Life happens. We get it. Here is how cancellations work depending on what you've booked:

Surf Trips – cancellations

• 31 days or more: full refund (minus transaction fees).
• 30 to 15 days: 50% refund.
• Less than 15 days: no refund.

Open Surf – cancellations

• More than 15 days before: full refund.
• 15–7 days before: 50% refund.
• Less than 7 days: no refund.

Discovery Sessions + 1-on-1 Learn to Surf – cancellations

• More than 48 hours before your session: full refund (minus transaction fees).
• Less than 48 hours before: 50% cancellation fee applies.

Surf Social – cancellations

Surf Social bookings are non-refundable, but you can reschedule to the next event for free if you give us at least 24 hours' notice.

And if something comes up and you need a new date, here’s how rescheduling works depending on your booking:

Surf Trips – rescheduling

• 31+ days: one free change (you just cover the transaction fee).
• 30 to 15 days: 20% change fee.
• Less than 15 days: no reschedules.

Open Surf – rescheduling

• 15+ days: one free change (plus transaction fee).
• Less than 15 days: 20% change fee.
• Less than 72 hours: no reschedules.

Discovery Sessions & 1-on-1 Learn to Surf – rescheduling

• More than 48 hours before your session: one free change permitted (you just cover the transaction fee).
• Less than 48 hours: 20% change fee applies.

Surf Social – rescheduling

You can reschedule to the next event for free if you give us at least 24 hours' notice. Less than 24 hours out, we won't be able to reschedule it.

We always recommend booking in advance. Sessions fill up fast, especially on weekends and holidays, and booking ahead gives you the best chance of locking in the experience, date, and time you want.

It also helps our team prep for your visit to ensure everything runs the way it should from the moment you arrive.

One thing to keep in mind: Surf Trip Plus bookings take over the full basin, so on days when one is scheduled, you might see fewer online slots available than usual.

Please note that we do not have any hidden availability; everything you see on the website is what is available. If you're not seeing sessions, it's because they're fully booked or not scheduled that day.

When are new availability dates released?

We release new availabilities every Friday.

Surf Trips open up 3 months in advance, while Open Surf, Discovery Sessions, and 1-on-1 Learn to Surf slots are released 2 months out.

After 5 December, Surf Trips will open up 5 months in advance, while Open Surf, Discovery Sessions, and 1-on-1 Learn to Surf slots will be released 3 months out.

When you book online, you can pay with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Walk-ins can also pay cash at the Surf Club.

Our online booking system doesn’t accept American Express. If you'd like to pay with Amex, just email us at [email protected] and we’ll send you a payment link.

You can rent sunbeds by the pool at the Surf Club for AED 250, which gets you access to the pool, the Surf Club facilities (lockers, showers, changing rooms), and an AED 200 food and beverage package to use at Nalu Restaurant the same day.

You can enter the Surf Club if you've booked a surf experience or rented a sunbed.

If you're coming along with someone who's surfing, you're welcome to use the facilities too at no extra cost.

If you have a reservation at Nalu Restaurant, just check in with the hostesses in the lobby, and they'll take you to your table. Otherwise, entry is managed on a case-by-case basis by our management team.

The basin is roughly 75,000 square metres (690 metres long by 150 metres wide), or about the size of 10 and a half football fields.

It's up to 3 metres deep and holds around 80 million litres of saltwater. The walls are made of 225 mm-thick waterproof concrete, and it takes about 2 weeks to fill.

The water temperature depends on the season. In winter, the water sits around 21°C (70°F). It's comfortable, but you might want a wetsuit – we provide them if you need one.

In summer, the basin can heat up to around 30°C (86°F), so make sure you're wearing sun protection and drink plenty of water.

The Surf Club is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

The sunbeds and pool area are available daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Yes, you're welcome to film or take photos of your surf from the viewing areas around the basin. All sessions on the Main Wave are also recorded on video.

If you're planning to shoot anything for commercial use, please get in touch via [email protected].

We don’t allow outside food or drinks at Surf Abu Dhabi, but we’ve got great onsite dining at Nalu and Ilios, whether you're after a quick bite, a long lunch, or something cold after your session.

Unfortunately not. We don't allow pets in the facility to keep things safe and comfortable for all our guests.

If you're passionate about surfing and want to join the team, check out our current openings on LinkedIn or Wave Pool Jobs.

Surf Abu Dhabi has everything you need for the day. The Surf Club includes changing rooms, private lockers, showers, a pool, and access to the wave basin. We also have a retail shop for gear and essentials, plus great dining options at Nalu Restaurant and Ilios Beach Club.

We use Kelly Slater Wave Company’s state-of-the-art technology to create consistent, customizable waves in a saltwater environment that work for all skill levels.

Companions and guests are welcome to join surfers who have booked an experience and use the facilities.

Yes, we have a parking area for visitors. Just follow the signage when you arrive for easy access.

We want everyone to feel comfortable here. If you or someone in your group has impaired mobility, please reach out to us ahead of your visit so we can understand your needs and make the appropriate arrangements.

You can find step-by-step directions on our website, or simply use Google Maps or Waze to find your way to Surf Abu Dhabi.

The quickest option is a taxi from the airport – it takes about 25 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxis are available 24/7, or you can book through Careem or Uber.

If you're driving yourself, follow signs to Abu Dhabi city, then to Hudayriyat Island. Parking at Surf Abu Dhabi is free.

The easiest way is by car or taxi. It takes about an hour and 15 minutes via the E11 highway.

You can grab a taxi, Uber, or Careem from anywhere in Dubai and they'll drop you right at our entrance on Hudayriyat Island. If you're renting a car, just follow signs to Abu Dhabi, then to Hudayriyat Island. Parking on-site is free.

We don't have specific recommendations, but Abu Dhabi has plenty of accommodation options across all budgets.

Surf Abu Dhabi is on Hudayriyat Island, which is a short drive from major areas like Al Bateen, the Corniche, and Yas Island – all of which have lots of hotels. Most places in the city are between 25–35 minutes away by car.

Yes. The Surf Club stocks everything from clothing and wetsuits to collectibles, boards, and other surf essentials. Feel free to browse during your visit and pick up anything you need for your session or the trip home.

All equipment is included in your session. We provide boards, wetsuits, accessories and everything else you need to surf. All you have to bring is your swimwear.

Just bring comfortable swimwear. During the winter months, you'll need a wetsuit – if you don't have your own, we provide them.

No, all equipment is included in your session, so there's nothing you need to book in advance.

If you have a preferred surfboard, just leave a note when you book online, and we'll try to have it ready in your locker when you arrive, subject to availability.

Yes. Just email us at [email protected] and we'll work with you to sort out the details for your group.

Yes. We welcome school groups and can arrange sessions for students. Just email us at [email protected] and we’ll get things organised for you.