In the heart of the Arabian Desert, Dubai, a city of towering skyscrapers and opulent extravagance, is also home to an exhilarating array of adventurous activities that cater to the most daring souls. Prepare to have your pulse race and adrenaline surge as you embark on a journey through six of Dubai’s newest and most thrilling experiences.
1. Terra Solis
A magical oasis away from all the city noise, Terra Solis promises a glamping retreat unlike any other. Spread across 3,71,000 square metres amid a desert, this oriental-chic retreat has 48 luxury tents, 20 lodges and six poolside cabins – all named after constellations. Add to this great pool and fine food, too, and you’ve got a magical retreat waiting to be explored.
Address: Dubai Heritage Vision Exit – 29 Jebel Ali – Lehbab Rd – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 456 1956
2. Dubai Crocodile Park
Spread across a massive 20,000 square metre area, the Dubai Crocodile Park is a great space to get insight into the semiaquatic reptiles’ lifestyles. With more than 250 Nile crocodiles happily living across three temperature-controlled basins, this park easily qualifies as a fun and enriching family outing. The park includes a Natural History Museum, an African lake-themed aquarium, a Savanna-inspired landscaped area, a curio shop, placid waterfalls, sandbanks, and multiple dining outlets. What’s more–guests visiting the park between Thursday and Sunday can even watch a live feeding.
Address: Mushrif – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 266 3700
3. The Dubai Balloon
The only thing better than driving through Dubai is flying over it! With The Dubai Balloon, experience the thrill of seeing the city from a whole new perspective. As you soar almost 100 storeys above ground, marvel at the iconic Palm Jumeirah; fly above the dazzling Atlantis, The Palm; or simply watch the sun set against the city’s glittering skyline. Keep an eye out for other city signatures like Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, Ain Dubai, and many more. PS: if you’re looking to commemorate a special occasion, The Dubai Balloon also offers a 10-minute exclusive flight!
Address: The Avenues, Atlantis The Palm – The Palm Jumeirah – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 800 2255666
4. Glass Slide
A first for the Middle East, this new experience in Dubai is not for the faint-hearted! The Glass Slide by Sky Views Observatory is a transparent tube–specially manufactured in Germany–that wraps around the tower’s exteriors, linking level 53 with level 52. So sit back, buckle up, and slide from one floor to another completely uninterrupted all while watching the city whizz past below — should you dare open your eyes!
Address: Area Downtown, Standard Chartered Tower – Address Sky View – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
5. Deep Dive Dubai
Widely credited as the world’s deepest pool, this underwater world plunges to a depth of 60 metres. Designed to resemble an abandoned sunken city inspired by the UAE’s pearl-diving heritage, this new attraction allows novices to explore in the safety of a controlled diving environment. When here, one can immerse in a host of experiences like discovery dives for first-timers, scuba dives, and free dives as well as diving courses and workshops for all levels.
Address: NAS Sports Complex – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 501 9444
6. Cirque Du Liban’s Pluma
After a successful stint with Fontana, a travelling aquatic circus, the high-quality artistic entertainment production house Cirque Du Liban is set to enthral audiences with Pluma. Despite not making any announcements regarding the performance dates or tickets, the hyped experience is already turning eyeballs. Some have already touted this upcoming circus experience — translating to ‘feather’ in Latin — as the ‘next evolution of circus entertainment.’
Address: Center Al Saaha, Offices C | Level.2, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 50 634 1610 | +971 50 756 0881
