Amanda PhillipsDubai is one of the most popular winter sun holiday destinations in the world. With its year-round golden sunshine and numerous flights from the UK it’s no wonder holidays-makers choose this city year on year as their winter getaway of choice. If you’re jetting off to this glittering Emirate gem during these cooler months, here’s just a taster of what you can get up to.
1. Watch a performance at the new Opera House
Dubai has always boasted a packed calendar of show performances. However the new Opera House is the first stage in the city that has the technical capabilities to compete with other world-famous stages. A first-class theatre that is architecturally inspired by an Arabian Dhow, it can host everything from opera, musicals, ballet – and even ice shows.
2. Time your visit with the Dubai Food Festival
Between the 23rd of February and 11th of March 2017, Dubai hosts the Middle East’s only gastronomically-themed festival. Across this fortnight some of Dubai’s finest restaurants will sell special offers on premium three-course meals. There will also be a plethora of food carts set up along Kite Beach for a tasty treat while exploring the city.
3. Join a foodie tour
While Dubai has become renowned as a glitzy capital of international flavours, those looking for traditional Middle Eastern flavours will find them off the beaten path on a foodie tour. Join Frying Pan Adventures and explore the hidden kitchens in the old-town of Dubai. Perfect for a winter evening.
4. Have fun at Dubai Parks and Resorts
Let out your inner child at one of Dubai’s newest attractions. Choose between three theme parks: Legoland® Dubai, MotionGate™ Dubai and Bollywood Parks™ Dubai. Or, if you want to cool down from the sunshine, head on over to the onsite Legoland® Waterpark.
5. Play in the snow at Dubai Ski
If your ideal winter break involves snow, then Dubai has this covered as well. Inside the Mall of the Emirates lies Ski Dubai: a mountain-theme indoor ski resort that is the first of its kind in the Middle East. Together you can experience skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and even make friends with some Snow Penguins!