Can’t wait for the winters to get here already? Neither can we! But we sure can plan for the winters. So what are the best places you need to add to your Winter Leisure bucket list? Here is a list of places you must visit in Dubai Winters:
1. Glow At the Dubai Glow Garden
This hard to miss glowing beauty at the side of the Sheikh Zayed Road should be at the top of your winter list of places to visit in Dubai if you haven’t been here yet. The Glow Garden premises are home to an exquisite collection of Ice sculptures in its Ice Park. Additionally, there is a Dinosaur park and an Art Park too.
Opening: October
Timings: 4PM-11PM
Price: AED 65 + Add AED 45 for Ice Park
Location: Zabeel Park
2. Go Camping & Hiking
With blazing summers, camping and outdoor activities take a back seat. So winter is the perfect time to get your tents and backpacks ready! Take a trek or pack your camping kit for a night with your friends in the hilly terrains of Hatta or the closer ones in Al Qudra. It’s also the perfect time to get your barbecue sets out and grill some deliciousness! You can also get into one of the ready camping sites like Banan Beach to cut down on your own work.
Banan Beach
Tents: AED 350 for two persons
Location: Jebel Ali
Contact: +971-50-501-6413
Read about Camping Sites in Dubai you must visit in Winters
3. Soak At The Beach
Hit Dubai’s beaches and soak in the winter sun. Since it doesn’t get too cold in Dubai, this is the best time to hit the beach and maybe have a picnic with your family too. From Mamzar to Kite Beach, there are a plethora of beaches waiting for you to explore its waters.
Beaches: Read on the 5 Beaches in Dubai you are sure to love
Also Read on what to expect at Kite Beach and La Mer.
4. Pump Up The Adrenaline at Aventura
Aventura brings adventure and adrenaline with a twist to you! Explore 85 thrilling challenges with each circuit designed to meet different difficulty levels. Since it has different circuits, it’s a perfect outing for both adults and kids making it a great family choice. Its outdoor setting makes it a fav winter places to visit amongst adrenaline junkies in Dubai.
Opening: October
Location: Mushrif Park
Price: AED 140- AED 175
Contact: 052 1787 616
Read about the Aventura Parks here
5. Go Global With Global Village
This multicultural extravaganza is one of Dubai’s marquee festivities. With grand pavilions from different parts of the world housing clothes, accessories, and food stalls, this one is a great shopping experience. Additionally, it also has interactive cultural events and amusement parks to complete your family outing.
Opening: October 26th, 2019
Location: Exit 37 on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
Price: AED 15
Contact: 04 362 4114
6. Splash In The Water Parks
The winters are a good time to be at the waterparks. With controlled temperature and cooler day times to be under the sun, going to waterparks is always a good idea in the winters. From Aquaventure at Atlantis to The Lagoon at La Mer, there are abundant waterparks across the city for you to choose from.
Waterpark tickets start from AED 100
Check Out the Top Water Parks to Visit in Dubai here.
7. Admire The Blossoming Flowers At Miracle Gardens
Visit the world’s most extensive natural flower garden at Dubai Miracle Garden. With awestriking designs and combinations, the garden is a sight to behold. Get yourself some posters clicked or enjoy nature in its full glory! You can also visit the Dubai Butterfly Garden to experience the fauna from across the world.
Opening: November
Price: AED 55
Location: Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand
Contact: 04 422 8902
Read what to expect at Dubai Miracle Gardens here.
8. Cruise The Creek
Splurge on a hands-on dhow cruise replete with a barbecue buffet and live entertainment or take an old school Abra Ride! Because winters are the best time to explore the creeks. You can also visit The Seef to buy yourself some retail therapy and dig into the many restaurants at the waterfront.
Also Read Things to Do in Al Seef
9. Hit The Dubai Safari Park
Dubai Safari Park offers you the perfect wildlife adventure for the winters. Explore the Safari Village to visit the wildlife in its natural habitat or explore the other parts to see fauna from across the globe with over 2000 new animals in the park.
Opening: Oct-November
Price: AED 85 for full access
Location: Al Warqaa
Contact: 800900
10. Watch Outdoor Movies
Got bored of watching movies in the same old setting? This winters, try out the Outdoor Cinemas. The Vox Outdoors brings an impressive collection of movies with comfy seats and snacks for you to enjoy with cool winter air blowing over you under the starlight.
Vox Outdoors
Locations: Deira City Centre, Galleria Mall
Price: Standard Couch package for one guest starts at AED 137
Contacts: events@maf.co.ae