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Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone Number: +971 50 721 8928
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Noukhada Adventure Company provides sailing and kayaking in Abu Dhabi....

Noukhada Adventure Company provides sailing and kayaking in Abu Dhabi. These can be as tours, lessons or rentals. We are best known for our kayak mangrove tour. The main main launch points are at 'E48' (Eastern Mangroves) and Yas Beach. We now launch into the Al Rahba mangroves to the north of Abu Dhabi. We also offer the snorkel safari.

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“For Kayak and water activities lovers”

I tried three different activities with this company 1) Mangroves tour (10am); it was great. 2) Kayak rental (4 hours) in yas Beach. Amazing 3) Kayak rental (2hours) in summer... read more

5 of 5 starsReviewed July 31, 2016
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Toronto, Canada
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131 reviews
36 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 17 helpful votes
“For Kayak and water activities lovers”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2016

I tried three different activities with this company 1) Mangroves tour (10am); it was great. 2) Kayak rental (4 hours) in yas Beach. Amazing 3) Kayak rental (2hours) in summer - East Mangarove. Everyday, I got surprised by how professional the staff is and very aware of the mangroves information. If you are not athletic, you will feel pain in... More 

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

Dear mshassan2016 Thank you for your kind review of Noukhada and we are delighted that you have come back so many times. We need to get you with Peter, our kayak coach, to show you that kayaks do not need backrests (not many kayak backrests in the Olympic kayaking!). We can get you fitter, low impact training, in one of... More 

Oakland, California
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19 reviews
4 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 9 helpful votes
“A nice way to be in nature while in Abu Dhabi”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2016

My wife and I had been curious about the mangroves in Abu Dhabi, so we found this company and signed up for their 6 pm kayak tour. They provide detailed instructions on how to find the meeting point and their guides are professional and friendly. Our guide was originally from Mexico and provided a recommendation on where to get good... More 

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

Dear Andy Thank you for your kind review of Noukhada and we are very glad to have satisfied your curiosity and that Ernesto provided a pleasant experience. Thank you again for your review. Yours Mark More 

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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39 reviews
11 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 26 helpful votes
“Mangrove Tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2016

We had a great time on the mangrove tour with Noukhada. Our guide was very friendly and extrememly knowledgeable about the ecosystem we were kayaking in. There was one person in the group that had no kayak experience and he was really accommodating to assist the beginner but still work with the rest of us. It was an easy paddle... More 

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

Dear Lisa Thank you for your kind review and we really hope to see you again on the water with us. Noukhada prides itself on our Staff and their skills, experience and enthusiasm for the environment within which we work. We sincerely hope that what we do encourage Abu Dhabi to protect the mangroves. Please let us know when you... More 

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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65 reviews
24 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 20 helpful votes
“Cruisin the mangroves”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2016

Went with a group (10) teens on a perfect Monday evening from 6pm to 8pm. We enjoyed going with our guides as they were quite relaxed and allowed us to pretty much (safely) do what teens do - explore the Mangroves, check out the swimming and generally have a great time. We were lucky enough to see 2 foxes, lots... More 

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

Dear Ian W, Thank you for your kind review and I am assuming this is the tour booked for the Scouts. At this time of year the crabs try and keep out of the sun so either that, or you paddled at a high tide, would explain the paucity of decapods. If you enjoyed the Eastern Mangrove National Park then... More 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 2 helpful votes
“Impossible to book. Took my money, gave me nothing.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2016 via mobile

Tried to book over a period of months using a gift voucher but availability was impossible and staff made no effort to help.

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

The only information we can gather to help you with your issue is that a 'Matt' purchased a gift voucher and couldn't use it. We have searched our gift vouchers and can only find a 'Matt' who purchased a gift voucher on 24 December 2014. Eighteen months later, this is well and truly out of date because our vouchers only... More 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20 reviews
9 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 4 helpful votes
“Kayaking in the Mangroves”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2016

This is a beautiful place to kayak, great scenery, can even spot some wild birds. It's a secluded place off the highway/dirt road..no facilities there but that didn't bother us! Booked with this company on numerous occasions and its always been a great day!

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

Dear ch1ntu, Thank you for your kind review and we are very pleased to read that you are a regular customer. Our regular customers generally get a discount so please make contact with the office and they will look after you on future tours. You will need to be registered on our online booking system in order to do this.... More 

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
1 review
“Great mangrove kayaking trip!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2016

Second time on this trip, I am an outdoorsy type and love such things, but trip is also very good for non experienced kayakers, even with kids. Minor degree of physical fitness is recommended. Will return whenever new batch of friends comes to visit and are even remotely interested in such things.

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

Dear Viki1, Thank you for your kind review and thank you for pointing out some of the benefits of our kayak tours. As a resident of Abu Dhabi (we assume) you will be pleased to know that we will be expanding to some new locations in the city which might bring our activities closer to you and your friends. Yours.... More 

Heswall, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 6 helpful votes
“First class as always!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2016

Myself and group of 9 friends took an island camping trip with Noukhada this weekend. This is the 3rd time I have been on a trip with the team and I was as impressed as always with the service from the office contact team to Ernest and his team on the trip. Everything was first class, the team were professional... More 

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

Dear Claire. Thank you for your kind review of Ernesto and the team and the Overnighter Trip. Kayaking out to one of the mangrove islands in Abu Dhabi is a unique experience and a brilliant way to escape the city for an evening, even though you are so close. Do come and try camping with us in the remote Al... More 

Mullingar, Ireland
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13 reviews
10 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 2 helpful votes
“Great trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2016 via mobile

Booked on an entertainer so buy one get one free. Excellent service, very helpful on phones and informative about best time of day to do tour due to winds/tides. Our guide was also fantastic, very chilled out and relaxing tour. Would highly recommend as a great way to see the mangroves!

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

Dear "osullm89". Thank you for your kind review. I am glad the Noukhada got you through the booking process with ease and that, once you got to the mangroves, our guide was fantastic. For the best mangrove tour come and try the Al Rahba tour. Yours. Noukhada More 

Ghent, Belgium
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20 reviews
9 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 6 helpful votes
“Perfect sailing trip!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2016

We had actually booked the kajak tour, but ended up doing the sailing trip! At arrival, it seemed there was a lot of wind and as we were the only ones who booked a trip at that time, our guide Dickson suggested we better go sailing. Even though the sailing trip was way more costly, we got it for the... More 

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MFabudhabi, Owner at Noukhada Adventure Company, responded to this review

Dear "ELVO1986". Thank you for your kind review. From Yas Beach we can offer a variety of experiences and, if the wind is too strong to kayak, you can always go sailing. As you discovered. Next time you will have to try the experience in one of our dragonboats! Dickson is our Senior Guide for Sailing and very experienced as... More 

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