Things to Do in Dubai

Gravity Zone is the prestigious bungee jumping spot in Dubai. A lot of people head to Al Quoz where Gravity Zone is located. Skydiving can be done from 4000 meters over the gleaming Palm Jumeirah or red dunes of the desert. Skydive Dubai is a famous provider of safe guarded skydiving in Dubai.

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The main health precautions you have to take before indulging in any activity is that you should avoid having alcohol and excess of food. It especially mandatory for scuba diving, skydiving, paragliding, snorkeling, beachside activities, desert safari, seaplane ride, helicopter ride etc. If you have sea sickness, then you can have Bonine or Benadryl. It will help you enjoy cruises and fishing in the middle of the sea easily. If you are for skydiving, then don’t do scuba diving 24 hours prior to it and vice versa because it makes pressure differences in your body.

The best water and amusement parks in Dubai are Aquaventure Water Park, Wild Wadi Water Park, Global Village, Splash N Party, Ski Dubai, Legoland Dubai, Iceland Water Park etc. The ticket prices vary from park to park. But the average price ranges from AED 200 to 400 for adults and AED 150 to 300 for children at majority of the waterparks.

As important as Dubai are the other cities surrounding it. Many attractions and landmark are possessed by these cities also. A road trip even can take one to enjoy the nearby cities to Dubai. Sharjah is the closest city as it is located about 20 kms away from Dubai. Ras Al Khaima, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Qaywayn, Jebel Ali etc are the other major cities people love to visit when they come to Dubai for a tour.

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The topmost spots to shop in Dubai are the world famous Dubai Mall, the Mall of Emirates, the Dubai Outlet Mall, Bur Juman, City Centre- Deira, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Lamzi Plaza, Mercato Shopping Mall, and Festival City Mall. Apart from these, there are many street shops and souks in the city and around the city where you can get more items at cheaper rate. At Deira, Karama Centre, Rashidiya, Jumeirah Beach Road etc, there are multiple shopping centres.

The options for sightseeing are never ending in Dubai. It is the treasure house of both artificial and natural spectacle at different ranges and sizes. On a complete sightseeing tour, you can enjoy Burj Khalifa, Palm Islands, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, the Flower Garden, the Dubai Creek, Jumeirah Mosque and other famous mosques around, the Hatta desert and the other deserts located near to the city, Deira, the Spice and Gold Souks, the Jumeirah Beach Residence Beach, the Sunset Beach, the Kite Beach, the Jumeirah Beach, the Mall of the Emirates, the street shops and the city itself.

There are n number of beautiful places in Dubai. It would be controversial to avoid any landmark and attraction that can make the best background for your photographs but the mainly focused attractions are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Marina, Palm Islands, Jumeirah Public Beach, the Grand Mosque, Dubai Desert Conservation Center, Dubai Canal, Dubai Flower Garden, and the Dhow Yard at Dubai Creek etc.

There are hop on-hop off buses which will provide services around the city so that you will get to enjoy the beauty of the city at a lower cost. Mainly there are three bus routes that will cover majority of the sights. You can avail the ticket for 1 day to 3 days. In all these buses, there would be a commentary about the past, present and the future of Dubai in 12 different languages. On this sightseeing tour, you will come to enjoy the great man-made amusement that is Atlantis the Palm, the Dubai Museum and the fragrance of the spice souk just comes to visit your nose.

There are three different tickets available viz. Classic, Premium or Deluxe and you have the option to switch your seat from the AC deck to the open air area at the rear side of the bus. Deluxe and Premium tickets will give you a remarkable chance to enter the Dubai Museum and enjoy a Dhow Cruise. There are 38 stops as well for each ticket.

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Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure in the world which is completely man made. Its height is 829.8 meters that includes an antenna and a roof height of 828 meters. It houses the highest outdoor observation deck and boasts the longest elevator travel distance. The location of Burj Khalifa is 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai, UAE. The building was opened to the public in 2010 and from then on hundreds of visitors have admired the beauty of it and took ravishing photographs of the whole Dubai from the topmost floor of it.

It has 162 rooms and has the world’s tallest elevator spans up to 140 levels. The highest occupied floor in the building is 153rd floor where parties and events are occurred frequently and it has a private terrace as well. The structure of the building was inspired by the spider lily, a widely cultivated flower in Dubai.

