The epitome of luxury with regards to both hospitality experiences and nearby attractions, you won’t be surprised to learn that outside of the exclusive events and 5-star venues, Dubai is also rife with elite and luxurious activities to enjoy and get involved in.
In this blog, we’re introducing some of the most unforgettable luxury activities in Dubai, with ideas to help break up those retail therapy and shopping days and see a different side of the city.
Become a VIP shopper at The Dubai Mall
If you happen to have a spare AED100,000 lying around to spent on designer goods, or you’re visiting Dubai specifically to enjoy its retail landscape and plethora of designer stores, then you might decide that becoming a VIP shopper is high on your list of luxury activities.
As a VIP shopper, you will be granted access to luxury lounges and events, exclusive launch parties, valet parking opportunities, and more. Well worth that minimum spend if shopping is up there as one of your reasons for visiting Dubai.
Enjoy a luxury yacht cruise
One of the most obvious signs of wealth in the city of the Dubai is the collection of yachts which adorn the waters of the Arabian Gulf. While many of the large yachts are privately owned by celebrities, millionaires and billionaires, there are others which are available for private hire cruises and tours – letting visitors see a different side of the city as charter guests for the day.
Experience Dubai from the sky
There aren’t many better ways to see Dubai than from your own helicopter tour, taking you over the top of the world’s richest city – granting you a birds eye view of the Helipads on top of the city’s most luxurious hotels, and a unique perspective of the fireworks which light the sky at night.
There are multiple different ways of experiencing Dubai from the comfort of a helicopter tour, whether you book it as an exclusive experience during your stay or decide to tap into the convenience of a helicopter commute to your dinner reservation or next pre-booked activity. You’d be amazed at how normal helicopter transfer is in a luxurious city like Dubai.
Super car hire
If you’ve been to Dubai before then you will be no stranger to the hordes of super cars that pass through the city every day – driven by everyone from taxi drivers to police officers and more. Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and vintage classic cars are the norm across Dubai – and as tourists you can experience your own piece of motorsport thrill with luxury car hire and driving experiences.
There are a number of luxury car rental companies headquartered across Dubai which enable you to travel in style for the duration of your stay. Alternatively, you can simple sit back and relax in comfort in the backseat of your chosen car, with a chauffeur or private taxi service carrying you between the different Dubai malls and shopping districts.
Dine in the finest restaurants
Both an unforgettable experience and a necessity, eating in Dubai unlocks a new level of luxury that exists in very few destinations around the world. With unrivalled views from the tallest buildings, surrounded by the most ornate and classy settings and surroundings, Dubai is a foodie’s paradise. Not to mention, the incredible melting pot of culture and luxury means that you can find food influences and flavours from all over the world in Dubai, making it a great place for any and all palettes.
Play golf like a pro
Sports fans, listen up. Dubai might be a hub of wealth and high end experiences, but it is also home to some of the best racing tracks, tennis courts, and golf courses in the world. To look at golf specifically, Dubai boasts the Emirates Gold Club Majlis course – the first grass golf course in the Middle East which hosts the annual Omega Dubai Desert Classic and is considered one of the toughest courses on the entire European tour.
With some of the world’s greatest golf players having previously played on this course, you can truly follow in the footsteps of the greats with every putt and hole.
Dubai as a luxury hub of activity
With so much to see and do in Dubai, stretching from the city itself to the vast surrounding desert landscape, tourists from all walks of life and with all interests and hobbies will find themselves stimulated and excited by this city steeped in luxury.
Where will your next Dubai adventure take you?
