Adventure Activities In Dubai To Give You An Adrenaline Rush!

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Adventure activities in Dubai are endless. With skyscrapers soaring way above the clouds, a desert on one side and the beautiful beach on the other, no place on this planet could redefine the term ‘L (Read More)uxury’ as well as Dubai. Dubai offers way more than the luxury, discounts and paradise-like places. It offers thrills as well! The kind of growth it has shown in the last 2 decades is unheard of. While popularly known for its majestic architectural structures, another aspect of this amazing place is the wide range of adventure activities in Dubai has to offer to tourists from across the world. Each sports guarantees to pump up your adrenaline and give the experience of a lifetime. Whether you’re newlywed honeymooners, a bachelor’s crew or a spinster’s squad, or even a family on vacation, these sports will definitely give you the opportunity to renew your heartbeat and feed the daredevil inside you!
Dubai is home to many adventure seekers and there are many places in Dubai you can experience the thrills.

Here is the list of 21 Adventure Activities In Dubai To Give You An Adrenaline Rush!

1. Burj Khalifa Pinnacle Base jump

 Burj Khalifa Pinnacle Base jump

The Burj Khalifa Pinnacle Base jump is a daring and exhilarating experience offered exclusively to experienced BASE jumpers. Participants have the rare opportunity to leap from the pinnacle of the iconic Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, soaring over 828 meters above the ground. This adrenaline-pumping adventure provides a unique perspective of Dubai's skyline as participants freefall at incredible speeds before deploying their parachutes for a safe landing.

2. Skydiving Over Palm Jumeirah

Skydiving Over Palm Jumeirah

Your Dubai getaway is incomplete without watching The Palm Islands – three artificial islands Palm Jumeirah, Deira Island and Palm Jebel Ali – on its coast. However, your getaway is worthless if you do not watch the islands while falling from 14,000 feet above sea level. As you reach 14,000 feet, the helicopter doors are opened. The wind gushes towards you, and amidst the copter blades, a man asks you to approach the door. You can glimpse The Atlantis, Burj Khalifa, and other major landmarks along with The Palm as you fall.

3. Dune Bashing

 Dune Bashing

Dune bashing in Dubai is an adrenaline-fueled adventure that takes participants on a thrilling ride across the golden sands of the desert. Experienced drivers navigate powerful 4x4 vehicles through the undulating dunes, performing exhilarating maneuvers such as sharp turns, steep descents, and heart-pounding climbs. Participants are treated to an exhilarating roller-coaster-like experience as they traverse the breathtaking desert landscape, making dune bashing a must-do activity for thrill-seekers visiting Dubai.

4. Manoeuvre on a Fly Board

Manoeuvre on a Fly Board

While the desert guards one end of Dubai, the sea rules the other. Moreover, with it, come a plethora of activities – the best of them being FlyBoarding. Flitting between flying and swimming has never been easier, thanks to the Fly Board. The amphibious invention is very easy to master and gives your adrenal glands a major kick. You can soar 100 feet above the ground or dive underwater, all at a top speed of 150 KMPH.

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5. Shark Diving

Shark Diving


Shark diving in Dubai offers an exhilarating and unforgettable experience for adventure seekers. Participants are provided with thorough safety briefings before entering specialized aquariums or marine parks where they can come face-to-face with various species of sharks, including reef sharks and whale sharks. Accompanied by experienced instructors, participants can observe, interact, and even feed these magnificent creatures while learning about shark behavior and conservation efforts.

6. Snorkelling

Snorkelling

Snorkeling is the sport if you want to experience marine life, swim with the water dwellers and have a firsthand taste of the elegant marine life and corals. It gives the best experience of the Gulf waters. Although there are many places you can enjoy snorkeling, Atlantis – The Palm offers the best one!

7. Deep Sea Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Being a coastal city, Dubai is well known to be one of the biggest sailfish destinations in the world. Deep-sea fishing is a significant part of Arabic culture, not only because of the people’s fondness with fish as a dish but also because of the adventure activities in Dubai that catch fish from the center of the sea!

8. IMG Worlds Adventure

IMG Worlds Adventure

It is a newly opened indoor theme park which is divided into three parts: The Cartoon Network, The Lost Valley, and Marvel. In addition, there is also a haunted house, and a plethora of cafes and restaurants ensuring that you never fall short of energy. There is truly something for everyone here.

9. Wild Wadi

Wild Wadi

Wild Wadi was the first water park opened in Dubai, and till date is one of the best. Located next to the Burj Al Arab, it provides spectacular views of the hotel. It has almost all kinds of rides, the lazy river and the wave pool, and a large number of kids section and a surfing pool where you can try your hand at this adventure activity in Dubai. It has various bars, cafes, and restaurants that help you get refreshed whenever you feel a bit sagged down.

10. Ski Dubai, Dubai

Ski Dubai, Dubai
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Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort located inside the Mall of the Emirates. With 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area, it is the largest indoor ski park in the world. The park has a Snow Park, ski slopes, an ice museum, and a skiing academy for those who wish to learn skiing. Besides the regular facilities, Ski Dubai also hosts various events and concerts and a very cozy eatery called the Avalance Cafe, which has a balcony facing the ski slopes.

