13 of the best adventures to have in the UAE this long weekend
This evening desert safari with Arabian Adventures ensures that you get a taste of that quintessential UAE experience wile staying out of the daytime summer heat. Discover the charm of the Dubai desert, a world of natural wonder, indigenous wildlife, and Bedouin culture, along with fun desert sports.
Offer: Starts from Dhs431
Location: Dubai Desert
Contact: : ( 800) 272 2426
@arabianadventures Overnight Safari by Arabian Adventures
This all-inclusive overnight desert safari is a UAE staycation must. Camp out in a deluxe tent on a raised platform with a world of amenities and experiences to complete your stay. Included in the package is a thrilling dune drive, camel ride, walking night safari, waiter service, set menu BBQ dinner and more.
Offer: Starts from Dhs1,790
Location: Dubai Desert
Contact: : ( 800) 272 2426
@arabianadventures Hot Air Balloon with Hero Balloon Flights
This is the hot air balloon experience of your dreams, because it's not just a hot air balloon ride. The balloon flight takes you over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, offering spectacular views of the sands, sky and sunrise from 3,000 feet above. The complete package features the ride, a breakfast and a ride in a vintage Defender.
Offer: Starts from Dhs1,995
Location: Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Contact: ( 0) 4 412 6333
@heroballoonsdubai For the street crawlers… Parkour at XPark
Located just a few hops, kick-flips and jumps away from Kite Beach – XDubai has long been a half-pipe haven for the UAE's skatewardly mobile. Traceurs can explore the Path of Discovery, challenging themselves on the parkour loop, scaling new heights at the 20-foot climbing tower.
Offer: Starts from Dhs75
Times: Sunday to Friday, 2.30pm to 5.30pm, 6pm to 9.30pm, Saturday, 8am to 11.30am, 2.30pm to 5.30pm, 6pm to 9.30pm
Location: XPark Dubai, Kite Beach
Contact: ( 0) 56 416 3585
@xdubai Skateboarding at Circuit X
Hudayriat Island is one of Abu Dhabi's most impressive alfresco adventure hubs and amongst its many assorted attractions is the Circuit X skate park. You can try three separate bowls of varying difficulty level, practice lip tricks on ledges, grind rails, smash quarter pipes, and cruise through a simulated urban skate section.
Offer: Starts from Dhs40
Times: Monday to Thursday, 2pm to 10pm, Friday, 2pm to 11pm, Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 11pm
Location: Circuit X, Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi
Contact: ( 0) 2 691 0302
@circuitx_hudayriyat For the water babies… Sailing with Wind Rises
Whether you're a seasoned sailor or dipping your toes into the world of sailing for the first time, the Wind Rises sailing experience promises thrills, stunning views of the Arabian Gulf, and a whole lot of joy. They have a number of sailing options to choose from, and you can even prepare with them for competitions.
Offer: Starts from Dhs200 per person on weekdays
Location: Wind Rises, Port Rashid, Dubai
Contact: ( 0) 58 106 5026
@windrisesdubai Surfing at Surf Abu Dhabi
Seasoned and budding surfers, head over to Surf Abu Dhabi, the world's biggest and most advanced artificial wave facility. You can choose from open sessions tailored to beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers, as well as 1-on-1 surfing lessons, and an entire 90-minute surf trip for you and 5 other surfers.
Offer: Starts from Dhs600
Times: Daily, 9am to 10pm
Location: Surf Abu Dhabi, Hudayriat Island
Contact: @surfabudhabi Scuba diving at Deep Dive Dubai
Deep Dive Dubai has the worlds largest indoor pool for diving, with the terrifying depth of 6o metres. Of course, if you're an experienced diver with a license you can go all the way and explore, but if you're a beginner or looking to get into diving, the expert instructors will guide you through the whole process.
Offer: Starts from Dhs1,800
Times: Daily, 9am to 6pm
Location: NAS Sports Complex, Dubai
Contact: (0) 4 501 9444
@deepdivedubai Wakeboarding at Wake Dubai
Wake Dubai has long offered instructor-led and independent-led sessions, making it suitable for beginners and seasoned surfers. A professional team of captains and instructors are at your service to ensure a safe and thrilling ride that will have you up on the waves in no time.
Offer: From Dhs350
Times: Daily, 6am to 5.30pm
Location: Dubai Marina and Dubai Creek
Contact: : ( 0) 56 108 4599
@wake_dubai For the sky-high thrill seekers… XLine
The XLine zipline is as thrilling as it gets, with a one-kilometre-long zipline that will see you soaring over Dubai Marina at up to 80 kilometres per hour. This is the longest urban zipline in the world, and offers stunning views of the Dubai Marina skyline as you soar away.
Offer: From Dhs350
Times: Daily, 9.45am to 12.20pm, 1.45pm to 5pm
Location: Dubai Marina
Contact: : (0) 56 507 6366
@x_line Skydiving at Skydive Dubai
A bucket list attraction for many, Skydive Dubai attracts divers from far and wide. If jumping out of a plane several thousand feet above the ground sounds like your idea of fun, take this weekend as your sign to book in your slot. It's a one-of-a-kind Dubai experience.
Offer: From Dhs2,199
Location: Dubai Marina
Contact: : (0) 4 377 8888
@skydivedubai Jebel Jais Zip Line in Ras Al Khaimah
This zipline in the longest zipline in the world and you can only imagine how amazing the views would be. The journey takes thrill seekers on a 2.83km journey through the Hajar mountains at an eye-watering 1,680 metres above sea level. Riders can expect to reach speeds of up to a hair-raising 120km/h.
Offer: From Dhs250
Location: Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
Contact: : (0) 4 815 7333
visitjabaljais.com Flying at Jazirah Aviation Club
For something a little different, head to Ras Al Khaimah's unique Jazirah Aviation Club. This centre has been running for 25 years, and invites budding pilots and aviation enthusiasts to enjoy tours of the skies in its colourful small planes and even get a go at flying the plane yourself.
Timings: Monday to Wednesday, 8am to 6pm
Location: Jazirah Aviation Club
Contact: : (0) 7 244 6416
@jazirah.aviation
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