Sharjah Surf & SUP School
Sharjah's only dedicated surf and SUP school, operating from Al Khan beach on the East Lagoon. Beginner-friendly lessons for individuals, families, and corporate groups.
About Sharjah Surf & SUP School
While Sharjah may not be famous for surf, the emirate's East Lagoon and the nearby Khor Fakkan coast (technically Sharjah's East Coast enclave) provide surprisingly good conditions for beginner surfers and stand-up paddleboarders. Sharjah Surf & SUP School makes the most of these underrated waters with affordable, inclusive lessons for all ages.
Courses Offered
SUP Beginner Lesson
2-hour introduction to stand-up paddleboarding on the calm lagoon. No experience needed. Great for families.
Price: AED 200 per person (min age 8)
Surf Lesson (Khor Fakkan)
Day trip to Khor Fakkan beach for a 3-hour beginner surf lesson in real Indian Ocean waves. Transport from Sharjah included.
Price: AED 420 per person (includes transport, board, instruction)
Corporate Team Building
Half or full-day water sports packages for corporate groups. SUP, kayaking, and snorkelling combinations.
Price: From AED 180 per person (min 10 people)
Kids Surf Camp
Weekend camps for children aged 8–16. Saturday mornings at Khor Fakkan beach. Equipment and transport included.
Price: AED 280 per child per session
Equipment
SUP fleet: 6Ă— inflatable iSUPs (11'6" all-around boards); 2Ă— rigid race boards for advanced paddlers. Paddles sized for adults and children. Life jackets in all sizes.
Surf boards (Khor Fakkan sessions): 8'0" and 9'0" foamies; 3 beginner fibreglass longboards. Boards are transported by the school's van from Sharjah.
Transport: The school runs a minivan for Khor Fakkan surf day trips — pickup from a central Sharjah meeting point. Transport is included in the Khor Fakkan lesson price.
What's Included / Not Included
Included: Equipment, instructor, water, life jacket (SUP), transport Sharjah→Khor Fakkan (surf lessons)
Not included: Accommodation, meals, personal health insurance
The Sharjah Advantage
Most Dubai-based students overlook Sharjah's water sports options — which works in your favour. Al Khan Lagoon is significantly less crowded than Dubai beaches, making SUP lessons genuinely relaxed for beginners and children.
The East Lagoon in Al Khan is one of the few truly flat, sheltered paddle zones on the UAE coast that isn't inside a marina — open water, protected from swell, and accessible without club membership.
The Khor Fakkan surf lesson day trip is a particularly good value proposition: AED 420 covers a 3-hour lesson, board, wetsuit if needed, and transport — comparable to a 1-hour private lesson in Dubai.
Family and Group Packages
Family SUP: 4 people, 2 hours — AED 680 (saves AED 120 vs individual rates)
Corporate groups (10+): Full-day multi-activity packages from AED 180 per person. Activities can be tailored from a menu including SUP, kayak, snorkel, and team challenges.
Location
Al Khan Beach, Sharjah (for SUP). Khor Fakkan Beach, Sharjah East Coast (for surf lessons). 45 minutes from Sharjah city.
Contact
- Phone: +971 6 000 0050
- Email: hello@sharjahsurf.ae
- Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday–Saturday; lessons by appointment on other days