Discovering Dubai is fun and enchanting at the same time. The city is one of the few places in the world that offers a comprehensive collection of attractions and sights. Dubai visitors often face the dilemma of what to choose for their Dubai holiday because it is hard to see everything Dubai has to offer in a single trip. That being said, you will never run out of ideas for fun things to do in Dubai on your holiday. There is so much to see and do in Dubai that it is guaranteed that the city will never make you feel a single moment of boredom while you are its guest. A checklist of what you can include in your fun Dubai holiday must consist of a couple or more of the following attractions and activities.
Try capturing Burj Khalifa in a single photograph
Dubai visitors have this attraction at the top of their Dubai travel bucket list. It is impossible that you will miss seeing this towering structure while visiting the Dubai Downtown area. Dominating the arena, the view of Burj Khalifa will surely get an awe-inspiring reaction from you. This colossal building stands 830 meters high, glistening radiantly in the sun. At night, the charisma of an illuminated Burj Khalifa is marvelous to view. Make sure to get your cameras ready to click a dozen pictures of the tallest tower in the world.
Go on a shopping spree at Dubai Mall
How can you come to Dubai and not splurge on shopping! Make way to Dubai Mall – the best place to have the ultimate retail therapy in Dubai. With over 1000 retail outlets, Dubai Mall is the ultimate shopping paradise in the emirate. This 12-million square feet sprawling complex has an eclectic assortment of boutique shops and outlets that features high-end brands, designer apparel, electronic merchandise, cosmetics and much more. An entire arena call Fashion Avenue is dedicated to fashion brands and clothing products. Famished with all the shopping excitement? Head to one of the many restaurants, cafes and dining avenues inside Dubai Mall that offer a fusion of lip-smacking worldwide cuisine.
Meet your favorite superheroes at IMG Worlds of Adventure
For grownups, kids and thrill-seekers, IMG Worlds of Adventure has something for all ages to get excited about. The world’s largest indoor theme park is home to the first-ever MARVEL and Cartoon Network-themed amusement-cum-adventure activities. Visit nostalgic childhood memories with adventure thrills and rides based on Ben 10 and Powerpuff Girls. Join forces with Ironman, Thor, Hulk, Spiderman and Captain America to fight evil and have fun at the same time at various Marvel-themed adventure attractions. For fantasy lovers, this theme park packs loads of fun activities to enjoy with family and friends.
Watch bright-pink flamingoes at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Pause from the glinting lights of the metallic urban jungle and escape to a natural oasis right in the middle of Dubai City. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a quaint wet marshy landscape that exudes serenity to the otherwise chaotic ambiance of this dynamic megacity. Seek a moment of escape and embrace nature’s beauty with fascinating encounters of pink flamingoes and other colorful exotic birds. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is an idyllic spot for nature lovers and bird watchers to enjoy a change in scenery in the bustling Dubai city.
Forego the real world at VR PARK Dubai
Dubai is home to the first-ever virtual reality theme park in the Middle East. Located in the Dubai Mall, this surreal theme park lets you enjoy a fantastic time in an imaginative world. The entrance to the venue itself is going to spellbind you in its illusional charms. VR Park has around 30 specially designed games and thrill to challenge the very perception of reality. The entrance to the park is free of cost, however, to play any virtual reality games, you will have to pay an additional cost for tickets.
Discover the thrills of a desert safari
No one can stay away from the allures of the Dubai desert for long. A trip to Dubai should include a journey into the Arabian deserts. One of the popular and best things to do in Dubai is an adventurous Dubai desert safari. Gear up for a long drive away from the city to its outskirts and deep into the golden-hued desert sand dunes. Hang on tight as you embark on a rollercoaster ride on the undulating dunes with a dune-bashing adventure. Try out more exhilarating desert sports such as camel riding, sandboarding, quad biking to name a few. If you yearn for more time in the desert, turn your adventure experience into a soothing and tranquil overnight camping tour in Bedouin styled tents amid the desert dunes of Dubai.
Conquer your fear at Skydive Dubai
If you ever think about going for a skydiving experience, let it be at Palm Dubai which is considered one of the most picturesque drop zones in the world. Be it a first-timer or a pro-skydiver, Dubai is the only place where your shrieks of fear will turn into gasps of awe as you conquer one of the biggest adventure challenges of your life. This is one experience in Dubai that extreme adventure lovers should definitely give a try as it is like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and something that you will cherish forever.
