Qatar

A sailing sport that combines wakeboarding, surfing and windsurfing, Kite surfing or kite boarding is a popular watersport in Qatar. Many local tour operators and 5-star hotels with private beaches offer the experience. Book your experience with AquaSports Qatar, Blue Pearl Experience or Fuwairit Kite Beach.

Initially used as part of the pilot survival training by NASA in the 1960s, parasailing is a thrilling experience of soaring at a height of up to 100 metres on a parachute tied to a speedboat. Best places to try this are Katara Beach Club or Sealine Resort.

For a quick and easy adrenaline rush, try wakeboarding, wakesurfing or waterskiing in the waters of Doha. Sessions include all equipment, safety gear and a professional driver and coach. Book your experience with Code Wake, a company that offers supreme wake boats and welcomes all ages. Code Wake also provides ladies-only sessions.

The best way to explore the flora and fauna of the country’s magnificent natural reserves at the Inland Sea and Al Thakira Mangroves is by kayak. Tour operators offer sunrise and moonlit trips along with training, equipment and guides. Book your experience with AquaSports Qatar.

Counted among the world’s top pearl diving centres, Qatar is an ideal destination for diving year round. Divers can explore the fascinating marine life, boat wrecks and limestone formations. PADI training courses and trips are offered by many diving centres and tour operators at a variety of locations. Book your experience with Poseidon Dive Center or Qatar Marine.

With 563 kilometres of coastline, sailing is one of the best ways to see the country. With sailing clubs offering training in dinghies, keelboats to traditional dhow boats, luxury yachts, and even dragon boating for large groups, Qatar caters to all types of mariners. Book your experience with Doha Marine Sports Club.