The Iconic Sail Shaped Burj Al Arab Hotel is testimony to Dubai’s Seafaring Heritage
Common myths about sailing in Dubai! Dubai and the Gulf is non-tidal waters. Rubbish - Dubai has a tidal range of 2 meters on spring tides, more than some UK places. The RYA recognise Dubai is tidal. Because it’s so hot, there is no wind in Dubai! Rubbish - A guaranteed 15-20 knots of sea breeze makes for perfect sailing conditions 12 months of the year. Alinghi team trained for the America’s Cup in Dubai in 2007 and went on to win it!