Surf Abu Dhabi Now Open - Your next surf trip destination.

[@fishmanandginne7495]

Just surfed alone at a fun wave in the ocean for free.

[@IIIxwaveIII]

🤣

[@moitym7982]

It wasn’t meant for beginners anyway 😂

[@DR-bu1sr]

no wave you surfed will remotely even shake a stick at this wave ...

[@jkm3297]

It doesn’t have any power

[@moitym7982]

@@jkm3297 u surfed it ?

[@PonpokoSmith-v9f]

This is Mad Max level of dystopia.

[@krustysurfer]

🎯

[@edwardoshoemaker7712]

yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikeschwede]

Are women allowed to surf there or is it too joyful?

[@DR-bu1sr]

best comment due to location of pool LOL

[@fox-body]

😂

[@edwardoshoemaker7712]

PERFECT !!!!!!!!

[@andreabordoni2665]

Thank God there's still surfers like Torren Martyn out there

[@theycallmekdawg]

You opened right when the surf season started in Dubai hahaha. I'm actually about to go surf for free after watching this video

[@nuperspektive]

Cool, I bet the waves will be just as good as this one

[@moitym7982]

@@nuperspektiveloool I swear it’s only kooks thinking ocean is a pool 😂😂😂😂

[@theoldleafybeard]

@@nuperspektive unpredictable, different, organic, surrounded by nature... Definitely better for many of us!

[@leapnlarry]

More awesome stuff for super rich people. I think its ridiculous when the world is covered in real waves where each one is different instead of exactly the same.

[@bcooper7618]

Perosnally i have no issues keeping rich kooks in only get in the way out of the ocean and in a pool lol.

[@Tom-and-Jerry-again]

A few months ago, I took a second-class bus to a remote location and surfed a wave that was about 1-meter dropping in. Suddenly it went double overhead, a powerful barrel practically scaring every cell in my body. But then it spit me out and my quad-fin turned up and hit the lip so hard I thought I would fly over the back, but I didn't, instead re-entered, S-turned down the ramp and saw the next barrel. Should I go fast? Should I stall? I wasn't sure, but I found the line and held on. Putting my hands down of the nose, "will I make it out?" Not sure how, but yes I did. 3 off-the-lips, 2 cutbacks off white-water, 2 more tubes... and then one final hit the top - floating the foam and riding up the sand, I stepped off dry. A photog quickly ran up and said the video's for purchase. I told him I never watch the ones I already have, and money is constantly wasted on stupid stuff. Drop some boulders into your local close-out beach break sounds a better use of the millions to me.

[@melissapadilla5611]

Bro that's excellent thank you for the reminder about boulders on the beach break workingon it

[@theoldleafybeard]

@@melissapadilla5611 I don't have money for carrying boulders, but I'm taking pebbles little by little myself to improve my custom local beach.

[@Tom-and-Jerry-again]

@@theoldleafybeard One day you will have more money probably. Try not to turn out like most rich people. The desire to control the world for just you and your friends is where most people end up and that desire will lead to depression at the end or their lives or even worse.

[@wajhad]

I love Kelly, respect what he created, but Modon you could have done better in investing the 10s of Millions into a business model that supports the sport for the masses not for the Ultra Rich. The best in the world will place Abu Dhabi on the image and awareness map but will not support the access and growth of the sport for nationals and expats alike. So ironic the UAE has lost most of it's surf beaches due to real estate developments and now a 100M USD gets spent to price a session of 4-6 waves at a 1,000 USDs?! Sad.

[@DD0089]

Money is the root of all evil

[@wajhad]

@@DD0089 not really. only when used badly.

[@wajhad]

@@Tom-and-Jerry-again knowing the region, i doubt workers died. much has changed now.....this is simply a lot of money invested for the wrong returns.....

[@theoldleafybeard]

@@DD0089 not money, but greed. Without money the problem would persist, translated to gold, wheat, or whatever material good and/or privilege.