To enter the building, one has to pay 100 Dhs and for child it is 75 Dhs. To reach the top level of the building that is 124 and 125 floors, you can get a fast track tickets to avoid the queue and the ticket price starts from INR 5900, another ticket that will let you reach the top floors with an access to the sky lounge costs around INR 6300. To reach the observatory deck, you will have to pay around INR 2250, if you are choosing normal entry. If you wish to visit Burj Khalifa with a pick up and drop off at your hotel, the cost will be higher depending on the tour provider you choose. The cost starts from INR 3000.

Yes. There are millions of families visit Dubai every year during the vacation time to spend the happiest moments of their lives. All things in Dubai are equally surprising to both adults and kids. Thus Dubai is a must visit for a  Dubai family trip. From the hottest deserts to the chilled Persian Gulf, everything in Dubai brings out amusement to the beholders. The renowned skyscrapers, the adventure filled water and amusement parks, old museums, mosques, shopping malls, street shops and souks, multi cuisine restaurants, luxurious hotels and private clubs, glittering Dubai creek and Dubai Marina, the scintillating Palm Islands, the friendly beaches with plenty of water based activities, exciting adventure activities on the land and the water and the sky are ready to make everyone on the soil of Dubai leave bewitched.

Dubai welcomes all kinds of people and culture and thus it is known as the disintegrated melting pot of UAE. The number of people coming to Dubai is increasing day by day and among them, there are solo travelers, honeymoon couples, families, groups of friends, business related travelers and many more. All the attraction in Dubai equally satisfy every eye. Thus there is no need of differentiating Dubai as a particular destination for a certain set of people but for everyone. For honeymoon as well, Dubai is a numero uno answer from the UAE. Multiple national and international travel agencies arrange 3-4 days of honeymoon tours to 12-14 days of honeymoon tours.

The best places to visit in Dubai with your beloved are the Hatta Desert, Jumeirah Beach, Palm Island, Atlantis the Palm, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Deira, Dubai creek and a dhow cruise, the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain, the Dubai Museum, the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, the Jumeriah Mosque, the Heritage Village, the Spice and Gold Souks and many other adventure theme parks.

Dubai offers unlimited adventure activities and things to do which would entertain both adults as well as kids equally. Teenagers can also enjoy the sights around. Desert safari, dune bashing, buggy ride, skydiving, scuba diving, snorkeling, cruises, helicopter ride, adventure parks, amusement parks, beaches, the heritage museums, aquariums, shopping malls, restaurants and luxury hotels and many more are there which teenagers can have fun at the level best.

But the teenagers will find it difficult to get alcohol in Dubai. The age limit to have liquor here is 21.

The nightlife in Dubai is absolutely vigorous and vibrant. The gleaming restaurants, private clubs and party places are open during the late nights to make those who are the night lovers to enjoy the atypical beauty of Dubai night. Since the city is always busy with tourists and travelers, a lot of shops and shopping malls will be open till late night.

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As the natives say, there are only two climatic conditions in Dubai, one is hotter and the other is hottest. The desert bounded city experiences the extreme heat that will go beyond the level of expectation. However, you can carry your clothes according to the climate falling during your time of visit. To prevent the harsh rays of the sun, remember to carry suitable clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm, hats and caps. Since Dubai is an Islamic city, it believes in certain traditions and rules. So it is always better to dress modestly. Sandals are necessary on the road and on the beaches as the sand will be unimaginably hotter.

During December to February, the night time will be cooler in Dubai so that carry winter clothes with you if you are visiting Dubai at that time. Along with clothes, moisturizer and lip balm should also be kept handy. If you are taking part in desert safari and hiking, boots or shoes can be taken with you. Swimsuit, bikinis, flip flops, shorts etc can be worn on the beaches but not in other places. Carry your ID card, passport, visa documents and enough of cash or debit or credit cards. If you have some medicines, please make sure that the contents in the medicines are accepted there. Some drugs which are legal in other countries are not accepted in Dubai. Camera, phone charger, power banks, torchlight etc are also suggested.

Dubai is located on the coast of the famous Persian Gulf so that cruising is a regular activity done by the tourists and natives in Dubai. There are multiple cruise providers who give different types of cruise packages at reasonable prices in Dubai. Day cruise package, stay cruise, dinner cruise, and celebrity cruise etc are the famous ones available here. Cruises can be done either in yachts or dhows or boats or even in ships which are providing the best floating trip. There are honeymoon cruises and family cruises as well. The costs of the packages may depend on the providers and the category you select.

Underwater Zoo is a large amusement to all who visit Dubai and it is a part of the beautiful Dubai Aquarium which houses a lot of marine species. The attraction of underwater zoo is the new arrival that is the giant King Croc. Anyone can visit the underwater zoo located at the Dubai Mall, UAE.