11. Aventura Park, Dubai

Aventura Park, Dubai

Aventura Park is Dubai's largest zipline adventure park, sprawling over 35000 sqm of Ghaf Forest. Located inside Mushrif Park, it provides 80 exciting challenges and 24 zip lines spread across six circuits. From beginners to thrill seekers, each circuit has a different difficulty level, tier, and age group, which you can explore. For adventure enthusiasts, a difficult 25m Tarzan jump and 160m long zipline give a thriller experience.

12. Xline Dubai, Dubai

 Xline Dubai, Dubai

Created by Dubai’s adventure masters, XDubai, the Xline Dubai Marina is the world's longest urban zip-line and, indeed, the most thrilling sport you will ever experience. The Xline at Dubai Marina has also broken world records by being the steepest and fastest zip line. It stretches over a kilometer with an inclination of 16 degrees and an average speed of 80 km/h.

13. Bungee Jumping, Dubai

Bungee Jumping, Dubai

Bungee jumping in a city full of skyscrapers is a must-try in Dubai. Gravity Zone is Dubai's first permanent bungee operator and takes you as high as 50 meters from where you will free fall! Get a fantastic view of the Dubai cityscape as you free fall to the view of the Burj Khalifa and the magnificent Dubai waterfront. The professionals ensure everyone is safe and sound while jumping off the tall crane with bungee elastic cords attached to your body. You can jump solo or with your friends and family in a group of two and double up the fun of this thrilling activity!

14. Dubai Hot - Air Balloon Flight, Dubai

Dubai Hot - Air Balloon Flight, Dubai
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Glide up in a Hot air balloon over a serene desert to witness the breathtaking morning skies and the mystery of the ocean of the sand. The view of green patches of oasis and a herd of camels makes for a perfect photographic scene. As you rise above the vision of sunset and sunrise, the background of the Hajjar Mountains is overwhelming.

15. Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving

Dubai lets you dive in its beautiful lagoons and explore the underwater world, as scuba diving is the best means to discover and gain information about the marine life in the Emirate. You can find more than sixty-five thousand varieties of aquatic life including fishes, reef sharks, dolphins and corals. Dives at the Dubai Atlantis Palm, The Jumeirah, and The Hilton Beach Resort will fill you with the thrill of underwater exploration!

16. Quad Biking

Quad Biking

The Big Red Sand Dune is located 50 kms from Dubai City and offers the perfect opportunity to try some exciting sand sports like sandboarding and Quad Biking. The place is a natural 300-feet high dune and is a little secret known by many adventure enthusiasts in Dubai. Several shops are lined up where one can rent vehicles and equipment for sandboarding. Many local bus tours and smaller tours can take you there when booked.

17. iFly Dubai

iFly Dubai

Located in City Center Mirdif, with its mega-attraction, Indoor Skydiving, iFly Dubai is a must-visit in Dubai for adventure sports lovers. This ultimate adrenaline booster is the perfect start for beginners, safe for children and thrilling for adults, iFly Dubai helps people understand skydiving with practical lessons and VR-based double skydiving simulators. Besides skydiving, iFly has other tourist activities, including bungee jumping, base jumping, free fall, VR tales, etc.

18. Helicopter Sightseeing, Dubai

Helicopter Sightseeing, Dubai

Dubai is studded with a fantastic landscape, be it the skyscrapers or marvelous architecture; a bird's eye view of Dubai is something to add to your to-do in Dubai. Helicopter tours in Dubai are widely popular, ranging from 12-to 22-minute rides; these tours provide breathtaking views of Dubai. Starting from the Dubai Police Academy Helipad, this tour takes you to Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab, palaces in Dubai, and the World Islands, depending on your package. Please note that in peak seasons, one can win a yacht tour free with every booking.

19. Deep Dive, Dubai

Deep Dive, Dubai

Located in the NAS Sports Complex, the deep dive pool is 60m deep with 14,000,000 liters of fresh water, rightly regarded as the Deepest Pool in the World. Deep Dive Dubai also houses a restaurant, a gift shop, and a dive shop. Safety is of the utmost importance; hence, on-spot trainers and lifeguards alongside 56 cameras on the premises are constantly on watch. The underwater film studio is also worth a visit with its life-like sunken walls, cars, and environment.

20. Watersports at Jumeirah Beach

Watersports at Jumeirah Beach
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Stretched along the coast, south of the city's historic Al Faihidi district, this sandy white strip of sand is among the top beach destinations for visitors to Dubai. For adventure buffs, there is a facility for various watersports like jet skiing, kitesurfing and more. For a quiet day at the beach, visitors can rent sun loungers too.

21. SeaBreacher Ride

SeaBreacher Ride

The SeaBreacher is a unique and thrilling watercraft that offers an unforgettable ride experience. Resembling the appearance of a shark or dolphin, the SeaBreacher is designed to glide gracefully through the water's surface and dive underwater, providing passengers with an exhilarating aquatic adventure.

Indeed, adventure activities in Dubai are the most amazing experiences along with an awesome ambience and atmosphere that hugs you shouting ‘Marhaba’ (Hello in Arabic) the moment you reach.
With such an awesome lot of activities, your adrenaline is sure to go for a rush!

This post was published by Megha Shah

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