Think Dubai and iconic images come to mind. The Palm Jumeirah, a spectacular off-shore mixed development containing everything a resident or tourist will ask for -- be it dining, entertainment, recreation, retail or interesting sights; and The World, an epic development composed of man-made islands that together form a map of the world and are for sale.
But Dubai is more than these innovative projects. Aside from being a shopping haven, it is also a land for adventurers.
Luxurious stay: The lobby of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Briefly, here are the top three activities for adventure seekers to do in this captivating city of the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai Hot Air Balloon Flight
Leave the glitz and glamour of Dubai behind and join this early-morning hot-air balloon expedition deep in the heart of the desert.
Rising early to see the desert is something you’ll never forget! Prepare for an exhilarating flight with unrivalled views as you enjoy a magic carpet ride over giant red sands, emerald green oases, gazelle and wandering camels.
Getting up early for a sunrise flight guarantees breathtaking views and incredible desertscape. It’s the best time for flying as the cool and serene ambience,
Your balloon takes off from a desert oasis located north of Al Ain, about an hour’s drive from Dubai. You get to watch your hot-air balloon being inflated, against a striking backdrop of red sand dunes.
Inhale the cool morning air as you ascend higher and higher, and admire the view as the sun’s first rays flood the desert with an abundance of colour. The flight time is approximately one hour.
Upon touching down, enjoy a cold beverage as your pilot presents you with a personalised flight certificate, to commemorate your hot-air balloon flight over Dubai.
4x4 Dubai Desert Safari
Heading into the desert is a must-do when you are visiting Dubai. One of the highlights of a trip to the Arabian desert is the not-to-be-missed sunset.
Travel by 4WD across the deserts of Dubai on an afternoon excursion that takes you sandboarding and ending with a dinner under the stars.
While zipping along by car in the desert, there will be several photo stops during an exciting drive across the dunes to your first destination, a camel farm.
Upon arrival at the campsite, you have the opportunity to ride on a camel, experience the thrill of sandboarding and get a henna decoration on your hands or feet.
After all the activities of the day is done, enjoy a BBQ dinner. Shisha (Arabic water pipe) is available. The evening also includes a bellydance show around the campfire (except during the Ramadan month).
Dubai Seaplane Flight
The bestselling Dubai seaplane flight! Take a 40-minute journey to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Dubai’s iconic landmarks such as the historic Dubai Creek and The Palm.
No better chance than this to get aerial snapshots of Dubai with its magnificent skyscrapers and some of the marvels of human engineering.
The highlights of your seaplane flight include:
• Jebel Ali Palm
• Jebel Ali Port
• Dubai Marina
• Palm Jumeirah
• Burj Al-Arab Hotel Jumeirah
• Burj Dubai
However, if you just want to chill out in the hotel and be pampered, visitors are not short of exclusive accommodation in this metropolitan city.
One such lap of luxury is Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, a beachside resort located on the west crescent of the Palm Jumeirah and it offers exhilarating views of the Arabian Gulf as well as the city’s skyline.
That’s just the start. The resort is home to one of the largest and most opulent spas in the region. Its Talise Ottoman Spa covers over 8,000 sqm, featuring 42 individual treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, floating baths and adventure showers. At the heart of the spa are three traditional Turkish hammam.
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