Some of the world’s best surfers will head to Abu Dhabi for a weekend this February
The World Surf League (WSL) has made a big splash with its latest announcement: Surf Abu Dhabi, located on the serene and sandy shores of Hudayriyat Island, will join the elite ranks of venues on the 2025 Championship Tour (CT).
This groundbreaking wave facility is set to create the perfect wave every time, thanks to the innovative wave technology from the Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC) between 14-16 February.
This collaboration is sure to make waves, as it brings an all-new surfing experience to the heart of Abu Dhabi and promises to be a perfect canvas for the world’s top surfers.
And the excitement doesn’t end there. The WSL is also looking forward to helping grow a new generation of surfers in the UAE.
So what does this mean for the WSL Championship Tour? Well, Surf Abu Dhabi will be the newest stop on the 2025 CT, joining heavy-hitting locations like the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii, Snapper Rocks in Australia, and Cloudbreak in Fiji.
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This makes Surf Abu Dhabi a must-see destination for surf fans and a serious contender on the world’s competitive surfing map.
The Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic will be broadcast live, allowing fans from across the globe to catch the action from the comfort of their homes. You can watch all the exciting competition unfold on WorldSurfLeague.com and the WSL app.
Whether you’re tuning in to watch the best of the best or just curious about the surf scene in Abu Dhabi, you won’t want to miss this landmark event.
In short, Surf Abu Dhabi is shaping up to be the hottest new surf destination in the world. With perfect waves, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to growing the sport globally, Abu Dhabi is about to make a serious splash in the surfing world.
So get ready for some epic waves, because Surf Abu Dhabi is about to redefine the surf scene one perfect barrel at a time!
14-16 February, Surf Abu Dhabi. For further information, visit worldsurfleague.com
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