Dubai is renowned for its many tourist attractions and activities. With so much to choose from, picking the best places to visit and things to do in this emirate can be overwhelming, especially if your stay is short.
If you have limited time and can only experience a few tourist activities, opt for the most unique, fun, and memorable ones Dubai has to offer. When curating your list of unusual and enjoyable things to try in Dubai, be sure to include the following:
1. Go on an evening desert safari
Dubai is renowned for its desert adventures, so embarking on a desert safari should be a priority. For a unique and thrilling experience, consider going on this adventure at night.
During a night safari, a knowledgeable guide will lead you on an exciting journey through the desert, allowing you to explore under Dubai’s starlit skies and encounter fascinating nocturnal wildlife. This activity usually involves vintage Land Rovers, night-vision binoculars, and headlamps to enhance your nighttime desert experience.
Cap off the safari with a delightful outdoor barbecue or buffet dinner. For those of legal age, there’s an opportunity to try smoking dokha while enjoying entertainment such as belly dancing and fire shows at the camp.
2. Experience a luxurious dinner date in the desert
If you’re visiting Dubai with your special someone and prefer a more romantic desert experience, arrange a luxury dinner date in the desert. This package offers a chance to indulge in the regal ambiance of the desert.
A typical luxury desert dinner date includes transport in a Land Rover and guidance from a trained expert to ensure an authentic and romantic desert experience. Explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and conclude your adventure with a private dinner setup in the Royal desert, complete with delectable dishes. For those interested, you can also try Red Rose shisha smoking alongside dokha.
3. Go skiing
Experience the unusual thrill of skiing in Dubai, a city where summer temperatures soar to 44°C.
Ski Dubai, located in the Mall of the Emirates, offers a 22,500-square meter indoor ski area with lifts and tubing runs. Apart from skiing, visitors can enjoy activities like zorbing on ice and a sub-zero dual zip line.
4. Dine and drink at a sub-zero lounge
Indulge in a unique dining experience at Chillout Dubai, a lounge maintained at a -6°C temperature year-round. Enjoy a variety of hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, soups, and desserts amidst ice sculptures while seated on ice furniture. Complimentary warm clothes are provided to ensure your comfort in the chilly setting.
5. Zip line through a world-famous dancing fountain system
Experience an exhilarating ride on the X-Line, a zip line that takes you through Downtown Dubai and above the Dubai Fountain, the world’s largest choreographed fountain system. For a truly unforgettable experience, schedule your ride at night when the fountains are dancing.
Dubai offers a plethora of fun, exciting, and unique activities to try. If time permits, explore other enjoyable experiences in the city – your Dubai adventure is sure to be unforgettable!
Abdul Razzaq is the business manager of Red Rose Group. With a Business Management degree and over two decades of experience in strategic business management, product development, and branding & marketing, he brings extensive expertise to his role.
