Top 10 Things To Do in Dubai in 24 Hours

Dubai is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The opulence and luxury the city offers is unparalleled. Moreover, it also does not fail to entertain you as there a whole lot of things you can do here. However, if you are in the city just for a day, it is natural to feel confused about the things you should pick and those that you can let go. To make your tour easy and interesting, we have come up with 10 things to do in Dubai in 24 hours.

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa is surely an iconic building as it is the tallest building in the whole world. Hence, visiting the building should definitely be a part of your one day Dubai itinerary. To make sure that you do not waste time waiting in the huge ticket line, it is best to book your tickets online in advance. The Burj Khalifa tour is 30 minutes long and includes a photographic journey of the building construction and a visit to the 360o observation deck on the 124th floor. You also get to ride the fastest elevator on earth when in the building. Remember to get your camera as the view from up above the building is absolutely stunning.

Desert Safari

The regular Dubai desert safari with dinner takes almost half of the day and would not really fit into your 24 hours agenda. However, this does not mean that you should miss visiting the vast, sandy desert. To make sure that you fit the desert safari in your scheduled, go for a morning desert safari. The morning desert safari gives you the chance to explore the desert while riding a camel. You will get to see the flora and fauna of the desert in broad daylight. Apart from this, the morning desert safari also includes quad biking, sandboarding and dune bashing. Also, choose a morning desert safari where you would be served delicious breakfast and Arabic coffee.

Skiing

While skiing is the last thing in your mind when in the desert land of Dubai, you would be surprised to see a ski park right in the middle of a mall. The Mall of Emirates Mall in Dubai is home to an indoor ski resort and snow park. The place has been recreated to an actual ski resort and you can enjoy your time skiing. The winter gear and skiing gear are available on rent at the park. You can also scheduled skiing lessons if you are interested. For those who are not keen to go skiing can enjoy their time at the snow park. You can play with snow as well as get a chance to meet the penguins. Do not forget to visit the cafe and get your hands at some hot chocolate!

Sky Diving

If sky diving has ever been in your mind, Dubai is the perfect location for your first jump. Moreover, it would fit well into your 24 hours scheduled. The best about sky diving in Dubai is that you would get to see a bird's eye view of the entire city, especially the Palm Jumeirah. You would get to see the Palm Jumeirah Island in all its glory complete with the trunk, the fronds and the crescent. Apart from this, it is completely safe. So, do give it a try!

Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

The Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai is a must visit place. The fact that they are located right inside the Dubai Mall makes it quite unique. You enter the aquarium through a blue tunnel with different species of aquatic animals floating around you. The aquarium is home to 120 species of sea life including stingrays, tiger sharks, etc. The underwater zoo is another amazing place where you would see some interesting underwater animals and also learn about them.

Dubai Fountain

Right outside the Dubai Mall is the large Dubai Fountain. While the little cafes and restaurants look lovely, the best thing about the fountain is the light and sound show that happens in the evening. The show is absolutely magical and lasts for around 3-4 minutes. Your heart would surely leap when the fountain dances in the tunes of some soulful music. And the best part is that it happens ever half an hour from six in the evening till eleven at night. This is one of the most beautiful things you will see in Dubai, and hence something you must not miss.

Dubai Museum

Dubai Museum is easily on the top of the must-visit list when it comes to touring in Dubai. This is because the museum will give you a peak of the life of Arabs before they found oil and all the development we see today happened. The museum is located inside the Al Fahidi Fort and has everything that would take you to the Arab world of the past. You must also check out the audio-visual that takes you through the journey of Dubai from a desert land to the ultra-modern city it is today.

Abra Ride

The Dubai Creek is one of the most important places in the city as it is where the Arabs first settled in the city. The Creek also divides the city into two: Deira and Bur Dubai. While you do not really need to ride on a boat to reach from one side to the other (thanks to the well constructed roads), an abra ride is a great way of enjoying the view that the Creek offers. Moreover, it is quite cheap and a pleasant way of relaxing and resting your legs after sightseeing in the city.

Jumeirah Beach

Dubai is a coastal area and hence is blessed with some of the best beaches you would ever see. If you are a beach person, head to Dubai's Jumeirah beach to have a relaxing time, perhaps during sunset. While the beach looks awesome, the best part of it is that it gives you a clear view of the iconic Burj Al Arab, the only seven star hotel in the world. Apart from relaxing on the soft sand and watching the beautiful waves, do take out your camera and get some great pictures of the Al Arab.

Shopping

What is a trip to Dubai if you do not do any shopping, even if you are in the city for just 24 hours? This is one of the most popular things to do in Dubai as there are so many malls and markets. The Dubai Mall is definitely is one of the first choice for shopping as it is huge and holds almost 1200 stores of every international brand you have ever heard. Apart from this, the Mall of Emirates is also a good choice. You can also go to gold souk if you plan to buy some gold. The markets in Dubai are also great places to go to if you want to buy trinkets and souvenirs to take back home with you.

If you are still confused as to what to do during your 24 hours in Dubai, you should go for a Dubai city tour package where you would get to see the most important places in Dubai without the need for actually planning everything on your own.

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