Are you craving an action-packed adventure? If you’re an adrenaline junkie who loves sports, physical challenges, and thrilling new experiences, this guide will lead you to the ultimate hotspots for fun and excitement around Dubai.
1. Take a trip to Ski Dubai.
If you’ve lived in Dubai long enough, chances are you’ve either heard of Ski Dubai or walked past it whilst on a shopping spree at the Mall of the Emirates. It’s hard to miss the massive snowy slope and the adorable penguins waddling around! If you haven’t had a chance to take on the famous slope yet, we highly recommend giving it a go, especially during those unbearably hot days. It’s also a fun experience for the little ones, thanks to the Snow Park, which features snowy rides and games for all ages to enjoy.
📍: Mall of The Emirates, Al Barsha 1
🎟️: From AED 250 per person
2. Go on a jetpack adventure with Dubai FlyBoard.
A water hoverboard? You heard that right! Put the “air” in aerobics with Dubai FlyBoard and experience the ultimate aqua-adventure. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, you’ll get to soar above the water, showing off your gravity-defying skills. It’s a one-of-a-kind activity that promises adrenaline-filled thrills and unforgettable memories.
📍: Fishing Harbour, Jumeirah St, Umm Suqeim 2
🎟️: AED 350 per person
3. Soar through the air with Skydive Dubai
Can you think of an activity more thrilling than skydiving? It may be pricey, but Skydive Dubai offers you an exhilarating adventure that has you free-falling at over 120-miles per hour. Get a unique view of Dubai as you soar over The Palm Jumeirah. Capture your unique point of view with a 3-minute GoPro recording of your dive and make this experience truly unforgettable.
📍: Skydive Dubai, Al Seyahi St, Dubai Marina
🎟️: AED 2,999 per person
4. Visit iFly Dubai for an indoor skydiving adventure.
If you’re keen to sky dive, but you’re not really keen on jumping out of a plane, then we’d recommend a visit to iFly Dubai. Live a free-falling experience without taking that jump from thousands of metres high. You’ll be lifted 4 feet in the air thanks to powerful jet streams, which simulates the sky-diving experience. Not only is it safe, it’s also child-friendly, meaning little ones over 3 years old will get to have their own skydiving experience too.
📍: Magic Planet, Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif
🎟️: AED 199 per person
5. Challenge yourself to Aventura Parks Dubai’s obstacle courses.
Immerse yourself in Dubai’s largest Ghaf tree forest at Aventura Parks Dubai. Prepare to undertake one of over 85 challenging treetop obstacle courses. Soar through the air at high speeds with 160-metre ziplines scattered around the park, as you take in the unique and natural environment around you. It’s an outdoor adventure that’s truly breathtaking, and ideal for the current cool weather.
📍: Mushrif Park, Gate 1
🎟️: From AED 95 per person
6. Take in the scenery with Sky Views Dubai’s Edge Walk Experience.
See the city from a whole new perspective with Sky Views Observatory’s Edge Walk Experience. This one-of-a-kind adventure is for the true thrill-seekers of the UAE. Walk along the ledge that runs along the side of the observatory, with no barriers between you and the city below, as you brave the heights of the 53rd floor. It’s one of the most adrenaline-pumping journeys within the city, and certainly one that you wont forget. If dangling along the edge of the building isn’t your cup of tea, you can still experience the stunning views of the city by visiting the observatory itself instead. You’ll also have the chance to glide down the iconic glass “Sky Slide”, to give you yet another perspective of the city below.
📍: Sky Views Observatory, Downtown Dubai
🎟️: AED 499 per person