If you are bored of the summer heat in Dubai this July or checking your friends’ holiday photos on Instagram and feeling sorry for yourself, then you need to read this!
Because just when you thought there was nothing new to do in Dubai this summer, we've come to rescue you and give you 5 new fun things to try/do/eat:
1. Nadi Al Quoz
Hipsters, entrepreneurs and art lovers have a new spot to gather at while avoiding the scorching summer heat. The newly opened Nadi Al Quoz at the popular Alserkal Avenue is a perfect new find for casual business meetings, relaxing with friends and participating in fun workshops and activities such as urban yoga and reading groups, all while lounging on sun-beds or swinging from a hammock! We think it’s an ideal place to hide away from the heat while taking part in a cultural activity in Dubai.
2. Hysteria haunted house
Not for the faint-hearted as the title implies! The newly opened Hysteria haunted house in Dubai Mall comes with all sorts of hair-raising, adrenaline-pumping and shock-delivering moments where panicked parents look for lost children inside small, dark and haunted rooms. Are you brave enough to give it a try?
3. Try a cooking class
Why not learn how to make your own sushi and tempura? Or prepare fresh pasta or an amazing tart? You can do all that in one of the cooking classes on offer at the International Centre for Culinary Arts in Knowledge Village. Each class lasts for four hours and you will be guided by professional chefs throughout with the chance taste your own creations at the end! What a great way to earn your food! Pre-booking is essential.
4. Or an authentic American brunch
The brunch idea may have originated in England, but it’s the Americans who made it cool. That’s why you need to try the authentic American Saturday brunch at Latitude in Jumeirah Beach Hotel where you can indulge in American food staples such as burger sliders, chicken wings, stuffed jalapeños and beef brisket. The American theme continues with a live band playing your favorite all American hits!
5. Indoor sports
You don’t have to stop playing basketball or football during the hot months in Dubai, because you can simply go to the Dubai Sports World at Dubai World Trade Centre. The space is transformed into a giant indoor, air-conditioned stadium where you can enjoy many sports from volleyball and football, to tennis and badminton, or you can just do a workout session in the indoor gym. It is an amazing place to have fun, be active with friends and avoid the searing temperature.