Yes. You can. There are a lot of luxury car rental services in Dubai that will let you enjoy the tour of Dubai much more luxuriously. Rolls Royce, Range Rover, Lamborghini, Ferrari, BMW, Porsche, Cadillac, Bugatti, Audi, Mercedes and many more luxury cars are available on rent. Once you book the desired car, you will be picked up from the airport or you can pick the vehicle from the prescribed location and then roam around the city and enjoy the magnificent city sights. Depending on the duration of your tour and the car you selected and the number of people, the cost will be varying.

The starting range would be USD 150 per person for one full day of city tour.

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Yes, you can do a helicopter ride in Dubai to enjoy the panoramic view of the city that is overfilled with glittering skyscrapers and shimmering Persian Gulf. Emirates Helicopter Tours, Helicopter Tour Dubai, Heli Dubai, Ultimate Charter, Aaida Tours, Aerogulf Services are some of the leading helicopter tour providers in Dubai. You can choose any provider and book a fifteen minute or 1 hour helicopter ride.

The rates are depending on the service providers and the minimum amount will be around 200 US dollars.

The vast desert fields in Dubai are quite famous for offering multiple adventure activities like desert safari, dune bashing, camel safari, BBQ dinner, camping, sunrise and sunset watching, quad biking, buggy ride, sand boarding, sand skiing etc. The Arabian Desert that is located near to the city is where you can indulge in n number of adventure activities. Happy Desert Safari, Dubai Evening Safari, Hummer Desert Safari, Haryad Dubai Tours, Arabian Desert Safari, Dubai Desert Safari Rides, etc are some of the leading desert safari providers in Dubai.

Every vehicle you see on the road cannot be used for desert safari and the curvy, tricky, sand dunes will make it difficult for any normal vehicle to give you pure adventure. 4x4 drive vehicles are the most commonly used vehicles as they can survive the tension and pressure applied on. Toyota Land Cruiser, Hummer, Prado and similar SUV vehicles can be used or these are the preferred choices. Along with them, quad biking is also a popular activity during desert safari.

The cost of desert safari depends on the duration you would prefer or the company or tour provider you choose, the number of people and the time you select to indulge in the safari. The prices may vary from AED 150 to AED 800 depending on the activities, the vehicle and the company you have selected. It is safe to do desert safari if you take either early morning or sunset safaris as the temperature during day time would be horrifying. You have to carefully choose the vehicle and try to understand the condition of the vehicle as well by asking the providers.

Children under the age of 3 are not allowed to do dune bashing. Children above the age of 4 up to 12 should be accompanied by adults. Pregnant women are also avoided from doing dune bashing.

Travelers are really fond of Dubai because of its charm though the climate is rough and most of the region is covered by the hot desert sand. But why travelers love the deserts is because of the adventurous activities. Camel Safari is one of the best activities one can get in the desert. Morning and evening safaris are the best to avoid the scorching sun. Platinum Heritage is the leading desert safari provider which will give you an authentic camel safari as well. Desert Safari Tours, Dubai Evening Safari, Happy Desert Safari, Hummer Desert Safari Dubai are another important camel safari providers in Dubai.

You can do morning dune bashing, evening dune bashing, overnight dune bashing using quad bikes, 4x4 sports vehicles, dirt bikes or fat bikes which have the strength to overcome the tensions coming from the tricky dunes and wavy slides. Preferably, 3-40 minutes of dune bashing is the best way to explore the highs and lows appear on the ocean of sand throughout.

Sand-boarding is a favourite adventure activity done in the deserts of Dubai by plenty of visitors as well as locals. The smooth but curvy sand beds create the maximum excitement while you do glide down the dunes.

Yes, you can do cruise in Dubai. The traditional dhow which would be decorated with glittering lights arrange a lovely dinner cruise if you wish and it is a marvelously enjoyable cruise one can get in Dubai. The cruise packages provided by different national and international travel agencies are giving a remarkable opportunity to those who love to explore the brash livelihood of the Persian Gulf.

La Petite Maison is one of the best restaurants in the world. It focusses on French dishes as well as Mediterranean dishes. Al Iwan is the best one where you will get the traditional tastes of Emirati food items. Armani or Amal is where the tastiest Indian delicacies are introduced to the foreign land. Zheng He is the most superb choice to eat out authentic Chinese food and Tomo by Takahashi serves the scrumptious Japanese food items. Zuma is also another favourite name loved by Japanese food hunters. Pierchic serves the authentic European style food, Eauzone offers the modern Asian delicacies and many other favourite food items can be found at shopping malls and street food stalls.

