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Alphabet dating: Indoor date ideas in Dubai from A to Z
It's still hot outside, so while you're trying to keep cool, you want to keep your relationship warm. If your date nights are starting to feel like the same old dinner-and-a-movie routine, it's time to shake things up. Alphabet dating is the perfect excuse to explore the city together, one letter at a time. The rules are simple: each date revolves around a letter, from A to Z. You can go in order, or pick at random, either way, you'll have 26 unique adventures. You can also grab your friends and do it too. Here's our ultimate Dubai date ideas edition… A is for Aya Universe Aya Universe is one of the Dubai staples for a summer routine. It's indoors, it's interesting and it's Instagrammable . What more can you want? Location: Aya Universe, Wafi City Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10am to 10pm, Friday to Saturday: 10am to 12am Cost: Dhs99 for UAE residents, Dhs135 Contact: +971 4 542 0300 @ayauniverse B is for bowling at Brass Monkey Bowling is always a great choice for a date, whether it's a first date or the hundredth. Stick on your comfy shoes and get yourself to Brass Monkey in Bluewaters or Citywalk for an evening of fun. There's not just bowling, but also arcade games, good food and drinks so you can make a whole evening of it. Location: Brass Monkey, Bluewaters Island or Citywalk Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 4pm to 2am, Thursday and Friday: 4pm to 2am, Saturday: 12pm to 3am, Sunday: 12pm to 2am Cost: Dhs99 for UAE residents, Dhs135 Contact: +971 4 582 7277 @brassmonkeysocial C is for Cinema Ok we get it, this is a common date but with the cinemas in Dubai, who can complain? Book the theatre pods in IMAX and order food to your chair while watching the latest movies. Sounds like a good indoor date night in Dubai to us. Location: Mall of the Emirates Contact: @voxcinemas D is for Deepdive Dubai Deep Dive Dubai holds the record for the world's deepest pool and this underwater attraction is designed to mimic a sunken city. It's such a cool concept and you can experience it regardless of your level from specialised divers to snorkellers. Location: Deep Dive Dubai, Nad Al Sheba Opening hours: daily 9am to 6pm Cost: from Dhs400 Contact: +971 450 19444 E is for Escape Room There are lots of escape rooms in Dubai to choose from. Horror themed ones like No Way Out to more gentle ones that you need to use all of your senses to win, like Sensas. Location: SENSAS Dubai, 24 19D Street Goshi City Warehouse 4, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 Opening hours: open daily, 2-hour experience Cost: from Dhs130 Contact: @sensas_uae F is for food trucks There are plenty food truck areas in Dubai for you to try out different tastes in one date. Try TukTuk food truck in Barsha South and get insanely good food for very cheap. You don't even need to leave your car… Location: Tuktuk, Barsha South Contact: @tuktuk_dxb G is for Golf Ok, it's a little hot to be playing 18-holes on the golf course however Topgolf Dubai has a great (and air-conditioned) alternative. Book a booth, have some cocktails and stay cool while taking some swings. It's got stunning views of the marina, and some friendly competition never hurt anyone… Location: Topgolf Dubai, Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 2am Saturday and Sunday 9am to 2am Cost: from Dhs99 Contact: @topgolfdubai H is for House of Hype House of Hype is a weird and wacky world that's for both adults and kids and will keep everyone entertained for hours. It's located in Dubai Mall, and it only opened a few months ago. Location: House of Hype, Dubai Mall Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 10am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 12am Cost: from Dhs119 Contact: @househype I is for Iceskating There aren't many malls in the world that have an ice rink, and Dubai Mall is one. Head there for a fun date activity and spend 90 minutes whizzing around the ice, or if you're like us, clinging to the sides for dear life… Location: Dubai Ice Rink, Dubai Mall Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10am to 10pm, Friday to Sunday 10am to 12am Cost: from Dhs120 Contact: @dubaiicerink J is for Jazz Bar There are lots of jazz bars in Dubai for chilled and romantic nights out with your other half. Try Nola in JLT for a classic one. It's the kind of bar people return to again and again, because the vibe is always good. Location: Multiple locations; JLT Cluster P, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and City Walk, C2, Al Wasl Times: Mon to Fri 12pm–2am, Sat & Sun 1pm–2am Contact: (0)4 392 8000 | @noladubai K is for karaoke at Replay Dubai The newest karaoke spot in town, it has 80,000 songs and there's a cool bar to take the nerves away if you need to before you get in front of the mic. Location: Bla Bla, JBR Contact: +971 55 610 4442 | @replaydubai L is for Lazer tag at Loco Bear Take out your frustrations with your partner by shooting them in the chest with a lazer. Good right? Loco Bear has all sorts of fun activities for adults so you'll feel like a big kid again. Location: Loco Bear, Al Quoz Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am to 11pm, Sunday 10am to 10pm Cost: from 99 for 60 minutes Contact: 800 56262 @ M is for Museum of the Future Use the summer to be a tourist in your own town by finally visiting Museum of the Future. One of the most recognisable landmarks in Dubai, Museum of the Future is divided into seven levels with each giving a glimpse into what the world will look like 50 years from now. Be sure to spend some time at the meditation centre on the Al Waha level, where visitors can lie down under a dome projecting light and water ripples. It's a cathartic and calming experience. Location: Museum of the Future, Sheikh Zayed Road, Opening hours: daily 9.30am to 9pm Cost:Dhs159, under-fours free Contact: @museumofthefuture N is for night swims Night swims are the activity for summer, especially if you're a water baby and the thought of bidding goodbye to your beach days is unbearable. Post sundown, Cloud 22 at Atlantis the Royal is inviting guests for a dip in its iconic sky pool. The Moonlight Sessions, as it is aptly named, has returned. The deal takes place from Thursday to Saturday, from 7pm to 11pm. There is a Dhs300 minimum spend per person for a spot at Lotus Bar, but if you want pool access, you can get a single lounger for Dhs300 which includes pool access. Location: Cloud 22, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, Opening times: 7pm to 11pm, Thurs to Sat, Cost: prices from Dhs300. Contact: (0)4 426 2700. @cloud22dubai O is for Opa If you like Greek food, a really fun atmosphere and even smashing some plates then Opa is such a fun date night. There's a reason it's one of the most well known restaurants in Dubai. Location: Opa Dubai, Fairmont Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road Opening times: daily 7pm to 3am Contact: 971 (04) 357 0557 @opadubai P is for painting at Pots n Paints Cafe We love a wholesome date like this, head to Town Centre Jumeirah and you'll find this gem tucked away upstairs. Pick your ceramic, whether it's a mug or a vase or even a princess money box (we won't judge), pick your paints and begin creating your masterpiece. You can grab a coffee or a full on meal while you're doing so. Location: Town Centre Mall Jumeirah Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 10pm, Friday to Sunday 9am to 11pm Contact: +971 4 2820011 @potsnpaints_cafe Q is for Quiz night at the Coterie The Coterie at Ibn Battuta is a fan favourite for nights out and every Friday they have a Quiz and Chips Night. Test out your knowledge, win fun prizes and have an absolute ball. Plus it's won best quiz night at the What's On Nightlife Awards, so you'll know it's good… Location: The Coterie, Ibn Battuta Mall Times: from 8pm R is for rollerskating at Roll Dxb Throwback to the 80s and head on a rollerskating date at Roll Dxb. They have discos, classes and lots of deals on midweek if you're looking for something to do. Location: Roll Dxb, Port Rashid, Maritime City Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 11am to 10pm, Friday 11am to 12am, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 11pm Cost: from Dhs90 Contact: +971 (0)4 238 6206 @rolldxb S is for Swingers Minigolf is always a good idea for a date and Swingers has 3 courses to choose from with fun holes, fancy cocktails to bring on the course and food you can refuel with either before or after your golf game. They do a special date-night deal every Monday, a sushi platter, a bottle of wine and golf for 2 people for Dhs350. Location: Swingers, Bluewaters Island Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 4pm to 1am, Thursday and Friday 4pm to 2am, Saturday 12pm to 2am, Sunday 12pm to 1am Offer: date night for two with golf, wine and sushi platter for Dhs350 Contact: 045576309 @swingers_uae T is for theme park at IMG A whole themepark that's indoors and air-conditioned is perfect for the summer days if you want a thrill-themed date. Try out the six different zones with all types of rides, grab food and drink and even do some shopping in the different themed shops. Location: IMG World, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 12pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm