Hidden Secrets of Dubai - Dubai holidays

Dubai is a hot place as said by a lot of people but there comes a time every year when the climate of Dubai is nothing but chilled out. but Dubai has some amazing places to chill out even in the so called hot weather.

 Chill Out Lounge – Times Square Shopping Mall

Chill out at this sub-zero temperature lounge where the tables, chairs, and even the plates and glasses are made from ice.  With everything provided to keep you warm and cozy, it’s a great place to chill out after a hot afternoon on a Dubai desert safari.

Dubai City Tour - Night Life

Dubai isn't all about Dubai Desert Safari, Dhow Cruises and Shopping. If you have to explore all the facets of Dubai you would want to venture out in the night too. Nightlife in Dubai is an interesting idea for nocturnal folk.

About Night Life in Dubai 

Dubai hotels offer an international variety of nightclub entertainment experiences, everything from German and English pubs to Russian discos. The Aviation Club, located along the Dubai Creek is a great place for beer, while other places such as hi-tech discos of Atlantis the Palm, the Triology at Madinat Jumeirah Complex, all have hi-tech discos. The Dubai Marina complex offers forty different bars and lounges, including the popular Buddha Bar, a hot spot for parties.

In Dubai, as the weekend falls on Thursday and Friday, Thursday nights is the biggest night to go out. However, Saturdays are also quite popular.

Dubai Desert Safari - Off Road Driving

Off-road drives are travelled by vehicles designed specifically for off road driving. ATVs, heavy-duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), quad bikes, dune buggies and 4x4 vehicles such as Land Cruisers, Range Rovers and GMCs are utilized. There is no specific make or model which needs to be used, however what is important is that whichever vehicle is utilized, they must be safety fitted. On a usual Dubai Desert Safari tour operators utilize Land Cruisers and Hummers, due to their suitability for the sandy dunes. As per their experience they do not utilize high speeds in the desert because it is difficult to utilize brakes in the sand.

When you utilize your brakes in the sand your tires sink in and you become stuck. The Dubai Desert Safari vehicles are security fitted with roll cages to prevent the roof from caving in on passengers in case of an over turn.

Dubai Desert Safari - Desert Travel Tips

Drink water: Whether you’re driving, hiking, or biking, The Dubai desert safari heat can quickly lead to dehydration.  The regulars recommend at least one gallon per person each day.  Bring energy bars and keep an emergency supply of them at all times.

Eid Al Adha - Al Ain City Tour

On these Eid Al Adha holidays don’t just sit at home and sleep it off. Get up get geared and take a City Tour of special Emirates nearby Dubai.

Al Ain

Al Ain is the UAE’s garden city. It is located next to the Omani city of Buraimi. All it takes just one hour and half by road from Dubai to Al Ain.

The ancient oasis town hosts popular traditional camel racing. It also has a bustling camel souk.

A visit to Al Ain would be incomplete without a visit to Jebel Hafeet.

The winding route up the mountain is scenic and at times steep, but it is worth it to get up there. It is a beautiful place, being the tallest mountain in Al Ain and second tallest mountain in UAE after Jebel Jais.

Jebel Hafeet rises 1,249 meters, and offers a wonderful view of over of the city of Al Ain and Buraimi and the surrounding area. it’s a well-known landmark with a natural caves carved by strong winds.

At the foothills is another major tourist attraction – a vast green sweep of land that amazes the visitor with its lushness. Mubazarrah hosts hot-water springs that is channeled across the area in streams that end up in a beautiful lake, with swimming pools, and Jacuzzis along the way. Boating enthusiasts can safely indulge themselves in the lake which also has a Lake Geneva style fountain.

Al Ain forts are the places to visit for history buffs. They were built to protect the oasis from the raiders. The Sheikh Zayed the First Fort is one of the biggest and most imposing. It is used nowadays to house a museum and is also used as a musical, cultural and entertainment venue.

Al Ain also hosts the Hili Fun City for families with its variety of rides and mini zoo and aviary.

The city has one of the best zoos in the region. The vast Al Ain Zoo hosts the animals as close to their natural environment as possible.

The city also has an archaeological museum.

The city has beautiful five-star hotels and malls for shopaholics.

For the adventurous souls there is always a great Dubai Desert Safari option.

Parks of Dubai - Al Mamzar - City Tour Dubai

Dubai is full of greenery its just not Desert, if you get an Amazing Desert safari Dubai experience, you should also gain some green eye candy experience on a city tour Dubai.

Mamzar Beach Park

Also sometimes spelt Mamzer, Mamzar Beach Park is one of Dubai's best beach parks. It is absolutely massive- so big you can drive your car in! It has acres of open grassland and 5 beaches as well as a huge outdoor swimming pool. It's perfect for barbeques and picnics. It has great facilities including small cafes, small grocery stores, wash facilities, changing rooms; children’s play areas, bikes for hire and amazing views over the Sharjah Lagoons. It is a little way out being on the way to Sharjah but it is so worth the trip! You really feel the cares melt away in this brilliant park. It gets very busy at the weekends and sometimes totally full over holiday weekends. There is a small fee to get in- 5 dhs per person if you are walking in and 40 Dhs per car if you are driving in. The pool charges a nominal fee for entry too- approx 10 Dhs. You can also hire chalets for the day which is great if there are a large group of you- gives you a base.

Desert Safai Dubai - Magical Time in the Desert

Desert safari tour in Dubai gives immense pleasure and fun to the tourists as well as the locals. There are numerous reasons behind the immense popularity of Dubai among the visitors coming from various countries of the world. Lavish shopping centers, iconic buildings, sandy beaches, hip restaurants, etc, are some of the major attractions in Dubai. 

But, apart from the shopping malls and exotic locations Dubai is also popular for its golden deserts. The Desert Safari Dubai tour provides an amazing mix of adventure and culture which is why it is included among the top ten attractions in Dubai.