[@craig8638]

4 to 6 waves for $1000 is way cheaper than the one here in California. 😅

[@BobSmith-lr4jr]

Boycott the Slavepool

[@VeloVios]

I assume you're from a western country like me? A western country that does just as bad things as any other country. Don't be hypocritical, this world hasn't become peacefully yet, however most people can travel and live pretty peacefully in their lifetime. Enjoy what you have because this world's not gonna get better in our lifetime.

[@SmilinMikeable]

No problem for me. Im poor, lol

[@Tom-and-Jerry-again]

@@VeloVios Rationalizing crime is the first step toward supporting it.

[@civilsocietyprivateinteres1711]

Wonder how many died making this one?

[@jbt7926]

Juxtaposed with Kelly's clothing brand OuterKnown spruiking a social and eco conscience. $$$$$$$$ The price per wave makes sense. Tech costs. Is it worth the social cost of doing business in Dubai?

[@ezergafni2015]

Why so expansive ? needs to crazy rich to surf that wave...

[@theadventuresofcaptainover1494]

So sad to see these surfers associating themselves with a tribal autocracy. Abu Dhabi is a glittering soulless facade for the mean shallow uber rich. Behind the facade is extreme poverty oppression and an evil autocracy still living in the 8th century

[@cooganbeggs4942]

So not unlike America? 🤔

[@Hayekenshort]

no very unlike, US and the collective west has slaughtered, colonized and still killed millions of civilians in the past 50 y for oil and domination. but hey, they ll still give u morale and "democracy" lessons to those muslim ragheads.

[@Gilliganfrog]

​@@cooganbeggs4942 yes, far worse even than America.

[@mbwghtt9767]

More like a work in progress gambling hookers drugs and gangs coming in 2026 with Wynn casino, grow up Culture is peaceful

[@gorilajaguar]

sick edit, got me dreaming perfect waves... 🌊

[@abogs695]

Entertaining to watch for the 1st (& only) time. Not jealous whatsoever.

[@RikAbramss]

Kelly, that's a long way from Florida isn't it? That's one of the longest waves in any wave pool that I've seen. Congratulations!!!

[@snowmanmaji]

The crisp sand between my toes dissolved as the outgoing tide drained off a new bank that had formed from last weeks' onshore winds. The water had finally cleaned up and the sketchiness of the set up had eased. Summer is coming and the winter swells have ruined the banks, they are running way too flat - need some sand to fill in the holes. The wave was fast - too fast. Eventually I took a close out in and settled on the beach to watch low tide dredge some more bank - mind surfing on a perfect loop. It was a long walk back to the car through the dunes. My outgoing footprints matched the return - with the sole addition of an otter that had joined at some point. I choose this.

[@krustysurfer]

🎯

[@GiorgioPaoletti84]

is this wave just for rich and VIP people or is accessible also for humans?

[@DD0089]

It’s for intelligent people and for dumb people too

[@naoufelbennanismires4932]

How is it completly sold out already???

[@IIIxwaveIII]

There's just 2 see sessions a day so 8 people per day... As a comparison. In the munich pool there are 52 people at a given time and the wave is created each 20 secs

[@foulweather6625]

Saving the planet, one wave pool at a time.

[@adayinthelife5772]

Good for you Kelly, good for you. Why don't you all go and pray at Mecca now.

[@laurencemote4092]

Did anyone else see the slight oil slick on the water? 😢

[@AndreyChumachenkoart]

It is amazing!!

[@civilsocietyprivateinteres1711]

I'm a women can I surf without my hijab?

[@NeilJR]

Or a gay one?

[@timkasten343]

We were told it would be a bigger wave. It just looks a little bit longer. So I guess that’s what they meant. Unless it’s a fully stand up tube. Not worth the coin~ hopefully they will be able to scale up the size of the wave.

[@bobshultz5421]

I don’t need to go to the Middle East to surf. That pool might as well be on another planet.

