# Khor Dubai, Dubai

Kitesurfing spot in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

> Khor Dubai, nestled within Dubai Creek's sheltered bay, is the most beginner-friendly spot in the emirate. The creek's geography creates protected waters and minimal swell influence, allowing new riders to focus entirely on technique. Launch is straightforward from sandy areas, and the urban setting ensures nearby cafés, shops, and support. Wind funnelling through the creek can produce consistent patterns, though thermal effects mean lighter, gusty conditions during hot months. Sessions tend to be shorter than open-coast alternatives, but the safety margin and confidence-building environment make it invaluable for progression. Ideal for first-time lessons.

## Best time to kitesurf
Khor Dubai, Dubai has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jan, Mar and May: 14–19% of days reach 12 kt+, with 9–10 kt average daily wind, 22–29 °C water and 19–30 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14% | 9.2 | 19.3 | 22.4 |
| Feb | 8% | 9 | 20.9 | 21.8 |
| Mar | 18% | 9.7 | 24.1 | 24 |
| Apr | 12% | 9.8 | 26.7 | 25.2 |
| May | 19% | 10.2 | 30.2 | 29 |
| Jun | 9% | 10 | 33.4 | 32.2 |
| Jul | 13% | 10.1 | 35.2 | 34.4 |
| Aug | 5% | 10 | 35 | 34.7 |
| Sep | 1% | 9.4 | 33.1 | 34 |
| Oct | 3% | 8.6 | 30 | 32.4 |
| Nov | 0% | 8.4 | 26.5 | 28.8 |
| Dec | 4% | 8.1 | 22.6 | 25.5 |

## Highlights
- Sheltered creek location
- Ultra beginner-friendly
- Protected bay launch
- Urban convenience

## Amenities
Nearby cafés, Urban facilities, Parking

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 25.1758, 55.2711
- Destination guide: [Dubai](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/persian-gulf)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kite Beach, Dubai](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kite-beach-dubai) — best around May, 14–19% windy days, 9–10 kt, water 22–29 °C (12 km)
- [Al Mamzar Beach, Dubai](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/al-mamzar-beach-dubai) — best around May, 14–19% windy days, 9–10 kt, water 22–29 °C (13 km)
- [Umm Suqeim Beach, Dubai](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/umm-suqeim-beach-dubai) — best around Jan, 19–30% windy days, 10–11 kt, water 22–24 °C (15 km)
- [Jebel Ali Beach, Dubai](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/jebel-ali-beach-dubai) — best around Mar, 17–27% windy days, 9–10 kt, water 22–29 °C (23 km)

## Kite schools
- [Dubai Kitesurfing Club](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/dubai-kitesurfing-club) (5 km)
- [Kite Club Dubai](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-club-dubai) — http://kiteclubdubai.store/ (5 km)
- [Kite N surf Nessnass beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-n-surf-nessnass-beach) — https://www.kitensurf.ae/ (5 km)
- [Ocean Tribe | Kitesurfing Lessons & Wingfoiling Lessons in Dubai](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/ocean-tribe-kitesurfing-lessons-wingfoiling-lessons-in-dubai) — http://oceantribe.ae/ (5 km)
- [Kitesurf School Dubai - KSD](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-school-dubai-ksd) — http://www.kitesurf.ae/ (6 km)

## Kite shops
- [DUKITE -Kitesurf-paddle-wing foil destination store](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/dukite-kitesurf-paddle-wing-foil-destination-store) — http://www.dukite.com/ (8 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/khor-dubai-dubai
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.