Joanna James
Dubai offers conducive conditions to both the thrill seeker and leisure traveller alike. For one memorable encounter in this part of the UAE, have a look at these engaging pastimes.
Whether you choose to ride on the back of a 4x4 or unleash your adventurous self on an ATV or buggy, Dubai’s deserts will hand you a once in a lifetime chance to take pleasure of the ebbs and flows of its dramatic landscapes. Once you’re done with some stomach-churning dune bashing, focus your attention on zoning in on areas that would be excellent to go sandboarding which calls for balance and composure as you plummet down at a rate of knots.
To the beach bum, Dubai’s sought after Kite Beach will come across as a good investment of your time and energy where you can wade and laze around with your favourite book in hand. Adventure travellers will be spoilt for choice in terms of the available activities which include stand-up paddleboarding, kitesurfing and wakeboarding. While you are bound to find your own little corner or spot along the 2.3 km stretch, the foodie in you maybe interested to hop across to SALT which sells a tempting range of some of the juiciest burgers in town that will have you salivating at the ends in seconds.
While there are no restrictions to putting on your walking shoes and combing through every corner there is to Dubai, nothing quite would compare to the adrenaline rush you will experience while buckled up in a helicopter. Consult Helicopter Tour Dubai whose staff will happily assist you to plan out an outing for you where you will be treated to the city’s gleaming skyline. As part of the ride, you will have the privilege of circling around the tallest building to have been constructed – the Burj Khalifa which in turn, will have you snapping up pictures like there was no tomorrow.
If using the words ‘winter’ and ‘Dubai’ in the same sentence makes no sense at all to you, then you probably haven’t heard about what a trip to Ski Dubai entails. Bid adieu to searing hot temperatures outside and beeline for one of the city’s most cherished leisure hotspots which is found within the four walls of the Mall of Emirates. Should skiing be top of your list of priorities, then you will certainly have the opportunity to overcome the challenges of an 85-meter-tall indoor mountain and its 5 slopes. However, for those not too accustomed with the winter sport of skiing, then you may avail the services and facilities of the Snow Park. Once inside, you can opt to engage in some zorb ball, ride a bobsled and even attempt to scale a climbing wall. What’s more? You can learn of the unique habitats and behaviour of the King & Gentoo penguins who continue to be one of the attractions which garners the most plaudits at Ski Dubai.
Downtown Dubai is one of the region’s best kept secrets, especially come evening where this part of the city is engulfed in thousands of lights. The Opera House, shaped in the form of an ancient dhow plays host to delightful spectacles which celebrate a series of cultures and values from across the globe and if lucky, you be able to join in for one awe-inspiring time. Also, the quirky street art will be hard to ignore as you stroll along at your own pace taking in the sights and sounds of a futuristic metropolis such as Dubai. For instance, look at booking a stay at Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel which provides a vast volume of things to do in Downtown Dubai. Dine at an al fresco restaurant and indulge your tastebuds in the sensational flavours of the region and that of the world before making room for some downtime at Burj Park. This captivating landmark is a firm favourite for those wishing to catch their breath and enjoy the excitement of the spectacular fountain show.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
