Desert Dragons is a dragon boat team based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our goal is to do well locally and to build up to racing internationally!
Desert Dragons (formerly known as The Club Dragons, established in 2012) is a premier dragon boat team based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Since August 2014, our home is the Eastern Mangroves Marina and membership to the team is now open to all who are looking to get into this thrilling and social water sport. We are a relatively new competitive dragon boat team and eager to grow our numbers
20/06/2026
Happy Saturday Morning! We’re still paddling even though it’s starting to feel like a sauna! Today we also got some added power. 💪🏼💪🏼 The crew did well today and focusing hard on those drills. Looking to get out on the water with us? Get in touch now! 🐲🛶
08/06/2026
🐉💪 Still moving. Still training. Still showing up.
While current water usage restrictions have temporarily changed how we train, they haven’t changed who we are.
This week the team swapped paddles for land training, focusing on fitness, strength, teamwork and staying race-ready until we’re back on the water full-time 🌊
One of the things that makes Dragon Boat special is that it’s more than just a sport. It’s a team, a community and a group of people all working towards the same goal.
The water may be limited for now, but the momentum isn’t.
See you on the water soon 🚣♀️🔥
Good morning from Desert Dragons AD! It’s been a bit quiet from our side due to various challenges…BUT WE’RE BACK ON THE WATER! If you’re looking for a new activity this summer and want to be part of a team, get in touch now!
05/05/2026
FINALLY back out on the water!!! It’s taken a while and still things are all up in the air, but we at least made it back together to share time out on the water tonight. A lovely sunset paddle at Fahid Beach Club. Hoping to spend more time with the DD crew! 🐲💛🖤