Dubai Wave Pool
Edit SpotAbout
"my new best friend" - toinz
'now, having visited the place...i dont know how i ever lived without it.'
Atmosphere:
This place is absolutley insane. Just so much fun,
"capable of bringing a smile to even the most jaded pro and able to break that grin just as quick as it got there." - toinz
Additional Info:
six-foot high hip made from rubber and foam, with seven tonnes of water being shot out in a thin sheet, producing a realistic wave-effect ideal for bodyboarding, kneeboarding or surfing. Check out the Wild Wadi Water Park website for videos - www.wildwadi.com
Location
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Fly into Dubai and head to Wild Wadi Water Park. The flowriders are in the water park and open at about 8am.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (artificial) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Exceptional (>500m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Surfer's Beach
0.57 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Sunset Beach
0.71 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Jumeirah Beach (Dubai)
2.08 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |