Top 15 Must-Try Luxury Experiences in Dubai

Luxury is a term often associated with Dubai. And why not? Everything in Dubai, be it residential complexes, commercial spaces, shopping malls, hotels, resorts, theme parks, and other attractions, scream opulence. Apart from these, the city offers plenty of luxury experiences to tourists and residents alike. Here are the top 15 luxury experiences you must not miss when in Dubai.

1. Rent a Yacht

One of the ultimate luxury experiences in Dubai is exploring the Arabian Gulf on a yacht. Yacht rental in Dubai gives you the chance to hire a stylish yacht for a few hours to an entire day and enjoy the scenic views of the Dubai skyline. Apart from sightseeing, you can enjoy delicious food, personalized services, and more on the yacht. Some yacht rentals in Dubai also offer activities like swimming, scuba diving, jacuzzi, etc., while onboard.

2. Enjoy a Helicopter Tour

Bored of the usual sightseeing scene? A helicopter ride will give you the much-needed break from waiting in queues and strolling through crowds. There are several companies in Dubai that offer helicopter tours that will give you an aerial view of the entire city. Depending on the time slot you choose, you will get a closer look at the important landmarks of Dubai, including Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa, and more.

3. Ride in a Limousine

You will get to see some of the most luxurious vehicles in Dubai. Not just that, you can also hire these high-end vehicles for a few hours or a day. But nothing matches the luxury or style of a limousine. Limousines with plush interiors and comfortable seatings are available for 8-18 passengers. You can hire a limousine for special occasions or just to go around the city while taking in its beautiful sights.

4. Enjoy Sky Tea at Burj Al Arab

One of the best ways to view and explore the lavish interior of the seven-star Burj Al Arab is to go for a high tea. While high tea is available at multiple restaurants of this sail-shaped hotel, the one at Skyview Bar is the most popular. Perched on the 27^th floor of the hotel, the high tea (of Sky Tea) here offers a 7-course tea with a variety of sandwiches, scones, French pastries, jams, teas, and coffees along with the beautiful view of the Persian Gulf.

5. Experience Turkish Hamam Experience in Dubai

Dubai’s Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray (at Palm Jumeirah) gives you the chance to experience the Turkish Hamman without visiting Turkey. Here, you can experience the majesty and grandeur of the traditional Turkish hammam as you indulge in various relaxation spa treatments and Turkish bath. The Talise Ottoman Spa has snow rooms, thalassotherapy rooms, and several such iconic facilities and services.

6. Go Skiing

Skiing may seem impossible in the desert city. But Dubai is known to make the impossible possible. The city is home to the largest indoor ski resort, located inside the Mall of Emirates. Inside Ski Dubai is a large ski mountain where you can go skiing, snowboarding, zorbing, and tobogganing. Your Ski Dubai tickets will also give you access to the Snow Park where you can play with snow, enjoy an array of snow rides, and even meet penguins.

7. Go on a Hot Air Balloon Ride

A luxury aerial experience you must try in Dubai is the hot air balloon ride. Hot air balloon rides in Dubai usually happen over the desert dunes. The tour happens early in the morning, giving you the chance to enjoy a glorious sunrise while you float 4000 feet above the desert. Apart from viewing how the desert gets its golden hue, you may also get the chance to enjoy the flora and fauna of the desert during the hot air balloon ride.

8. Stay at a Desert Resort

If you want to enjoy the beauty of the desert along with all the luxuries of modern life, staying at a desert resort is something you should not miss. Located amidst the desert dunes, these resorts offer all the luxuries while keeping the ambience as authentic as possible. Bab Al Shams and Al Maha are two of the most popular desert resorts offering comfortable stays, an enjoyable culinary experience, and numerous outdoor adventures.

9. Buy Some Gold Jewelry

Did you know that Dubai is known as the City of Gold? The city’s association with gold started in the 19^th century, and it has only grown with time. What makes it the best place to buy gold is that there is no tax on gold jewelry. A visit to the Gold Souk in Deira will give you access to more than 300 jewelry stores that sell everything from rings to necklaces. The best part about shopping for gold at the Gold Souk is that you can bargain to get the best price.

10. Stay at Hotel Atlantis the Palm

Hotel Atlantis, the Palm in Dubai is a crowning glory of one of Dubai’s most popular landmarks, the Palm Jumeirah. At this hotel, you can choose to stay in simple, yet comfortable guest rooms; luxurious suites; or unique signature suits, which also include ones inside an aquarium. Hotel Atlantis the Palm also has multiple fine dining restaurants, a water park, an aquarium, and several other fun attractions for the guests to indulge in.

11. Enjoy the Dubai Balloon Ride at Atlantis

If staying at Hotel Atlantis the Palm is not possible, the Dubai Balloon ride here is something you should try. A large helium balloon, the Dubai Balloon is tethered 300 meters above the ground. A ride of this balloon will give you an aerial view of the entire Palm Jumeirah, the largest manmade island on earth. Along with Palm Island, the 10-minute ride on the balloon will give you the chance to see Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai as well.

12. Visit the Highest Observation Deck in the World

The Burj Khalifa needs no introduction. A visit to Burj Khalifa Sky (148^th floor) is a sign of utmost luxury. Here, you get a guided tour by a Guest Ambassador and the chance to step onto the outdoor terrace located 555 meters from the ground. You can also check out the important attractions of the city through motion sense. A visit to this observation deck gives you access to Sky Lounge, where you can enjoy a variety of refreshments.

13. Devor the World’s Most Expensive Ice Cream

You can not only buy gold but also eat ice cream that comes with shavings of 24-carat gold. Named the Black Diamond, it is the most expensive ice cream in the world, and available at Scoopi Cafe. The cafe turns the basic, but delicious vanilla ice cream into a delectable sundae and costs AED 2999. While the vanilla comes from Madagascar, the saffron comes from Iran and the truffles from Italy. This exclusive ice cream is served in a Versace bowl and spoon, which is yours to keep.

14. Try Out Glamping

Overnight camping in the deserts is quite common in Dubai. But if you want to enjoy a night under the stars without compromising on your comforts and luxury, then you must try glamping in Dubai. The tents used for glamping are simple, yet unique and include all the luxuries and amenities that you would get in a hotel or resort. Some of the popular glamping places in Dubai are Hatta Dome Park. Terra Solis, Starlight Camp, and more.

15. Attend the Dubai World Cup

The Dubai World Cup is one of the most prestigious social events in the city. This glamorous event usually happens in March-April at the Meydan Racecourse, which can accommodate more than 60,000 people. The highlight of the event is that the best horses from across the world take part in this competition every year. What makes the event even more spectacular is the price money, which is a whooping USD 30.5 million.

So, are you ready for your luxury holiday in Dubai? Which one of the luxury experiences would you like to try?