
For our most up to date recommendations of things to do in Dubai, read our more recent blog post: Top 10 Things to do in Dubai in 2021.
Dubai is a dream destination for travellers with a bucket list. Dubai has so much to offer and is the land of unique, world-first and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. From hot air ballooning over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to watching the sunset in the world’s tallest building or driving your own boat; this city really does have it all!
Here’s a list of 15 Bucket List Activities in Dubai for 2021:
- Fly with falcons on a Hot Air Balloon – Balloon Adventures Dubai
Quick tip: bring a phone or camera to take photos, the photo opportunities are incredible
2. Experience a day in the life of the nomadic Bedouin tribes – Al Marmoom Bedouin Experience
3. Go to the top of the world’s tallest building – At the top Burj Khalifa
Quick tip: book advance because tickets sell fast
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4. Enjoy a fine-dining experience in the desert – Platinum Heritage
5. Captain your own boat in the Arabian Gulf – HERO OdySea Boat Tours
6. Stay in the world’s only 7-star hotel – Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
7. Explore the Dubai desert in vintage Land Rovers – Platinum Heritage
Quick tip: if you book online 7 days in advance with promo code: FREEVIDEO you receive a complimentary video of the experience with drone footage
8. Skydive over the Palm Jumeirah – Skydive Dubai
9. Sleep in the desert on an Overnight Desert Safari – Platinum Heritage
Quick tip: there’s an option to add a sunrise hot air balloon ride to your experience!
10. Ski at the world’s-only indoor ski slope – Ski Dubai
11. Hang out with a sloth – Green Planet Dubai
12. Go on a virtual reality roller-coaster – VR Park Dubai
13. Zipline across the Dubai Marina – Xline Dubai Marina
Quick tip: you can buy tickets online or at the kiosk in Marina Mall
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14. Walk through 150million flowers – Dubai Miracle Garden
15. Ride a camel – Platinum Heritage
Quick tip: wear loose trousers
We hope these bucket list activities in Dubai give you some ideas to add to your own lists in 2021.