The ultimate guide to Kite Beach Center in Umm Al Quwain
Imagine a beachside retreat with swings built from tree trunks, charming thatched huts and gorgeous mangroves. All that and more is available at the Kite Beach Center in Umm Al Quwain. Wondering what is there to see and do at the Kite Beach Center? Let’s find out.
What is the Kite Beach Center in Umm Al Quwain?
The Kite Beach Center in Umm Al Quwain is primarily a kitesurfing school and has made waves with locals, tourists and kite surfers alike. With perks like a beach café, kayak tours and shaded sitting areas a few feet from the sea, it’s the perfect beachside retreat for the whole family. The icing on the proverbial cake is that this attraction is also pet friendly! So, you can bring your furry companion along too!
Things to do at the Kite Beach Center
From a kitesurfing academy to a fully equipped gym and more, here is everything you can do at the Kite Beach Center.
Learn kitesurfing at the Kite School
If you ever wanted to learn how to kitesurf, this is the best place to do it. The Kite Beach Center is the first kitesurfing and surfing school recognised in Umm Al Quwain. Lessons are available for students at all levels from beginners to intermediate riders and advanced kite surfers looking to improve their skills. Moreover, the Kite Beach Center also offers lessons for kids and those with special needs.
All the instructors at the centre are certified by the IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) and the medium of instruction is in both Arabic and English.
Based on your preferences, you can opt for the hourly or 10-hour training package. Here is an overview of what you might be expected to pay:
- Kitesurfing lessons: AED 240 per hour
- Kitesurfing package: AED 2500 (for 10 hours)
- Kitesurf rental: AED 700 (half day) | AED 800 (full day)
FOIL KITESURFING
If a regular surfboard doesn’t suit you, rent a Foil Kiteboard (Takuma concept board). You’re required to take at least an hour’s worth of lessons to be allowed to rent one at the beach centre. You should also note that hydrofoil board rentals do not come with insurance and customers are liable for any damages.
- Kitesurfing hydrofoil lessons: AED 350 (one hour) | AED 700 (three hours)
- Hydrofoil board rentals: AED 350 (one hour) | AED 500 (2 hours) | AED 700 (4 hours)
KITESURF LESSON GIFT VOUCHER
Want to treat your guests to something special at the Kite Beach Center UAQ? A Kitesurf Lesson Gift Voucher can be a great gift for the adventurous sorts. The voucher is available for AED 350 and is good for an hour’s worth of lessons.
Engage in Watersports
Besides kitesurfing, the Kite Beach Center also offers a range of other water-based activities like scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing and kayaking. The kayak and surfboard rentals are charged on an hourly basis. Additionally, you can take surfing lessons from the centre’s certified surfing instructors.
Participate in Mangrove Tours
Want to walk on a sandy island beach or explore the region’s mangroves? Sign up for the Mangrove Tours at the Kite Beach Centre. It’s a great opportunity to get in some kayaking action and get acquainted with the region’s wildlife.
The 3km and 5km mangrove tours are priced at AED 160 for adults and AED 100 for kids aged six to 12. You can also opt for the extended 10km tour for AED 200.
Apart from regular tours, Kite Beach Center also offers specialised packages. You can opt for any of these:
- Sunset Tour: Watch the sunset over the mangroves and learn more about all the creatures in it with the Sunset Tour — priced at AED 160 for adults and AED 100 for children aged six to 12
- Night Tour: Ride a kayak or SUP through the pristine waters of Umm Al Quwain during an enchanting evening tour, available for AED 200.
- Overnight Tour: For the ultimate mangrove experience, go for the Overnight Tour. This tour is only available on request and is perfect for families who want to conclude their adventures with a sleepover under the stars.
Aside from these packages, the Umm Al Quwain Kite Beach Center also offers school tours and teambuilding packages on request. You can book your chosen tour online at the Kite Beach Center website.
MANGROVE TOUR GIFT VOUCHER
Do your guests have an anniversary or birthday coming up? Make their special occasion spectacular with a UAQ Mangrove Tours Gift Voucher. Available for online purchase, the gift voucher is valid for 12 months starting from the date of issue and includes six incredible kayaking and SUP tours.
Tarzan Gym
The outdoor fitness centre is a new addition to the Kite Beach Center. It’s aptly named the Tarzan Gym and has equipment handcrafted from wood and stone. A mix of shaded and sunny areas with the beach as a backdrop makes Tarzan Gym the ultimate outdoor workout space.
Rent a Private Beach Hut
Make your trip relaxing by renting a private beach hut. The huts at the Kite Beach Center can accommodate a maximum of six persons and come with an array of convenient amenities like:
- Hammocks on the lower and upper decks
- Private shower
- Free wifi
- Sun decks
- Toilet facility
- Complimentary fruit platter
Bookings are limited so reserve your hut today!
- Timings: 06:00 am to 10:00 pm
Hang out at the Sky Lounge
The beach centre’s Sky Lounge is a great spot to watch the sunset over the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf. Book a group event like a yoga session for your friends with music or a corporate event for a maximum of 24 persons.
- Opening hours: 06:00 am to 10:00 pm
Dine at the Beach Restaurant and Café
All that activity is enough to make you hungry. Serving everything from breakfast to kid-friendly items, the centre’s beach restaurant and café are ideal for families. All items on the menu are crafted from the freshest ingredients which are locally sourced.
The menu itself is pretty extensive as well. You can start your day bright and early at 07:00 am with the restaurant’s signature Kite Special Breakfast or any other item from the breakfast menu. For lunch, you can pick from an array of kid-favourite fast food or local cuisine.
Apart from their food, the Kite Beach Center restaurant and café also have a range of refreshing beverages. You can try their speciality coffees, mojitos, margaritas and fruit juices.
Offering everything from bite-sized appetisers to seafood platters, the eatery is the perfect beachside retreat.
Beach bookings
It’s important to note that you need to pay for using the beach facility at the Kite Beach Center. This includes everything from the beach hut rent to pet fees. Here is a preview of what visitors can expect to pay at the Kite Beach Center:
- Beach facility charge for weekdays: AED 25 (adults) | AED 15 (kids)
- Beach facility charge for weekends: AED 50 (adults) | AED 25 (kids)
- Beach hut charge for 2 persons on weekdays: AED 250
- Beach hut charge for 2 persons on weekends: AED 350
- Beach facility (Dog): AED 75
- Tarzan Gym charges: AED 20 (weekdays) | AED 25 (weekends)
- Sky Lounge charges: AED 500 (weekday) | AED 1000 (weekend)
All of the mentioned charges are based on a 12-hour stay at the centre.
What is the Kite Beach Center location?
The Kite Beach Center is located on the Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla road in Umm Al Quwain.
What are the timings of the Kite Beach Center UAQ?
The Umm Al Quwain Kite Beach Center is open daily during these timings:
- Timings: 07:00 am to 10:00 pm
How do I contact the Kite Beach Center?
For queries related to event bookings and activities, contact the Kite Beach Center at +971-55-507-3060.
The Kite Beach Center can be the perfect weekend getaway for colleagues, friends and the whole family. Before you head out, make sure that you are aware of the rules. For example, if you plan on bringing your dog, you will be required to sign a Pet Declaration Form. Moreover, your pet must always be on a leash at the premises.
That’s all for our review of the Kite Beach Center in Umm Al Quwain. Have you visited the place? Tell us about your experience! For more beachside fun, visit any of the public beaches in Dubai.
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(Cover image credit: Kite Beach Center)
