Joanna James
The Palm Jumeirah is a manmade archipelago shaped like a palm tree. This beautiful creation sitting on the Arabian Gulf is home to some of the world's best resorts and a range of entertainment. Read this article to learn about top things to do during your trip to the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.
During your time in Palm Jumeirah, head out to Dolphin Bay and you can swim with the adorable sea mammals. But don't forget to spend time with the friendly residential sea lion too! Also, check out the Lost Chambers Aquarium where you can dive or snorkel, exploring the amazing array of over 65,000 marine animals living there, including sharks and manta rays. For more lavish appeal, you can savour the best of Palm Jumeirah by choosing to stay at a resort there. Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort are amongst the top choices, especially since these favourite resorts go the extra mile to specialise in experiences like the best Turkish hammam Dubai has to offer.
Brunch is a huge affair on the Palm Jumeirah. And the best resorts in Dubai located there offer an irresistible range of brunch feasts. There is the Japanese brunch fiesta, which is complete with not only the best Japanese dishes but cocktails and drinks galore. An even more popular brunch on the Palm is the Friday Fork & Cork at Crescendo, featuring a range of live cooking stations serving food from across the globe.
Ninety-minute speedboat rides, starting from the Dubai Marina, are perfect to get your adrenaline pumping. The thrill of whizzing around the Palm's many islands is an experience to remember. Enjoy the wind whipping your hair and marvellous views of iconic attractions from your perch on the Arabian Gulf.
If speedboat rides seem a bit hair raising for you, enjoy a more docile activity on the ocean with organised kayak tours. You can choose to join a tour and paddle your way around the crescent. As you splash your way around the manmade archipelago, make sure to take in the sites. In addition to kayaking tours, there is stand up paddle-boarding or SUP as well as a chance for groups of tourists to take out the dragon boats. Ask your Dubai hotel about other activities too because yoga and Pilates on the calm waters of the Arabic Gulf are popular options on the Palm.
Choose to skydive and you will savour the thrill of jumping out of a plane flying over the archipelago. Make sure to check out the offers available at SkyDive Dubai, where safe tandem dives are on offer as well. Dives can reach speeds of about 120mph while treating you to one-of-a-kind views of the Palm Jumeirah spread across the ocean, the Dubai Marina, and the surroundings of the Arabian Gulf.
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