Surf Abu Dhabi hosts its first wave test with world-renowned champions
Surfers from around the world recently had a chance to test the world’s largest wave pool at Surf Abu Dhabi. The events included the exclusive first test ride at Surf Abu Dhabi on Hudayriyat Island.
Among the elite surfers that graced the occasion was 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater. Slater expressed his approval of the surf conditions by stating, “I’ve surfed hundreds of incredible waves across the world and this wave in Abu Dhabi stacks up well against some of the best waves on earth. I’ve drawn on that travelling surf education to design the wave at Surf Abu Dhabi.”
This event, attended by other world-champion surfers, attracted some prominent names such as Stephanie Gilmore, Caroline Marks, Ramzi Boukhiam, and Filipe Toledo. Slater, as a hallmark figure in the surf industry, lauded the efforts by saying, “This will provide endless fun to so many people, creating an opportunity to surf an incredible wave in a special part of the world for both experienced and beginning surfers. This marks a new era in what’s possible in the surf world.”
The facility plans to open in early 2024 and will be developed by Modon Properties, in collaboration with the Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC). The wave park will showcase the world’s longest ride, largest barrel, and man-made wave facility. Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, chairman of the Department of Finance and chairman of Modon Properties, revealed that Surf Abu Dhabi is ready to be unveiled to the world soon, saying, “Staging our first-ever test wave with Kelly Slater and legends of the sport is a testament to the progress we’ve made to bring this vision to reality.”
Bill O’Regan, CEO of Modon, added: “We can’t wait to welcome surfers of all skill levels to find their wave in Abu Dhabi, and benefit from the world-class technology and facilities available to them.”
The event was seen as a landmark achievement in paving the way for the surfing industry in the Middle East and placing Abu Dhabi at the forefront of surf tourism.
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