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8 blingy things to do in Dubai if you want to show off
We all know Dubai loves things to be just that little bit extra. The city where only fabulous is allowed, so it's not hard to find some luxury things to do.
But there are some spots in the city where you can really take it to the next level, from dining on gold leaf to hotel suites inside an aquarium.
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So if you're in the mood to really go all out, we've got some suggestions that will have you flexing left, right and centre.
Luxury things to do in Dubai
Be wowed by gastro-theatre at Krasota
KRASOTA Dubai
This restaurant is taking dinner to the next level. The gastro-theatre only seats 20 at a time, making it a very exclusive experience.
Starting from Dhs1,500 per person, you'll be treated to some insane visuals and art projections while you dig into a swanky seven-course menu. All themed around an 'Imaginary future' the unique evening will give your Insta some serious swagger.
From Dhs1,500. Open daily 6pm & 9pm. Address Downtown Hotel, Downtown Dubai, (04 433 1258).
Book a private helicopter ride
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Climb taller than Burj Khalifa and get a serious flex with a helicopter flight over the city. The private tour will let you take some stunning videos over Palm Jumeirah as you travel for 25 minutes over everything from
Downtown Dubai to Jumeirah. It's also a pretty luxe way to beat the traffic.
From Dhs6,353 (private tour for up to six people). Times vary. Pick-up points vary, (058 282 7779).
Cool off with a golden ice cream
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The activated charcoal and edible gold ice cream dished up at Scoopi's Time Out Market Dubai location is as delicious tasting as it is dramatic looking. Gleaming mounds of nitrogen-frozen, smooth-as-butter jet black ice cream are bedecked with a glittering gold leaf crown and served in charcoal waffle cone for the Insta-grid win.
Dhs100. Open Mon-Thu noon-midnight, Fri noon-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-midnight. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai,
Dig into gold-topped steak at Salt Bae's restaurant
Created by Nusret Gökçe (also known as viral sensation Salt Bae), you can have your dishes seasoned in very flamboyant fashion.
Opt for the Nusr-Et Golden steak wrapped in gold leaf (Dhs1,700) or a golden bone-in rib-eye (Dhs3,500) for something truly bling. Sprinkling on a heavy coating of bougie (rather than salt, ahem) and you can even finish with a golden baklava for Dhs420.
Open daily noon-1am. Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah, (04 407 4100).
Get some Zzzs in an aquarium
Don't worry, you don't need a scuba mask for this one, instead you'll be unwinding in an incredible underwater suite at Atlantis The Palm, admiring more than 65,000 marine animals.
With floor-to-ceiling windows, you can take a bubble bath next to the sting rays and sharks, all while making the most of a 24-hour butler service.
Prices vary. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 2000).
Hire out a VIP limousine
If you've had enough of riding around in a regular taxi, cruise up and down Sheikh Zayed Road in a stretch limo.
This isn't any limousine either, it's the GMC Gucci model, upholstered with the designer prints. Available from SKYE VIP Limousine, you can switch on the party lights, pop the tunes on and you won't even notice if you're stuck in a traffic jam.
Prices vary. (050 772 0595).
Take a night-time dip at Cloud 22
Looking to staying out of the sun by still want to visit Time Out Dubai's Best Pool Club? Take a moonlight swim in one of the most sought after rooftop pools in Dubai – Cloud 22 at the luxurious Atlantis The Royal.
Gazing out over the bright lights of Palm Jumeirah, lounge on a comfy bed or splash out on a cabana and enjoy the sparkling views in style. Why not sip on a glass of chilled grape and nibble on caviar toast and oysters while you're there?
From Dhs300. Thu-Sat 7pm-11pm. Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 2700).
Try a 24-karat gold facial
This is about as luxurious as it gets. You might have heard of a charcoal or clay face mask, but have you tried one made of gold?
Lightening and brightening your face, the gold is mixed with a special agent to help it dissolve into your pores and work its magic.
Dhs2,625. Al Thanya Road, Umm Suqeim, (04 346 6641).
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