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Paris swaps sand for sea. The challenge: paddle around Palm Jumeirah, about 16 km. The calm start turns into a slog on the outer crescent, where waves push him back and he keeps clear of the rocks.
Then a fast tour of Dubai Marina and the coast with Hero Adventure, past the Burj Al Arab, before heading to Abu Dhabi, where the water is almost lake-flat and the islands feel tropical and empty. On one, Paris sees Arabian gazelles in the wild for the first time.
The finale is the Victory Team, whose Class 1 powerboats carry two engines of more than 1,000 horsepower each and, the team say, reach around 160 mph. Paris gets the last ride round Port Rashid before the season.
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FAQ
How far is it around Palm Jumeirah by kayak?
About 16 km, as paddled in the episode.
How fast are Victory Team powerboats?
Around 160 mph, according to the team.
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