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BEATING THE DUBAI HEAT

18 Oct 2018 by Business Traveller India

Dubai is the perfect destination for shopping, food and adventure sports. From transcendent desert safaris to indulgent dessert boutiques, there’s an experience for everyone. If you find yourself in Dubai and looking to get the most out of the city, don’t let the heat deter you from exploring all that the man-made paradise has to offer.

Here are a few suggestions to make your holiday in Dubai, a memorable one.

A visit to Laguna Waterpark

In between panoramic views of the ocean and Dubai’s skyline, Laguna Waterpark is the complete package for a carefree, seaside escape for the whole family. Located at the heart of Dubai’s coolest beachfront destination of La Mer, this waterpark has it all. From relaxing cabanas to thrilling waterslides, this park is an all-day experience layered with food and entertainment.

Apart from access to the entire waterpark, the ticket gives you four exclusive FAST PASS access to the slide tower, sun loungers, beach towels, welcome drinks, a seasonal fruit platter and a private safe for your valuables.

Highlight: Book the Cabanas Exclusive Experience

Venue: La Mer, Dubai

Timings: 10am – 8pm Monday – Sunday

Prices start at AED 125 per person (INR 2,463)

Shake, Rattle and Roll at IMG Worlds of Adventure

Enjoy a day in the world’s largest temperature controlled indoor themed entertainment destination. With the capacity to welcome more than 20,000 guests a day, IMG Worlds of Adventure features a unique array of adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, thrill rides, and attractions based on popular Cartoon Network characters, iconic MARVEL super heroes and dinosaurs. There are a number of world-firsts at this park which includes a variety of themed retail stores, exclusive dining venues, and a 12-screen state-of-the-art cinema.

From the Powerpuff girl ice cream parlour to the Tony Stark’s Skydeck, the restaurants are sure to bring out the child in you.

Highlight: Themed Restaurants

Venue:  E311 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd – Dubai

Timings: 11am – 11pm Thursday – Saturday, 11am-10pm Sunday – Wednesday

Prices start at AED 270 per person (INR  5,322)

Mix things up at JUMBLE

Jumble pegs itself as an unconventional gaming experience in the UAE. Loosely compared to the numerous escape rooms scattered across the city – Jumble is the world’s first indoor urban maze, full of twists, turns and interesting challenges. Located near the Ibis Hotel in Al Barsha, the venue takes up two entire floors of a massive warehouse-like space.

The indoor maze is no fun if you don’t have people to share it with.  So, book the celebration package and take your family and friends along with you.  The package includes a two-hour session complemented by with milkshakes and pizzas.

Highlight: The Celebration Package

Venue:  Al Barsha 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Timings: 10am – 10pm Saturday – Wednesday, 10am-12pm Thursday – Friday

Prices start at AED 99 per person (INR 1,951)

A snowy experience at SKI Dubai

Enjoy a fun day out for the entire family at the very first indoor ski resort in the region. With diverse activities that are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face, Ski Dubai, located in Mall of the Emirates offers a variety of activities and gives you a chance to ski, snowboard, toboggan, zip lining, take a chairlift ride and enjoy the views or just take part in a friendly snowball fight with friends and family in the Snow Park and experience a penguin encounter all under one roof.

Free for everyone to enjoy, don’t miss the colony of Gentoo and King Penguins as they put on a fascinating snow show, and experience a rare interaction with these birds.

Highlight: The March of the Penguins

Venue:  Mall of Emirates, Dubai

Timings: 10am – 12am Thursday,

9am-12am Friday

9am – 11pm Saturday

10am – 11pm Sunday – Wednesday

Prices start at AED 255 per person (INR 5,026)

A romantic evening on the Bateaux Dubai

After more than ten years of cruising along Dubai Creek, the Bateaux Dubai luxury dinner cruise has established itself as a desirable dining destination for residents and a must-visit for tourists. The vessel was created by Seine Design, France and combines cutting-edge technology with optimal comfort for every guest. In keeping with the JA Resorts & Hotels’ environmental efforts, it incorporates eco-friendly features ensuring the boat produces no effluent while reducing noise and
exhaust emissions.