[@bobshultz5421]

But it is a fucken great wave!

[@gabrielhalluch]

His face looks like a kid who wants a motorbike for Christmas, but Santa Claus gave him a scooter and he still riding like that...

[@vonroretz3307]

Does anyone know if Christian Churches are banned there ?

[@IIIxwaveIII]

If u have $$$ u r welcomed

[@bcooper7618]

Theres loads of churches in Abu Dhabi - the UAE isnt afghanistan mate

[@brucejulian5271]

Bought and sold on slave labour. There comes a price.

[@robbphillips2845]

Kelly is like surfing's Peter Pan.

[@IIIxwaveIII]

i would live to get footage from an intermediate session (one step down from kelly's wave)

[@ICTBKco]

Yeah it's probably for the rich and famous but who cares. There are natural waves for us all.. who really cares if the dude has pursued a business goal and slayed it. Good on you Kelly.

[@Tom-and-Jerry-again]

Rationalizing away stupid stuff because it's a successful business adventure is the reason we still have wars. Try again.

[@robpace881]

how much is it?

[@BizJetDude]

Congratulations, it’s beautiful

[@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord]

The seas free that works for me!

[@altermode]

How many poor enslaved souls did it take to make your special moment?

[@edwardoshoemaker7712]

PERFECT !!!!!!!! THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThePatrick4123]

Medina surfing is... wowww 😲🤩😎

[@dariushizadyar2860]

Insanly high priced.

[@sebcam9498]

Related to rarity of water here, and the insane amount of energy needed to create such waves. And of course the need to make money out of it

[@__AMM__]

04:23 speaking of the culture in this part of the world - did you also learn something about women's rights?

[@Frm99ta]

I wonder how this will be scaled up to produce 10 foot and over waves in the future..

[@IIIxwaveIII]

Don't hold your breath

[@MikeMay-gr2kz]

Yeah saw the slave labor it took to build the thing I’ll pass.

[@EdwinLap]

All the hate here. Kelly was born poor in FL, worked his ass off for years, blood sweat and tears and as an Entrepreneur, visionary ... has raised it to the next level. And if you dont like it, dont watch, dont visit. simple.

[@Janitorskateco]

Idk who u are but u speaking facts

[@DR-bu1sr]

also coming from a surfer who grew up in FL we have terrible waves and even worse crowds!!! wave pools are the future and are something you should easily smile about!!

[@juanmunoz8524]

Whatever 😂

[@alexpolakis2016]

If he grew up poor he knows what it’s like for most of the terribly impoverished UAE population. UAE is a corrupt autocracy that anyone with morals should be absolutely against and not pouring money into like Kelly.

[@Kristind66]

The haters will never get it… don’t bother

[@jasonthompson5324]

How’s Kelly’s first wave just beautiful to watch old son Not a wave pool fan but that was good

[@DR-bu1sr]

Oh My Gosh is it even better than the original ?! Wow was that really Kelly's first wave on it!?! WOW I love it and all of us here in Florida LOVE KELLY SLATER!!!! issssssssssa

[@carvinman65]

I think Sterling said it averages $350 a wave at Surf Ranch

[@natural_law]

you kno da rulez

[@pauloandrade9494]

Excelente trabalho, nível goat

[@surfininmy40s]

For me the Ocean is 30 mins away. The Lemoore pool is 2 hours away and I can’t afford that either. No need to go here like ever. 😂. Rather go to Hawaii 🤙🏾

[@gei00014]

Organizing a championship on wave pools is the equivalent of organizing the Tour de France on elliptical bikes. Surfing is about using a natural resource and connecting and adapting to its elements. There's already a few other sports where tricks are made on a board in a controlled environment. It's a shame this whole wave pool phenomenon.

[@mbwghtt9767]

I’ll go try it😊

[@Janitorskateco]

Lot of hate in the comments. Can anyone just appreciate how epic this is.

