Dubai beaches are designed for water-play, and there is no finer place to plunge into the fray than with our handpicked selection of water sports for families. Smooth rides or sheer splashes or scenery, we’ve got you covered. Expect a full dose of water activities Dubai, learn about Dubai water sports, and especially make the most of JBR water sports’ vibrant scene.
Why the Water is Calling
If Dubai is on your mind, you might think of it and relate it to skyscrapers, high-end malls, or desert safaris — but Dubai’s sea and beaches cast another kind of spell. With Beno’s packages, you will find:
- An extensive list of Dubai water sports, from leisure activities to extreme thrills.
- Crisp, well-organized experiences: you surf beachfront spots like JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) and pick from heaps of rides.
- Safety, order, and families first: Beno describes professional operators, trained instructors, rules, and age/weight restrictions where necessary.
For families, what it means is that you don’t just have to “hope” the children will be fine; there are options for quiet water time, as well as more active pursuits if older children or teenagers join you.
Top Family-Friendly Water Activities
- Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
For a relaxing start: have your family glide along the water on a kayak or paddleboard. These are mellow, scenic, and ideal for all ages (even younger children with adult support).
On the Beno site, you’ll find kayaking and paddleboarding listed among their water sports in Dubai offerings.
Why families like it:
- Low speed, minimal risk.
- Great for bonding: parents + children can paddle together.
- You’ll get views of the JBR shoreline, relaxing waves, and a chance to just enjoy time on the water rather than rush.
Tip: Choose an early morning slot when the water is calmer and fewer crowds.
- Banana Boat / Big Donut Rides
For those who want to enjoy themselves but not in an extreme way, banana boat and big donut rides are perfect. As on Beno’s website, “fun-filled family rides like the big donut, aqua cycle, or banana boat” are included.
Why parents approve:
- The experience is shared, so kids + parents or siblings can ride together.
- The thrill level is moderate — exciting but not terrifying.
- It’s a forgetful splash-moment.
Tip: Ensure that everyone has a life jacket, and indicate age or weight limits before booking.
- Jet Skiing & Parasailing at JBR
If the older kids or for an added adrenaline rush, you can opt for jet skiing or parasailing on the JBR section of the beach. Beno includes these under their “JBR water sports” specifically.
What to know:
- Jet skiing often has a minimum age (or the child must ride as a passenger), so check ahead. Beno notes for jet ski: “No license is required, but riders must be over 16 years of age.”
- Parasailing gives fantastic aerial views of Dubai’s skyline and beachscape — an experience that older children and teens are likely to remember.
Tip: Go later in the afternoon for golden hour light (great photos) and slightly cooler temperatures.
- Family Friendly Relaxation + Water Play at JBR
At JBR, aside from rides, there are kid areas, secure play areas, and a family-focused environment. Beno’s JBR page features child play areas and mentions that families can spend their full day at the beach without feeling bored or neglected.
Advantages:
- Parents can relax while children play in secure areas or engage in gentler activities.
- Following the water activity, you can stroll along the promenade, select a beachside café, and watch the sunset.
- Offers an excellent balance between energetic water sports and unwinding.
Tip: Pack a change of clothes, towels, and maybe a picnic – JBR seaside cafés may be busy.
Why Book Beno for Your Water Activity
The below is what makes the difference when you book through Beno:
- Easy to browse a huge range of water sports in Dubai via their site/app: from towables and banana boats to kayaks, e-boards, and jetskis.
- They’ve optimized the process of booking and provide helpful tips (e.g., weight/age limit, time of arrival) to make it go more smoothly.
- From JBR and other prime beachfront spots, this means that families are able to gain access to well-established operators with safety equipment and qualified instructors.
Stress health benefits: e.g., “improves concentration, increases muscle strength, and is beneficial for all ages through water sports.
Smart Tips for Families
- Pre-book: Busy time slots at JBR fill up fast — Beno recommends pre-booking to prevent last-minute hassle.
- Be an early bird: Reach the place at least 15 minutes before to receive a briefing, equipment fitting, and have your session rolling smoothly.
- Check weight/age limitations: There are weight or age limits for some activities (e.g., flyboard weight around 120 kg).
- Dress properly: Swimwear + life jacket + protection from the sun. Make sure little ones have rash guards on for sun and comfort.
- Choose times carefully: Morning or later afternoon tends to be cooler. Midday is sometimes disastrous with sun and beach crowds.
- Balance out the day: Vary high-thrill rides with relaxed water play or beach lounge time — so everyone in your family can have fun.
If your day at the beach is included in your Dubai family holiday, make it slightly more than sand and sun. With Beno’s full package of Dubai water activities and dedicated JBR water sports, you can create a day as much fun for the kids as it is relaxing for the adults. From peaceful paddleboards to banana boat snickers, jet ski zooms to beach play parks — something for all.
Ready to splash, glide, and connect? Let the setting be Dubai waves, and Bok dress up sharp, get there early, and select the proper mix of rides.
Enjoy your adventure!
