Dubai is arguably the most popular holiday destination out of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, with its hot and sunny climate and superb infrastructure attracting millions of people from around the world every single year.
There are so many attractions in Dubai that travellers often don’t know where to begin and holidaymakers frequently go home wishing they had done a little bit more research on the best attractions that Dubai has to offer.
Planning your trip is dependent on what you and your family are interested in and for how long you are staying. Check out our one day itinerary of Dubai if you are only stopping-off in the desert city, but if you are holidaying in Dubai for a week or longer then take a look at this list of the best family attractions and activities Dubai has to offer. This city may also attract a lot of foreign entrepreneurs who come here not just for fun, but also for business. They may search for the local opportunities of opening a company and getting PRO services.
Wild Wadi Water Park
Families holidaying in Dubai just have to visit the Wild Wadi Water Park and its 30-odd water rides.
Themed around the adventures of Sinbad’s mythical friend Juha, the water park has a network of flowing rivers that push visitors around on rubber rings. The thrill seekers of the family should try the Jumeirah Sceirah water slide, which is the tallest and fastest freefall water slide outside of North America.
The observation deck at Burj Khalifa
Located on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the observation deck offers breathtaking views of Dubai’s 21st-century skyline and desert.
The Burj Khalifa itself offers visitors exhibitions about Dubai and the 828-metre-high building itself. The Burj is also home to the world’s fastest elevator.
Those who wish to go to the observation deck at Burj Khalifa should pre-book their tickets as the attraction is extremely popular and does sell out quickly.
The Dubai Mall
If you love shopping then the world’s largest shopping mall, the Dubai Mall, should certainly satisfy your shopping needs.
The mall is home to around 1,200 stores and is home to all the top European labels. The mall also boasts a huge ice rink, aquarium, indoor theme parks and over 100 eateries.
Seaplane Tours
Another must-do activity when visiting Dubai is to take a seaplane tour. A seaplane tour is a great way of seeing all of Dubai’s attractions from the sky as people will get aerial views of the famous Palm Jumeirah and other famous attractions.
Desert Safari
You may have seen four-wheel drive vehicles racing around in the desert on TV and a desert safari is a great opportunity to do it yourself.
There are many great four-wheel drive tours available in Dubai that take people through the majestic Arabian Desert. If you are lucky then your tour will stay and watch the sunset over the desert – a beautiful sight.