Activities
Ideally located at the tip of The Palm’s Trunk, Anchor Marina is a gateway to all there is to see and do in Dubai. Dubai is a world-class venue for many top sporting events: the Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament, the Dubai Tennis Championships, Sevens Rugby Union tournament, Emirates off-shore Power Boat Grand Prix, and the UAE Desert Motorsport Challenge amongst them. Perhaps the city's prize sporting event is the world's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup - a thrilling night time spectacle contested at the Nad Al Sheba track that attracts the finest thoroughbreds from around the globe.Amongst Dubai's foremost outdoor attractions are its awe-inspiring beaches and breathtaking golf courses. You may also like to take a desert safari or simply try ice skating at the rink in the Galleria shopping mall. Other amazing projects in Dubai include an underwater hotel, the world’s tallest building, and its largest mall, which will house a glass-domed ski resort – in the middle of the desert.
For a glimpse of Dubai’s fishing-village roots, wander the Jaddaf district and watch local craftsman building traditional boats by hand. Take a day jaunt to Sharjah, the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, a half-hour drive away. Numerous museums cover everything from contemporary art to ancient Middle East coins and weaponry; the Sharjah Heritage Area includes a restored ancient souk and a fort once occupied by a sheik.
Other activities available in the area include:
- Archery
- Badminton
- Climbing
- Desert Riding
- Desert Skiing
- Diving
- Dune Buggies
- Fishing
- Golf
- Auto Sport
- Karting
- Ice Skating
- Parachute Jumping
- Parasailing, Sailing, Ocean going Kayaks and mini speed Boats
- Quad Biking
- Shooting
- Snow Skiing
- Tennis
- Tenpin Bowling
- Water Skiing
