Winter in Dubai is short-lived, so you might not want to let the season pass without celebrating the classic seasonal vibes in the city. It’s prime time to brave the world outside and enjoy the holiday season when the temperature drops. So, check out a few ways to make the most of the desert city over the winter season.
Take a Yellow Boat Sightseeing Tour
The Dubai experience is incomplete without riding in the yellow boats zipping across the city’s Marina. These trips cover everything, from the Marina, to the Palm and Burj al Arab. Race across the Gulf waters at breakneck speed with sharp twists and turns which will leave your heart racing. You’ll get a beautiful view of the skyscrapers, which look especially enchanting by night as the city glows amidst the lights. Want to book a tour? Visit our package page to do so.
Huddle Around a Bonfire
Book yourself along with your family and friends a trip to head over to the Desert Safari where temperatures tend to drop very low at night. Check out amazing packages which offer fun-filled desert excursions along with a bonfire and BBQ, which can turn out to be an amazing experience.
Trek to the Highest Point in UAE
Head over to Ras al Khaimah’s renowned Jebel Jais, which happens to be the highest point in the UAE, rising approximately 5,700ft above sea level. The Jebel Jais cluster has the most spectacular views and is the coldest area in UAE. Plan out your trip with your loved ones and trek right to the top of the peak for a memorable adventure. Camping overnight is also a popular option among thrill-seekers.
Don’t want to travel out of Dubai? That’s not a problem either because the city has its own majestic point – The Burj Khalifa. The tallest architectural structure in the world is the best place to gaze upon Dubai from. Book your tour and discover how the city of Gold looks like from over 125 floors. So book your tour right away for a Dubai experience like never before.
Hit the Slopes and Enjoy a Winter Wonderland
The idea of a winter wonderland in Dubai might seem bizarre, but the golden emirate has something to offer to everyone. Head over to Ski Dubai, a huge indoor ski resort at the Emirates Mall, where you and your family will have an amazing day slipping and sliding along the powdery white slopes. Once you’re there, you can check out the penguin enclosure as well.
Enjoy a Long and Festive Breakfast
Take a well deserved break from your routine and enjoy the Festive Breakfast on the 26th of December at Accents, at the InterContinental Dubai Marina. You’ll discover a festive spread with an awesome buffet breakfast and live cooking stations as well!
Enjoy Luxury Weekends in UAE
While winter approaches us, you’ll find yourself making plans with your family or loved ones for a relaxing weekend in Dubai. After all, it is what the season calls for. So why not take a pick from some of the most luxurious hotels in UAE and take a relaxing and enjoyable break in one of them? From the royal and majestic Emirates Palace Hotel to the artistic Fairmont Fujairah Resort, there are a number of options you can choose from.
The Dubai Shopping Festival
Dubai winter isn’t complete without the ever amazing Dubai Shopping Festival. An affair full of entertainment, great food, shopping opportunities and tourist attractions, this festival is the biggest retail affair in all of Middle East. If you’re fond of brands and want to avail some hefty discounts, this event will be no less than paradise for you.
New Year Fireworks and Celebrations
Last but not the least, you just have to experience the extraordinary and record breaking display of fireworks on New Year’s eve in Dubai. Regarded as one of the world’s most amazing celebration of the upcoming year, the firework show will mesmerize you and leave you speechless.
