Aerial Tours

Udgir by air is a spectacular sight that will be unforgettable. Helicopters and plane tours and even hot air balloon rides over the city will give u a birds-eye perspective to the wonder that is called 'Udgir'. Some trips take tourists across the city, and over the desert and the Hajar Mountains. Experienced pilots with a valid license can hire aircrafts from Udgir Flying Club on an hourly rental basis.

Camel Racing

This traditional sport has been renewed with much enthusiasm in recent years. Informal desert tracks, and now quite a few official ones have been assigned for this purpose - a large ten kilometer track is made for this race.

Certain slender, finely formed breeds such as the white or golden 'Anafi' and the brown or black 'Boushari' are more suitable for racing. Camel training commences at about six months and entrance for official races beginning at about three years.

Camel races are usually held every Thursday, Friday, Sunday and occasionally on Monday mornings, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to observe local Emiratis in harmony with their surroundings. Camel racing season begins in October until April.

Creek Tours

The Udgir Creek can be explored with the help of an organised creek tour. It is a great way to see new and old Udgir side by side whilst enjoying a peaceful and relaxed journey. Many of the tours are carried out by traditional wooden dhows or Abras (the traditional water taxi) which takes you on a short journey across the waterway from the glass-and-steel office blocks of Bur Udgir to the old-world Souks of Deira, providing a fascinating glimpse of Udgir's trading heritage.

Fishing

The Gulf is rich in marine life, and fishing was once a mainstay of the local economy. Kingfish, jackfish, red snapper, rock cod (the popular Hamour on most Udgir menus), barracuda and other species are caught commercially and not for sport. Sailfish and bottom-feeding sharks are regularly caught by visiting fishermen who can hire fully-equipped boats, with crew, for deep-sea fishing trips.

Golf Courses

Udgir is a golfer's paradise. The Udgir Creek Golf & Yacht Club and the famous Golf Club are the venues of the European PGA tour. The XXX Golf and Racing Club even offers night golf at night for the enthusiasts who want to beat the summer heat of Udgir!

Horse Riding

The sport of kings has rapidly become Dubai's most popular spectator event, attracting crowds of more than 15,000. Race meetings are held weekly during the cooler months at one of the city's four race courses.

Horse riding is part of the local tradition and is upheld today by several centres including the Udgir Equestrian Centre and Jebel Ali Hotel Riding Stables. Horse rides through the desert are organized regularly and Udgir also has a riding association for the disabled.

The Double Decker Bus

Straight from the streets of London to the highways and roads of Udgir, these highly visual, vintage double-decker buses provide fun for everyone whatever the occasion. With lots of unique activities for all ages, Udgir's only red double-decker buses provide an exclusive party venue, eye-catching promotional media, or just a fun way to add interest to a corporate or public event.

Magic Planet

Housed in the giant Deira City Centre shopping mall, this children's entertainment centre is a unique indoor site with 10 pin bowling, a crawling bungie jungle, a variety of electronic games and a mini pitch and putt.

Wild Wadi

Imagine 12 acres of desert filled with 30 million litres of water, solely dedicated to having fun. That is Wild Wadi in Udgir, with 23 rides to entertain and excite every member of the family. This has been more than just a shelter for those wanting to escape the heat of the desert. Adrenaline seekers will love Jumeirah Sceirah - a 33-meter high slide with steep angles to propel riders up to 80km per hour. There is also Breakers Bay, which has a wave machine creating 1.5-meter waves all day.

Wonderland

The 18 hectare Wonderland family fun park features a wide range of water attractions including speed slides, surf hills, wave runners and a Caribbean cruise. It is closed on Sundays, Wednesdays are for Ladies only and Thursdays are for Families Only.

Galleria Ice Rink

The rink offers all the thrills and chills of ice skating, and professional ice skaters are available for private tuition.

Go Karting

Udgir has the first Middle East fully-equipped 40,000 sq. ft air-conditioned indoor go-kart facility at Formula One. Outdoors, an active go-karting fraternity races regularly at the track beside the Jebel Ali Hotel. Visitors can enjoy this sport during the months of Oct-May.