Sky-kissing architectural marvels. Massive shopping malls. High-octane theme parks. These are some of the defining features of the megalopolis of Dubai. But along with these, there are a lot of adrenaline-pumping activities that are on offer in Dubai for tourists like you. So if you are a thrill enthusiast, then read on to know more about the top notch adventure tours for your next trip in Dubai.
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Desert Safari with Dune Bashing & Sandboarding
A desert safari is an inseparable aspect of tourist activities in Dubai. Head for the glowing sands of the Arabian Desert outside Dubai. Indulge in some pulse-pounding dune bashing in the sturdy SUVs that zoom up & hurtle down the towering sand dunes. Follow it up with some more heart-racing activities like quad biking & sandboarding. These acts are immensely thrilling, yet even beginners can participate. The tour would wrap up with cultural performances & delectable BBQ dinners at the Bedouin-themed desert camps.
Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Desert
This one’s less of an adrenaline rush – but no less memorable! Soar up several thousand feet in the air in a sturdy balloon just as the sun rises from across the horizon. Stare wide-eyed at the golden sands far below you, getting bathed in crimson shades. One can book the Hot Air Balloon Dubai (official website) online where starting price is AED 550. Elusive desert fauna like gazelles & Arabian oryx might also be visible, with some luck. Enjoy the fascinating sceneries around you as the cool morning breeze creates an ambience of serenity.
XLine Dubai Marina Zipline
Are you passionate about thrilling urban adventures? Then you just can’t miss XLine Dubai Marina – among the longest urban ziplines in the world, at more than 1 km. You would be launched from a skyscraper – and you would zoom across the line at breakneck speeds of up to 80 kmph. And lying under you is the jaw-dropping beauty of Dubai Marina and the adjoining locales. Cloud-touching skyscrapers, luxurious yachts, and the azure sparkling waters lie below you, creating a fantastic visual collage. Zooming across the zipline gives you the feeling of being a true-blue superhero!
Helicopter Tour Over Dubai
Adventure shakes hands with luxury in this spectacular experience. You board a helicopter that takes off vertically and flies like a bird over iconic landmarks like The World Islands, Burj Khalifa, and Palm Jumeirah, among others. It’s a magnificent sight and it also provides the right doses of thrills as the chopper flies close to them. Getting a bird’s-eye view of these marvels gives rise to a kind of unreal feel in your mind – and the impression created is for a lifetime!
Sky Views Edge Walk & Glass Slide
So you have enjoyed a bird’s-eye view of Dubai from the viewing decks of Burj Khalifa? A bigger thrill awaits you now. Hop across to Sky Views from Burj Khalifa – and go up to the Edge Walk. Here, you would be taking a walk outside a skyscraper hands-free – an incomparable and infinitely scary-yet-thrilling experience! It’s only you and thin air between you and the city far below – goosebumps guaranteed! The Glass Slide is another chill-and-thrill experience where you glide between floors along a transparent glass slide – and it also delivers a pure adrenaline rush!
Jet Ski Tour
Take a pulse-pounding jet ski tour along the Dubai coastline – and gain a different viewing perspective of the megacity! You would be zooming along the azure waters of the gulf – while the iconic Burj Al Arab & Atlantis, The Palm create a most majestic background. You can also have photo stops on the water – creating unforgettable Instagram-worthy moments galore!
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Experiences
Does the infinitely thrilling and immensely colourful underwater ecosystem excite you? If yes, then deep dive off Dubai into the placid waters of the Arabian Gulf along with a guide – and find yourself welcomed to the fascinating world of underwater flora & fauna. The setting is supervised & completely safe – but the thrill quotient runs high! The entire experience is adventurous to the core – without indulging in unnecessary risk-taking. Even the beginner-level divers can have a go at this wonderfully thrilling activity!
To conclude, Dubai boasts of an envious array of adventure tours. And these cater to thrill seekers of every category – high-speed action, adventures high up in the sky, underwater adventures, and much more! Take your Dubai vacation to new levels – indulge in these high-on-adrenaline adventure tours!
