Not been on a satisfying vacation trip with your family for a long time? Then it’s high time you should consider visiting a fun-filled, stunning, and opulent place where you can enjoy the best time with your family. Although there are several spots to visit, but, Dubai can be the most suitable if you want to enjoy vacations that offer everything for adults and kids alike.
Just a plain desert expanse and a fishing village a few decades ago, Dubai today is home to opulent attractions, symbolizing the word, ‘luxury.’ It is a meeting place of the richest people on the planet and the major port and business centre of the United Arab Emirates.
The reason that people want to visit Dubai to enjoy luxury vacations is simple. The desert country has a lot to offer i.e., from luxury hotels and resorts and modern shopping malls to lofty towers, 5-star eateries, and fun parks. If you’re a Muslim then Dubai is especially recommended for Halal holidays. And in case you get some time saved after performing Umrah, why not visit Dubai? Let’s share the top 10 things you can enjoy in this ‘City of Gold’ to make the most of your family vacations.
Bucket-List of Things to Do in Dubai
You can reach Dubai by booking a private tour or making reservations through a Travel Agency. Dubai is known for its luxury hotels and resorts where you can enjoy 5-star services so you can choose among the best staying facilities. Tourists are often eager to start exploration as soon as they reach their destinations. So, here’s our list of 10 things to do to make the most of your fun-filled holiday tour with your family:
1. Explore the Attractions of Burj Khalifa
Reach the skies at the iconic Burj Khalifa, looking like a gleaming needle in the clouds. You can’t fathom the activities you can enjoy with your family in this single tall building. Head to the vantage points on the 124th and 148th floors and take a panoramic glance at the city’s beauty.
You can Indulge in traditional Emirati food with your family at the highest eatery on the entire globe, ‘At.Mosphere’, or enjoy drinks at the highest bar in the world, ‘The Lounge.’ Want to make things more exciting? Jump from Burj Khalifa’s top to enjoy a skydiving experience and view the city’s glamours from above.
2. Glance at the Old & Modern Dubai
Located in Zabeel Park, Dubai Frame is the world’s most unique tourist spot and the largest frame in the world with 150.24 metres of height and 95.53 metres of width. You can take a glance at the modest past and modern present of Dubai from this single frame and get an idea of the development this place has gone through.
To reach the top of the frame, you need to use the elevator and enjoy views from the vantage points. There is an on-site gallery you can visit with your family that exhibits the past, present, and future of Dubai through images and artifacts. You can also walk on the glass path that connects the two towers.
3. Observe Dubai From the Sky
After looking at Dubai from a vantage point and Dubai Frame, it is time to observe this magical place from the sky. Head to one of the skydiving companies near Jumeirah Beach and reserve skydiving tickets for you and your family.
Reach 13,000 ft of height through a helicopter or an airplane from where you can jump and free fall from the sky. Feel like a bird flying on top of Dubai and revel in the enchanting views of the high buildings of Dubai including Palm Jumeirah and the vast expanse of the Arabian desert.
4. Enjoy Dinner in the Sky
Dubai’s skies offer a lot more than exciting free-fall jumps. Don’t believe it? Head to Dubai Marina Coast where you can reserve seats for a family dinner at the local popular restaurant. And yes, you’d have to look above to watch the restaurant as it is 50 metres above the ground.
Awarded as the most unusual dining experience in the world by Forbes, Dine in the Sky offers a luxurious menu with dishes like Fresh Burrata, Penne Pesto, Pan Seared Angus Beef Short Rib, Salmon, and other Arabic cuisines. You can the whole dining space for your family on special events like birthdays and parties.
5. Explore the Flower Exhibition At the Miracle Garden
Located in the Dubailand district, this enchanting flower garden was launched in 2013 on Valentine’s Day and covers 72,000 sq.m of area. This is one of the top places to visit with your family as the garden houses over 250 million plants and 50 million flowers.
Simply stroll around the garden to observe the hypnotic vistas of millions of blooming petals and colossal animal statues created from flowers. The views only get better as you move forward as you come across several captivating structures made with flowers and covered in them. One of the most magical structures includes a castle and a real Emirati plane covered in plants.
6. Have Fun Exploring Palm Jumeirah
Lodging luxury hotels, premium resorts, numerous 5-star eateries, and sandy beaches with crystal clear azure waters, Palm Jumeirah is an island and another place in Dubai where you can enjoy opulent holidays with your family. The iconic palm tree shape makes it another unique structure that you can’t find anywhere else in the world.
To revel in the lavish vibes of the island with your family, you can start by walking on the famous Palm Jumeirah Broadwalk. Grab shawarmas or other snacks from the nearby food trucks dotting the path. The signature sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel is also located here where you can enjoy several activities such as enjoying spa massages, visiting the heli-pad, savouring cuisines from several on-site eateries, and spending leisure time on the terrace. There are several beaches at Palm Jumeirah where you can soak up the sunlight and just relax.
7. Enjoy Shopping At The Dubai Mall
Want to do real shopping from the most luxury brands in the world? Head to The Dubai Mall popular globally as the largest mall in the world. The mall is the ideal spot for shopaholics to fulfill their shopping desires. You can explore premium brands like Cartier, Chanel, Graff, Gucci, Arpels, Van Cleef, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., etc. The famous Dubai Aquarium is also located while you can also enjoy ice skating with your family to enjoy your halal holidays to the fullest.
8. Visit the Museum of Future
Really living up to its name, Dubai’s ‘Museum of Future’ is where you can take a look a the country’s future 50 years from today. The museum exhibits images and videos by utilizing AI, AR, and VR technologies. You can learn about these and other technologies of the current era in ‘Tomorrow Today’.
You can experience life 600km above Earth by visiting ‘OSS Hope’ or take a look at the world in 2071 through AR and VR technology at the ‘Heal Institute’. Make your kids happy by taking them to ‘Future Heroes’ where they can feel like heroes playing interactive games and completing missions.
9. Explore the Attractions of Dubai Marina
You can take family fun to the maximum at Dubai Marina which is dotted with tall towers. Here you can visit the Barasti Beach or The Beach at JBR to soak up the sunlight in luxury style. You can take your family on a luxury cruise tour and observe the amazing city vistas or enjoy skiing. Want to make things more fun for your family? Enjoy parasailing, skydiving, ziplining, jet-skiing, and other water sports to raise the adrenaline bar. You can make your wife happy by taking her shopping in Dubai Marina Mall.
10. Explore Emirati Food
A trip to Dubai can’t be considered complete without indulging in the Emirati food. So take your family on a food tour in between explorations and try its local dishes made with a delicious blend of meat, rice, spices, milk, dates, and fruits. Try foods like Harees, Majboos, Madrouba, Thareed, etc. It is vital to top up the meal with delicious international as well as local desserts like Bukaj, Kunafa, Luqaimat, and the famous camel milk ice cream among others.
Dubai is a place of mesmeric attractions where you can engage in several exciting activities to enjoy a fun-filled vacation. So, if you wish to embark on halal holidays with your family then contact Muslims Holy Travel to avail our vacation deals. In case you desire to do Umrah then you can opt for our lucrative Luxury Umrah Packages to enjoy maximum travel services.