Cost: Dhs365 for general pass Contact: +971 4 403 8888 @imgworlds U is for underwater dining Bucket list experience? We think so. This stunning one MICHELIN-starred restaurant is located in Atlantis the Palm and you can dine underwater for cheaper this summer. Grab a a six-course tasting menu for Dhs750 until August 31. Location: Atlantis the Palm, Palm Jumeirah Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday 6pm to 11pm Offer: Dhs750 for a six-course tasting menu until August 31, Dhs1,250 for a ten-course tasting menu Contact: @ossianodubai V is for VR at Play DXB Pop on your VR headset and battle it out at Play DXB with lots of different VR activities that will have your heart racing. Location: Play DXB, Dubai Mall Opening hours: daily 10am to 1am Offer: from Dhs250 Contact: @playdxbbyemaar W is for wellness at the Banyan Tree Spa The spa at Banyan Tree on Bluewaters is a relaxing spot if you and your other half are needing some R&R. Book a couples massage and head to the Rainforest experience and come out feeling like new people. Read our own review of it here. Location: Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Island Opening hours: daily 10am to 10pm Contact: +971 4 556 6401 @banyantreedxb X is for Xclusive Yachts You can still do a yacht trip in the summer as Xclusive Yachts all have air conditioned insides where you can sit and relax and take in the gorgous views of Dubai Marina. Location: Dubai Marina Contact: @xclusiveyachts Y is for yoga Doing a yoga class together is a great way to bond and also find your zen. There are plenty of yoga classes all around the city. Some slower and focused on breathwork and others challenging flexibility and core. Z is for Zuma A Dubai icon. Zuma in DIFC is a perfect date night and a great one to end off this list as you can sit and reminisce on the alphabet dates you've went on over sushi and a glass of wine. Location: Zuma, Gate Village 6, DIFC Contact: @zumadubai
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23-05-2025
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12 indoor attractions in Dubai that will pop on your Instagram
The summer season in Dubai is still in full swing, but thankfully there are plenty of indoor activities to enjoy in Dubai, and some are so pretty, you just have to get your phone out for a photo for the 'Gram. Here are 12 indoor attractions in Dubai that will pop on your Instagram 3D World Selfie Museum Dubai Get snap-happy at Dubai's largest 3D trick art museum. There are tons of different artworks that, when you pose for a picture with them, create a cool optical illusion. Go with phone batteries fully charged as these snaps will be a star on your 'Gram. Purchase tickets here. 3D World Selfie Museum Dubai, Behind Mashreq Bank, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Quoz 4, Dubai, open daily 10am to 8pm, Dhs65 per child and Dhs89 per adult, Tel: (0)50 987 6511. @3dworlddxb Arte Museum This magical multi-sensory experience here in Dubai features 13 immersive spaces and one tea bar which also comes with a pretty floral immersive experience. You are sure to go snap-happy, and will be sure to get a lot of messages asking where the photo was snapped. Ticket prices are Dhs129 per adult (over 18s) and Dhs69 per child (ages four to 17) when purchased online here. Arte Museum Dubai, Dubai Mall, Level 2, Dubai, 10am to 11pm, tickets priced at Dhs109 per person, @artemuseum_dubai At The Top Burj Khalifa outdoor observation deck is one of the highest in the world. That can only mean one thing: gorgeous views with a fully immersive experience. You can go at sunset to see the city illuminated in an orange hue, or if you're a sunrise chaser, you can book a spot over the weekend. However, the views are just as stunning at any other time of the day – we just have to have our fingers and toes crossed and hope it's not dusty. At The Top, Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Tel: (0) 4 888 8888. AYA Hitting up an immersive entertainment park sure sounds like a neat way to pass a few cool and sun-free hours – and if you're a social media whizz, you already know about Aya Universe. If not, now's a great time to get acquainted. From the moment you enter this sprawling 40,000 square-foot space in Wafi City Mall, you're surrounded by high-tech sound, lights and graphics with 12 zones that comprise the Aya universe, each telling a different story. It's a visual, kaleidoscopic, fully airconditioned spectacle. Aya Universe, Wafi City Mall, Sun to Thur 10am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Dhs99 (online), Dhs125 (walk-in), under-threes free. Tel: (0)4 542 0300. @ayauniverse__ Chinatown Dubai Mall Chinatowns across the