This January, Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s popular destination to escape the everyday, offers plenty of opportunities to put your New Year’s resolution to lead a healthy and active lifestyle into practice. And if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Bab Al Nojoum resorts are now offering even more attractive special deals on stays.
ACTIVITIES ON HUDAYRIYAT ISLAND
Skateboarding School – Circuit X
If your children’s New Year’s resolution is to learn a new skill, Circuit X Skateboarding School is the place for them. They can discover the thrilling world of skateboarding under the guidance of expert instructors with a focus on essential skills, like board control, balance techniques, safety practices and park etiquette. Choose from flexible group lessons for up to four kids or private sessions, where they can learn and progress at their own comfortable pace in a safe, supportive environment. Equipment will be provided – all they need to bring are comfortable clothes, water and keenness to learn.
Location: Skate Park, Circuit X, Hudayriyat Island
Dates: Wednesdays or Thursdays throughout January, February and March
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Ages: 5-14 years
Price: 4 group lessons AED 595
10 group lessons AED 1,295
Registration: https://circuitxuae.com/events/Skateboarding-Lessons
Family Adventure Package – Circuit X
Turn your next family outing into an unforgettable adventure at Circuit X for just AED 50 instead of the usual AED 110. Scale new heights on the three-tier ropes course and navigate suspended bridges, zipline, freefall and climbing wall while safely attached to a wire system. It’s the perfect way to bond, challenge yourself and your kids and create lasting memories.
Location: High Ropes Park, Circuit X, Hudayriyat Island
Time: 10am to 10pm
Entry fee: AED 50
Booking: https://circuitxuae.com/parks/ropes-park
BMX Park Champion – Circuit X
Join the thrilling BMX community competition at Circuit X’s BMX Park. Show off your best moves and compete for the prestigious title of Park Champion or special awards for Best Beginner and Best Tricks. Winners will be featured on the Rider of the Month wall of fame. Whether you’re just starting out on two wheels or perfecting your advanced moves, this is your chance to shine within the BMX community.
Location: BMX Park, Circuit X, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Saturday, 18 January
Time: 9am to 11am
Price: Free of charge
Endurance Challenge – 321 Sports
It’s not too late to join the inaugural edition of the Endurance Challenge at 321 Sports, an exhilarating test of stamina and resilience that brings together fitness enthusiasts of all levels. Now in its second round, this unique event blends strength, agility and endurance challenges, designed to motivate participants in a dynamic, supportive atmosphere. Push yourself to the limit in a series of high-intensity activities that inspire camaraderie and personal achievement and accumulate points to compete for the grand prize that will be announced in February.
Location: 321 Sports, Hudayriyat Island
Date: Wednesday, 29 January
Time: 4:30pm to 8:30pm
Price: AED 99
Registration: Call 02 691 0282
SPECIAL OFFERS ON STAYS AT BAB AL NOJOUM
Make the most of the wonderful winter weather with 40% off stays at Bab Al Nojoum resorts. From decadent floating dinners and midnight feasts in a Bedouin tent to adrenaline-pumping foilboarding, dune-bashing adventures and outdoor movie screenings, Bab Al Nojoum offers a wide variety of exciting activities across three unique destinations.
Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat
At Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat, you can look forward to fabulous beach activities and water-based sports, including wakeboarding, kayaking, jet-skiing, sailing and evening boat tours.
For the perfect romantic gesture, enjoy a spectacular floating dinner with your loved one, set up in a private villa pool. Watch the sun set over the Arabian Gulf and savour delicious food and drinks for AED 500.
A new addition to the activity offering at the resort is foilboarding – a novel way to ride even the smallest of waves. With sessions starting from AED 350 for 30 minutes, this promises to be a highlight of any stay at Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat.
Bab Al Nojoum Al Mugheirah
Highlighting the area’s indigenous fauna and flora, Bab Al Nojoum Al Mugheirah’s nature walks and drives are led by resident naturalists, who have a wealth of knowledge to share. Be on the lookout for strolling gazelles and spot the UAE’s national tree, the ghaf. Alternatively, you can explore the area by horseback, with rides starting at AED 200, or kayak through the mangrove forests from AED 60.
And once you’re back, you can admire the spectacular natural surroundings from the comfort of your private deck.
Also unique to the property are al-fresco movie screenings, the perfect activity for a balmy evening. Here, you can stretch out under the stars, popcorn in hand, and enjoy your favourite movie. Bab Al Nojoum Al Mugheirah has an extensive film library to choose from, and offers private screenings for a minimum booking of 10 people at AED 75 per person.
Bab Al Nojoum Bateen Liwa
Explore Bab Al Nojoum Bateen Liwa’s spectacular location amidst the golden dunes of the Liwa Desert. You can look forward to thrilling adventures, from exciting outdoor sports to cultural activities. The resort is now home to a new Experience Centre, operated by Tourism365, that offers camel treks, dune bashing, sandboarding, desert safaris and much, much more.
The property’s lavish Bedouin-style sunset dinner is served al fresco on plush carpets under a pretty tent canopy. For the perfect post-dinner experience, you can book stargazing sessions in the desert, starting from AED 120.
Location: All Bab Al Nojoum resorts
Price: Up to 40% off best available rate when booking two nights and 50% off on best available rate on a third night
Validity: Until 31 May 2025, subject to availability and advance booking
Booking: https://babalnojoum.com/offers/wintercampaign