There are a lot of street food shops arrayed at every part of the city. But some of the major ones are the Last Exit where you can find around 15 food trucks that serve multi cuisine gourmets, Palm Jumeirah Boardwalk that will show you around 20 food trucks where you can taste the absolute street food magic, a walk along the Jumeirah Corniche, the Food Truck Jam conducted by Emirates Gold Club Course on Saturdays, the Friday street food stalls at Zabeel Park and there are a lot of restaurants that will give famous street food items. They are the Hot Dog Stand, Midnight Café, Momos Magic, JJ Chicken, Mama’esh, Toasted, Desi Adda, Juice Park, and Operation Falafel and so on. So, in terms of street food, Dubai is a massive destination.

The cuisines of Dubai are inspired by Asian and Middle Eastern food habits. Thus the traditional Arabic, Lebanese, Yemen and Asian cuisines are available in plenty at the restaurants, hotels and private clubs. Camel is a popular dish for Dubai people. Al Harees is a favourite item you can find easily in Dubai that is made of wheat and meat after a long process of preparation. Ghuzi has gained a lot of taste buds’ attention as it is a rich combination of lamb meat, vegetables and nuts. If you like meat, then try Matchbous which is yet another tasty dish of lamb, rice, tomato and spices. Shawarma is a famous food item now available in Asia also.

A great combination of meat and vegetables will lure your palates for sure. One of the most popular desserts you will find in Dubai is Esh Asarya, a bread with cream toppings, Tabbouleh is a juicy salad, the pure vegetarian form of Arabain cuisine. It is made of tomatoes, green chilli, cucumber, fresh mint and lemon juice. Mehalabiya is a kind of dessert made of rose water and pistachios. Apart from these items, you would get mesmerizing delicacies from all over the world at the popular restaurants and hotels as well as street food locations.

To enjoy sky dinner in Dubai, recently, Dinner in the Sky has come to the city with a lot of lip-smacking dishes that can be enjoyed at a superb height. The most unique dining option is going to make a revolution in the dining concept of Dubai people as well. Dinner in the Sky offers you different flight starting from breakfast to dinner at different rates according to the day you choose to have sky dinner.

The various rates of each session is AED 499, AED 599, AED 699 and AED 799. The Dinner in the Sky is located at Dubai Marina near Dubai International Marine Club.

Dubai is filled with amazing beaches that lulled by the shimmering Persian Gulf. The excellent backdrop created by the gleaming skyscrapers adds on an exuberant beauty to the main beaches in Dubai. The Jumeirah Beach at Dubai Marina is one of the most visited beaches. The Jumeirah beach residences arrayed on the background of the JBR beach are quite stunning and an extensive stretch of silky sand. With the amazing backdrop of Burj Al Arab, the vast stretch of white sand on the Burj Beach is a relishing space to have a relaxed time. The Kite Beach is the paradise for kite surfers and similar adventure activities. Located just behind the Sunset Mall in Jumeirah, the sunset beach is a favourite destination of tourists.

Black Palace Beach is the secret gem of Dubai and a lovely beach for families. The scenic trail on the shore of Al Mamzar Beach would enable you relive the lost childhood thoroughly.

For those who are asking like skiing in Dubai, Ski Dubai is the answer. An indoor ski resort that spreads along 22500 square meters is a part of the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai and it is one of the largest shopping malls in the world. Developed by Majid Al Futtaim Group, the indoor ski center was opened to the public in 2005. The 85 meter high indoor mountain with 5 slopes that have different levels of steepness and difficulty is the major attraction here. But there are a 400 meter long run and the world’s primary black diamond run and varying features like boxes, rails etc. The skiers will be carried up to the mountain by a quad lift and a tow lift. Adjacent to this, there is 3000 square meter wide snow park play area which has sled and toboggan run, an icy body slide, climbing towers, snowballing area and also an ice cave.

When you book a ticket to enter, you will get a winter clothing, ski and snowboard equipment. Also you can book for penguin encounter which will let you encounter with the particular species found in the snowy region alone.

Jumeirah Mosque, Grand Mosque, Hor Al Anz Mosque, Abu Hail Mosque, Abu ibn Kaab Mosque, Abdulla bin Saeed Mosque, Naad Al Shiba Grand Mosque, Sheikh Khalifa bin Saeed Mosques 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Al Mamzar Mosque, Al Habtoor Mosque, Dubai Sports and Culture Club Mosque etc are the most famous ones in the city and all of them have an atypical architectural brilliance portrayed on them. But among these mosques, only Jumeirah accepts non-Muslims to enter inside and women should cover their heads. Other mosques are exclusively for Muslim religion believers. But you can visit these mosques and enjoy the structural beauty of them from outside.

