Riding the wind — how kitesurfing is transforming Makkah’s Al-Shuaiba coast

MAKKAH: Every weekend along the shores of Al-Shuaiba, vivid modern canopy kites catch the thermal winds of the Red Sea, carving sharp arcs across the skyline. Below them, young athletes skim turquoise waters on specialized boards, executing high-speed maneuvers and gravity-defying jumps. Once a quiet coastal retreat for families escaping Makkah’s urban pace, Al-Shuaiba has become a dynamic hub for one of the world’s fastest-growing water sports. Kitesurfing — where riders harness wind power via a canopy kite to glide across the water —combines raw physical power with precision mechanics.

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