The document provides information about various tourist activities and attractions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It describes desert safaris, dhow dinner cruises, city tours, seaplane tours, aquariums, skiing, hot air ballooning, museums, mosques, souks, and more. It also includes the operating hours and key details about each attraction. The document aims to inform potential tourists about popular things to see and do across the two largest cities in the UAE.
5. 4x4DESERTSAFARI
Travel by 4x4 across the deserts of Dubai on this exhilarating excursion! Get an adrenaline rush sandboarding on the Dubai desert,
enjoy a camel ride and get a henna tattoo! Complete your experience with a delicious barbecue dinner under the Arabian stars and live
folk and belly dance performances. It's a must-do experience when you're visiting Dubai!
Highlights
Dubai 4x4 desert safari
Take in scenic views as you drive across the desert by 4WD vehicle
Visit a camel farm and learn how to ride a camel
Experience an adrenaline rush as you go sandboarding down the Dubai desert dunes
Get a henna tattoo on your hand or feet
Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner under the Arabian stars
Watch live folk and belly dance performances
6. DHOW DINNER CRUISE Memorable time on board the Arabic Dhow (Arabic boat Cruise) A dinner cruise on a
wonderful wooden dhow built in the time-honoured manner but with every comfort included and it is a romantic way
of spending an evening. Cruise along the moonlit creek while viewing the brilliantly-illuminated skyline. Enjoy a
sumptuous buffet dinner served with a taste of local delicacies.
DHOW DINNER CRUISE
7. This tour will take you to the very distinguished sites of Dubai. During your
tour, you will feel the invigorating atmosphere of the ancient Arabic charms
emanating from these century-old trading centres thriving in juxtaposition with
the worlds most exciting cosmopolitan city.
Dubai CITY TOUR
8. SEAPLANE TOUR
Seawings offers you a unique sightseeing excursion across Dubai’s dazzling landmarks and modern skyline.
Their most popular tour, The Silver Tour is a 40 minute "dock to dock" excursion providing views of Dubai's most iconic landmarks including The Palm Jumeirah,
The Burj Khalifa, The World Islands, Burj Al Arab, Historic Dubai Creek, Port Rashid and much more. Up to 9 passengers per flight.
The Burj Experience is another popular tour. A forty minute aerial sightseeing extravaganza, the trip will take you on a 40 minute ride around world famous icons
like the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and World islands, with the stunning blue Dubai Creek as the backdrop.
Besides Jebel Ali, Seawings also runs tours starting from Dubai Creek.
9. Explore a world of breathtaking water thrills at Aquaventure. Slide down the immense Ziggurat and
through a shark-infested lagoon, take a river ride of over two kilometres, ride the water rapids and
white water chargers. For a gentler experience, younger visitors can plunge into Splashers, a water
playground for kids. It all adds up to a unique water adventure, with something new discovered at
every turn.
Open daily 10.00am to sunset.
AQUAVENTURE
10. They say viewing a place from a high vantage point is always the best way to comprehend the full scope and beauty of it. Well this is certainly true for
Dubai! There is no better way to view the amazing desert landscape and the awesome desert dawn than from the vantage point of a gently floating hot
air balloon!
From high in the sky you will gain an awesome appreciation for the giant dunes, the moon-like landscape of the rugged Hajja Mountains to the east,
and the "21st century" skyline of Dubai to the west as you rise high into the immense blue of the desert sky. This truly is not to be missed whether you
are on holiday in Dubai or a local, the views on offer are simply unforgettable, just don’t forget your camera.
HOT AIR BALLOON
11. The coolest thing to do in Dubai! Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and
tobogganing, or just playing in the snow. Young or old, there is something for everyone, from the beginner to the snow sport enthusiast. Ski Dubai is a unique
mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round.
Opening Times
Sunday - Wednesday: 10.00 am - 11.00 pm
Thursday: 10.00 am - 12.00 midnight
Friday: 09.00 am - 12.00 midnight
Saturday: 09.00 am - 11.00 pm
Last Ticket Sale:
Saturday - Wednesday: 9.30 pm
Thursday - Friday: 10.30 pm
SKI DUBAI
12. Dubai Aquarium is (you guessed it) the world's largest indoor aquarium measuring 51m x 20m x 11m and features the world's largest viewing panel
at 32.8m wide and 8.3m high. Dubai Aquarium houses an incredible 33,000 inhabitants made up from 85 different species of aquatic animals,
including a large population of predator sea life such as sharks and sting rays.
