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Desert Dragons Abu Dhabi Desert Dragons is a dragon boat team based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our goal is to do well locally and to build up to racing internationally!

Desert Dragons (formerly known as The Club Dragons, established in 2012) is a premier dragon boat team based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Since August 2014, our home is the Eastern Mangroves Marina and membership to the team is now open to all who are looking to get into this thrilling and social water sport. We are a relatively new competitive dragon boat team and eager to grow our numbers, race hard and have fun. For more information about dragon boating and training times, please email: [email protected]

21/10/2026

🐉🔥 DRAGON BOAT RACE WEEKEND! 🔥🐉

The season kicks off this weekend with the Shangri-La Dragon Boat Race in Abu Dhabi! 🚣‍♀️💪

📅 Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October
⏰ 7 AM – 5 PM
📍 Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi
🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Come check out the races, cheer on the DESERT DRAGONS 🐉💛 and experience the excitement of dragon boat racing!

🚣 Never tried dragon boating? Curious about joining a team? DM us to find out about our training sessions and upcoming tryouts! No experience necessary!

Come see what we’re all about! 🔥

The best way to start your Saturday morning - with Desert Dragons!Do you live in Abu Dhabi and looking for something exc...
03/10/2026

The best way to start your Saturday morning - with Desert Dragons!

Do you live in Abu Dhabi and looking for something exciting to do after work or on the weekends?
Then this is your time to come and try dragon boating!

Desert Dragons Abu Dhabi is a mixed dragon boat team, and we are now recruiting new dragons to join our fun and competitive team.

No prior paddling experience required although a basic level of fitness is a plus! You can try out for free before deciding to join the team!

Get in touch now with a DM or email for more info: [email protected]

Come ride the waves with us…
🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲





Full boat tonight with some new potential teammates! Are you ready to join us?!Do you live in Abu Dhabi and looking for ...
29/09/2026

Full boat tonight with some new potential teammates! Are you ready to join us?!

Do you live in Abu Dhabi and looking for something exciting to do after work or on the weekends?
Then this is your time to come and try dragon boating!

Desert Dragons Abu Dhabi is a mixed dragon boat team, and we are now recruiting new dragons to join our fun and competitive team.

No prior paddling experience required although a basic level of fitness is a plus! You can try out for free before deciding to join the team!

Get in touch now with a DM or email for more info: [email protected]

Come ride the waves with us…
🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲





26/09/2026

Are you ready to join us?!

Do you live in Abu Dhabi and looking for something exciting to do after work or on the weekends?
Then this is your time to come and try dragon boating!

Desert Dragons Abu Dhabi is a mixed dragon boat team, and we are now recruiting new dragons to join our fun and competitive team.

No prior paddling experience required although a basic level of fitness is a plus! You can try out for free before deciding to join the team!

Get in touch now with a DM or email for more info: [email protected]

Come ride the waves with us…
🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲





23/09/2026

🐉 WE’RE RECRUITING!

Desert Dragons is a competitive, mixed-nationality dragon boat team based in Abu Dhabi — and everyone is welcome to come give it a try.

No experience needed. You don’t need to already be fit, know how to paddle, or have any idea what you’re doing. 😂 Just bring a willingness to learn, work with a team and try something new. We’ll teach you the rest.

📍 Shangri-La Abu Dhabi — Residence Beach

Our training times are currently:
🌙 Tuesday | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
☀️ Saturday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Your trial sessions are FREE, so come get on the boat and see if dragon boating is for you.

📩 DM us for more information about the team or to arrange your free trials.

Tonight’s training with our core members and new recruits was 🔥🔥🔥Do you live in Abu Dhabi and looking for something exci...
22/09/2026

Tonight’s training with our core members and new recruits was 🔥🔥🔥

Do you live in Abu Dhabi and looking for something exciting to do after work or on the weekends?
Then this is your time to come and try dragon boating!

Desert Dragons Abu Dhabi is a mixed dragon boat team, and we are now recruiting new dragons to join our fun and competitive team.

No prior paddling experience required although a basic level of fitness is a plus! You can try out for free before deciding to join the team!

Get in touch now with a DM or email for more info: [email protected]

Come ride the waves with us…
🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲





21/09/2026

Do you live in Abu Dhabi and looking for something exciting to do?
Do you enjoy being out on the water and spending time with other people?
Then dragon boating is for you!

Desert Dragons Abu Dhabi is a mixed dragon boat team, and we are now recruiting new dragons to join our fun and competitive team.

No prior paddling experience required although a basic level of fitness is a plus! You can try out for free before deciding to join the team!

Get in touch now with a DM or email for more info: [email protected]

Come ride the waves with us…
🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲





19/09/2026

WE’RE RECRUITING!!!
Have you always wanted to try an exciting team sport and want to get out on the water regularly?! Then dragon boating is for you!

We’re a mixed crew from all different backgrounds, and are always looking for new dragons to join our fun and competitive team.

No prior paddling experience required although a basic level of fitness is a plus! You can try out for free before deciding to join the team!

Get in touch now with a DM or email for more info: [email protected]

See you on the boat!
🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲



18/09/2026

WE’RE RECRUITING!!!
Have you always wanted to try an exciting team sport and want to get out on the water regularly?! Then dragon boating is for you!

We’re a mixed crew from all different backgrounds, and are always looking for new dragons to join our fun and competitive team.

No prior paddling experience required although a basic level of fitness is a plus! You can try out for free before deciding to join the team!

Get in touch now with a DM or email for more info: [email protected]

See you on the boat!
🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲

Happy Saturday Morning! We’re still paddling even though it’s starting to feel like a sauna! Today we also got some adde...
20/06/2026

Happy Saturday Morning! We’re still paddling even though it’s starting to feel like a sauna! Today we also got some added power. 💪🏼💪🏼 The crew did well today and focusing hard on those drills. Looking to get out on the water with us? Get in touch now! 🐲🛶

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Al Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
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