Naturally, spectacular skyscrapers, slick shopping and top tourist sites are what pull the masses from far and wide, but behind the glitz and glamour there is a fantastic underside that is wonderfully bizarre and one that few visitors will ever get a chance to explore. When you have crossed and crossed the common culprits and feel like having something utterly different these weird ones would be sure to leave you laughing, scratching your head and composing some highly unusual stories that you would take home.
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Sleep Over in a Rainforest-in the Middle of the Desert
Yes, you read that right. Green Planet Dubai biodome will provide camping experiences where customers will be able to pitch a tent on a floor in a domestic rainforest. Beginning at Dhs 900 per couple, this nighttime adventure will begin with scavenger hunt, marshmallow roast and waking up to tropical plants and exotic animals. You’ll even get to feed and greet the creatures bright and early before having breakfast in your personal jungle. This is one of those top things to do in Dubai that sounds completely made up until you’re actually doing it.
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Playing Chess 60 Meters Underwater
Deep Dive Dubai takes board games to a whole new level- quite literally. Picture putting on a tank of oxygen and then heading toward the ocean floor in the sunken city where you can challenge your friend to a game of chess. Starting at Dhs1,250, this is an adventure that can be enjoyed at any level of ability, and will involve such actions as fishing around bizarre constructions, underwater basketball or even riding on a motorcycle buried in underwater water. It is a lot of fun, it is one of the best activities to undertake in Dubai, and it is a must to every thrill seeker.
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Become Real-Life Pac-Man
Remember the hours spent glued to arcade screens as Pac-Man? Step into the game at Active Games in Al Quoz. You’ll weave through a life-sized maze, dodging hungry ghosts and collecting power pellets all while working up a serious sweat, over the course of 45 minutes. From Dhs160, this is one nostalgic experience that will marry your inner child with cardio – who says gaming isn’t exercise?
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Float Away Your Problems (Literally)
Ditch the meditation classes for a spot of outdoor sound healing with Beyond Wellness-where you get to lie on an inflated lilo surrounded by flickering candles and spa-like sounds washing over your ears. Just lie back, watch the stars, and let your stress float away-quite literally-for Dhs299. It is hilarious, relaxing, and one of Dubai’s most avant-garde wellness experiences.
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Zip Headfirst Over Dubai Marina
Yes, unlike most zip lines, at JBR’s X-Line, you will fly headfirst like Superman. You will pay Dhs699, be taken to a rooftop tower, strapped in, and then zoom between skyscrapers, gliding over the water to land at Marina Mall. To put it simply, this combination of speed, height, and superhero position really does make for an absolutely sidesplitting and hair-raising adventure that doubtless cements its place among the best activities to do in Dubai for adrenaline junkies.
Conclusion
Dubai’s quirky side really comes alive to show the world that this city is not all about its swanky luxury and record-breaking attractions. From LOL moments down to ‘Aha!’ ones, these wonderfully weird things you can do offer refreshingly different experiences and far more interesting memories than yet another photo taken at just some mall. So step out of that comfort zone and discover the funny, peculiar, utterly entertaining side of this desert metropolis.