Apart from the three-course gourmet meal on board, the cruise sails along some of Dubai’s historic landmarks including the illuminated Maktoum Bridge, Clock Tower, Twin Towers and Grand Mosque.

Highlight: Keep your camera’s ready

Venue:  Al Barsha 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Timings: 10am – 10pm Saturday – Wednesday, 10am-12pm Thursday – Friday

Prices start at AED 99 per person (INR 1,951) visitdubai.com

For the adventure enthusiast in you

Dubai is home to some of the most exhilarating activities in the world, making it a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts.

Imagine yourself swimming amidst a bunch of deadly sharks at Dubai aquarium. Well, Dubai is brimming with such adrenaline —  filled activities, making it a perfect destination for adventure lovers from all around the globe. Apart from the alluring architecture and luxury shopping, the emirate offers a wide range of land, air and water-based thrilling experiences for tourists to indulge in. These include flyboarding, mountain biking, deep-sea fishing, dune bashing, microlight flights and snorkeling.

We pick five of our favourite adventure activities, that you must try out on your next visit to Dubai. 

1) Skydiving

Adrenaline junkies cannot afford to miss out the tandem skydiving experience in Dubai. Enjoy sweeping views of the Dubai skyline, including that of Palm Jumeirah and the desert dunes, while you are in a freefall from the plane at over 120 miles per hour. You don’t require any prior diving experience for tandem skydiving, where you are harnessed to a professional instructor. So, after taking you through the entire process and some paper work, you are all set to experience the adventure of a lifetime in Dubai. Additionally, camera flyers will accompany you in this activity, and capture every moment of your adventure. skydivedubai.ae

2) Shark dive in Dubai aquarium

Shark diving at Dubai aquarium is one thrilling activity, that should be on your to-do list in the emirate. Located on the Ground Level of The Dubai Mall, the Dubai Aquarium tank is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world, and houses over 300 sharks and rays. Shark diving is open to both Certified and non-certified divers. The thrilling activity requires you to plunge into the depths of a 10-million litre tank, where you will have a close encounter with sand tiger sharks. For safety, a dive master and dive instructor will supervise your dive and assist you throughout the experience. thedubaiaquarium.com

3) Desert Safari ride

Ride up and down the sand dunes with the Desert Safari experience in Dubai. This exhilarating activity requires you to sit in an SUV (in the driver’s seat or passenger seat), and enjoy a rollercoaster speed drive amidst the majestic Arabian deserts. Apart from the dune bashing, the Desert Safari experience also includes folk dance show, camel ride, BBQ dinner, henna painting and sand boarding. A blend of adventure and leisure, this is one of the most exciting activities, without which your trip to Dubai is incomplete. desertsafaridubai.com

4) Zip-lining in Dubai

Dubai boasts having the longest zipline in the world. The adventure starts from one of the Amwaj Towers across the marina to the Dubai Marina Mall. The take-off platform is 170 metres above ground level, offering you an uninterrupted view of the Dubai skyline. Skyscrapers like Princess Tower and Cayan Tower and the zig-zag flyovers are some of the city elements that you may cross on your way down in this exciting activity.  You can either fly solo or have company for this experience. If you want a bird’s eye view of Dubai, then do not miss the opportunity to try out this Zip-lining activity. xdubai.com

5) Flyboarding

Dubai offers a plethora of water sports activities – One amongst this, is Flyboarding, that has recently caught the attention of adventure enthusiasts visiting Dubai. This adrenaline sport lets you soar high in the air or dive underwater. Flyboarding includes a board with a hose that is connected to a watercraft. The engine pumps water out of the hose at a great force, allowing you to propel high up in the air. This activity can be performed by amateurs and professionals alike. searide-dubai.com

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