Kite beach is situated between DOSC ( Dubai Offshore Sailing Club) and the Burj Al Arab
There has been a problem on the beach due to kites blocking the emergency access gate and on one occasion the safety vehicle could not access the beach. unfortunately the police were called and all the kiteboarders were kicked off the beach.
SO DON"T BLOCK THE ACCESS
Kiting takes place all year round. Summer (very hot) is when we get the most consistent winds however they are light at 10 to 12kts and onshore and blow in the afternoons, so big kites and big boards Winter is great but we have to wait for a shamal to kick in, usually lasts 3 days and brings waves ,the wind can vary from 12 to 30kts depending on the strength of the shamal. The temperature drops to the 20ies but wetsuits are worn as the chill factor gets to you.
That being said he best time to kite in Dubai is from March to June
Kitersurfers kite near the island closer to Dubai, this offers flater water in winter but not an official place to kite. In winter more beach goers use this beach and it becomes crowded, the police have asked kitersurfers to leave.
Some instructors have started teaching opposite Al Boom / Picnico but this is also not official. |