Dubai is such a fantastic place. It has, a lot to offer for everyone. I’m totally in love with the city.
View from my hotelI always gain a few extra kilos when I holiday in the Middle East, as the food is not only yum but also halal 😉
Dubai
I think three – four days will suffice if you are willing to go out daily for sightseeing. But, if you are looking for a more relaxed vacay, then don’t hesitate in adding a couple of few extra days!
{All opinions are my own}
1. Desert Safari – Sand bashing, belly dancing followed by, some yummy middle eastern cuisine. Sounds like an evening well spent to me:)
This is something that you, probably can’t enjoy anywhere else in the world. Make sure to book in advance. Here is a link, for the same.
![Get ready for sand bashing!](https://slimexpectations.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/l-2-1024x768.png)
![Belly Dancing](https://slimexpectations.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/m-4-1024x768.png)
My tip: Go light on the food, before, you start the exciting sand bashing journey. The turns and twists can make a common person giddy.
Also, pack a shawl or a small jacket in your purse…as it gets pretty chilly later in the evening.
2. Burj Khalifa – Who would want to miss visiting, the tallest building in the world? I surly wanted to visit the tower! It’s attached to, the famous Dubai Mall.
![mok](https://slimexpectations.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mok-1024x806.png)
My Tip: Don’t forget to take a stroll in the mall and you must watch the fountain show which starts after sunset, for, every thirty minutes. There is also ice skating rink in Dubai Mall, if you would want to enjoy that.
3. Ski Dubai – This snow park, is amazing– you can slide, roll, and enjoy a chairlift ride. If you can ski, then you can do that as well. Ski Dubai, is located in the Mall Of Emirates, so once again you can browse the mall and enjoy the snow 😉
![Inside View](https://slimexpectations.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/g-1024x768.png)
![That's me rolling down :P](https://slimexpectations.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/lo-1024x768.png)
My Tip: Once, free from the snow park, do treat yourself to some warm food.
4. More Fun – The below are the lists of things, that I did not do, or did not find them as much fun.
– Bus tour of the city. It was pretty sad, & you are better off travelling in the metro or cab.
– The Atlantis– I know it’s word famous. But, I like to stay in the ‘city center’ so I didn’t like the idea of staying in this magnificent place. It’s lovely though, and has a water park etc. Read more about it here.
– Burj Al Arab – Needless to say, this is the icon of Dubai. I did go, to marvel at it, just from outside though. There is a small sum, if you want to go inside. We had our fun, by just clicking lots of pictures with this beauty in the backdrop!
![Is it not, beautiful?](https://slimexpectations.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/i-1024x1024.png)
Gold Souk – is a visual treat, and I do think you should go here, just for the experience! We did not buy, anything bu did enjoy the gold display.
Malls
We all know, that some of the most beautiful malls, are in Dubai. They are very large as well. My friends, who stay there, have *yet* to complete touring the entire mall.
By now you have covered the Dubai Mall & Mall of Emirates.
Another mall that is worth visiting is the Ibn Battuta Mall, Mall. It’s amazing architecture will startle you and it’s also on one level. It’s not in the center, but a cab is always ready to go. (I have no pictures of the mall 🙁)
DCC Mall, is another good Mall. In the city center, & pocket friendly. But, just remember this mall is not very glitzy. It’s huge for sure, but not as snazzy as the newer ones!
My Tip: Don’t forget to wear a light jacket to the mall, because it gets very very cold. I used a shrug in April…!!!
Have you been to Dubai ? What was your highlight of the trip? I loved every bit of the place, so I cannot pinpoint any one thing.
thats perfect holiday to chill plus pics are amazing ..thanks for sharing your experience ..this an ultimate guide on trip to dubai
Thank u so much 🙂
Many of my friends and relatives live in Dubai. And I have been there when I was in 4th grade. I have memories. Vague though. 🙂
Memories are memories no matter how vague
Wow, you’d never run out of things to do there. Watching the fountains would be neat. Never knew anything ice/snow was there though.
You would love it there, I’m sure!
I have already started to miss Dubai after going through your post.. you have perfectly picturised the details with words.. looking eagerly forward to a trip down the middle east..
Thank you 🙂
I’ve never been there but loved the photos. Thanks for sharing.
🙂 my pleasure
I have never been to Dubai, but I would really love to visit some day. It seems like there is so much to see and do, and it really is very pretty there!
It’s great, then maybe u can fly there too and we can finally meet ?
