JET SKI TOUR OF DUBAI RANKED WORLD’S NO.1 TOURISM EXPERIENCE AND WATER ADVENTURE ACTIVITY

• Nemo WaterSports wins top global awards from Tripadvisor for popular jet ski tour of Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Atlantis – The Palm & Burj Khalifa
• Dubai retains top spot for experiences in Tripadvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards for the second successive year

Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for Top 10 Experiences in the World include:

1. Jet Ski Tour of Dubai: Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Atlantis The Palm & Burj Khalifa - Dubai, UAE
2. Rotorua Rafting - Kaituna River White Water Rafting - Rotorua, New Zealand
3. Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
4. Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area - Tierra Verde, Fla.
5. Arenales Caves and River Adventure in Puerto Rico - San Juan, Puerto Rico
6. Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours - Kangaroo Island, Australia
7. Aquascene Magnetic Island Discovery Tour - Magnetic Island, Australia
8. Dark Ghost Walking Tour in York - York, United Kingdom
9. Paragliding Oludeniz, Fethiye, Turkey - Oludeniz, Turkey
10. Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour - Colorado Springs, Colo.

Dubai, UAE XX July 2021: A panoramic Jet Ski tour of Dubai has been recognized as the world’s top tourism experience for 2021. Nemo WaterSports, a leading provider of water sports activities in Dubai has won top global accolades in two categories of the Tripadvisor 2021 Travellers' Choice "Best of the Best" Things to Do Awards, for Overall Experience and Water Adventures. Offering guests an unforgettable opportunity to take in Dubai’s breathtaking sights while on a thrilling water adventure, Nemo WaterSports’ Jet Ski tour of Dubai gives travelers a chance to zip across the ocean and take in views of the stunning city skyline and landmarks - Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Atlantis – The Palm and the Burj Khalifa.

The Awards are an initiative of Tripadvisor, one of the world’s largest travel platforms, and recognize the world's top experiences featuring tours and activities. Winners are determined using traveler reviews and ratings for experiences, tours, activities, and attractions on Tripadvisor collected from January 1, 2020 - to April 30, 2021. In announcing the awards Tripadvisor said it was sharing the activities that travelers loved the most throughout the pandemic, so others could go out and enjoy the diverse experiences themselves. Referring to the No. 1 Experience in the world for 2021, it said that “travelers are loving soaking in the stunning Dubai skyline with the thrill of a jet ski ride, and ample photo-ops”.

Dubai has retained its number one position for offering the world’s top tourism experience for two consecutive years, with Dubai’s leading travel company OceanAir winning the top global award for Experiences in Tripadvisor’s 2020 Travellers' Choice Awards for its camel safari and desert BBQ offering.

Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) said: “We are delighted to have Dubai’s experiences once again showcased and recognized on a global platform such as Tripadvisor. We would like to congratulate Nemo WaterSports on their achievement which reflects the world-class quality of the activities and services they provide to residents and visitors and will reaffirm Dubai’s position as the destination of choice for global travelers. Dubai Tourism continues to foster its relationships with partners and stakeholders as it remains firmly focused on delivering the world’s best experiences, whilst prioritizing the safety of tourists at every stage and touchpoint of their travel journey. Such accolades showcase the breadth of the city’s tourism offering, and we remain committed to realizing our tourism strategy of making Dubai the most visited travel destination in the world.”

With more than 50km of coastline, Dubai is the ideal destination for water sports enthusiasts who have a wide choice of activities to choose from including jet skiing, parasailing, flyboarding, and kayaking. Founded in 2014, Nemo WaterSports specializes in offering diverse water sports activities for the full family. With easy access to the marina, and a Jet Ski tour that offers uninterrupted views of Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm, and more, Nemo WaterSports carefully curates packages to help travelers experience the best of the city. A team of six multi-lingual fully qualified and registered Jet Ski and flyboard instructors guide guests through every step of their aquatic adventure while following strict precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of guests and staff.

Wissam Salloum, Managing partner, Nemo WaterSports, said, “We are committed to providing travelers from around the world unique experiences to help them create unforgettable memories as part of their visit to Dubai. We are delighted to have won two incredible accolades as part of Tripadvisor’s 2021 Traveller’s Choice Awards. These awards are a reflection of the quality of the activities we offer, along with the dedicated service we provide each customer that chooses to embark on our tours. We would like to thank Dubai Tourism for their support and continuous cooperation as we work towards curating more tours to surprise and delight our guests.”

Laura De Stefano, Manager of Business Development & reservations at Nemo WaterSports added: “It is an incredible honor to have our tour recognized not only as 2021’s best water adventure activity but also the number one tourism activity in the world. Outdoor and water-based activities have become increasingly popular, and we are ready to offer travelers the best quality services with thrilling activities such as kayaking, tubing, and wakeboarding.”