Dubai Jumeirah beach
Ski Dubai
Only in an incredibly imaginative place like Dubai where hotels are shaped like billowing sails and large waves, and where manmade islands are shaped like huge palm trees would you find snow skiing available year round, inside a mall. Envision 22,500 sq. meters of real snow in the middle of desert country. This astounding, winter wonderland is ranked third in the world and offers everything other skiing resorts do, like runs that vary in difficulty, chairlifts and snow patrols. If you're a snowboarder, you'll be thrilled because you can perfect your run on a run on 90 meters quarter pipe.
Desert Safaris and Sand Skiing
Desert safaris, desert skiing, sand boarding and camel rides are some of the adventure opportunities that are on offer. You will fall in love with both the desert and this entertaining sport. Stunning, red sand dunes will beckon you to climb to their summit and then ski down their sandy blankets. Desert skiing has been a favorite of locals and is quickly gaining popularity among tourists. Almost all the desert safari companies' offer desert skiing along with their traditional desert safaris packages and they will supply all the equipment you will need to fully enjoy your day of sand skiing.
Wadi Bashing
What in the world is Wadi Bashing? Thrilling! That's what it is, especially if you're the adventurous type. If you enjoy exploring the places you visit by viewing scenery the way the locals do and if you love 4 wheeling, then you are going to become a fast fan of Wadi Bashing. A wadi is a large, valley shaped bed carved by seasonal floodwaters. Wadi Bashing is 4 wheeling it through those exciting, twisting, natural, rocky, river beds in the desert. The best time for Wadi Bashing is October through April. Wadi Bashing guarantees mega doses of fun and adventure.
Dhow Cruising
A Dhow is a traditional, Arabian, sailing vessel, usually with a square stern and a lateen or triangular sail or set of sails. Dhows are a reminder of the long fishing, pearl diving, transport and trade history of this area. The ones used for tour cruises are ornately carved. Tours on offer include sight-seeing cruises as well as romantic dinner cruises that offer a truly relaxing atmosphere, stunning scenery and delectable cuisine. Cuisine choices range from Oriental to Continental, all beginning with a traditional welcome with Arabian coffee and dates. A dhow dinner cruise is truly a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience.