While the aquarium and fish are clearly visible free of charge from the large viewing panel in the Dubai Mall, children and visitors alike may enjoy a
closer encounter by visiting the walkthrough tunnel and/or taking a glass bottom boat ride and or walking along the suspension bridge in the zoo.
DUBAI AQUARIUM
13. Wild Wadi is one of the popular outdoor waterparks in Dubai. The park is themed around a tale from Arabian
Folklore featuring Juha and his seafaring friend, Sinbad.
The waterpark comprises 30 interconnected rides and attractions for adults and children. The Wipeout and
Riptide Flowriders offer the ultimate surfing experience. Meanwhile thrill seekers can enjoy the adrenaline
rush of the Jumeirah Sceirah, the second highest free fall water slide in the world! Meanwhile, the lazy river is
the water park family favorite.
Visitors are provided with rubber rings, lifejackets and body boards when get into the park and have access to
all the water rides.
There are lifeguards dedicated to each ride and all around the waterpark.
The facilities of Wild Wadi include three restaurants, two snack bars, and gift shops as well.
The waterpark has a cashless payment system, a waterproof wristband stores electronic credits, which can
be used to buy food and drinks.
14. This is the main museum in Dubai. It is located in the beautifully restored Al Fahidi Fort, which was erected around 1799 to defend the city
against invasion. The Fort was later renovated in 1971 for usage as a museum.
Dubai museum's diverse collection of exhibits offers a fascinating insight into the rich history and cultural heritage. Galleries recreate
scenes from the Creek, traditional Arab houses, mosques, the souk, date farms and desert and marine life.
Operating hours:
Saturday – Thursday 08:30 – 20:30 hrs, Friday 14:30 –20:30 hrs
15. Dubai is known for cheap gold. If you are in the market, or are simply looking for the experience of walking the narrow alleys and capturing the
sites and sounds of the traditional souk, then a visit to the Dubai Gold Souk is definitely worthwhile.
The Dubai Gold Souk is situated in Deira, the old part of Dubai.
The Dubai Gold Souk is easily recognizable from its entrance. Two enormous wooden gates welcome visitors to endless dazzling windows of gold.
There are more than 300 jewelers situated in the strip and in the afternoon and early evening the streets are alive and bustling with people. You
will find both traditional and modern designs of gold which come in various colours and karats. In addition to gold, the Dubai Gold Souk also
houses precious stones as well semi-precious gems like diamonds, rubies, emerald, sapphires as well as pearls. Prices are very reasonable and
largely determined by weight, rather than design and craftsmanship.
Gold SOUK - DEIRA
16. Built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture. Considered to be one of the most attractive
mosques in Dubai, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding organizes visits to the Jumeirah Mosque for non-Muslims, aimed at
promoting cultural understanding and first-hand experience as an insight to the Islamic religion.
Jumeirah Mosque Tours is conduct on every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10am, children must be 5yrs+.
Fee is 10Dhs per person. No prior booking is needed.
Ladies need to be covered - long skirts/trousers, long sleeves, hat/scarf for the head. Gentlemen need to wear trousers - T-shirt or shirt and not a
vest. You need to take off your shoes before entering the mosque.
The tour lasts for an hour and a half. Photography is allowed.
JUMEIRAH MOSQUE
19. At Ferrari world Abu Dhabi, you finally have the chance to live the Ferrari dream in ways you never imagined possible. Come face to face with the thrills that
legends are made of. From touring the factory to feeling the rush of an f1 race, its finally your turn to step in to story. Its your turn to get behind the wheel, to fly
across the Tuscan hills and take on the challenge. As the safety bars rise and the Ferrari seatbelt release, you'll realize there's something more. Once you
discover the passion of Rosso, there is no turning back.
FERRARI WORLD Abu Dhabi
20. How did this all begin?
• Assessment Question #1
• Describe the history of the UAE. Include
specific dates and events. Start in
chronological order and fully explain the
important events and moments that shaped
the history of the UAE. Include a timeline of
these events with your written answer.
22. Learning Task:
• Create a timeline of major events in the
history of the UAE. DUE THURSDAY!
• Your timeline must have the following:
– Title
– 10 events (minimum)
– Date of each event
– Name of the event & a description of what happened
– Small picture about each event
– Cite sources (use 1 website and 1 non-fiction book)
* Must be in chronological order
