Planning a trip to Dubai can be overwhelming with so many attractions to explore. The popular Middle East city has become a hotspot over the last few years, drawing in travelers from all around the world.
Here are 10 things in Dubai you must try to make the most out of your experience.
1. Dinner at Ossiano
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Ossiano is a bucket-list fine dining experience. Located in the Atlantis hotel, this seafood restaurant is known for its outstanding cuisine and aquarium views.
2. Party at The Penthouse
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Dubai’s biggest daytime supper club and nightlife attraction, The Penthouse Dubai, is an experience that can’t be beat. The supper club features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, bar, and even a garden all inside the Palm Jumeirah.
3. Atlantis Aquaventure
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Atlantis’ Aquaventure Waterpark is the perfect attraction for thrill-seekers and water lovers, with over 30 slides. It is the largest water park in the world.
4. Dubai's Miracle Garden
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72,000 square meters of flowers and plants make up Dubai’s Miracle Garden, making it the world’s largest natural flower garden. Nine themes currently fill the park making each turn a new experience.
5. Skydive Dubai
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Are you looking for an experience that you can only find in Dubai? Skydive Dubai welcomes skydiving enthusiasts to jump 13,000 feet to witness Palm Jumeirah Island from a different vantage point.
6. Meydan Racecourse
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If you happen to be in Dubai from November 5th to April 8th you can experience Meydan Horse Racing. The grandstand is over a mile in length while entertaining 60,000 spectators with fine dining and the thrill of seeing your horse win it all.
7. Shop at The Dubai Mall
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Grab your wallet and head to The Dubai Mall for a shopping spree. However, don’t forget to wear your walking shoes because it’s the largest mall in the world, with over 502,000 square meters of retail space.
8. Desert Adventures
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Have you ever rode ATVs, sand boarded, or rode a camel in the desert in Dubai? Well, now is your chance. Book an excursion with Oscar Knight Tours to experience one or all of these desert adventures.
9. Visit the 124th Floor On The Burj Khalifa
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The Burj Khalifa is Dubai’s biggest attraction. The 124th floor of the unique building showcases all of Dubai’s stunning architecture from the observation deck.
10. Visit A Gold Souk
Dubai Gold Souk is a marketplace filled with over 300 gold and jewelry retailers. Both locals and tourists flock to shop the finest gold and to experience one of the world’s busiest marketplaces.
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