Top things to do in Dubai

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A great way to plan your travel is by choosing what you will be visiting before getting to your destination. So, you are ready with all your travel documents including your eVisa for Dubai. Before you arrive there, you should check all the incredible activities you can do once you get to Dubai. We will give you some of the best things you can do and that you cannot miss. Here you will find activity plans for a different type of vacation and for traveling alone, with friends or couple, and for traveling with the whole family.

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Burj Khalifa

This incredible building is a work of art. Being the tallest building in the world, this is an architectural wonder and incomparable feat of engineering. Visiting this building is something you can’t miss while in Dubai. There are different things you can enjoy here but you should check beforehand if you will need additional tickets and book them with time because there are certain hours or days where tickets sell faster.

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Get to the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa in seconds and get amazing views of all of Dubai’s skyline. Visit the highest observation deck on floor 148th and enjoy a stunning 360-degree view of the city of Dubai and the Arabian Gulf. At any of the building’s observation decks, you will get amazing views and is perfect if going for sunrise or sunset.

Sky Views

If heights are your thing and want to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience, check Sky Views Dubai to see the city from an elevated glass slide, bridge, or ledge. From here you will feel the city, literally, at your feet. At 219.5 meters above the ground, this is one of the latest attractions where you can choose between three thrill-inducing sightseeing escapades: the Observatory, the Glass Slide, or the Edge Walk.

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Here there are options for all ages, the Glass Slide is the best and safest choice for children. While the Edge Walk is perfect for the most avid risk-takers, where you will be able to take a walk on the outer ledge encircling the highest pod of this skyscraper. Safety equipment is provided, making this a full of adrenaline but safe experience.

La Perle Dubai

This is an incredible and exciting show where more than 240 acrobats will perform for 90 minutes. What makes this spectacle so great is that it is a fusion of immersive artistic performances, imagery, and technology. The main feature in La Perle is the special effects and the performances through water and aerial feats. It is a show inspired by the rich and vibrant culture of Dubai where the aqua feats are one of the main attractions.

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This theatre experience is brought by the legendary Franco Dragone, who is well known in the artistic world by his multi-sensory spectacles throughout the entire world. Full of extravagant scenes and production combined with top advanced technology will leave all the assistants in awe. Get your tickets in advance if you are planning on assisting because dates sell quickly.

Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

Enjoying an adventure through Dubai’s desert is a must on your trip but add to this experience an exciting safari and camel ride, a fun quad bike ride, and an exquisite BBQ dinner; this sounds like the perfect day to enjoy on a trip. You will have some great pictures taken during these and will be the perfect spot for a cool photoshoot. 

Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

This is a plan that you can do while family traveling or on a couple’s adventure, it is very likely that you will watch the sunset during this tour, and it will be a whole spectacle observing it from the desert. There are many different options for this tour, so it is recommendable to look up your best option even when you get to Dubai. There are also different add-ons that you can include for your experiences like henna tattoos, sandboarding, dancing shows and more.

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Visiting here is a perfect plan for the whole family, this is the home of thousands of aquatic animals and comprises over 140 species. Here you will have the perfect opportunity to explore different species and watch them face to face while encountering a few animals you have never seen before. A great way to spend an afternoon at the same time you are learning something new on the fascinating way of the Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

If you are planning on visiting the aquarium and its mysterious marine life, it is open daily. It is recommended to get your tickets ahead so you won’t have to worry if there will be available the day you want to go. Plan as well your day because you are welcome to stay inside the zoo for as long as you wish. Taking pictures of you with the incredible animals is a great choice and is completely allowed.

Jumeirah Mosque

This is the only mosque in Dubai that allows non-Muslims to enter, so enjoy your visit here but keep in mind the traditional way here and opt for something conservative to wear when visiting the Jumeirah Mosque. This was built on the lines of the medieval Fatimid tradition, crafted entirely from white stone when the interiors of the mosque are illuminated, the minarets and the ornate around come to life-giving a breathtaking view of all the beautiful details used in this mosque.

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Since this is the only one around open to non-Muslim visitors, is also very popular around travelers and may be crowded at certain times, visitors are allowed every day, except for Fridays which is for prayers only. You will find guided tours here led by experienced and knowledgeable ones. You are welcome to bring a camera with you, and we recommend taking the most pictures you can since places so beautiful like this are not seen on a daily basis. 

Al Shindagha Museum: Perfume House

A plan more delighting and quieter, fitted better for adults, is this perfume house. Here you will be able to travel back in time to discover and learn the old-ages method of Arabic perfume-making. You will learn about the perfume-trading routes that were used in the region, as well as about how the traditional oils and ingredients were used to make delicious scents.

Museum Al Shindagha

This is a great way to connect to the past of the Emirati culture, getting to know better how things were around here ages ago. Not only the Perfume House can be explored in this museum, but there is also a display of their own collection of old photographs, historic artifacts, videos, and touch displays. The guides here are very welcoming and friendly, they will make your experience here more immersive of the local culture and traditions.

Dubai is not only a fancy and luxurious city but a place where you can have many adventures with your family members while experiencing a different and new culture. All this you will be able to do while on a Dubai tourist e visa, the application is very easy and will give you plenty of time to do all listed here. You can also check our previous post on how to apply for a Dubai e visa and get to know all the important and relevant aspects you need to keep in mind and on hand when starting to plan your next adventure to the United Arab Emirates.

Since all restrictions and measurements taken on by the government may change rapidly, we encourage you to check back official platforms for the most updated information before traveling.

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Kanan AdminPUBLISHED ON 11 Mar 2022

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