Contemporary sea kayaks trace their origin to the native boats of Alaska, northern Canada, and Southwest Greenland. Eskimo hunters developed a fast sea going craft to hunt seals and walrus. The ancient Aleut name for a sea kayak is Iqyak, and earliest models were constructed from a light wooden frame (tied together with sinew or baleen) and covered with sea mammal (sea lion or seal) hides. Archaeologists have found evidence indicating that kayaks are at least 4000 years old. Wooden kayaks and fabric kayaks on wooden frames (such as the Klepper) were dominating the market up until 1950s, when fiberglass boats were first introduced. Rotomolded plastic kayaks first appeared in 1984.  [more info from wikipedia]

Abu Dhabi Sea Kayaking Adventures
Enjoy the beautiful coastal water of the UAE in a single or double (2-person) sea kayak on a trip organized by Noukhada Adventure Company in partnership with DUPLAYS. 

Mangrove Tour (2 hours. 150 AED)
Launch from Pylon 1 and paddle through the mangroves.  Routes depend on the tide. Guide will explain the flora and fauna seen in the unique mangrove ecosystem.

Island Half Day Tour (3-4 hours. 200 AED or 250 with BBQ)
From Eastern side of Abu Dhabi island, paddle across open water for 30 to 40 minutes to reach islands. Trip options include paddling to see the flamingos on the far shore or to the mangroves. Then paddle to a smaller island for another 30 minutes to relax, swim and BBQ. Can also then take a further small paddle into the mangroves nearby before returning.

Sign up for a kayaking tour HERE!