Activities in Dubai

Enjoy a variety of water sports

Miles and miles of beautiful white sandy beaches calls your name! The variety of water sports available are unmatched and trust us they are super FUN! Your host will tailor you experience to your preference of intensity and interest. From jet skiing to wind surfing, parasailing to banana riding, wake boarding to fly fishing, every water sport imaginable is at your fingertips. Talk to your host about what you might want to try and what your comfort level is. You are in for some real fun in the sun! You might just not want to go back home.

Ride a hot air balloon over the desert

Yes, you read it right- a hot air balloon ride over the desert. How cool does that sound? How can you say no? Your host will be thrilled to take you on a hot air balloon ride over the sights of Dubai. Going with a local ensures you have the best experience possible and they can point out all the amazing sights as you pass by them from above. Once you land, head over for a delicious meal at one of your host’s favorite local hangouts. Don’t forget your camera because you are going want to take tons of pictures and brag to your friends how you took a hot air balloon ride!

Get an intimate look at a Mosque with a private tour

Mosques are the worshipping place for Muslims and are a huge part of the culture in Dubai. The Emirates follows general Islamic law, so it is best to go with a local host to visit one of the many beautiful mosques. Your host will explain the customs and expectations of non-Muslim visitors to a Mosque. Visiting a mosque will leave you stunned, they are beautiful and serene and it is definitely something you don’t want to miss! Dubai is particularly known for the Grand Mosque and Jumeirah Mosque, both incredibly beautiful to see!

Try night crab hunting

Crabs, crabs, crabs! Yum, yum, yum! We love crabs and we want you to try hunting some! Now that is a UNIQUE experience. Night crab hunting is a very unique and splendid experience that you can only do with a local in Umm Al-Quwain, a short drive from Dubai. Many locals enjoy this nighttime sport and you can too!

Your host will lead you on a glass bottom boat ride into the mangroves where you will look for the crabs with special underwater lights. You will also see the fascinating wonders of the sea. Afterwards bring your appetite because you will enjoy the crab you just caught as part of a mouthwatering dinner. It is an unforgettable experience! You will never look at crab the same again!

Take a shopping tour with a local

Dubai = shopping. The shopping capital of the world. The Global Village in Dubailand has shopping from literally all over the world, over 75 countries! Dozens of markets selling everything from upscale antiques to knick-knacks. Buy gold from an ATM machine at Souk Madinat Jumeirah. The biggest shoe store in the world is there for you to find just the perfect shoes for you. Shopping is Dubai.

So why do it any other way than with a local host who can tailor your shopping desires to your liking and price range? Dubai can be very expensive if you don’t know where to shop! Go with your host for a private shopping tour and get personalized service! You want unique Middle Eastern gifts? Spices? Upscale designer clothing? Arab designers? Whatever you please, your host will be happy to tailor for it!