Dubai’s tall skyscrapers, the vast desert close to it and the glittering waters of the seas provide the perfect theaters for some exhilarating adventure sports. With world class infrastructure, Dubai is today one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Visitors from all around the world land in the city in hordes for a fun filled holiday and a lot of adventure. As a hub of adventure sports, Dubai disappoints none and the city of gold welcomes all with a plethora of such exciting sports.
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Take your pick from skydiving, parasailing, flyboarding or ziplining to experience a rush of adrenaline like no other. Go on a thrilling safari to the Dubai Desert, an experience of a lifetime. Take in breathtaking views of Dubai’s majestic skyline as you take a ride in a helicopter. Dubai’s amazing vibrancy is contagious and the array of adventure sports the city welcomes its visitors with makes a vacation in the city absolutely unforgettable.
Here are a few immensely popular adventure sports you can have a go at when in Dubai.
Of all the adventure activities Dubai offers, the Desert Safari is truly the ‘jewel in the crown’. Hop into a roaring 4×4 vehicle and go on an unforgettable ride exploring the desert. Experience the iconic dune bashing ride—going on a super exciting dash up and down the sand dunes in a 4-wheel drive SUV. If you are keen for more adventure, you may go on a dune buggy or sand boarding trip into the desert. After your thirst for adventure is quenched, it’s time to step into a desert camp and enjoy live performances. Wrap up the marvelous adventure with a lavish BBQ dinner spread beneath the stars in the desert.
Dubai’s majestic skyline provides the perfect setting for skydiving across its bright blue skies. An extreme adventure sport, skydiving has you jumping off an aircraft and gliding through the air for a minute before your parachute unfurls. The bird’s eye view you enjoy from a height of 4000 meters is truly breathtaking. As you descend into the ground, Dubai reveals itself in its entire splendor, a spectacular sight you’ll cherish forever.
Parasailing involves you settling into a seat hanging from a parachute. The parachute is again attached to a speedboat. That must have given you an idea of exciting things can get. As the speedboat gains speed, you rise up into the air to a height of around 200 meters. Soak in the stunning views of Dubai’s coastline as you sail above the waters passing by the glamorous Dubai Marina, the Jumeirah Beach Residence and the luxurious homes along the waterfront.
Here’s yet another unforgettable adventure sport Dubai welcomes you with. A board raises you into the air using hydro-propulsion forces. Zipping along above the surface of the sea is sheer joy! Make the ride truly thrilling as you try turning and flipping and showing off the amazing ‘Dolphin Dive.’ This 30-minute ride has you streaking through the water like a dolphin or if you prefer, go on a controlled pattern of flight just over the water’s surface. It’s quite like Captain America soaring through the air fighting evil.
Zip through the air 1800 feet above the majestic Dubai Fountains on your unforgettable ziplining ride. 40 seconds of adrenaline thumping ziplining at speeds between 60 and 70kmph make your trip to Dubai truly special. Only those who are at least 10 years old and 130cms tall can go on this exhilarating ride. The sight of Dubai’s gorgeous skyline is just breathtaking!
Hop into a cutting-edge helicopter that takes you on a mesmerizing flight above Dubai. Your ride starts from the Dubai Police Academy Helipad and every moment of riding in the helicopter is unbelievably thrilling. You will be hard pressed to decide when to reach out for your camera since there’s no stopping the array of spectacular views you get to see from the helicopter.
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Apart from the hot air balloon rides and jet skiing, you can try skydiving, desert safari, parasailing, etc.
The famous beaches of Dubai that host thrilling water sports include Sunset Beach, La Mer Beach, Palm Jumeirah Beach, and Kite Beach.
None of the adventure activities are risky, as everything takes place under the supervision of the experts. Besides, you will get safety instructions before going for the activity. Hence, you can enjoy everything without fretting about mishaps.
Yes, you can record the adventure tours on your camera. However, it is better to consult the experts before carrying your camera to the activity.
