Fill Your Bucket List For Dubai

Lizi Huang

Managing Editor

Dubai is versatile for its culture and traditions and how it articulates its massive tourism possibilities before the world. Whether you be a traveller of any kind, the city never fails to engage you.

1. Go on for a thrilling adventure in the deserts

Once in Dubai, the first thing that pops into your mind is the deserts. The vastness of the golden red dunes can take you on a pleasure ride to experience its plethora of offerings for adventure, culture, and amusements. 

The Desert Safari is the key attraction of the deserts. It is a never to miss experience in Dubai. The red dunes can carry you on a journey to explore more about the native side of Arabia which includes its livelihood, customs, food and traditions. Above all, the safari acquaints you with the diverse species of life prevailing in the deserts.

The morning desert safari pictures the desert in a nutshell. There you can either opt for a calming camel ride over the sun-kissed dunes or kickstart the day with an electrifying Dune bashing or Quad-biking. Whereas,  the evening desert safari is extensive with cultural activities and a lavish barbeque dinner. The night welcomes you at the traditional Bedouin camps accompanied by ravishing cultural performances, where you can enjoy the shows or just relax by sipping the traditional Arabic coffee or other beverages provided.

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2. Witness the phenomenal Burj Khalifa and it’s wonders

There is no debate on how much of an architectural marvel is the Burj Khalifa.It stands at the heart of Downtown Dubai holding a breathtaking view from the very entrance of the city.

Apart from the height, the building is also home to many entities, and it fuels a lot of tourism opportunities for you to bag a heart full of memories. At Burj Khalifa, you can experience the fastest-moving elevator in the world. From the highest observation decks, you can capture the magnificent view of the lively city. There are a couple of luxury restaurants and spas, where you can grab a little me time to enjoy the ostentatious menus or a revitalising pampering session at the spas. 

Across the world, for all ages, this skyscraper is a dream sight to behold. Over time and in popularity, it became the ideal location for your family’s outing in the whole of Dubai. Regardless of your age, it offers you a jaw-dropping experience from bottom to top.

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3. Swish your tongue in the culinary abundance of Arabia

A place’s culture is not only its museums, clothes, and architecture, the food speaks a lot about the real culture and history of the region. Other than the merriments, Dubai also has a rich line of Emirati flavors. Along with the city, the food culture here also started to create an audience of its own. The sideways of the city offer you an abundance of hotels and restaurants. Here you can explore the awesomeness of rich and stirring Arabic food.  

The city welcomes you with complete courtesy and it never fails to entertain you. The cuisine here also shows the cultural blend that occurred as a part of the country’s trade and exposure.

Dubai is the best place for you to wander and taste real Arabic cuisines with an exciting tour through the city. The local hotspot will serve you classic Arabic dates, Falafels, and yummy desserts. With Dubai, you can actually taste the food with local culture.

Emirati Food Blog

4. Enjoy a hearty shopping at Souk

Get in a traditional abra and cruise through Dubai Creek to reach the biggest cultural hotspot in Dubai. The splendid waterway takes you to the Sand coloured buildings awaiting you with all the glory of old Arabia. The Old Souk is a 100-century-old vending street in Bur Dubai, is a labyrinth of streets that has a wealth of opportunities for shopping and exploring. The construction of the Old souk evokes a sense of old Arabia that we have visualized through the Arabian nights.  Here you can take a leisurely stroll through the crowded lanes and enjoy bargain hunting for some unusual finds at local shops.

 Throughout the alleys, you will see shopkeepers shrieking at you to catch your attention. Either side of the street is saturated with vibrant shops selling a variety of goods. Here you get to shop for souvenirs, antiques, traditional clothes, modern garments, and many more.

Old Souk Blog

5. Explore the man made island of Palm Jumeirah

A trip to Dubai is never complete without visiting Palm Jumeirah. The man-made beauty awaits you with a true depiction of Dubai’s out-of-the-world vision and engineering brilliance. The Palm Jumeirah will take you on an exotic ride into the lap of luxury. With stunning skyscrapers and neo-constructions, this island has become one of the most happening places in Dubai. This luxurious destination boasts some of the world’s most opulent hotels, stunning beaches, and a host of thrilling activities that will leave you spellbound. With your family and loved ones you can explore all these luxury or book for a breathtaking freefall into the majestic view of the Palm from above the sky.

Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or simply a taste of the high life, Palm Jumeirah is a destination that’s sure to captivate and inspire.

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6. Spectate the wonders of marine lives

Do you wish to go on an out-of-the-world experience in Dubai? Then the lost chambers are the one that takes you on a marvellous underwater journey exploring the vastness of an exotic line of marine life.  The aquarium draws you into the mystery hidden under the blue. This place engages all age groups by displaying a diversity of about 65,000 marine animals of various species set up in the backdrop of the myth of the lost city of Atlantis. People from across the world arrive here to explore the wonder world. Here you can see sharks, eels, sea horses, piranhas, and many more. It also has an array of thrilling water activities.

The interior resembles an abandoned city, and the blue colour reflected by the water boosts the total curiosity inside the chambers. This place is perfect for education and enjoyment. Here you can watch a marvellous aqua theatre show and you can feed the fish or dive into the water.

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7. Enjoy the lively shores of Dubai

With a lot of beaches, Dubai also has many places that offer different water activities for visitors. Millions of people come to Dubai to experience its extravagant shores, the water sports, and also to get some time soaking in the sun.

There are many private and public beaches in Dubai. All of them are family-friendly and are the absolute choice for a beach holiday. The beach also has a water park for kids which makes everyone feel an equal amount of enjoyment at the shore.

However, on many of these beaches, the activities are paid and the money varies from one to another. On the shores, you can either book a private sunbath or lie down in the heat for free. Some of them also have a water park for kids which makes everyone feel an equal amount of enjoyment at the shore.

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8. Go on for the chilling snow activities

Ever dreamt of a freezing snow land in the middle of a desert?  Dubai had made your dream come true. The Ski Dubai in the renowned Dubai mall opens a freezing snow world with electrifying rides and entertainment for you. This is a wonderful place to have a pleasant time with your family. Regardless of age, people can enjoy playing in the snow and going skiing or for other snow rides. You can either get access to a 2hr skiing or a full-day package to enjoy the place to the fullest. 

Going up on the slope one can get the view of the massive indoors and also watch people happily enjoying the time.

Skie Dubai Blog

9. Relish the calmness of a themed garden

The miracle garden in Dubai takes you on an exemplary journey through the wonders of nature. It makes you acquainted with the countless diversity of flowers that make the place a serene experience out of all of Dubai. The garden is the largest natural flower garden in the world with millions of plants and flowers.

The miracle garden would be the best pick for family and friends as you get to see the stunning scenic beauty created by the flowers here. The best time to visit the garden is during the spring as you bet blown away by the beauty of heavenly blooms. This piece of heaven is ideal for a leisure walk with your loved ones by enjoying the themed representations and fountains. There are several cozy sitting areas where you can enjoy the shade and breathe in the pleasant aroma of blooms.

Other than the blooms the garden has a record-breaking Dubai butterfly garden within. Here you can see around 15,000 butterflies from 50 species by walking along the lanes admiring these little beauties flying and feeding the vibrant blooms.

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10. Experience the stirring fun at Dolphinarium

The Dubai Dolphinarium is a never to miss experience that gives you the most entertaining times in the entire Dubai. Kids and adults come here to spectate the eye-catching dolphin show. It is the first fully air-conditioned indoor dolphinarium in the whole middle east. The place is fancy with its interior. The exhibition area is a gateway of wonders featuring bottle-nose dolphins and fur seals demonstrating their skills. During the Fur seal show, you can enjoy the animal engaging the audience with its lively drill. This entire show is conducted under expert training where the fur seals sing, dance, and interact with the mob. The other one is the dolphin show with dolphins displaying their astounding skills entertaining people of all ages. The kids and adults go awestruck at seeing the dolphins do the drill with balls and rings. By the pool, the animal swims by splashing water and cheering the audience making it a gleeful time of pure entertainment.

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