Too bad I just see your post right now. I just came back from Dubai yesterday afternoon!
I am a windsurfer living in Doha and i'm keen on switching to kitesurf as wind conditions here are better for kitesurfing. I tried kitesurfing for the first time last month while I was visiting my brother who lives in Lanzarote (Canary islands) and I really want to start learning more seriously.
I wish I could have helped you so that you would let me borrow your kites! ;-)
Next time...