiced and developed. It boasts a permanent venue for archaeological and heritage

This unique cultural attraction celebrates the life, legacy and values of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, known as the Father of the Nation. This memorial offers locals and international travellers a unique way to immerse themselves in the history and culture of the UAE, with experiences designed to reveal aspects of the country’s broader social, cultural

Step inside the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first universal museum in the Arab World, translating and fostering the spirit of openness between cultures. As one of the premier cultural institutions in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, this art lovers’ dream displays works of historical, cultural and sociological significance from ancient times to the contemporary era. From