It’s a fascinating place! I will never get the chance to go, but I enjoyed your pictures!
Thanks, but never say never 🙂
This looks so amazing… I’m jealous! I’ve wanted to visit Dubai for sometime now but I lack the necessary funds (not to mention I have to convince my wife). Thank you so much for sharing.
My pleasure:)
Wait, there’s a ski area IN the mall? How do they do that?
Well, Dubai is crazy exciting. They can do anything 😉
What a fun time that looked to be!!!
It was great :))
Dubai definitely seems like a fun place to visit! I love to ski, although I think I do prefer the whole outdoor feel of standing on top of a mountain! Haha
I’m sure that’s a totally amazing experience:)
Have never ski’d
Dubai is an adventurous place.
Fun time ever in Dubai
I want to do a desrt safari in Doobai ?
I have never been there
Planning dubai nest jan will refer to your blog again then …looks really interesting though
Awesome. I am pinning this. Whenever I plan a Dubai holiday next, this is going to be super useful.
Duabi is on my bucket list too and loved reading about your experience. thanks for listing all the interesting stuff and the tips!
Dubai has been on my list !! Gotta make my pockets heavy before I fly there ???
This is amazing. I love reading travel diaries. Calling Doobai. !!
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Dubai is so glorious.
It is one of the place on my list to visit for sure nd will definitely come. Ack to your post if we’re to go there ?
I’m sure you will love it.
Reminds me of my stay in Dubai 🙂 You have covered almost all the best places
🙂
Now this looks totally beautiful….I am totally impressed with the heavy gold jewellery
Ski Dubai attracts me the most. Well rest of the city is mesmerising through your writing
Hope to plan a Dubai tour in near future…..bcoz u have ignited my dream of visiting there once again
We visited Dubai last year. All my memories came back while reading your post
This is a fascinating place and the pics are like a visual treat…
Dubai wasn’t on my must-visit list, but your blog post has made me think otherwise
Love the elaborate pictures!
well!! Dubai i have been and like u i loved it too,,
specially the view from khalifa
Dubai is a beautiful place. I’d love to visit
We have been to Dubai while travelling from South Africa to India. Emirates has arranged our stay and one day visit. Really we loved the architectural beauty of buildings there.
Wow! Dubai is one attractive place to visit. It’s on my bucket list now.
Wow! Wish to visit this beautiful place soon? have heard a lot about this destination.
Wow, beautiful pics and I love your blog post too.
Nice Pictures. Sweet Memories
I live now since 10 years in Dubai and must say, yes i did it all and more. The city does sleep compared to other once on the globe, however also when the city sleeps you can do a lot. Like the new refurbished public beach with miles of jogging …. swimming in the night … photo shooting at sunset, visiting the flamingos …. endless, cheers Dieter
Love, love, love Dubai and reading your post reminded me about my own half-written post on foods to eat in Dubai. Hahaha, must finish it soon! Love the place, you post refreshed so many of my memories!
Dubai has never been a part of my bucket list. But after reading your post, I think I should add it. 🙂
Having lived in Oman and now Kuwait for a total of about 20 odd years, I can safely say that Dubai has so much to do for every day of the year. I have been there multiple times and I can surely say that every time I go, there’s something different to do. Looks like you had a lovely time and you have some nice pics here.
Nice informative post on Dubai. I liked the picture of Burj Khalifa. Which camera did you use to shoot it?
Btw you can increase the font size of your posts. It’s kinda very small to read 🙂
Never been to Dubai but have heard a lot about the place and the grandeur that it welcomes you with. Burj Khalifa is something I really want to see because of the super wonder it is. I like the recommendations, so hopefully, whenever am going to visit Dubai, I shall visit all these places for sure.
I loved the Sand dunes and Burj Khailfa. Happened to go there for 3 days so enjoyed to the fullest
very good blog, very interesting things, keep it up.
nice blog, keep it up.
Dubai is truly the land where every imagination come true..
Mine would definitely be the sand bashing. But I remember getting a scratch on my neck from the seat belt too
Dubai is a marvelous place with sand, snow, desert and greenery, all the riches of the modern world they have. Nice post Zainab.
Dubai is a gorgeous place. It has always been in my bucket list. Hope to visit there soon
Dubai is famous for Malls and gold… you have shared all the specialties I think. Will plan a trip soon.
Nice post! The information you provided is very helpful if someone is planning to enjoy the holidays. I think DiscoverMleiha is a better way to spend the joyful vacations.
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