Tucked away on a tranquil road in the beachside area of Umm Suqeim, the white and blue Surf House Dubai buzzes as it prepares for a new season.
A rack of wetsuits hangs in the yard near rows of colourful boards, while salty-haired surfers with tanned skin and broad smiles tuck into breakfast on the terrace.
Inside, Single Fin cafe is awash with custom-blended lattes and acai bowls topped with gluten-free granola. If you didn’t know any better, the headquarters of the UAE’s vibrant surfing community could pass for Sydney or California.
