You will be spoilt for choice with things to do in Dubai, such as an excursion to the vast sand dunes, or strolling along the stunning beaches or shopping at the gold markets. Dubai is well known as one of the fastest growing cities in the world, backed by a booming oil industry, and claiming to some of the most exceptional architectural wonders defining its skylines.
Dubai offers many white sandy coasts, hotel beaches and public beaches, extending along Jumeira Road. If you are looking for a classy coastal experience then try the hotel beaches well furnished with posh amenities including lawns, swimming pools and refreshment outlets. If you prefer public beaches, you can visit Al Mamzar Park towards Deira, furnished with playgrounds, barbecue and picnic sites as well as refreshment kiosks.
Dubai is also known as the ‘City of Gold’ coined after the Gold Souq in Deira – the most popular gold bazaar in Dubai and the largest in the world. Souk/ Souq is an open-air marketplace. The gold sold here features exquisite elaborate designs, carefully priced according to their weight and workmanship.
If you are up for a relaxing holiday, how about going for a tee off at an exclusive golf course in Dubai? There are 2 lush courses namely the Dubai Creak Golf and Yacht Club sited along the shores of the Dubai Creek. The first grass course in the Middle East – the Emirates Golf Club – also lies towards the south of Dubai, which hosts the European PGA Desert Classic annually, where many topnotch players including Tiger Woods partake in the tournaments.
Among other things to do in Dubai, you can opt for an exciting aquatic sport hosted in Dubai beaches which includes jet-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, paragliding and water skiing. There are also diving facilities at some sites where divers from across the globe gather to explore shipwrecks of ancient times and the splendor of marine life.
If you are visiting Dubai, you would not want to miss its deserts. You can go for an exciting ride on a petite 4-wheeler, passing over the rolling sand dunes or better yet a night spent at an oasis watching the clear heavens teeming with countless stars, while reclining under a Bedouin style camp surrounded by camels.
For an exclusively sumptuous treat after a long day you can try one of the luxury Dubai hotels including the Grand Millennium Dubai, where they house classy restaurants serving delectable local and international cuisines. There are over 250 Dubai hotels furnished with modern amenities specifically oriented for the business and pleasure travelers alike.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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