With the long weekend fast approaching, as promised, here are some exciting and fun things to outdoors in Dubai! Fill your days with joy with your family and friends outdoors thanks to this amazing weather!
FLY WITH THE WORLDS LONGEST ZIPLINE
The Jebel Jais Flight in Ras Al Khaimah is certified with the Guiness World Record for the longest and fast zipline! This crazy activity is a must try this time of year, get your heart racing this long weekend with the infamous heart racing speed, a stunning view on the ride, zipping through the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah in the ‘Superman’ position!
Location: Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
Contact: +971 7 204 6250
[email protected]
TREK ON AL RABI HIKE PATH WITH A VIEW OF THE ‘SECRET BEACH’
The recently popular trail: Al Rabi Hike path located in Khor Fakkan is perfect for the chilly days for a mountain person. If you a hiking enthusiast or want to get into it, give this trail a try! It takes 2-3 hours and you are gifted with a gorgeous view of a ‘secret’ beach and stunning city lights at the top of Mt. Al Rabi (395 meters)! The trail, camping area and resting spots are free, so enjoy this hike with the perfect weather!
GO GO-KARTING ON A ROOFTOP!
A brand new electric racing track has been launched in Downtown Dubai! Perfect for UAE’s winter, if you are on the hunt for some stellar speed racing, then the EKart at Zabeel on the rooftop of Dubai Mall is for you! Race in the open air with the environmentally friendly cars with no onsite emission with the stunning skyscraper view! If youre feeling a bit hungry after your speeding sesh, graze with their food truck!
Price: Dhs75
Location: The Dubai Mall Zabeel, Downtown Dubai
Contact: www.ekartzabeel.ae.
CLIMB THE SUMMYT!
Head on over to Yas Island’s wall climbing galore, CLYMB, is soon launching four new skydiving and rock-climbing challenges for some super high ascents! CLYMB is now introducing: The Boulder, The Intermediate, The Advanced and the record breaking SUMMYT! The exciting physical experience offers 200 new climbing challenges from beginner to expert difficulty levels! CLYMB also have unique training programs to get you higher up the peaks! There is something for everyone at this exciting challenge arena, so pin this into your long weekend!
Pricing: From Dhs95 (climbing), From Dhs 215 (skydiving).
Timing: Sun-Thu noon-9pm, Fri and Sat noon-11pm.
Location: CLYMB, Yas Island www.clymbabudhabi.com.
THRILL SEEK AT AVENTURA PARKS
Add some exciting challenges at Aventura Parks on your bucket lists! Join their Life Skill program this long weekend! Participate in the program’s outdoor activities, physical education, strategic planning, zipline, learn how to use a compass, build a shelter and learn to preserve water! Fun and informative for all ages! The park includes challenges like the ‘Leap of Faith’, balancing blindfolded and a 12-meter climbing wall!
Location:
Pricing: From Dhs75 (bucket list activities), Dhs699 for a week (Life Skills Programme).
Location: Aventura Parks, Mushrif Park, Gate 1, Dubai
Contact: www.aventuraparks.com (052 178 7616).
SLEEPOVER AT A WATER PARK!
The first ever overnight waterpark camping experience in the region, Laguna Waterpark in Central La Mer, where 2-4 people can book a tent on the weekends! A perfect outdoor activity for family or friends! Kicking off at 5:30pm, the gang can hit the slides or the WaveOZ 180 FlowRider, or even indulge in the unlimited BBQ offering! Take part in board games, snuggle into a bean bag and watch a flick, or sing along to a campfire singing session! In the morning, a basket of fresh ingredients will be given to each tent to cook their own food at the live cooking stations!
The fun never ends at Laguna Waterpark!
Pricing: Dhs700 (tent for two), Dhs1,200 (tent for four).
Timing: Every Thu and Fri, 5.30pm (check-in); 10am (check-out).
Location: Laguna Waterpark, Central La Mer
Contact: www.lagunawaterpark.com/en/the-camp.
Slip and slide, climb to the mountaintops, speed in some race cars and zip through mountains, fun times should never end, especially in the long weekend!
