What to do in Dubai when outside is 40 degrees?
Dubai is a popular tourist destination, and it offers plenty of activities you can do if you travel there. The only drawback of Dubai is the fact it is placed in desert, and in summer the temperature regularly tops 40 degrees celcius. Due to that, if you want to survive summer in Dubai you should plan your time there and be in air-conditioned space as much as possible. Here are some tips, what could you do!
1. Burj Khalifa – This is the tallest building in Dubai, and it is really difficult to miss it. It will give you a unique opportunity to have a tour of Dubai development, to ride in one of the fastest world’s elevators, and to enjoy the view over Dubai from 134st floor. Book tickets online, and try to be at the top of building at sunset. You won’t be feeling how hot it is outside, while you enjoy the comfort of this building.
2. The Dubai Mall – Many people say Dubai Mall is about nothing else than shopping! Not really true, especially since although it offers great selection, the prices aren’t especially cheap. However, you can do lots of fun activities in the malls besides shopping. The Dubai Mall is one of the biggest shopping malls in the world with more than 600 stores and many other attractions. Some of them are Dubai Aquarium and Discovery Centre, SEGA Republic, Dubai Ice Rink, and a cinema with 22 screens. You can save yourself from the outside high temperatures, and enjoy the whole day in this all-inclusive mall!
3. Skiing at the Mall of the Emirates – Ski Dubai is the only place in the world where you can ski, while having a vacation in a desert. Just, be prepared! It is a big shock when you go from 40 degrees to the temperature below zero!
4. Burj Al Arab – It is the only sever-stared hotel in the world. If you want to escape the heat, book a seat in the hotel’s cafe and restaurant at least a week in advance, because without reservation it is not possible to enter!
5. Daily yachting and see tours! – This is an ideal refreshment when outside is 40 degrees. You can enjoy see, sun, and all-inclusive tours on luxurious yachts. These tours are organized to be sightseeing tours at the same time, so you will have opportunity to see Dubai from another point of view.
6. Dubai fountains – Dubai fountains are placed near Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall. The fountain show starts in late afternoon, so you can have a dinner in one of the numerous restaurants nearby, while watching this spectacular show.
7. Friday Brunch – Friday brunch is a very typical activity for Dubai, when most of restaurants have all-you-can-eat-and-drink meal during Friday lunchtime. If your trip includes Friday, try to plan this activity because it will be a very good refreshment from the outside’s temperatures!
8. Bargain and buy gold – People from Asia are worldwide famous due to their love for bargaining. It is characteristic for Dubai, as well. If you go there, plan some time for haggling, and buy very cheap gold!
Whether you’re planning Dubai holidays to get a break from European winter or as a stopover, there is lots to do there. It’s best not to go with too tight a budget as most of the fun things do cost money. Shoulder season will give you the most pleasant weather but if you find a crazy good deal on a summer trip, then we’ve given you some suggestions here for how to manage the extreme heat.