Drinking and smoking are allowed in Dubai but not in public places, shopping malls, trains and buses. One can enjoy drinking at restaurants or hotels or private pubs which have license to serve alcohol. But drinking on the road is not accepted and you may go to jail also. The government is very strict about smoking in public as well. All the places where people are in large numbers are avoided from smoking and you will have to go through the legal procedures if you are caught for smoking in public places.

Drug laws are the crucial ones in Dubai. The drugs which are legal and commonly used in other countries can be very illegal in Dubai. There are multiple sites and agencies which would let you know about what all contents of drugs are not allowed in Dubai. Some medicines also contain different prohibited substance. If you are caught for carrying such substances, you may get arrested and put inside the prison or may be deported.

The vast desert and an extreme hot climate had let only a certain species to survive in the soil of the Middle East especially UAE. Hence in Dubai, you would find some particular fauna and flora in the desert mostly. The desert supports wild grasses as well as occasional palms. Desert hyacinths and acacia as well as ghaf trees grow on different plains. But there are an array of man-made floral system which outshines the natural plants. It beautifies the city well. Striped hyena, desert fox, hedgehogs, houbara bustard, caracal, falcon, Arabian oryx and the ship of the desert, camel are the mostly found animals and birds in Dubai deserts. Some migratory birds like pink-legged flamingoes, grey herons, reef herons, yellow-beaked storks etc will come to Dubai during spring and autumn season. Dubai Desert Conservation Centre is the prominent wildlife protection centre in Dubai.

Dubai is lined by the endless desert that is filled with the shining golden sand. Many private tour providers give camping and star gazing facilities in the desert. The Thuraya Astronomical Center is the house to observe the astral system and other space-themed activities. Platinum Heritage is one of the best luxury tours and travels platform where you can choose for a night camping and star gazing.

Ferrari World is on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and it is the famous and the first Ferrari branded theme park. The roller coaster here are the major attractions. Formula Rossa, Fiorano GT Challenge, Mission Ferrari, Turbo Track and Flying Aces are the exhilarating and adventurous roller coasters at Ferrari World. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in UAE.

Dubai Dolphinarium and the Dolphin Show at the Atlantis Palm are the major centers where you can show a surprising yet beautiful dolphin show. There are shows at different times as well as different sessions to interact with these gentle sea animals which are available at varying prices. But dolphin shows are really amusing for kids as well as adults. You can also swim and play with them.

The most superb water park in Dubai is the Aquaventure Park at Atlantis, the Palm. It is located at the Crescent Road at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The entrance fee starts from US dollar 54.52 per person. There are a lot of activities and shows inside the park which have different rates.

There are numerous seaplane tour providers in Dubai and you can choose any tour you wish to do. According to the packages, the costs will be varying. Seawings, Viator, Isango etc are some of the major seaplane tour providers. You can select the starting point that is available at Jebel Ali or Dubai Creek and indulge in a tour of different duration. The tour will show you the mesmerizing city of Dubai and its renowned buildings and attraction from a bird’s point of view.

The cost varies according to the provider and the duration of your flight. An average of US Dollar 300 will be the starting cost of 30-40 minutes of seaplane tour.

The different centers which provide scuba diving charge the activity different prices as well. Al Boom Diving Center costs around 40 US dollars for each dive. Al Mahara Diving Center gives PADI open water qualification at Dhs 2350 per person. Atlantis Dive Center offers the PADI certification course at Dhs 2350 per person. Divers Down gives two dives at Dhs 400. Hence, we can understand that depending on the duration and the company, the cost of scuba diving would be varying.

Yes. You can do both motorbike ride and fat bike ride in deserts of Dubai. But you should use the specially designed dirt bikes and fat bikes which are suitable to overcome the over powerful sand dunes in the desert.

In Dubai, multiple modes of payment are accepted. You can keep cash with you when you visit local shops, amusement parks, museums and souks but you can use credit cards and debit cards while you stay at a hotel or at the shopping malls. There are multiple ATM services throughout the city, even international banks have branches in Dubai. Also, at several places you can find money exchange centres where you can change your currency and get UAE currency.

There are plenty of options to rent a bike or car, even luxurious one to travel within Dubai. If you have an international driving license or anyone with a valid license of UAE can drive. But the cost would be a little higher and if you don’t want to be lost, it is better to use the service of Uber or Taxis.