The popular Dubai Festival City Dragon Boat Festival, one of Dubai’s favourite events celebrated its fifth year on Friday.
The event attracts thousands of competitors and spectators with teams lining up for an action-packed weekend. The festival was held on April 6-7 and was hosted by Festival Centre, Dubai Festival City, the UAE Dragon Boat Association, Siren Events, UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, and Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, in association with Mourjan Marinas IGY, the luxury marina developer and Management Company.
XpertLearning celebrated their 3rd year participating in this great event in some style, as, for the first time they did NOT finish last. With only a bare minimum of paddlers as usual many of whom were in a dragon boat for the first time in their lives the Xpert team adorning the blue and green colours could feel very proud of the accomplishment as they finished 5th out of 6
Jason Mackenzie, Technical Director of the UAE Dragon Boat Association, said: “This event is in its fifth year and has been more popular than ever. It is a fantastic sport and a wonderful day out for the family.”
Paul Michael Gledhill Executive Director and Co-Founder said “The spirit and teamwork this year in particular was fantastic. We seemed to be much more in sync and moved across the water much easier than in previous years. It just proves to me the sport is as much about co-ordination and not simply brute strength.” He went on to thank some of the paddlers who joined the team from XpertLearning customers and friends. A special mention to Al Futtaim Supreme and Axiom for their endeavors
We look forward to being part of the event next year and invite our customers, followers, friends and families to participate with us next year
