Sport in the UAE - Going Out: Huge variety of activities at Al Forsan means fun for all

Jay Asser 15:20 08/05/2017
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  • Archery is just one of a large number of activities available.

    The summer is fast approaching but there’s plenty of incentive to stay active during the dog days at Al Forsan International Sports Resort.

    Arguably the premiere sporting facility in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi-based venue has every sporting activity you need to improve your skills or be entertained.

    And if there wasn’t enough reason to head to Al Forsan, the capital’s destination is offering special discounts for all schools and universities, with 15 per cent off on wakeboarding and motorsports, as well as 10 per cent off on paintball, archery and laser shooting.

    For watersports lovers, Al Forsan’s watersports centre is perfectly equipped to provide thrills. The purpose-built pro and beginner lakes feature a cable that travels between 29 to 38 kilometres per hour, whether you’re on a wakeboard, wake skate, knee board, mono ski or water ski.

    Al Forsan will also be hosting The Nationals Wakeboarding Championship on May 19 and anyone interested can sign up to show off their skills. The competition categories are boys aged seven to 11, girls seven to 14, boys 12 to 16, women open, men open and master 30-plus. Entry costs Dh250 per person.

    If excitement on land is more your thing, Al Forsan’s motorsport offerings have you covered.

    Deals are available now for wakeboarding aficionados.

    Deals are available now for wakeboarding aficionados.

    The venue’s kart circuit has three different configurations – Cadet (30 miles per hour for ages eight to 11), Senior (50 mph for ages 12-plus) and 2-stroke Rotax (70pmh for ages 16 and older). You can choose from an arrive-and-drive, endurance racing, Grand Prix racing, beginner and advanced lessons and more.

    Another adrenaline-pumping activity available at the Al Forsan is paintball. Gather your family, friends and co-workers and take to the themed field inside the venue’s state-of-the-art, climate-controlled dome which allows players to keep gunning all year long. Choose from various packages and experiences, while equipment like guns, gloves and face masks are available to rent.

    Marksmen in other fields, meanwhile, can hit up Al Forsan’s shooting range, which caters to shooters with ample experience, as well as complete beginners ready to learn.

    Choose from sporting clays, a handgun range, rifle range, laser simulations and even archery if a bow and arrow are more your style.

    Whatever sporting activity you’re looking for, Al Forsan has it.

    WHAT: Al Forsan International Sports Resort
    WHERE: Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
    WHEN: Open daily, with The Nationals Wakeboarding Competition commencing on May 19
    CONTACT: Visit www.alforsan.com for more information

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