Surf is located by the Dubai Creek Canal, next to the Ras Al Khor Nature Reserve, home to pink flamingos. It takes 13 minutes by car to reach the city center. The Dubai Marina district with its famous skyscrapers is a 25-minute drive away. The Mall of the Emirates shopping center with ski resort can be reached in 20 minutes. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a 12-minute drive away.

Surf has a fitness center, children's and sports grounds, swimming pool, barbecue area. Creek Beach is a 6-minute walk away on the canal bank. Maple Bear Nursery School and Nadd Al Hamar School can be reached in 10 minutes by car. There is also a branch of UAS American School nearby. The nearest INDEX Medical Center is a 15-minute drive away.