Golden Holiday, Enjoy the desert atmosphere

Enjoy thrilling desert adventures by surfing on the sand Swap the snow for the sand as you glide down powder soft dunes for the adventure of a lifetime. Welcome to sandboarding in Qatar - where the city's striking desert landscape lends the perfect backdrop to this alternative sport. We recommend heading out with licensed experts, and there are many leading desert safari companies in the city to choose from. Their teams will not only find the best sand dunes to conquer but also give you all the equipment needed and a comprehensive briefing session on how to master moves while having fun. If you know how to snowboard, it will seem very familiar as your shoes have to be strapped on to a trusty sandboard that's specially-adapted for the terrain. Instructors will share tips on how to stay safe, along with a few tricks to try while balancing on the board. Once you're ready and wearing all the necessary safety gear usually helmets, elbow pads and keen pads you'll get to surf down the dunes at high speeds, and come back up for more.