Dubai is the city of dreams of every cosmopolitan person, where the most daring fantasies come true. Everything starts here with the adjectives “the most” and “the largest”: the largest skyscraper, the largest mall, the most luxurious hotel.
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History
Dubai is growing bigger and more progressive by the day. Over 50 years ago Dubai was just a bare desert. Today it is a bustling oasis of prosperity and advanced technology.
How did it make the leap from nothing to plenty? It looks like a story of Cinderella. In the mid-19th century, Dubai’s trade was only pearl fishing. It was barely enough to support the locals and the meager local infrastructure.
The situation worsened especially when Japan began to produce artificial pearls in 1950. Fakes quickly flooded the market, and the natural wealth of the Arabian Sea became less in demand. The economy was in dire straits. 16 years later workers suddenly discovered oil fields. Since then life in Dubai has skyrocketed toward its dream.
Some people say there is no soul in Dubai because there is no history. But the trick is that Dubai’s history is being written right now. At the highest speeds. When you come to Dubai, you become a part of a new page, watching an amazing pattern of its origins being drawn.
The main profit of Dubai now is not oil at all, but tourism. The city of the future attracts travelers from all over the world, presenting them the most sophisticated forms of recreation. You can even go snowboard in the ski complex. And it’s all of this on the territory of the former desert.
The desert of Dubai has bloomed and become reminiscent of Los Angeles and Singapore, but out of the city it stretches to the west for hundreds of kilometers. Funny fact: this area is considered a kind of backcountry here. The trip to the sandy wilderness is a part of an extreme dune safari by car or on camelback, the old-school style.
Camel Safari
Camel riding is a natural part of the ancient tradition of Arabia. With its enchanting rhythm, setting sun, and mystical spirit of travel – all in the best traditions of the East.
The camel has been called the ship of the desert for centuries, which follows it with incredible endurance. It symbolizes the ability to find a way out of any impasse and hopeless situation. Safari on a camel gives the opportunity to plunge into the world of a fabulous dessert: to visit a Bedouin camp, try your hand at henna painting, and finally enjoy a hookah.
Hummer and buggy safari
Hummer safari is a driver-driven format that will dash through the desert at high speeds. In a buggy ride, you drive on your own. However, if you do not have a car license, you can choose a chaperone to help you.
You can also try your hand at sandboarding by sliding over the soft barchans. It’s a part of this tour.
After the recharging drive, you will be brought to a cafe in the open air, comfortably seated near a fire, with tasty food, and entertained with a dance show.
Hot air ballooning
Even watching Dubai from the legendary Burj Khalifa cannot compare to the panorama that opens up in a hot-air balloon. When you are floating in the air you can see the whole city in dynamics: fantastic skyscrapers, green oases, silent dunes, a caravan of wandering camels, oryx, and gazelles. The whole picture of magical Arabia is before your eyes.
Skydiving
It is worth it to try skydiving if you are a fan of high adrenaline. You will be dash through the air like a bullet and captured by a crazy view of Jumeirah Island and the Arabian Desert. This tour includes not only accompaniment with knowledgeable instructors but also the work of videographers. You will have a high-class video of your triumphant flight. Such moments will be nice to share with loved ones when you return home.
Xline
XLine is another attraction for the most daring who like healing adrenalin. You will fly across the city at a distance of 170 meters and a speed of 80 km/h. Contemplate one of the most expensive and aesthetically pleasing areas of Dubai Marina and the skyscrapers growing out of it.
The instructor will put a helmet on you before the flight. Helmet with a camera so that you can watch the look of extreme surprise on your face and your own cries of joy on video after.
Sea cruise
Dubai has a huge range of boat, yacht, and liner cruises to choose from. On the boat, you can fish: on board there is the necessary fishing equipment and you also can ask for help from the crew. You’ll enjoy the spectacular views, refreshments, and a swim.
On a yacht and liner there are more exceptional conditions. You can relax and savour local and international cuisine accompanied by Arabian, Indian, and English music.
What other dynamic activities there are in Dubai:
- Diving
- Jet skiing
- Parasailing
- Go-karting
- Helicopter rides
