Joanna James
Pristine sand sprawling as far as the eye can see, the emirate of Dubai welcomes you to its seemingly endless desert, where oodles of thrills and excitement nestle atop rolling sand dunes. Set yourself free in the exotic adventure destination and indulge in an authentic Arabian desert experience.
Speaking of desert activities, no Dubai desert experience is complete without some dune bashing and certainly deserves the top of the list. The stomach-churning ride treats everyone to a dose of fun and thrills, but if you are a fanatical petrolhead, you are guaranteed to have the time of your life, leaving you in awe, searching for words to describe the indescribably fantastic experience. White thawb-clad Arabs with patrols and land cruisers galore welcome you, ready to take you on a ride up and down sand dunes, that's bound to unleash your inner daredevil.
Adrenaline junkies who aren't just satisfied sitting in an SUV and watching another person be in the driver's seat running the show need not worry as the desert of Dubai has something else in store for you that delivers the hands-on experience you are looking for. Hop on a wicked quad bike and go exploring while enjoying complete control of the thrilling action. Feel the wind (and the sand) in your hair as you whizz up the rolling sand dunes and let yourself immerse in the exciting experience.
Boardsports are meant not to be enjoyed only on snow and water. The desert of Dubai lets you indulge in the same experience on pristine golden sands. Grab yourself a sandboard, trek up a sand dune and put your balancing skills to the test as you try to make it down without falling. The trek up the sand dune can be quite a workout, especially under the dazzling sun, but the roaring rush of adrenaline you get to enjoy downhill makes the effort totally worth it.
4x4 enthusiasts would be more than excited to take on the rolling sand dunes of the Dubai desert in a Y62 patrol or a Land Cruiser 300 (or 200), but not everyone who visits the exotic landscape of the gulf city is a 4WD-crazed truck and SUV fanatic. To treat you to a more luxurious desert experience, certain tour operators offer safaris in classic Land Rover Series l, ll and lll vehicles, letting you explore like the British Royals do. To top off the fancy experience, make your way to one of the finest Palm Jumeirah restaurants offered by the likes of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort to indulge in a meal that's just as impressive and swanky.
Hop in a hot air balloon and soar into the air to get a bird's eye of the sprawling golden desert. Enjoy awe-inspiring views from up in the sky and create wonderful memories as you soak up the astounding magnificence.
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