Costs

Water Sports Pricing in the UAE

Typical price ranges for lessons, courses, rentals, and equipment across all major water sports. Prices updated March 2026.

Note: Prices shown are indicative ranges based on market research as of early 2026. Actual prices vary by operator, season, group size, and equipment included. Always confirm prices directly with your chosen school or rental centre.

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Kitesurfing

Item	From	To	Notes
IKO Beginner Course (12 hrs)	AED 2,400	AED 3,200	3–4 days, all equipment included
Private Lesson (1 hr)	AED 450	AED 700	Equipment included
Equipment Rental (2 hrs)	AED 200	AED 350	IKO Level 3 required
Season Pass / Block Hours	AED 3,500	AED 6,000	10-hour blocks typical
Starter Kite + Bar (new)	AED 2,500	AED 5,000	12m kite, full bar and lines
Kiteboard (new)	AED 1,800	AED 3,500	Twin-tip beginner–intermediate

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Wing Foiling

Item	From	To	Notes
Intro Discovery Session (3 hrs)	AED 350	AED 500	All equipment included
Beginner Course (3–4 sessions)	AED 1,100	AED 1,600	6–8 hrs on water
Private Lesson (90 min)	AED 450	AED 600	Equipment included
Equipment Rental (2 hrs)	AED 250	AED 350	IKO Wing or equivalent required
Wing (new, 5m)	AED 2,500	AED 5,000	Duotone, F-ONE, Slingshot
Full Wing Foil Setup (new)	AED 12,000	AED 25,000	Wing + board + foil

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Surfing

Item	From	To	Notes
Beginner Group Lesson (2 hrs)	AED 200	AED 350	Board and rash guard included
2-Day Beginner Course	AED 650	AED 900	4–5 hrs total on water
Private Lesson (1 hr)	AED 300	AED 500	Equipment included
Surfboard Rental (per day)	AED 80	AED 150	Soft-top foamie or shortboard
Surf Abu Dhabi — Beginner Session	AED 280	AED 380	Wave pool, equipment rental extra
Surf Abu Dhabi — Performance Session	AED 380	AED 420	Advanced only

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Windsurfing

Item	From	To	Notes
RYA Start Windsurfing (2 days)	AED 850	AED 1,200	All equipment included
RYA Intermediate Course	AED 1,000	AED 1,500	4 sessions
Private Lesson (1 hr)	AED 350	AED 550	Equipment included
Equipment Rental (2 hrs)	AED 150	AED 250	Certification required
Beginner Windsurf Board (new)	AED 3,500	AED 7,000	High-volume learning board
Complete Rig — sail + mast + boom (new)	AED 2,500	AED 5,500	Beginner–intermediate

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Diving

Item	From	To	Notes
Discover Scuba (DSD)	AED 250	AED 450	Half day, all equipment, no cert required
PADI Open Water Course	AED 1,600	AED 2,200	3.5 days, all equipment, manual
PADI Advanced Open Water	AED 1,000	AED 1,500	2 days, 5 adventure dives
PADI Rescue Diver	AED 1,400	AED 2,000	Requires OW + Advanced
Fun Dive (2 tanks, guided)	AED 300	AED 500	Equipment included, cert required
Snorkelling Trip (guided)	AED 150	AED 300	Boat trip, mask/snorkel/fins included

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