Diving, Skiing, Roller Coasters: Kick Things Off Your Adventure Bucket List In Dubai

When someone mentions "adventure in Dubai", chances are that one will end up thinking about a sand dune safari or perhaps scuba diving during a leisurely yacht tour. That¡¯s where most people visiting Dubai end up missing out on the endless thrilling experiences that the ultra-modern city has to offer, with some activity for every kind of adventure junkie. So if you¡¯re someone who likes to sit back and just enjoy unexpected situations or likes to get their hands dirty (literally), you will find something on this list that suits you.

1. Dirt Biking

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While dune bashing remains one of the most popular activities amongst tourists, if you want to level it up, you could give dirt biking a go. You could hire an instructor if you¡¯re in the city for a long time, or sign up for one-time experiences as well.

2. Rannvijay Singha¡¯s Ultimate Adventure Bucket List

ICYMI, many of these activities in Dubai are personal favourites of India¡¯s go-to adventure advisor, Rannvijay Singha. Check out his Ultimate Adventure Bucket List on Indiatimes¡¯ #DubaiLikeALocal in the video above for a thrill like never before. To sum it up, he gets into a really fast car, dives into the world¡¯s deepest pool, and even jumps off a plane.

3. Flyboarding

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Dubai¡¯s waterfront makes the city all the more appealing to adventure enthusiasts by opening up a variety of activities to explore. One of these very Instagrammable activities is flyboarding, which makes you pretty much feel like a superhero while you are at it. It's a great activity for watersports beginners, but it's also great for learning some tricks to show off.

4. Kite Surfing

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This is probably an activity where you get to be in maximum control of how leisurely you want to go. There are a lot of tours around Dubai Marina that you could take in order to get around the key areas of the city while kite surfing, pacing through its gorgeous views, and picking up speed at your preference.

5. The Storm Coaster

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Located in the Dubai Hills Mall, the Storm Coaster has been attracting tourists from across the world ever since its opening. This indoor roller coaster has a completely vertical launch and an immersive pre-ride experience.

6. Glass Slide

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A part of the Sky Views Observatory, the Glass Slide slides you down from the 53rd floor to the 52nd as you sit down on a mat and look at the stunning city views below you. A short but fun experience.

7. Hiking

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After about a 90-minute drive from Dubai, you reach Hatta, located in the Hajar Mountain Range. This has been a thrill-seeker¡¯s paradise for those who are willing to go a bit further outside the city for hiking. It also has operators working on mountain biking, kayaking, and archery, so you can look at a day trip with a busy schedule at Hatta.

8. Ski Dubai

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Popular amongst all age groups, Ski Dubai manages to offer an icy heaven in the middle of desert land all year round. They maintain a temperature of -1 to 2 degrees Celsius and are spread over an area of 22,500 square metres. The indoor resort has five slopes of varying difficulty.