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Following is a list of activities for people visitng Dubai for less than 2 weeks.

Bowling
Bungee Jumping
Camel Riding
Camping
Canoeing
Cinemas
Diving
Dune Bashing
Dune Buggy Riding
Eating Out
Fishing
Health Spas
Horse Riding
Karaoke
Jet Skating
Massage
Night Clubs
Paintball
Paragliding
Salsa Dancing
Shooting
Shopping
Skydiving
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Wadi Bashing
Water Parks
Water Skiing
Windsurfing
Yoga

I have been in Dubai (which is a great place btw) for 2 or 3 days a couple of month ago and I am coming back in January.

The last time we went to some hotel bar on Jumeira beach. It seemed to be quite a popular place with locals and expats, but isn't there anywhere a real nightlife szene? Are there somewhere some decent bars without life music, where you easily meet people?

Besides that, what is "Dune Bashing"? And you forgot Camel Riding.

Thanks, oOWOo!
How could I forget Camel Riding. I will include it in the list.
Decent bars... hm... can you describe one?
What is real nightlife szene for you?
May be you should try "Longs Bar" or "Scarlet" or "Rock Bottom - this one is usually with life bands" but it's easy to find new friends there since everyone is quite drunk in the end.
Also try "Tangerine" nice dancing music
"Savage Gardens" if you like salsa.

Dune Bashing - I don't know exactly what is called Dune Bashing, I think it's some kind of desert safari but more extreme. Higher dunes, faster speeds. Correct me if I'm wrong pls.

to the extent of my knowledge dune bashing is the act of getting into a for wheeler and going on the dunes.up and down up and down.
you think its boring?

try it then u will know they call it dune bashing.

well dune bashing to be really exact is to have a large group of 4wd's gather u go to the desert pick the highest dune u can find an u all try to have a go at it an see who reaches the top...without sliding back down..an the cars which almost always be able to do it are the nissan patrol which is ofcourse the king of the desert an the jeep wrangler but thats just cause its a light car but its a shitty 4wd...

though i would advice u to take some lessons on how to handle the car on the dunes before u really have a go at it.. cause its really easy to roll the car over..

i used to do ice skating at hyatt regency deira,but the road after 4 o clock is always traffic,so better to do at morning sessions..its so fun..try only 25 dirhams every sessions,per sessions i think around 4 hour...and its including the rent of the ice skating shoes..

aimee wrote:i used to do ice skating at hyatt regency deira,but the road after 4 o clock is always traffic,so better to do at morning sessions..its so fun..try only 25 dirhams every sessions,per sessions i think around 4 hour...and its including the rent of the ice skating shoes..

I used to go to Abu Dhabi for skating.

You ice skate Sniper??

Well you are the sportsman, how to you find time to spare, what with your ice skating in the morning and digging into tunnels where the big brown bear lives...

You brought up a good point, it's hard to find a bar without loud music where you can actually talk to your mates!

If you're into the clubbing scene then check out Trilogy at the Madinat, also the MIX and whoooohoooo IBI (was the Terminal) is now back in business.

Longs Bar, Rock Bottoms, Jimi Dix are complete expat hangouts. If you want something a big more classy with a nice atmos, check out Sho Chos or Chameleon, also just discovered the Velvet Lounge - Nice!

I will have to hit those up next time I'm in Dubai. THe club scene here in Abu Dhabi is alright, I suppose. I am sure Dubai has anything here blown away though.

So can someone please tell me where Sho Chos actually is? (Spot the newbie...)

hello

anyone into mountaineering?

i am from philippines looking for a mountaineering group here...

Hey guys what about football or soccer as some call it?!!

Hey guys.

Can someone explain me where do we can do those activites and how much does it cost?

- Bungee Jumping
- Diving
- Paintball
- Water Skiing
- Jet Skating (Jet Ski?)

Thanks.

Ferrarissima wrote:Hey guys.

Can someone explain me where do we can do those activites and how much does it cost?

- Bungee Jumping

THis is usually available at the Creek during the Dubai Shopping Festival not sure if they will have it this year though.

- Diving

Lots of PLaces to dive check this out www.alboomdiving.com

- Paintball

www.paintballdubai.com contact our member Bleakus he is an expert!

- Water Skiing

All the beach hotels will have that

- Jet Skating (Jet Ski?)

same as above.

Have fun !!!

Thanks. [/quote]

What about sky diving, bungy jumping and parachuting?

After reading all of the above, ballroom dancing sounds pretty tame! How about a middleaged couple like us who will be visiting for a week, and want to indulge in their hobby of ballroom dancing - is there anything for us?

if you have a brief layover or just half a day or so...nothing is a better activity than the dubai big bus tour. there are 2 types and both are very good. they are the hop in hop off types and a great opportunity for an introduction to the great city. you will be able to narrowlist the places you want to see in detail while on the tour. i always recommend this for newcomers. you can then take it from there as you will already be familiar with the areas in dubai ....and what is where...

Can i ask where can we can do sky diving activities? Are there many people who love to sky dive? I love to sky dive and i'm looking for a group and place that held sky diving activities.

i went for dune bashing, and it rained that friday, the whole experience was a disaster, would plan to go again, hopefully will enjoy

Hey guys ,Can u sugget me some arabic food varities to taste ?
will it b spicy? i need to try them out....

In my view, Camel Riding is most interesting .

What about fishing? Anybody like to go boating?

There are companies that will organising fishing or sailing trips in Dubai. Or contact one of the yacht clubs.

http://www.dubaifaqs.com/sailing-in-dubai.php
http://www.dubaifaqs.com/things-to-do-in-dubai.php

We offer Internatinal style latin Ballroom and standard Ballroom such as Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive and Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot in DUbai U.A.E. At Dubai Media city and Arabian Ranches - Dubai Studio City.


http://www.ballroom-dancing-dubai.com

No doubt Dubai is a great place for all these activities. Personally I would like to do skating , shopping and visit some great places.

To get socialize, meetup gatherings are best events

I love ice skating but Dubai is a hot city, there is no snow falling. how i enjoy my this hobby in duabi ?? Is there some aritificial area in dubai for ice skaeting ??

foucusing in these kinds of activities and make a conclussion that "Dubai is best place for this summer" ?

Is it right choice ? is it some one who think like me ? Going to spend summer in Dubai.

Depend on the people. There are a class of people are finding big happiness in a very small small activities.