You keep hearing about people booking tickets out of the buzzing city of Dubai, and you feel a pang of regret. Why didn't/coudn't I plan a trip, too? you wonder. You imagine yourself scrolling through Instagram for hours upon hours, 'enjoying' turquoise beaches and lush green jungles through your 3 by 2" screen. It's masochism in its finest hour, and you do not -- I repeat, you do not -- need to go through it.
Not only is there plenty to do in Dubai, but there's a lot of *new* things to do. It's why we all live here. There's always something newer, something bigger, something mind-blowingly cooler just around the corner. You're going to need a nice long weekend (like the Eid break) to get through them all.
Milk your Eid vacation for all its worth and check out these four new Dubai attractions.
Shout out to all the marvel fans! IMG is Dubai’s first mega themed entertainment destination is also the world's biggest indoor park. So you do not have to worry about Dubai’s relentless summer heat and humidity. IMG Worlds brings out dozens of superheroes to real life with a lot of attractions. You can enjoy the 22 rides, the movies, the live shows. Also, of course you can dine there with Superhero-themed restaurants like Tony’s Skydeck, Chang’s Golden Dragon, Mama Scano’s Of Yancy Street, and much more. Finally, you can leave the place with a souvenir for branded goods from all your favorite Super Heroes and cartoon characters.
Ticket prices: AED300 for Adults, AED250 for Children under 1.2 m in height, free for Children under 2 or 0.9 m in height.
Free parking is available and there is plenty of space for everyone. Valet parking is also available with an additional fee.
Brining the tropical forests to City Walk in Dubai, The Green Planet has over 3,000 plants and animals and the world’s largest indoor man-made and life-sustaining tree which will be 25-metres in height. The Green Planet is divided into four sections: The Canopy, The Midstory, Forest Floor and Flooded Rainforest
Ticket prices: AED 95 for Adults, AED 75 for Children over 3.
Keep in mind: If you are a group of 15 or above, contact the sales team on this email to get the best deal: [email protected]
3. Still not convinced about being stuck in Dubai? Try Last Exit
Are you a foodie? Last Exit is definitely the place to be. Last Exit – The food truck park - offers you more than 14 food trucks, fashioned in sleek style that will make you want to eat even if you're not hungry. It has some decors made out of car parts imported from the US, some of them are made in the 50s.
Entry fee: FREE!
Keep in mind: There is an Air Conditioned area that fits up to 90 visitors. To enjoy the outdoors atmosphere make sure you go after sunset. Also, d on’t stress about your phone battery, they have charging stations.
4. The Outlet Village
The Outlet Village in Jebel Ali is the new destination for shopaholics. Modelled after outlet villages in Europe, a total of 125 brands have already opened shop, including high-end brands like, DKNY, Dunhill, Guiseppe Zanotti, Ted Baker, Tommy Hilfiger, and much more.
Entry fee: FREE!
Keep in mind: It is the place to shop for mid to high-end brands...with nonstop sale.