Finding information about the essential places to visit in Dubai is fairly easy—there are plenty of guides online for getting to know the emirate for the first time. However, when it comes to unique and unusual places, finding a quality list can be a challenge. We’ve compiled a selection of places worth your time and money.
1. Rent a yacht for a cruise on the Persian Gulf
One of the most popular activities in Dubai is a boat tour of the Gulf. It’s a great way to gather friends or family and see the emirate from a different perspective, escaping the bustling city center and enjoying panoramic views.
This type of vacation is offered in several options. The most unusual is chartering a yacht. Many consider this experience luxurious, but Dubai offers options for every budget.
2. Take a jeep ride to a Bedouin village
A safari is an adventure that expands your experience not only geographically but also culturally. Here, you’ll hop into an SUV and become the hero of an adrenaline-fueled adventure, feeling superior to the hot sand until sunset. After the evening drive, the group will stop at a Bedouin village, where you’ll experience Arabian hospitality, get henna tattoos, and ride camels.
3. Slide down the slopes at Ski Dubai
After traversing sand dunes, it’s a little strange to be told stories of fluffy snowdrifts. But perhaps it’s precisely this contrast that reveals the diversity and unexpectedness of Dubai. It’s no surprise that it’s home to the world’s largest indoor ski resort, Ski Dubai, designed as a stunning oasis of coolness in the midst of eternal summer.
4. Watch the La Perle by Dragone aqua show
For 1.5 hours, you’ll immerse yourself in a performance featuring over 50 performers. The show includes a variety of theatrical and acrobatic performances, diving from 18 meters, thrilling motorcycle rides under a canopy, and immersive 3D projections.
5. Dine 50 meters above the ground
Completing the Forbes list of unusual places to eat in the world is Dinner in the Sky, a restaurant in Dubai. Located in the Sky Dive Dubai skyscraper, it is a moving platform capable of accommodating 20 guests, several chefs, waiters, and security personnel. Upon arrival at the restaurant, you receive a menu with a choice of appetizers, main courses, and desserts. You are then escorted to your table, where you are strapped into individual seat belts, and then the platform rises 50 meters above the city.