[@pattersonthomasj]

Blood Barrels

[@MichaelC1423]

Amazing looking waves but what is the energy use and carbon footprint per wave? For reals, asking, anyone know?

[@mtnrabi]

How much will it cost though

[@jerrybow8779]

It’s about $500us for an hour

[@matto1385]

just your dignity

[@Scott_pkr]

If you look at the website you will see it’s approximately $950 USD for 90 minutes

[@marcelosrocha]

O esporte, principalmente o surf tem dessas coisas, voce se apaixona por lugares que nunca foi, admira e se emociona com os (as) surfistas que realizam seus sonhos e nos 'chamam' para ir em busca de nossos sonhos também! Mahalo!

[@deniscollina]

Another toy store for pro surfers only. This world is for rich and cool people.

[@Janitorskateco]

Dang no air section 😂

[@daneenglish2241]

Looks epic

[@clsa330]

I hope they can wake up… 700 usd for a hour is absurd. We were waiting for this for a long time but this overpriced ticket is a shameful

[@goofymcadams]

And 1 hour between waves hahaha

[@cooganbeggs4942]

It’s incredible to think it took so much money and energy to make surfing boring

[@juanmunoz8524]

This is for rich people 😂😂😂

[@theoldleafybeard]

Thank you, but I prefer natural waves. Your country has other natural things to offer. I think it's better to go with the flow of life, rather than forcing it. Deep love to you.

[@wavester46]

Amazing engineering feat, spoilt by the human rights abuses in the UAE.

[@DR-bu1sr]

Wave Pools are amazing... after finally getting in one myself I realized how much frustration it can alleviate from actual surfing... it's just amazing and the best exercise as well... much love from Cream aka Chlorine Cream do Brasil

[@IIIxwaveIII]

Wave pool are the surfer's gyms... They will never replace the real thing

[@timbo365]

Very nice wave.

[@jeffg4686]

@6:57 - the one that starts here was RIDICULOUS - craziness.

[@dangacore]

Wish I had a spare 40k to hit it up haha

[@pilotojulio0894]

Build waves, not bombs! Very good video.

[@kathrynmattisson2566]

insane edit - that drone shot of Toledo's barrel and Steph at the end with arms wide open and slater in the tube !!! like small ments without the crowd

[@superorangeish]

Seems wave pools miss the point of what surfing is all about.The magical switch to blowing offshore,the waves getting better during your session, the rainbows off the spray,the wildlife,the sunset sessions,and on and on.

[@DR-bu1sr]

ok or what about going out time after time in crowded terrible surf where you get like 3 waves a month... thats the reality where I'm at .. wavepool for the win trust me I just got home from one :)

[@charleskoehler9873]

“Your next surf trip destination…” Ah, no. I don’t think so.

[@djizzah]

rich elite only, pffttt

[@bcooper7618]

Keeps the rich kooks out of the line up.. win win i reckon

[@robmcinturff3485]

Surfing for old queens.

[@Yongburu]

Why are some ppl having negatives about this wave pool? What are we missing

[@vonroretz3307]

The exclusivity..

[@brendonmasters]

Go surf it and find out

[@IAMREIKI]

@@vonroretz3307 The Cost too ride .

[@DD0089]

Woke mentality 😊

[@1flat5th]

kelly never voted...some ambassador....

[@alistairhudson9338]

It’s almost a thousand dollars a session 😂😂😂

[@PsalmsFiftyOne-10-12]

Got a great idea and need the money, they won't lend you any. If you don't need money but have a stupid idea, they'll give you all you want.

[@TribesofAsaph]

🌊🌊

[@RamaMahaManna]

I told Kelly to Open a Wave Pool in ABBA Doobey on shut down WSL live chat.. & hey presto.

