Anastasia Smith
While Dubai may not be famed for its nighttime distractions, there's plenty to see and do after dinner during a stay in the city. From exploring the top nightclubs and theme parks in Dubai to taking in spectacular views, here's a list of the best post-dinner activities to enjoy in Dubai.
Open till 11 pm from Sunday to Wednesday and until the hour of midnight from Thursday to Saturday, Ski Dubai is the perfect destination for avid skiers to head to after enjoying a hearty dinner at the nearby Mall of the Emirates. This state-of-the-art indoor ski centre with its own Ski Dubai slopes is a cool place to wind down after dinner as the temperatures rarely exceed 2 degrees Celsius in this purpose-built enclave. Boasting its own snow cinema and winter park, Ski Dubai is not just for those with a passion for winter sports as the venue's penguin population also draws families to the facility.
Those who are in a more contemplative mood after dinner can take the elevator up to the world's tallest structure to take in the city views from a height of 830m. Although most tourists head to the Burj Khalifa observation deck during the day, it's after dark that Dubai truly sparkles for all to see. The observation area, which is located on the 120th floor offers panoramic and unhindered views of the city below till 10 pm, so tourists should ideally reserve tickets for a nighttime gaze in advance as walk-ins tend to cost more after the sun goes down.
The Global Village is another recreational hotspot that comes alive after hours as there are rides, shops, cultural experiences and iconic landmarks from over 80 countries to choose from in this cast enclave. In addition to catching live cultural performances and marvelling at the venue's Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and Egyptian Pyramid replicas, tourists can venture over to the Children's Theatre or Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum or simply spend time shopping in a truly global market in the heart of Dubai.
All tourists need to do to experience the night sky and its dazzling constellations from the desert is sign up for an excursion with the Dubai Astronomy Group. This guided tour not only allows amateurs, astrologists and cosmologists the chance to enjoy personalised space camps, comet hunting and stargazing sessions but also monitor the celestial activity of the night sky in great detail.
Often called the city's best hybrid entertainment hub, Soho Garden DXB is where some of Dubai's best nightclubs are found and the parties are hosted on a nightly basis. With world-renowned artists and DJs also gracing the clubs at the locale, the area has become one of Dubai's finest playgrounds for party animals of all ages. Don't forget to drop by the Glasshouse Brasserie and the terrace and garden party venues at Soho Garden DXB where some of Dubai's biggest events are hosted.
Whether one is based at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai or any other luxury hotel in Dubai, there's no better way to spend the post-dinner hours than on a dhow cruise around Dubai Creek. Ranked among the most romantic things to do during a trip to Dubai, these cruise experiences also feature on board entertainment and a buffet dinner.
