Kayak The Palm 2026 in Dubai

Kayak The Palm is a 60-minute kayaking session in Dubai that launches from Dukes The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah, with a quick training session first and a choice of single or double kayak. It is a simple, engine-free way to see the Palm from the water, and it needs no previous paddling experience.

Kayak The Palm Dubai: what the session includes

Every booking covers one 60-minute kayaking session on the Arabian Gulf, a short training briefing before you set off, and valet parking at the hotel. Sessions run between 10am and 5pm, so you can choose a morning paddle or an afternoon one.

The training is aimed at first-timers, so nobody has to arrive knowing how to paddle. Once you are on the water, the pace is yours: paddle hard along the shoreline, or drift and take in the view.

Single or double kayak?

You choose your boat when you book. A single kayak gives you full control and suits solo travellers or confident paddlers who want to explore at their own speed. A double kayak puts two people in one boat, which is popular with couples and friends, and a shared boat can feel more stable for beginners.

Dukes The Palm as your launch point

Dukes The Palm sits on Palm Jumeirah and belongs to Barceló’s Royal Hideaway collection of hotels. The hotel promotes sweeping views of Dubai Marina, the Arabian Gulf and the Palm itself, and that is exactly the backdrop for this session. Guided kayak tours on the Palm list the Dubai Marina skyline and the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab as visible on clear days, which gives you a sense of what you can see from the water.

Water sports guides name Hydro Water Sports as the operator working from Dukes The Palm, with single and double kayaks among its activities. Booking through this listing keeps it simple: one ticket, one hour, and the hotel as your meeting point. Arriving by car is easy because valet parking is included with your ticket.

Rules, age limit and what to wear

Participants must be older than 16, so this is an activity for teenagers and adults rather than younger children. A valid photo ID is required to take part.

Wear appropriate swimwear, as you will get wet. Food, drinks, glassware and alcohol are not allowed during the activity; keep them for after your session.

Getting to Dukes The Palm

Dukes The Palm is on Palm Jumeirah Road. By car, drive onto the Palm and follow signs for the hotel, where valet parking is included. Without a car, take the Metro to Al Khail station and continue by taxi, or take a taxi straight to the hotel from anywhere in Dubai.

Who will enjoy it

Kayak The Palm suits anyone who wants an active hour outdoors without a demanding workout: couples looking for something different to do together, friends who want a quick adventure before brunch, and visitors who want to see Palm Jumeirah from sea level rather than from a car window or a speedboat. Because it is a single hour with training included, it also fits easily into a beach day on the Palm.

Kayaking here is weather dependent, and calm, clear conditions give the best paddle. The cooler months, when this listing runs, are a comfortable time to be on the water in Dubai.

More outdoor plans

For more ideas on and off the water, browse our guide to attractions in Dubai, fitness and active plans on sports events in the UAE, and what is on across the city at things to do in Dubai and things to do in November.

Pick your kayak, choose your time and book Kayak The Palm on Platinumlist.