[@borrachagamerfps]

🤙🌊🏄‍♂️

[@WannabeWanker-kc4nt]

Slave drivers😢

[@DD0089]

Check where does your clothes and tech devices come from and you will stop crying about this

[@funkshen111]

So disappointed by the price guys. Been waiting, watching for at least a year. Finally you open and price most people out. AED 3500 (1000USD) Losers, you guys are the real kooks!

[@gustavopierry]

Hey Kelly! Future projects should go in a circle, an infinite loop, and break towards the shore, not the wall. Use a Tesla semi to move the foil, which could push other foils, creating a set effect. Also, other Tesla Semis could be interchanged when the battery is low. It will be much cheaper-lots of solar panels. Also, make the foil larger and deeper so the wave reaches a 6-8ft range. It needs a smaller foil coming in the opposite direction, moving water towards the wave. This needs to be built in a circle, a structure like a roller coaster, and the bottom needs to be designed to wrap the water/swell around and channel the water/energy, like a reef in Indo 🤙🌊 🙃😆

[@krustysurfer]

That Idea was provided on IG a few years ago............ Yes that would be the way, a giant physics puzzle though would have to be built tank scale first then built to scale and tuneable....... However we have a water world that if protected properly, provides all this naturally for much less time money and effort. Aloha 🤙

[@gustavopierry]

I have posted that suggestion a couple of times, and I wonder if you read my post then. I know Kelly’s brother-in-law, and he told me the original idea was for a circle. I agree, but it seems they are already ahead of the game. Those two waves are the first version of a product. It will get there eventually. Love the ocean, but hate traveling, especially going remote. Cheers! 🤙

[@PhiliPRenneLA]

Les femmes de votre pays peuvent t’elle s surfer 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@tyhawkins4766]

Surfing for the rich elites. Who the actual %%#$@!! Can afford to go surf here?! It’s lame, I understand the cost of operation, but it’s not for the middle class. It’s for the rich elites. Sad Slater hasn’t created something for the everyday surfer.

[@Moocafyu]

Don't want to play sun city

[@goofymcadams]

Another surf pool out of reach for most people... I guess Its the Ocean for me..

[@coldseamonster]

Just waiting to hit the lottery but thanks for invite anyways.

[@rob4608]

Shame everything over there is built by slave labor! How much does it cost to surf?

[@Tom-and-Jerry-again]

If you need to ask, then it's probably more than you can afford.

[@Steven-qm1xo]

Only for the rich & famous no doubt...👎

[@DD0089]

And what? Jealous?

[@Shein1971]

It’ll only cost you a arm and a leg just to surf it 😂

[@brendonmasters]

Kook tub desert water pee pee puddle

[@ravingmad765]

You got money? Kelly's keen....

[@mbwghtt9767]

Not ice people

[@unaltrosolekenya6452]

I'll be there.......I promise, I don't know how, I don't know when, BUT I'LL BE THERE !!!

[@rc6614]

It looks exactly the same as the other one. No improvements? how stupid do you have to be to think that anybody could just go there and surf for free.

[@krustysurfer]

*OPULENCE* ..........

[@mackash]

Go surf a real wave

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha yeah, right

[@mariolopes2365]

Not for the average person

[@jpc630]

Slates finally starting to show some signs of aging?

[@jbt7926]

Its likely this facility was built with the help of labour companies who deal in the 'kafala' system of employment. Where workers are under the control of companies who take their passports and force them to work in extreme heat and adverse conditions. Modern slavery is everywhere in Dubai and the UAE. This project sends a clear message. We dont care, we'll build what we want where we want. OK then. Outerknown pretending to not know. Super disappointing.

[@DD0089]

The clothes we are wearing come from enslaved laborers. The components of our tech devices too!

[@Tom-and-Jerry-again]

@@DD0089 So you're saying, "when in Rome do as the Romans do." Rationalizing crime is the first step in supporting it.

[@pattersonthomasj]

Bucks! That's it,the goat took the cash and cares not for the human toll or the repression

[@dannewitt1312]

One wave. That will be 100 euro thanks, please pay at the counter