Thanks to the many places for adventure activities in Dubai, a variety of choices are available to create memories. The growth the city has shown in the past 2-3 decades is simply unheard of. While most popularly known for its marvellous architectural structures, this amazing place has a wide range of activities for tourists from all over the world. Here are some must-visit adventures in Dubai you have to have:
Dubai Desert Safari and Dune Bashing
Desert safari offers fun and thrill with dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences. You get a ride in a high-end 4X4 comfortable vehicle. Your driver will take you dune bashing across the vast desert landscape. After that, you’ll get to take in the sunset views. Then head to the camp to witness the culture, nature, and Arabian hospitality all come together. Get a glimpse of the ancient Bedouin traditions with activities like camel rides, Shisha smoking, henna painting, sandboarding, and quad biking. Also, relish a BBQ dinner with non-vegetarian and vegetarian delights. You probably never knew deserts can be so much fun.
Jetpack
If you’re an enthusiast for extreme water activities, you must try the jetpack. Combining a racing motorbike and Jet ski with sophisticated aircraft features, the jetpack lets you perform exhilarating tricks. Without an in-built power source, the Jetovator gets its power from the personal watercraft, which is operated by an expert. It propels you to a height of 20 to 30 feet. It’s quite a thrill!
Seaplane
Embark on an excursion truly awe-inspiring to experience Dubai from a unique point of view from a plane. Dubai has one of the most dramatic coastlines in the world, with astounding scenery, picturesque waterfront buildings, magnificent skyscrapers, mansions, beaches, and even man-made islands. Once the plane takes off, you ascend to around 1,500 ft high, to get sights of architectural wonders, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, Dubai Creek, and World Island, and vibrant spots like Business Bay, Dubai Marina, and Jebel Ali.
SeaBreacher
Experience Dubai’s underwater scenery with the SeaBreacher. It allows you to enjoy a highly sophisticated watercraft ride like an aggressive shark. Handled expertly by an instructor, the SeaBreacher can accommodate a maximum of two people. During the 15-minute ride, you’ll be mesmerized by the surroundings underwater, as you lift off 20 feet up in the air before diving 7 feet below the serene water. The views are just magnificent.
Ekart Zabeel
Head over to Ekart Zabeel Dubai for the ultimate go-karting experience at the state-of-the-art facility indoors. Located at the Dubai Mall, which is the biggest mall in the world, it boasts a fleet of eleven high-performance electric go-karts, which are environmentally friendly with zero emissions. Protective gear is provided such as a helmet, racing suit, etc. The kart also records your performance, tracks the lap times,
and you can share it online as well. It’s quite an adventure!
Skydiving
Jump from a 4000-meter-high altitude and experience the adrenaline rush. As you skydive you get an amazon view of the Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa. You will be in safe hands as there are instructors with you, who have lots of experience. You get a bird’s eye view from this height of Dubai’s skyline. You’ll enjoy a free fall, a minute later the instructor will open your parachute and enjoy the descent for five minutes.
Hot-Air Balloon
A hot-air balloon ride is an exotic adventure activity in Dubai. Set in the background of Dubai’s skyline, a hot-air balloon ride gives you an experience every traveller needs in the city. Soaring hundreds of feet from the ground, get a bird’s eye view of the dunes, city, the Persian Gulf, and landmark buildings like Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa. An early morning ride will offer a spectacular view of the rising sun.
IMG Worlds of Adventure
IMG Worlds of Adventure has a blend of fascinating rides, multiplex cinema, and various other highlights. The theme park is the biggest one in the world. The temperature-controlled complex has 4 unique zones – Marvel Studios, Cartoon Network, The Lost Valley, and the IMG Boulevard. A major draw is the Ben10 5D Cinema. It’s the first of its type in the world. It also features the largest retail store in the world, themed in Ben10. There’s also a Haunted Hotel on IMG Boulevard.
Jebel Jais Zipline
Experience UAE’s tallest mountain through a zipline adventure. The Jebel Jais Flight is the world’s longest zipline. After a safety briefing session, you can put on your safety gear and harness. As you experience the Superman-style flight, you’ll speed along the solid steel lines for a maximum of 3 minutes.
Dinner in the Sky
Dinner in the Sky offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine on a revolving platform suspended 50 meters high in the sky. Not only does it let you dine in a safe and intimate setting, but offers incredible 360-degree views of the city’s famous sights across Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, etc. With seating allowed to 22 people at one time, the aerial venue provides a three-course meal or sweet and savoury treats. Also, Forbes ranked Dinner in the Sky in the list of top 10 unusual restaurants.
Flying Cup
The experience begins once you step on a circular dining platform within a circular latticed structure on the beach. Once ready, the table is hoisted 40 meters in the air. For 20 minutes, you’ll get to relax seated in your chair and enjoy the city’s views. The table swivels and gives you 360-degree unobstructed views of Ain Dubai, Burj Al Arab, and the entire blue water islands, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. With a seating capacity of a maximum of 16 people on board, it offers a further intimate and out-of-the-world experience to savour the best meals, drinks, and snacks. Take in the cool breeze and stunning views all around.
XLine Dubai
Soar through Dubai’s skies with XLine Dubai. It allows you to take in the most glamorous cityscapes of Dubai, with the longest urban zipline in the world. With two cables side by side, you get a unique chance to ride simultaneously next to your spouse or friend. Before you set off into the air, an expert team will provide you with safety instructions and help you fit into your harness and safety gear. After, you’ll fly over the Marina like Superman and soak in aerial views of the Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and JBR Beach. It hits a speed up to 80km per hour, which makes it among the fastest zip line experiences. The whole experience can last for up to 60 minutes.
Helicopter Tour
The helicopter tour will be among the most thrilling adventure activities Dubai offers which allow you to relish stunning views of the best skylines in the world. The best way of seeing all around Dubai starts from the Helipad at Dubai Police Academy and gives you a clear view of various historical and famous places in Dubai, some including the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah.
If you’re visiting Dubai and would love the experience of adventure and fun, something outside all the extravagance, these adventure activities will certainly quench your thirst. Do check out these popular thrilling experiences and have a blast in Dubai.
