When you haven't been to this Sunny city of Dubai, but want to experience the vibes of the city without digging a hole in your pockets, then you must not skip these budget friendly and once in a lifetime experience.
Dubai has lots and lots to offer whether you are high on adventure, or a connoisseur of food, wines, or are a lover of music and nature, or just want to take your children for some lifetime experience with utmost safety & hygiene. Just wish for something & the city has it for you!
My top ten must visit/ experiences suggestions are here:
1. The Desert Safari & Dune Bashing
Here you experience the traditional Arab way of celebrating the golden sands...there's camel ride, an adventurous rides in Land Cruiser in the sand dunes, dining experience in Arabic style Majlis with live belly dance, Arabic henna tattoos, photo session in the Arabic attires with jewellery, fire dance & tanoura dance shows. Some offers also include sand boarding (or you can bring your own), quad biking etc.
Points to remember:
- Wear comfortable clothes, keep a set of light woollens handy
- Wear open shoes
- Get your hair ties along
- Carry along high SPF & a good pair of shades
- Carry enough water bottle & snacks as buffet starts by evening.
COST: Ticket prices vary from AED 70 per person to AED 250 per person depending upon the tour company you book your package with.
2. Visit to the Majestic Burj Khalifa, Dubai fountain & the Dubai Mall
Think of Dubai & you can't miss thinking about these. The tallest, the most beautiful & the largest in the world.
If you're scared of heights & just want to keep on admiring the beauty of this engineering marvel, you can visit Dubai Mall & watch the fountains & laser light display on the Burj Khalifa, while the musical fountain show is every half hour, the laser light display on the tallest tower has a schedule, check their social media page beforehand and give them a try.
Points to remember:
- Book your tickets ahead if you want Burj Khalifa tour
- Visit during late afternoon hours so that you don't miss out on the lighting
- Wear comfortable footwear, there's an option of wheelchair assistance
COST: Mostly free
If you really want to know how it feels like to be on top of the world, literally, then don't miss to visit At the Top of Burj Khalifa.
Packages start from AED 150 per person & onwards, their website itself has many combo packages.
