A list of summer activities in Dubai

Temperatures can be very hot in Dubai during the summer. But that doesn't mean the entertainment stops. There is still a long list of summer fun in Dubai. Recreations that can make your trip and stay in this city memorable and attractive.

The summer weather in the desert country of the United Arab Emirates is probably very challenging for you. Especially if you are not comfortable with heat.

However, nothing should deter you from experiencing summer fun in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Because there are so many fun and exciting activities to do in cool indoor spaces.

There are tons of fun activities to do in Dubai during the summer season. From fun activities and attractions to even entertainment that can be done indoors. There are always plenty of options to keep you and your family busy.

From high-rise restaurants with dreamy views to indoor theme parks, and iced milkshakes and teas, these are some of the best summer entertainment options in Dubai.

In this article, we will take a look at the best entertainment in Dubai with you:

Green Planet:

Just because you can't be outdoors doesn't mean you can miss out on the wonders of nature.

In fact, among many indoor activities, this place is one of the best.

The UAE's first tropical forest, located at Citywalk, is enclosed in a biodome. This complex is undoubtedly a marvel and a masterpiece of engineering and architecture.

This indoor complex has more than 3000 plants and animal species. In this way, see the incredible beauty of nature right in the heart of Dubai, that too in the heart of the hot and burning summer. 

Get to know different types of plants and animals closely in this unique collection. From strange birds and snakes to all kinds of trees and plants in rainforests. All these grow and live on the four floors of this biological dome.

Visiting this amazing complex is highly recommended for nature lovers.

Prices: from 160 dirhams

Contact: 800-7699

Location: Green Planet, City Walk, Al Wasl, Dubai

Opening hours: Saturday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm

Ski Dubai:

It is hard for anyone to believe. But right in the heart of Dubai's hot, sweltering summer, there's a great winter pastime. You are able to touch the magical winter in this desert city.

Ski Dubai is the world's largest indoor snow park. This extraordinary collection, which is one of Dubai's summer entertainments, is located in the Mall of the Emirates.

The experience of having an ice and ski rink in a shopping center is certainly unique. Miraculously spend a cold winter day in the middle of the Dubai desert with activities like bobsledding, sledding and watching the penguin show.

In this place, by purchasing a ticket, you will have all the clothes you need to enter a snowy and icy place. Therefore, you don't even need to bring winter clothes and a special bar with full facilities!

Location: Sheikh Zayed Street, Dubai

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 11 pm Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m Saturday to Sunday, 9 am to 12 am

Prices: from 220 dirhams

Contact: +971-4-409-4000

Museum of Illusions Dubai: Illusion in the Desert

Another summer fun in Dubai is the Museum of Illusions.

n this place, you will enter an amazing wonderland with art installations and interactive installations and amazing works of art that will trick your brain. An environment that is like nothing and nowhere else.

The Dubai Museum of Illusions will make you question logic and reality with optical illusions and trick art. In this way, it provides a fun experience for you and your family. A great fun in the city of Dubai in the middle of the hot and annoying summer!

Get ready for an exciting adventure as you enter the Vortex Tunnel and shift the ground beneath your feet. Also, marvel at the endless space of the Infinity Room. In addition, there are many educational opportunities. Be sure to check out the game room, which is full of fun puzzles and some of the best indoor games in Dubai.

Location: Heritage Area, Al Seef, Dubai Creek

Working hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 10 am to 10 pm Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 12 am

The best summer fun in Dubai: IMG Worlds of Adventure

When talking about indoor activities in Dubai, the name IMG Worlds of Adventure shines.

With more than 1.5 million square feet and 4 themed areas or "Epic Zones" (Marvel, Cartoon Network, IMG Boulevard, and Lost Valley), there's plenty to explore.

You will enjoy exciting machines in this amusement park. You must prepare yourself for a jump scare in the famous haunted hotel of the theme park. Also, when you feel hungry from all the excitement, eat at exotic restaurants.

According to the variety of entertainment in this collection, there are various tickets for using the collection. Get your IMG Worlds of Adventure pass with express combo tickets. Or choose tickets that give you round-trip hotel passes, meal combos, or access to attractions like the Lost Chambers Aquarium, Dubai Frame, and Storm Coaster.

Location: E311, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Working hours: Sunday to Thursday, 12 noon to 10 pm Friday to Saturday, 12 pm to 11 pm

iFly Dubai: fun and skydiving in the heart of Dubai summer

Another exciting indoor activity in the hot summer weather in Dubai is indoor skydiving. A safe and exciting activity to experience skydiving!

You can experience the thrill of skydiving, base jumping and bungee jumping in this unique and advanced center.

If you are new to this, don't worry. Experts and professional trainers will guide you at every step. Even beginners under the age of 18 can enjoy this activity. (You only need to provide a signed iFly waiver form and permission from a parent or guardian).

Location: WAFI Mall, Level 1, Oud Meta Road, Dubai

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 12 noon to 9 pm Friday/Sunday, 12 pm to 11 pm

Prices: from 149 dirhams (beginners)

Contact: +971-60-059-9905

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo: Cool water in the heart of the desert

One of the best family and summer activities in Dubai is visiting the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

Get ready to embark on an underwater adventure in the heart of The Dubai Mall. Explore amazing views of underwater nature and marine life even from an indoor location.

Be amazed by the 48-meter-long tunnel of the aquarium, which is known as one of the best attractions in Dubai so far. An enjoyable summer vacation in Dubai!

Walk on a glass aquarium space. See marine life from a different perspective. If you are looking for a cooler experience on hot summer days, you can also visit the playful penguins here.

Location: Ground Floor of Dubai Mall

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 11 pm Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 12 am

Prices: from 199 dirhams

Contact: 800-38-224-6255

Dubai Dolphinarium:

Another summer fun in Dubai is visiting the city's dolphinarium.

Watch playful dolphins and seals by visiting this place. Beautiful animals performing amazing acrobatic feats at the Dubai Dolphinarium.

One of the best indoor summer activities in Dubai, this center hosts dolphin and seal shows. At the Dubai Dolphinarium, these adorable creatures dance and perform magic tricks.

Prices: from 90 dirhams

Location: 1 Carrick Park Gate, 2 M Hurair St

Time: 10:00 am to 07:30 pm Sun: Closed

Contact: +971-4-336-9773