world – from New York to London – have served as hubs of community, love and culture. And when walking these streets, one thing is abundantly clear: the area's restaurants are a key part of what keeps the heartbeat of Chinatown pulsing. Can Dubai's very own fully indoor Chinatown – which opened quietly in Dubai Mall in March – recreate that same magic? It's certainly giving it a shot with a wave of new restaurants opening up, including Haidilao Hot Pot, Singaporean import Hawker Chan, and Ri Hua Xuan, the restaurant said to have invented the inimitable xiao long bao soup dumpling. Chinatown Dubai Mall, opposite Dubai Ice Rink, daily 10am to midnight. *52 great indoor activities in Dubai to try this summer* Deep Dive Dubai Not exactly an indoor activity that will leave you dry but Deep Dive Dubai is a cool record-breaking indoor attraction in Dubai you have to try. It's the world's deepest pool measuring 60.02 metres deep. That's the equivalent of 11 giraffes. What do you do inside? Well, you can explore a whole sunken city with graffitied alleyways, an apartment, a library, board games, an arcade zone and even a fancy car all available for aquatic perusal. It is open to those 10 years and above, and there's no maximum age limit. Have more questions? You may find your answers here. Prices start from Dhs400. Discover the programs here. Deep Dive Dubai, Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai, daily 9am to 6pm, Tel: (0)4 501 9444. Museum of Candy This sweet attraction is a colourful, immersive and interactive experience spread over 15 rooms. The first-of-its kind museum fuses facts and fun, inviting visitors to unleash their inner child as they go from room to room. A cotton candy bath, a gummy bear pool, and a thrill-and-chill ice cream room are just a handful of the Instagrammable highlights. And what would a candy museum be without being able to sample some sweet treats? Museum of Candy, Umm Hurair Street, daily 10am to 10pm. @museumofcandy Ski Dubai Think icy indoor activities in Dubai don't exist. Think again. Ski Dubai is arguably the coolest attraction in the city spanning 22,500 square meters in the Mall of the Emirates. Home to loads of activities, including a ski slope for skiers and snowboarders, a Snow Park', Zorb balls, penguin encounters and more. Ski school is available to help you learn the basics. Afterwards, warm up with a hot chocolate at the Avalanche Café. Costs vary on your choice of activity. Check out the prices here. Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Tel: (600) 599 905, Souk Madinat Jumeirah If you want to get a cool snap showcasing the look and vibes of Old Dubai, head to Souk Madinat Jumeirah. You will get a feel of an old Arabian town but with a contemporary twist, that will really look cool on the 'Gram. If you can brave a minute or two outside in the heat, you'll find a neat spot to snap up a photo with the Burj Al Arab in the background. Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Al Sufouh 1, Dubai, Tel: (0)4 366 8888, The Green Planet It's hard not to be impressed by nature in this indoor tropical rainforest that's home to over 3,000 plants and animals. Experiences include encounters with a sloth, an anteater, an armadillo, birds and more. The whole family will love it. Over summer, you can even camp overnight under the tropical bio-dome. The Green Planet, City Walk, Dubai, daily 10am to 6pm, online prices start from Dhs155. Tel: (0)4 317 3999. The Lost Chambers At The Lost Chambers at Atlantis the Palm, you will explore a number of amazing marine life in 14 chambers that form the shape of an octagon. The biggest is a stunning 11 million-litre aquarium which is home to over 65,000 fascinating marine animals. You can even include a behind-the-scenes tour to complete your experience. If you are a UAE resident, you can avail of a discount so ensure you keep your Emirates ID handy. Book here. Atlantis, The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, Tel: (0)4 426 1040. Theatre of Digital Art The Theatre of Digital Art offers a sit-down experience as artworks come to life in front of your eyes and surround you. ToDA, as it is most commonly known, is located at Souk Madinat Jumeirah and is a must-visit whether you love art or not. There are shows featuring the greats such as Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and more, and for the first time, there is a show focusing on the one and only Frida Kahlo. The theatre also hosts jazz nights, meditation programs and more. Check the website for the latest show offerings and timings. Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat, Dubai, prices vary, Tel: (0)4 277 4044, Images: Supplied and Getty Images
