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Things to do in Dubai: Dubai Beaches, Ski Dubai,Wild Wadi Water Park,Dune Bashing in Dubai,Dubai Horse racing, Dubai Zoo,Dubai Desert Safari ,
Dubai Desert classic, enjoy the Amusement Parks in Dubai or the Dubai Nightlife.

Dubai Beaches

Dubai beaches are a popular place to hang out even though you are in the dessert.Beaches in Dubai are often located in hotels.One of the top Dubai tourist attractions is the Wild Wadi Water Park if you prefer another kind of water fun.

Be aware that Dubai is still a traditional Muslim city-State so the topless sunbather is crossing the line.Also nudity and other forms of indecent behavior in this
Persian Gulf tourist haven is out of the question.As a result, Dubai has embarked on a public awareness campaign to remind Western tourists and foreignresidents
That the city has conservative values. Warning signs have been installed for tourists in Arabic, English and several other languages not to sunbathe topless or change clothes in public.

Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai is one of worlds largest indoor ski resorts and part of the Mall of the Emirates which is the largest shopping center outside of North America.
This Dubai Ski facility has 22,500 square-meter space of skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing.

This unique Dubai Indoor Ski arena is 85 meters high and 80 meters wide and has 5 runs and a capacity of 1500 people. It opened to public in September 2005.

Entry Prices in AED: Adult (child 3 to 12 years)Snow park 60 (50)Ski Slope 2 Hrs 140 (120)Extension per Hr 30 (20)
Ski Slope Day Pass 230 (180)Express Pass ý 10 sessions: 1260 (1080)

Lessons cost you from 120 AED onwards.The entry prices include boots, equipment (no hats and gloves).

Wild Wadi Waterpark

The Wild Wadi Water Park is one of the many amusement parks in Dubai

The Wild Wadi Water Park offers 23 rides and attractions at a surface of 12 acres. The rides are: Master Blaster, Family Ride, Jumeirah Sceirah,
Flowriders, Juha's Journey, Brakers Bay, Juha's Dhow, Wadi Wash , Flood River, Boogie Boards, Standup boards, Wave House, Summer Surfin' and Cool Riders.
Almost 5 million visitors have visited this Dubai theme park.

Opening Hours: September & October / March & April & May: 11:00am - 07:00pm.
November & December & January & February: 11:00am - 06:00pm. June & July & August: 11:00am - 09:00pm

Dune Bashing

Dune Bashing in Dubai also known as a Dubai Desert Safari is one of the most thrilling outdoor activities you can experience in this Emirate.

Dubai Horse Racing

In Dubai horse racing is very popular and the Dubai World Cup,which started in 1996, is world renowned.On 29th March 2008 the world's richest horse race with a purse of $USD 6 million was held.

There are 2 racecourses in Dubai: Nad Al Sheba and the Jebel Ali Racecourse. The Nad Al Sheba opened in 1986 and from November through March
Races are held. The three races are: The Winter Racing Challenge (WRC),the Dubai International Racing Carnival ( DIRC) and the Dubai World Cup ( DWC).
It has a 2,200 meter dirt racetrack.

The Jebel Ali Racecourse was constructed in 1990. Just like the Nad Al Sheba Horse Race Club it has a track of 2200 meters made of a mixture of sand and oil.
The difference though is that this is a right handed racetrack while the other one is a left handed course.

Dubai Nightlife, Bars and Nightclubs in Dubai

The Dubai Nightlife offers a great choice of bars and nightclubs in Dubai.Most bars serving alcohol are found in hotels.
The clubs must close at 3.00 am and you must be 21 to drink alcohol. To enter Dubai nightclubs theminimum age is 25.
They must allow non members to enter the club even if it is members only.The busiest night is Thursday night because Friday is a free day in this Muslim country.

Below is a list of some of the more popular bars and nightclubs in Dubai:

BACK 2 BASICS, every Wednesday Night with Music of the eighties(8 pm till 3 am) Minimum Age for Entry is 21 yrs.

Ethnika,every Friday Night Fusion Lounge at Keva,from 10 Pm onwards. Live Performance by DJ Sunny Sarid.Dress to Impress and strictly 21 years and above.

Keva:Tuesday evening At The Apartment Lounge and Club.Enjoy your evening with live DJ and saxophone from 8pm. Till 3am. Keva provide free bubbly for ladies all night.

Skyview Bar, open dailyThe Skyview bar in Dubai offers stunning views from atop Burj-Al-Arab. A mixologist is on hand to conjure up a cocktail to suit your mood as you stare
Down on the water 200 metres below, and there is live music six nights a week.

By: Danny Cheung

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