Dubai Sports Travel Tips by Escadora7

Theme: Other

ICE SKATING??? You go all the way to the Middle East and go Ice Skating??? ICE SKATING???

Well, actually it was quite a lot of fun, and the ice-rink inside the Hyatt Regency offers a great escape from the unbearable heat. The ice rink is located in the center of the Galleria Shopping Mall on the ground floor of the Hyatt, so even if you don't skate yourself, it's a great place to drop off the kids and get some serious shopping done.

Sidenote: Ash tries to cheat in ice-skating races!!!!

Other sidenote: it takes aprx. 3 - 5 months for the pain of a bruised hip-bone to go away!

Equipment: Skates can be rented right there for aprx. 25 dhs. ( ~ $ 5.--); other than that - no special equipment required. Just wear comfortable clothing you can move in.

Open: Saturday to Thursday, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Closed: 8:00 pm on Fridays and public holidays

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Phone: 04-209-6551
Address: Hyatt Regency Hotel Dubai
Directions: Hyatt Regency Dubai
Deira
PO Box 5588
Dubai

5 minutes drive from City Center - any cabdriver knows it - really hard to miss!
Website: http://dubai.regency.hyatt.com/dxbrd/facilities_04.html

Theme: Other

OK - so Dubai isn't necessarily famous for Bowling of all things... and Bowling isn't necessarily a sport associated with the Middle East... BUT: this is something fun to do, especially during the summer when the heat is so scorching that you won't last more than 5 minutes without air-conditioning.

Al Nasr Leisureland has an 8 lane bowling alley. Thunder Bowl has the distinction of being the first bowling alley of its kind in the Middle East, with 20 fully computerized Brunswick lanes. We went bowling at the Magic Planet in City Center - refreshments are available, and if you get bored with bowling, an internet cafe is right next to the bowling lanes.

Note - Please wear clean socks .. the chap at the lane next to our had stinking and torn socks when he was changing into his bowling shoes.

Another note: I am forced into making the following statement: "Ash is better at bowling than me, since he won the game." (Puh! Beginner's luck!!!)

Equipment: You can rent the shoes at the counter.

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Phone: 04/295-1010
Address: Deira City Center
Directions: In the back of Magic Planet
Website: www.deiracitycentre.com

Theme: Climbing

Dubai's only indoor climbing wall is located at the Pharao's club in The Pyramid at Wafi. The wall comprises a varied set of walls for climbing routes and bouldering, with crash mats during low level climbs, and ropes on all routes. During the winter, climbing trips to Ras Al Kahimah are organized. Bimonthly competitions are held, and trained instructors are available (book in advance).

Equipment: Charges for the wall are 40 Dhs. per hour. All equipment necessary available at the club.

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Phone: 04/324-0000
Address: Pharao's Club in Wafi City
Directions: The Pyramid in Wafi City, Umm Hurair 2
Website: www.waficity.com