Things You Should Do In Dubai

Things You Should Do In Dubai

  12:12    Theo N.

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Dubai is a beautiful city in the middle of the desert. It is amazing to see how people build this crazy city on top of sand and sand only. Besides the structures of buildings, Dubai also provides visitors with lots of other things. Let's find out!

Ski Dubai

Yes, there is an indoor ski resort in Dubai located inside the Mall of the Emirates (different mall than the Mall of Dubai)!  While it is not the biggest ski resort in the world, it is legitimate skiing and snowboarding.  There are multiple runs and amazing snow (the always keep it below freezing inside, so the snow doesn’t get crunchy).  You can rent all necessary equipment and even take lessons if you like.  While inside I totally forgot it was 117 ° F outside. The novelty of snowboarding in the middle of the desert is unreal.

Desert Safari

You can’t go to Dubai and not take a desert safari.  Quite quickly you can leave Dubai and see nothing but blowing sand dunes for miles and miles.  There are tour operators all over town selling packages.  Usually they are around $50 and include a city tour, some 4×4 dune crashing, camp fire dinner, and belly dancing.  There are also tours that feature camel riding, sand boarding, and so much more.

Jumeirah Beach Residence Walk and Dubai Marina

This is the most pristine community I have ever seen in my life.  Every single brick of every single building is meticulously placed and beautifully maintained.  This neighborhood features tons of high rise condominiums, cafes, bars, more shopping malls, beautiful hotels, beach access, and a waterway snaking through the center.  I took a water taxi down the waterway and couldn’t stop gawking at the endless amount of perfect buildings.

Old Dubai Market (Deira)

Not all of Dubai has sprouted up in the last 40 years.  If you want to see what life was like before the skyscrapers and luxurious hotels, head down to the old markets (souks).  If you want your own traditional jewelry or headscarf, this is the place to get it.  The array of textiles and spices seems endless.  Remember, if you want to buy anything negotiating a price is almost expected.

Dubai Fountains

If you have been to the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas, then you get the idea of what the Dubai fountains are, now just make that idea a lot bigger and more grand.  These fountains are also located at the Mall of Dubai, and nightly shows feature the fountains spraying and dancing to a vast array of music.  The best part about this show is that it is free.