Dubai is widely known as commercial capital of United Arab Emirates and its economy mainly depends on trade, tourism, aviation, real estate and financial services. Talking about the climate in Dubai, summers are extremely hot, windy and humid. Meanwhile, winters are comparatively cool with an average high of 240 C and overnight lows of 140 C in January, the coolest month and hence considered to be the best time for the tourists to visit Dubai. We have listed few of the many great reasons to visit Dubai during winter.
1.Go Camping
The ideal weather in Dubai to go for camping is during winter. Whether it is in desert, mountains or coast, the daytime temperatures won’t struggle you with the heat when you’re pitching your tent, or wake up inside a heat trap. There are plenty of camping options throughout Dubai, ranging from beginner spots just outside the city, to sites more suited to pros much further out into the desert and only accessible by 4×4.
2. Go for a safari in the desert
The winter is approaching in Dubai and is the best time to go around the city and have outdoor fun. Undoubtedly, one of the best outdoor activities in Dubai is to go for a safari in desert. This will satisfy both adventure lovers and casual tourists, and the dune bashing over the orange sand is better than any roller coaster you would ever find.
3. Relaxing at the beautiful beaches
There are dozens of beaches to choose from all along the emirate’s coast. You’ll find some excellent family beaches in Dubai Marina and in Jumeirah Beach Residences, and more exclusive beaches by some of the larger hotels along the coast. You can even have the pleasure of water sports and sunbath at Jumeirah beach. If you need to avoid crowded Jumeirah beach then go to La Mer where you can dine in as well as enjoy the pretty beach.
4. Charter a yacht and sail
People who like royalty at sea may go for a luxury yacht sail. There are so many kinds of yachts and you should pick the one that suits your choice and interest. The experience of sailing, combined with the views and the luxury, provides you with a unique and memorable party.
5. A visit to Dubai Miracle Garden
It is incredible that one of the largest gardens in the world is in the middle of the desert. Dubai Miracle Garden is home for more than 50 million flowers over 120 varieties of them.The flowers are arranged in incredible formations including a giant Mickey Mouse, Emirates A380, and Burj Khalifa which is eye catching.
6. Dubai Shopping Festival at Global Village
Global Village is one of the best attractions to visit in Dubai during winter. It closes down for maintenance in summer and opens for Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) in winter. In fact, you can witness the world at Global Village. If you want products from across the world you should visit Global Village once you are here in Dubai. It is not just for shopping, but you can enjoy the culture, art and heritage of different countries through their pavilions.
7. Dubai Fountain Show
This isn’t a new attraction, but because of its location surrounded by a fantastic selection of outdoor restaurants, watching a fountain show is easily one of the best things to do in Dubai in winter. The fountain sits at the base of the Burj Khalifa and ‘perform’ to music at various times throughout the day.
8. Wild Wadi Water Park
This is an outdoor water park in Dubai and is one of the prime destinations for tourists as well as residents during winter season. Also, one of the best places for your kids to enjoy their day. Wild Wadi has got temperature controlled wave pool, multiple water slides and two artificial surfing machines. Another feature of the park is an amazing waterfall that goes off every ten minutes.
9. Chill at Al Qudra Lake
This is the best place in Dubai to watch migratory birds and is worthy an evening drive to Al Qudra Lake. The lake is a great romantic spot for those who needs to chill out, go for a jogging or anything that enchants your mind. You can visit the nearby Swan Lake as well which is really worth. Tourists who visits Dubai this winter should not miss out this destination.
10. Dubai Safari Park
Dubai Safari Park is an emerging tourist destinations in Dubai to visit during winter with your kids . This is an eco-friendly safari park with 2500 animals from 250 species. The Park was opened on 12 December 2017, but currently closed for renovations and improvements until further notice. The Park is segmented into major five areas named as Safari village, Arabian Village, Asian Village, African Village and Wadi Village.
A small bit of information just to conclude :
Dubai opened its doors to international tourists after nearly four months of closed borders and grounded flights perceiving the winter season. The glittering commercial capital of United Arab Emirates, known for its high- end hotels, beautiful beaches and other superlative attractions, is among the first Middle Eastern destinations to restart tourism considering the visitors health and safety is of utmost importance. Tourism is the key pillar of Dubai’s economic growth and is ready to welcome restless travellers who have been grounded in their homes for months.
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