Surf Abu Dhabi: prices, wave settings and how to book
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 |
| Currency | Figures shown in USD for comparison. The venue bills in AED, so the amount you pay moves with the exchange rate. |
| 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 WaveBringing a crew or want the whole lagoon? Groups of 6+ often unlock private sessions, buyout pricing, and perks you won't see on the booking page.
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Why it moved: Kelly Slater tech on Hudayriyat Island, an elite wave and five-star venue at a premium price.
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Going with a group?
Bachelor parties, birthdays, corporate offsites, family crews, Surf Abu Dhabi can work for all of them.
Corporate events
Groups & corporate events at Surf Abu Dhabi
Can Surf Abu Dhabi host a corporate event?
Yes. Surf Abu Dhabi, open now hosts private surf sessions and group events for groups up to 300.
- Event capacity
- 300
- Meeting space
- Yes
- Lodging nearby
- Yes
- Food & drink
- Yes
- Non-surfers
- Spectator friendly
- Booking lead
- Enquire 8+ weeks ahead
Getting there
Surf Abu Dhabi is at Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Events
WSL CT Abu Dhabi
Feb 14, 2027
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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