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Things to Do in Dubai

Activities by category, with the adventures Paris has done marked Guy-tested.

On this page: Sky and heights · On and under the water · Desert and mountains. Who it's for: visitors and residents looking for a plan this week.

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Everything to do in Dubai and nearby, by type. Cards marked Guy-tested are activities Paris has done on camera; the adventure hub has the full thrill list.

Sky and heights

Skydiving in DubaiAir · Guy-tested
Skydiving in Abu DhabiAir · Guy-tested
Indoor Skydiving in DubaiAir · Guy-tested
Paramotoring in DubaiAir · Guy-tested
Hot Air Balloon Rides in DubaiAir · Guy-tested
Jebel Jais ZiplineMountains · Guy-tested
Flying Lessons and Aerobatic FlightsAir · Guy-tested
Red Bull Air Race in Abu DhabiFrom the archive · Air show

On and under the water

Water Sports in DubaiWater
Kayaking Palm JumeirahWater · Guy-tested
Scuba Diving in DubaiDiving · Guy-tested
Freediving in DubaiWater · Guy-tested
Guy in Dubai episode still: a scuba diver swimming beside a coral-covered shipwreck
Diving the MV Dara WreckDiving · Guy-tested
Deep Dive DubaiWater
Powerboat Rides in DubaiWater · Guy-tested
Getting a boat licence in DubaiAdventure · On the water · Guy-tested

Desert and mountains

Desert Safari in DubaiDesert
Dune Buggy Rides in DubaiDesert · Guy-tested
Hiking in Ras Al KhaimahMountains · Guy-tested
Stairway to Heaven HikeMountains · Guy-tested
Canyoning in the UAEMountains · Guy-tested
Wadi ShawkaMountains · Guy-tested
Hiking in the UAEMountains · Guy-tested
Guy in Dubai episode still: a beekeeper in a yellow suit holding up a honeycomb frame in Hatta
Hatta Day TripDay trips

Culture, events and wildlife

Camel Racing in DubaiHeritage · Guy-tested
Pearl Diving in the UAEHeritage · Guy-tested
Guy in Dubai episode still: a sea turtle crossing the sand towards the sea, with a person in a wetsuit behind it
Sea Turtle Rescue in the UAEWildlife · Guy-tested
Mangrove Kayaking in Abu DhabiWater
Planting mangroves in Abu Dhabi's Jubail Mangrove ParkEpisode · Wildlife · Guy-tested
Polo in Dubai: a first lesson and a polo cup dayFrom the archive · Equestrian
Arab Fashion Week on board the QE2From the archive · Events
Middle East Film and Comic Con in DubaiFrom the archive · Events

Motorsport

Formula 1 in Abu DhabiMotorsport · Abu Dhabi · Guy-tested
Race Track Experiences in the UAEMotorsport · Guy-tested
Driving Yas Marina CircuitMotorsport · Guy-tested
Drifting in DubaiMotorsport · Guy-tested

Food

Emirati Food in DubaiEat · Guy-tested
Top 5 Authentic World Restaurants in DubaiGuide · From the episode
Desert Dinner in DubaiEat
Eating on Jebel JaisEat

Areas and day trips

Dubai Marina & JBRAreas
Palm JumeirahAreas
Old DubaiAreas
Kite Beach DubaiAreas
Yas IslandAreas · Guy-tested
Abu Dhabi Day TripDay trips
Guy in Dubai episode still: a climber in a red jacket standing on boulders in a rocky canyon in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah Day TripDay trips
Fujairah Day TripDay trips

Beyond Dubai, see things to do in the UAE and day trips.

FAQ

When is the best time to do outdoor activities in Dubai?

The cooler months, roughly October to April. Summer days regularly pass 40°C, so plan outdoor adventures for early morning or move indoors.

Ask Guy in Dubai