Surf Abu Dhabi: The Complete Guide
Quick facts
| Wave tech | Kelly Slater Wave Co. · hydrofoil |
|---|---|
| Session length | 60 minutes |
| Wave height (max) | 11.2 ft / 3.4 m |
| Waves per hour | 12 |
| Skill levels | Pro |
| Public pricing | from $490 per session |
| Address | Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
Wave settings and pricing
Kelly's Wave
The full 700 m KSWC monster. Multiple slabs, high-speed turn sections and an air ramp.
Book Kelly's WaveGetting there
Surf Abu Dhabi is at Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Events
WSL CT Abu Dhabi
Feb 14
The technology
Surf Abu Dhabi runs on Kelly Slater Wave Co. (KSWC) — a hydrofoil system from Los Angeles. A submerged hydrofoil sled is pulled down a track at roughly 18 mph. The moving foil displaces water, and a precisely contoured lake bottom shapes that displacement into a rifling, section-linking barrel that runs the full length of the pool. Because each pass is one giant wave, the pool produces ~15 waves an hour — the lowest volume of any tech, and the longest, most perfect ride.
Opened October 2024 on Hudayriyat Island as the second Kelly Slater Wave Co. facility and the largest wave pool ever built. Modarco (Modon Holding) partnered with KSWC to construct a 700 m lagoon that produces the longest chlorinated barrel in existence. Hosted the second stop of the 2025 WSL Championship Tour — a full CT event in the desert.
Frequently asked about Surf Abu Dhabi
+How much is Surf Abu Dhabi?
60-minute beginner sessions start at USD $490. 90-minute intermediate and advanced sessions start at $953. All equipment included; only four surfers per session.
+Is Surf Abu Dhabi the biggest wave pool in the world?
Yes — at 700 m of ridable wave length and 3+ m face heights, it's the largest and longest man-made wave in operation.
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