Give wings to your spirit

This is an action-packed, adrenalin rush of a sport. It's windsurfing, wakeboarding, paragliding and kite flying all rolled into one.

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So you think there isn't enough to do in Dubai. Think again. There are a myriad sports and activities ranging from the weird to the wonderful, ones that get the adrenalin pumping, the heart racing and others that keep the mind calm and the chakras in tune. Each one has its own followers, hangout and events. Beginning today, every fortnight Joanna Longworth will be checking out a leisure/adventure sport. Stuck for something to do? Look no further...


The tricks and manoeuvres you can do in kitesurfing are limited only by your imagination


Greg Stokes, a kitesurfing aficionado, gets ready to set out along the Jumeirah coast. ©Gulf News
GETTING STARTED
THE LINGO
THE KIT

Kite
Board
Harness
Accessories
FORTHCOMING LEISURE SPORTS EVENTS
Motor racing
UAE National Kitesurfing Challenge
Kart racing
Bowling

Nick Davidson enjoying kitesurfing ©Gulf News
AN EXPERT'S PROFILE

Name: Nick Davidson
When did you start kitesurfing?
Best Dubai kitesurfing moment?

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