Adrenaline sports, also known as action sports, adventure sports or extreme sports include a variety of activities with high levels of adrenaline that appeal to adventure lovers.

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An activity for children or one that children can participate in – check first for any age restrictions

Aviation and Skydiving

365 Adventures Multiple locations. Flights over Al Thakhira mangroves, Purple Island and Al Bayt Stadium; paratriking over Sealine Beach. For ages 15+. 3339 3323, 365adventures.me

Asfary Multiple locations. Helicopter and hot air balloon rides across Doha’s landmarks. For ages 12+. 5543 4313, asfary.com

Qatar Flying Club Al Khor. For newcomers or for those who already hold a licence, also sightseeing tours. 4457 1491, qatarflyingclub.net

Skydive Qatar Lekhwiya Duhail Camp. Experience the thrill of skydiving at Qatar’s largest indoor skydiving wind tunnel. Packages are available for all ages and levels, from age 3 onwards. Open Sunday and Monday 5 am – 8 pm. 3099 6669, skydiveqatar.com

Sky Masters Sports Club Mesaieed. Paratriking over Sealine Beach and the Inland Sea. Daily except Sunday, sunrise to 9 am/2 pm to sunset. 6000 5011, flowcode.com/page/skymasters.qa

Fencing

Clement Fencing Academy Lycee Voltaire Al Waab and Al Dafna. Training for ages 4 to adults, after school activities and French language sessions (French is the official language of fencing). Classes are available for those in wheelchairs using specially adapted chairs, under the Definitely Able initiative run by Sasol. 7751 2469, clementfencing.com

Evolution Sports Qatar Multiple locations. For adults and children aged 4+. 4407 6772, evosportsqatar.com

Gymnastics and Trampolining

Bounce Inc Tawar Mall. Indoor trampoline park, training classes, free jumping, dodgeball and more, for adults and children aged 3+. 4408 6500, bounce.qa

SFQ Sports Academy Multiple locations. Gymnastics classes for children aged 2+. 6622 2962, sfqsportsacademy.com.qa

The Gymnastics Academy Multiple locations. For gymnasts of different abilities, aged 3+. Follows the British Gymnastics floor and vault syllabus but also trains on bars, beams and trampolines. gymacademydoha.com ✅ 

Martial Arts and Boxing

Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha Boxing lessons for adults and children. 4009 5555, centarahotelsresorts.com/centara/cwq

Evolve Multiple locations. Boxing and Muay Thai workouts. 4407 6772, evolvemindbodysoul.com

InterContinental Doha The City Kickboxing, boxing, taekwondo, karate for kids. Schedule changes weekly, call first. 4015 8888, intercontinental.com/dohathecity

Mandarin Oriental, Doha Thai Chi, Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing. 4008 8888, mandarinoriental.com/doha

SFQ Sports Academy Multiple locations. Kickboxing, karate and taekwondo for adults and children. 6622 2962, sfqsportsacademy.com.qa ✅ 

The Korea Taekwondo Centre Al Muthana Complex, Salwa Road. Daily from 3 pm (except Friday). For adults and children aged 5+. 5556 3305, see their Facebook group for details

Rock Climbing

EsQalar Sports Aspire Zone. Qatar’s first company dedicated to rock climbing sports. Open Thursday to Tuesday 2 pm – 10 pm. 5553 7177, esqalar.qa

Shooting and Target Ranges

Al Hadaf Shooting Range

Al Hadaf Shooting Range Al Waab. Simulator, rifle, airgun, skeet and more. Open Saturday to Wednesday 4 pm – 8 pm. 4141 7777, alhadafrange.com

Al Ramii Shooting Club Lusail City. Shotgun, rifle, pistol and archery. Open Saturday to Wednesday 4 pm – 8 pm. 4495 3114, alramiiclub.qa 

Lusail Shooting Club Lusail City. Open Sunday to Friday 4 pm – 8 pm. 4495 3114