FLY WITH THE WORLDS LONGEST ZIPLINE
The Jebel Jais Flight in Ras Al Khaimah is certified with the Guiness World Record for the longest and fast zipline! This crazy activity is a must try this time of year, get your heart racing this long weekend with the infamous heart racing speed, a stunning view on the ride, zipping through the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah in the ‘Superman’ position!
Location: Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
Contact: +971 7 204 6250
[email protected]
TREK ON AL RABI HIKE PATH WITH A VIEW OF THE ‘SECRET BEACH’
The recently popular trail: Al Rabi Hike path located in Khor Fakkan is perfect for the chilly days for a mountain person. If you a hiking enthusiast or want to get into it, give this trail a try! It takes 2-3 hours and you are gifted with a gorgeous view of a ‘secret’ beach and stunning city lights at the top of Mt. Al Rabi (395 meters)! The trail, camping area and resting spots are free, so enjoy this hike with the perfect weather!
GO GO-KARTING ON A ROOFTOP!
A brand new electric racing track has been launched in Downtown Dubai! Perfect for UAE’s winter, if you are on the hunt for some stellar speed racing, then the EKart at Zabeel on the rooftop of Dubai Mall is for you! Race in the open air with the environmentally friendly cars with no onsite emission with the stunning skyscraper view! If youre feeling a bit hungry after your speeding sesh, graze with their food truck!
Price: Dhs75
Location: The Dubai Mall Zabeel, Downtown Dubai
Contact: www.ekartzabeel.ae.
CLIMB THE SUMMYT!
Head on over to Yas Island’s wall climbing galore, CLYMB, is soon launching four new skydiving and rock-climbing challenges for some super high ascents! CLYMB is now introducing: The Boulder, The Intermediate, The Advanced and the record breaking SUMMYT! The exciting physical experience offers 200 new climbing challenges from beginner to expert difficulty levels! CLYMB also have unique training programs to get you higher up the peaks! There is something for everyone at this exciting challenge arena, so pin this into your long weekend!
Pricing: From Dhs95 (climbing), From Dhs 215 (skydiving).
Timing: Sun-Thu noon-9pm, Fri and Sat noon-11pm.
Location: CLYMB, Yas Island www.clymbabudhabi.com.
THRILL SEEK AT AVENTURA PARKS
Add some exciting challenges at Aventura Parks on your bucket lists! Join their Life Skill program this long weekend! Participate in the program’s outdoor activities, physical education, strategic planning, zipline, learn how to use a compass, build a shelter and learn to preserve water! Fun and informative for all ages! The park includes challenges like the ‘Leap of Faith’, balancing blindfolded and a 12-meter climbing wall!
Location:
Pricing: From Dhs75 (bucket list activities), Dhs699 for a week (Life Skills Programme).
Location: Aventura Parks, Mushrif Park, Gate 1, Dubai
Contact: www.aventuraparks.com (052 178 7616).
SLEEPOVER AT A WATER PARK!
The first ever overnight waterpark camping experience in the region, Laguna Waterpark in Central La Mer, where 2-4 people can book a tent on the weekends! A perfect outdoor activity for family or friends! Kicking off at 5:30pm, the gang can hit the slides or the WaveOZ 180 FlowRider, or even indulge in the unlimited BBQ offering! Take part in board games, snuggle into a bean bag and watch a flick, or sing along to a campfire singing session! In the morning, a basket of fresh ingredients will be given to each tent to cook their own food at the live cooking stations!
The fun never ends at Laguna Waterpark!
Pricing: Dhs700 (tent for two), Dhs1,200 (tent for four).
Timing: Every Thu and Fri, 5.30pm (check-in); 10am (check-out).
Location: Laguna Waterpark, Central La Mer
Contact: www.lagunawaterpark.com/en/the-camp.
Slip and slide, climb to the mountaintops, speed in some race cars and zip through mountains, fun times should never end, especially in the long weekend!
**Strict social distancing measures are to be followed at all venues**
**Call the venue ahead of your visit to confirm new rules and regulations**
**Call the venue ahead of your visit to confirm new rules and regulations**
Article published: 16th November, 2020