UAE · WINTER ACTIVITIES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 winter activities worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend a full day in Ski Dubai’s 4,500-square-meter Snow Park at Mall of the Emirates. Your Classic Pass covers unlimited snow rides, plus one chairlift trip and one Mountain Thriller run. Skiing and penguin encounters cost extra, but winter clothing is supplied.
“Fantastic, but rope way should have seat belts for better safety.”
Spend a full day inside Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates, with unlimited snow rides, the Mountain Thriller, chairlift, and your choice of two Snow Bullet zipline rides or two hours on the slope. Winter clothing and a locker are included, but ski slope access requires intermediate Level 2 ability.
“Kashif was really amazing. He was very gentle and helpful. Actually, he told us a lot of fun facts and cool stuff about Dubai during our trip. We definitely enjoyed this experience a lot!”
Set out from Abu Dhabi in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser for a sunrise safari in Al Khatim. You’ll ride camels, visit a camel farm, try sand boarding or skiing, enjoy Bedouin-style refreshments, and pose in Arabic dress. Guides such as Salam can adapt the outing for families.
“Very poor experience...the local agent was not even aware of booking...had to call them at expected arrival time...came 1 hr late..driver iqbal was a nice person...”
You’ll leave Dubai around 3 pm in a shared 4x4, ride across the red dunes with a trained driver such as Furqan, Mujahid, Sajid, or Pasha, then reach a desert camp for camel riding, sandboarding, BBQ dinner, henna, Arabic dress photos, shisha, and live shows.
“Ajman our tour guide for safari was amazing . He is great guy and professional. I recommend to contact him for any tour or places to go in Dubai's . We had wonderful time today .”
You’ll ride with up to three companions in a Can-Am 1000cc 4-seater through Dubai’s desert, with camel riding and sand skiing included. The experience begins at 8:00 am, includes pickup, and allows about 90 minutes at Dubai Buggy Riders. Guides such as Nabil, Qasim, and Muhammad may lead the trip.
“Mujahid was a very good driver and a good friend. He was very sociable and caring and made sure that everything was in order”
Take a 3-hour Dubai desert outing built around a Can-Am 1000cc 4-seater buggy, camel riding, and sand skiing. Pickup is offered, and guides such as Amir Zaman, Adil, Sami, and Murtaza have earned praise for friendly service and careful driving. Confirm the exact activity order before booking.
“Perfect trip, we enjoyed the buggies the most. Cool. Great guys in the office, getting us to the desert and on the spot… thanks!”
Pick a dune, a deck or a tower.
