What To Do, Where to Go in Dubai
What To Do, Where to Go in Dubai by Dubai City Guide Summer 2008
For the tourist, Dubai is all about sun-fun, beaches, deserts and shopping. But, for the residents, Dubai is so much more than that. Finding good quality leisure activities in Dubai is not very difficult, because the city is filled with theme parks, sporting events, entertainment venues, city parks, historic sites and more. Whether it’s a family-oriented outing or just you, there are plenty of things to do and places to visit in Dubai.
The Favourite Pastime – Shopping
High-rising malls to traditional souqs, Dubai is indeed a paradise for the shopper. Designer wear and brand-specific items can be found at the big malls located all over Dubai. The gold and spice souqs are popular among Asian residents and the Mina Bazaar is a highly frequented flea market, located along the back roads of central Dubai.
Amusement & Theme Parks
SplashLand, Wonderland and Wild Wadi Water Park are among the best tourist attractions in Dubai, as well as firm favourites of the residents. As its name indicates, SplashLand is for water fun of all sorts, with waterslides, bumper boats and log flumes. WonderLand has a roller coaster and various other thrilling rides. Dubai’s most popular water park in Jumeirah, Wild Wadi has over 300 rides for some extreme water fun. Dubai Creek Park, located on the banks of Dubai’s primary waterway, is ideal for leisurely picnics and family outings.
Ski Dubai
Real snow, sub-zero temperatures and slopes – you won’t be able to believe you are in one of the world’s hottest countries. Ski Dubai, the world’s largest indoor ski dome is located in central Dubai and has a variety of snow-related activities for family and friends.
Historical Sites
The Bastakiya District and Al Fahidi Fort located inside it are the most popular historic attraction in Dubai. The area covers an old town structure, which displays life as it was hundreds of years ago. The Dubai Museum, Heritage & Diving Village and Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum House are other noteworthy historic sites in Dubai.
The city never sleeps and comes to its full liveliness at night. Musical concerts, sporting events, nightlife, festivals - there’s always something to do and somewhere to go in Dubai.
