Yahir is here! Come meet up with us. Yalla!
- Todd Rooks
- Oct 17
- 2 min read

🌊 Welcoming Yahir Valencia to Dubai! 🇦🇪
We’re stoked to welcome Yahir Valencia, one of the top young skimboarders in the world, to Dubai for an exciting weekend of waves, wake, and world-class content creation.
Yahir’s visit marks another huge step in bringing global skim culture to the UAE — connecting pros, local riders, and families who just love being by the water. He’ll be joining us for a full day of exploration, training, and filming across Dubai’s most iconic beach and city spots.
Here’s what Friday looks like for Yahir 👇
🕗 Friday, October 17 Schedule
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM☀️ Sleep & ChillAfter a long trip, Yahir will start the day slow — relaxing and recharging before the action kicks off.
1:00 PM🍴 Lunch at West Palm BeachA laid-back lunch with a view of the skyline — good food, good vibes, and plenty of Dubai sunshine.
2:00 – 3:00 PM🚶♂️ Walk around The Palm & AtlantisTaking in some of the city’s best views before the content session begins.
4:00 PM📍 Fairmont The PalmA quick meet-up and prep stop before heading to Sea Wake.
5:00 PM🌊 Sea Wake Dubai – Skim Style Wake Surfing SessionWe’ll hit the water with Sea Wake at JBR, the Marina, and near the Four Seasons — filming lifestyle and action content featuring:
Ain Dubai
Burj Khalifa
Burj Al Arab
Palm Jumeirahand any other epic angles we can find.
6:00 PM🦞 Dinner at Aprons & HammersRefueling by the water after a big session — seafood, stories, and sunset views.
7:00 PM🌆 Evening Walk around JBR or Bluewaters IslandThe night vibe in full swing — street lights, palm trees, and the Dubai coastline as a backdrop.
8:00 PM onward🎉 Decide on going out?Maybe a chill hangout, maybe more exploring — we’ll see where the energy takes us.
It’s going to be an unforgettable weekend of connection, creativity, and coastal fun.Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes clips, photos, and stories from Yahir’s Dubai adventures — only with Skim UAE x Zap Skimboards.
📸 Follow along on Instagram: @SkimDubai🌐 Visit: skimuae.com




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