- archery
- outdoor clay-shooting
- firearms (pistol shooting)
There is also a restaurant bar, with a splendid view of the club, which is a great place to relax after trying out the above mentioned sports.
Myself and four of my friends, we booked slots for the archery range. And I must say it was one of the most different experiences of my life. You are given around 45mins to an hour of time, within which, a trainer teaches you how to shoot a bow, and is always around you if you need him. You are also given an arm band to protect you from the arrows when they brush past your arm.
At first I thought it was easy, but then when I saw the size of the bow, I was shocked. It was taller than me!!! Okay I accept that I am not that tall, just a 5'1", but still it is quite a big size for a bow according to me. So we started with shooting the arrows at the target provided to each one of us. After the first round reality sunk in, and I could feel the pressure on my left arm holding the bow. It got so difficult, that in my third round I could hardly concentrate on the target cause my left arm was shaking so much.
But with all that I just said, I would still say that the Dhs.50 I spent on this was not a waste, and was one of the most different things that I have tried in recent times. After a day of shooting I cannot raise my hand above my head cause of the numbness, but the pain is worth it all. A different experience altogether, Jebel Ali Shooting Club, with it's hospitable staff who are always ready to help and serve you, is a must for Dubaites. I would recommend everyone arnd Dubai to try it once atleast, because trust me, you will enjoy it.
I have already made up my mind that I am going to visit there soon to try my hand at pistol shooting. Just seeing the empty bullet casings on the floor floored me :)
If you are interested in visiting there, here is the contact detail for booking - Telephone no. : 04 - 8836555 Click here to visit the Jebel Ali Shooting Club's official website.
