What to do in Dubai - Top Dubai Attractions 2019
Throughout the years, Dubai has transformed from desert land to a vibrant eastern city full of different attractions. If you are new in the city, take your time to enjoy a spectacular view from the 148th floor of Burj Khalifa. After conquering the skyline, get to discover the ancient and modern Dubai city during a sightseeing tour. Learn more about the top Dubai attractions and prepare yourself for amazing adventures.
Desert Safari
Imagine being surrounded by an unlimited amount of Red fine sand and being cut from the urban life. It’s completely possible in Rub-al-Khali desert, also known as Dubai desert. It is a part of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and one of the top attractions in Dubai. Take a 5 or 6-hour city break tour to this desert and escape the stone jungle.
This natural miracle is the hottest desert in the world with temperatures rising up to 51 degrees during the daytime. The best activities to try in Dubai desert are camel ride and dune bashing. The latter is a high adrenaline car driving activity on the sand dunes. Make sure you and your car are physically ready for this experience even if no one asks you a special permit.
Another extreme common activity in Dubai desert is sandboarding which guarantees unforgettable memories for a lifetime. You can also go for camel riding and try on traditional Arabian costumes. Henna painting is a common attribute in the Arabic culture. To finish the day perfectly, enjoy a traditional Arabic dinner in a desert camp and entertainment show. You can also smoke oriental shisha and observe incredible sunset views over the skyline.
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and the diamond of the Arabian Peninsula. It took 6 years to build it and 12,000 builders participated in its construction.
Burj Khalifa is not only the highest building on earth, but it also has the highest outdoor observation deck, called At The Top. Ride the elevator to catch the skyline and observe the most gorgeous views over Dubai city. You can either choose the 124th or 148th floor. In each case, you will get spectacular views from one of the top attractions in Dubai.
Just note, that you’ll be asked to pay extra for the top floor. In any case, make sure you book the tickets in advance as they sell out rapidly. The opening hours of the observation deck are between 8 am and 3 pm and between 3:30 pm and 6 pm. The best time to visit Burj Khalifa is at 4 pm. You can take photos in the daylight and admire the best sunset panoramic views over the lively city.
Dhow Cruise
Dhow Cruise is a dinner and entertainment program on board a traditional wooden boat. In fact, it’s an Arabian-style five-star floating restaurant which serves international buffet dinner flavoured with Arabian aromas. You will have a first-class dining experience with the best oriental entertainment.
During the Dhow Cruise, you’ll enjoy mouth-watering food, folkloric dance and tanoura show. The entertainment also includes traditional Arabic dance and live vocal performance.
The ship will pass by some of the best places to visit in Dubai. This 2-hour experience will leave unforgettable memories of United Arab Emirates. Summer is considered a low-season in Dubai. Thus, it is better to experience Dhow Cruise in Dubai from November to April. Make sure you book your places in advance. In this way, you’ll have the best-situated tables in one of the top attractions in Dubai.
Speedboat Tour
The United Arab Emirates is the best destination to practice water, sand and air-related activities. If you are looking for some water activities, this high-speed boat experience is one of the top attractions in Dubai you should absolutely try. The boat rides along the beach and allows to discover the city from another perspective.
The starting point is Dubai Marina, a futuristic area of skyscrapers. The sightseeing from water also includes Palm Jumeirah, which is an artificial island in the form of a palm tree. Have you ever seen something like this before? Then, you’ll pass next to Burj Al Arab, one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. This hotel is also located on an artificial island Palm Jumeirah.
The best season to book a speedboat tour is between November and April. The temperatures are comparatively low and the humidity is tolerable. This activity is available on a daily basis from 10 am to 5 am. If you don’t mind experiencing Dubai in the summertime, book this activity in the morning or late afternoon to avoid extreme hot period.
Waterpark
Many parks are considered as top Dubai attractions. Guess why? Because they guarantee a cool atmosphere and a lot of fun. For example, the most popular waterparks are Legoland Water park, Laguna park, Wild Wadi park and Aquaventure waterpark. The latter is a huge entertainment complex located on the Palm islands. The park is situated in the Atlantis the Palm Resort, one of the most luxurious hotels in Dubai.
This resort has its own spa area, a private beach and underwater suits with their private huge aquarium. The Aquaventure waterpark has a lot of fascinating water slides and attractions including The leap of faith, Shark attack, Lazy River and others. Dozens of attractions that guarantee a lot of fun for you and your family or friends. The best period to visit this waterpark is between October and April.
Dubai Fountain Show
Dubai Fountain one of the largest fountain systems in the world. Here you can watch every evening an amazing music and light show. During the performance, you can enjoy classical compositions as well as contemporary Arabic songs. Fountains are situated just next to the Burj Khalifa, in the area of the city called Dubai Downtown.
City Tour
One of the best ways to discover Dubai is to get a sightseeing tour with an accredited guide. There are a lot of city tours provided by experienced travel guides. During your half-day tour, you will discover the most fascinating sights of Dubai.
The tour starts near the Atlantis the Palm hotel which is located on the Palm Jumeirah island. Next point is Burj al Arab, one of the most luxurious hotels situated on this artificial island. You will also visit the Old Dubai with its Deira Gold Souk and Dubai Spice Souk markets. Here you will find the best shops with oriental jewellery and different oriental flavours.
The tour will continue by visiting the Jumeirah beach and the famous Jumeirah Mosque. Then, you will visit the Dubai Mall which is the biggest shopping mall of the Emirates. Finally, you’ll take a ride on a wooden boat along Dubai Creek and will imagine what Dubai looked like few hundreds of years ago.
