TOP 25 REASONS To Visit Dubai Shoot to the top
Golf your way through Dubai
Shoot to the top of the world’s tallest building in high speed elevators (traveling at 10 metres per second) to take you up to the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa. The unobstructed 360 degree view of the city, desert and sea is a great starting point for your trip. For a VIP experience visit the Sky Lounge on 148th floor.
Challenge your golf skills at one of the many lush fairways and testing greens of internationally accredited golf courses in Dubai.
Emirates Golf Club, Dubai View from “At The Top”, Burj Khalifa
Dubai Fountain Show
Traditional Emirati Meal Enjoy a traditional Emirati meal Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Understanding in Al Fahidi while with an Emirati host about UAE customs and religion.
at The Cultural chatting culture,
Watch the awe-inspiring Dubai fountain water and light show in the shadows of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
Emirates Golf Club, Dubai
Dubai Fountain Show
Traditional Emirati meal at the SMCCU
TOP 25 REASONS To Visit Dubai Dolphin Encounter For an once-in-a-lifetime experience, swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Bay in the world-famous Atlantis resort.
Traditional markets- “Souks” Get a taste of traditional Arabia at the atmospheric spice and gold souks with its dazzling array of jewellery and fragrant spice, herbs and perfumed oils.
Dolphin Bay encounter at Atlantis, The Palm
Wadi Bashing in the desert Go wadi bashing! A bumpy 4x4 drive through the wadis (the Arabic word for valleys or dry riverbeds) is great fun - and isolated rock pools filled with fresh mountain water provide the perfect place to cool off!
Textile Souk in Dubai
Desert Wadi Bashing
TOP 25 REASONS To Visit Dubai Dubai Art Scene
Local Eats
There is a vibrant arts scene developing in Dubai with numerous traditional and modern galleries throughout the city. Visit one of the many art galleries including Majlis and XVA Galleries in Al Fahidi or the Meem or Mojo Galleries in Al Quoz.
Try a shawarma, a local-style sandwich with lamb or chicken cooked on a revolving spit, topped with tahini and salad, and served with pitta bread.
Chicken shwarma with hummus XVA Art Gallery courtyard
Desert Safari
Mosque visit Visit the Jumeirah Mosque, the largest in the city, to find out more about the religious significances of mosque design, as well as getting an insight into Emirati culture and a wider understanding of Islam.
Head to Dubai’s ‘outback’ to see the expansive red desert with rolling sand dunes and an unforgettable sense of timelessness.
Falconry display in Dubai Desert
Jumeirah Mosque
TOP 25 REASONS To Visit Dubai Abra Ride
R&R Time Pamper yourself and enjoy ultimate relaxation at one of the many outstanding spas.
Pick up an abra (wooden water taxi) to show you the city from the Creek before dropping you off at the souks.
Talise Ottoman Spa, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Abra ride across the Dubai Creek
Dubai for sporting
Aqua Adventure Screech your way through Dubai’s world class water parks. Visit Aquaventure at Atlantis, one of the world’s most advanced water-attractions, which features huge slides, ‘Master Blasters’ and river rapids. For more wet and wild adventures, Wild Wadi waterpark has more than 30 rides and attractions for all the family.
Dubai is a haven for world class sporting events. Join in the action at The Dubai World Cup (March), The Dubai Desert Classic golf championship (February) or The Dubai Rugby Sevens (December).
Dubai World Cup: race for Thoroughbred horses
Aquaventure Dubai
TOP 25 REASONS To Visit Dubai Skydive over The Palm See it all from above with a sky dive over the Palm Island in Dubai.
Shop til you drop Shop til you drop at Dubai Mall the world’s biggest shopping mall, at the base of the world’s tallest building, with the world’s largest suspended aquarium!
Skydive over The Palm Fashion Avenue at The Dubai Mall
Desert skiing Ski in the desert at Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates - one of Dubai’s landmark attractions and the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort.
Ski Dubai at the Mall of Emirate
Fine Dining Spoil yourself in one of the many amazing restaurants in Dubai or indulge in the Friday Brunch Dubai institution!
Dining room of Gaucho Dubai
Dining room of Reflets by Pierre Gagnaire
TOP 25 REASONS To Visit Dubai Bling Shopping At any given time over 25 tonnes of gold is on display in jewellery shop windows in Dubai – buy some!!
Culinary Trails Discover the region’s traditional food with an authentic food tour that will take you off the beaten track for local eats.
Frying Pan Adventures – Food Trails
Gold Souq shopping for jewellery
Sundowners A trip to Dubai wouldn’t be complete without sitting back and enjoying the sunset at one of the beach bars or from the world’s tallest building.
Dubai’s Old Town Stroll through the narrow lanes and pass the tall wind towers in the old districts of Al Fahidi District to see a glimpse of old Dubai.
Al Fahidi: Old Town of Dubai Sundowner at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort
TOP 25 REASONS To Visit Dubai The Arabian Gulf Sun, sea and sand! Enjoy the calm turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf with a day at one of the many beaches.
Cultural Learning Become immersed in the local culture, gorge on authentic Arabian cuisine and experience local delights first hand during Ramadan.
Coffee pouring The Burj al Arab and beach
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