Dragon Boat Racing is an exciting and thrilling sport that captures the intensity of competition and inspires ultimate teamwork.
Copyright © Siren Dragon Boat 2023
Dragon boating originated in the orient over 2000 years ago. Hong Kong may be the birth place but for over a decade, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Siren Events founded a second home in the Capital for Dragon Boat Race.
Corporate Cup Teams
AED 6,000 per team of up to 20 paddlers
Community Cup Teams
AED 6,000 per team of up to 12 paddlers
School/University/International Teams
AED 3,000 per team of up to 12 paddlers
Individual Entry
AED 600 per person
Valid for stays on 24th & 25th October 2026
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Starting from AED 685* per night for a Single double
Room (Bed & breakfast with single occupancy)
Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Starting from AED 310* per night for a Single double
room only
For room bookings:
E: reservations.slad@shangri-la.com
T: +971 2 509 8630
*All prices are subject to a 10% service charge, 4% tourism fee, 4% municipality fee and 5% VAT on the service charge.
AED 190 per person (food only)
For bookings:
E: restaurantreservations.slad@shangri-la.com
T: +971 2 509 8555
If you are interested in entering a social, corporate or school / university team or wish to participate as an individual in the Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival, please complete the following form.
For further information including sponsorship enquiries, please email fiona@sirenevents.com or call +971 55 855 5765.
Entry Fee of $40 + IDBF Registration Fee of $5 = $45 per person
A $100 deposit will be required per crew with the Confirmed Entry.
The Organizing Committee will issue an invoice / receipt upon request.
For further information including sponsorship enquiries, please email fiona@sirenevents.com or call +971 55 855 5765.
04-06 December
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club
Registration Categories:
Schools & Universities Cup
20 paddlers plus helm (boat, paddles, PFDs, and helm provided from our side) – 200m race – minimum age 14-yrs
Registration Fee: AED 2,500 per team
Community Cup
12 paddlers plus helm (boat, paddles, PFDs, and helm provided from our side) – 200m race – can be male or female or mixed paddlers
Registration Fee: AED 5,000 per team
Individual Registration
Registration Fee: AED 250 per person
For further information including sponsorship enquiries, please email fiona@sirenevents.com or call +971 55 273 4530.
