– the gruelling 39,000 nautical mile round the world 'Everest of Sailing'. Sailing a 16 nautical mile sprint course which finished at the Corniche breakwater - where Abu Dhabi's Volvo Ocean Race ...

Hundreds of dhows will flood Dubai in an event combining old tradition with modern sport. You only need a quick walk around Dubai Marina or to have glimpsed the Burj Al Arab to know that the dhow, ...

SIR BU NAIR ISLAND, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has hosted a $2.7 million traditional dhow racing event, which saw the wooden boats powered only on the wind race off the coast ...

Although dhows were originally used for fishing and pearl diving, people of the Gulf have raced their boats ever since they invented them. “Competition and a desire to see who is the best are a part ...

Each of the six Louis Vuitton Trophy crews assigned a local vessel and Emirati sailors Dubai The All4One team found success on the waters off the Dubai International Marine Club yesterday afternoon, ...

Over a hundred traditional dhow racing boats will take part in al-Gaffal race from Sir Bu Nayer Island to Dubai.(Source: CEO Middle East YouTube channel) ...

The dhow has been an effective vehicle for Arab culture. Today, traditional dhow sailing serves to remind Arab youth of their rich heritage as they progress towards the future. The dhow has been an ...

The United Arab Emirates has hosted a $2.7 million traditional dhow racing event, which saw the wooden boats powered only on the wind race off the coast of Dubai. The Al-Gaffal Traditional Dhow Race ...