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The melting pot of cultures, UAE offers a lot of variety in entertainment. Entertainment in the UAE comprises of discos & pubs, cinema & theaters, visit to sites & museums, sporting activities and last but not the least, shopping extravaganza. The nightlife in UAE is one of the best in world with wider options for nightclubs, discotheques, English pubs, stylish lounges and shisha cafes. Those who prefer cultural entertainment can look up to operas, ballets, musicals, play, movies or live performances by some of the well-known performers from all over the world. Once can also visit several museums in the UAE to know the historical past of the country apart from the culture and traditions. As far as sports are concerned, one can opt for golfing, water sports, horseracing or adventure sports like go-karting, wadi and dune bashing and indoor ski takes the first spot in sporting entertainment. What can be a better entertainment option than shopping spree? Known throughout the world as one of the best shopping destinations, UAE has several malls and souks to spend the day looking for great bargains. 


Fill fun and adventure to your outing!


 Desert safari in Dubai
Rising from the desert sands, the futuristic city of Dubai is fast emerging as one of the top holiday destinations in the world. And no trip to Dubai is complete without a foray to the hills of sand that border it.

Dune driving is an art in itself and expert instructors are on hand 24X7 to teach the uninitiated the requisite skills. A simple drive to the desert presents innumerable possibilities; it opens doors to a veritable feast of thrills & excitement - dune & wadi driving, sand skiing, camel rides, belly- sword dances & finally the all-encompassing desert feast. Speeding across the wadis is another adrenaline-booster that both visitors & locals look forward to. The term ‘wadi’ in the local lingo connotes a dry river-bed that is usually filled with water after the winter showers in the nearby Hajjar Mountains. Venture deep into the desert and you will spy occasionally the Arabian fauna - wild foxes, gazelles & eagles - in their natural habitats. Needless to mention you will surely spot groups of camels or Bedouin camps enroute. A desert safari usually entails sand skiing sessions & camel rides as well; and during winter, camel races are held on Thursdays and Fridays. Most desert safaris commence midday culminating in the sunset views in the desert and end in fun-packed evenings with traditional music and belly dancing. Every year group tours are organised to the desert that are eagerly anticipated by the adventurous residents and visitors to Dubai. more
Other exciting activities not to be missed at Dubai!
 Go-karting
Dubai has the Middle East’s first fully equipped indoor Formula One facility. Outdoors, an active go-karting fraternity races regularly at the track beside the Jebel Ali Hotel whereas visitors can try this exhilarating sport on Fridays, from October to May.
 Flying
Visitors who wish to fly are required to have a PPL or must be accompanied by an instructor and planes may be hired from the Emirates Flying School at Dubai International Airport.
 Shooting and Archery
The Jebel Ali Shooting Club, a floodlit facility, is approximately 35 minutes’ drive from the city center and offers pistol, skeet and trap shooting as well as a laser shooting simulator. The Hatta Fort Hotel has supervised clay pigeon shooting and archery ranges, open to visitors and non-residents.Ahmed al-Maktoum a UAE national has also become the first Olympic gold medalist from the United Arab Emirates in shooting.		  Ice-skating
Dubai has two ice rinks located at Al Nasr Leisureland and the Hyatt Regency Galleria and are open year round. Skates may be hired and timetables should be consulted. The rinks are closed to the public during special instruction periods. The other newest hype in Dubai is the first ever indoor Skiing dome at the Mall of Emirates. The skiing dome is all set to provide the fun and excitement of skiing under the desert sun.
 Bowling
There is a 20-lane bowling center in Dubai with restaurants, arcade games, and a pool and snooker hall. Ten-pin bowling is also available at Al Nasr Leisureland. There are various other bowling alleys all over the UAE in different shopping malls and leisure centers.		  

Unwind with family at serene and stunning parks around!


 Parks
A decade back, the United Arab Emirates was mostly a desert country. But now, the land is dotted with scores of lush green parks and leisure arenas; some of which even feature wildlife. We have featured some of the best-loved parks in the country where you and your near ones are surely bound to have a good time.more


Nightlife in UAE


If you thought nightlife in Dubai comprises only of desert safari, dhow cruise dinner or fine dining in luxury hotel, then you are for a pleasant surprise. UAE boasts of one of the most electrifying nightlife experience that can be compared with any of the happening cities of the world. The nightlife entertainment ranges from traditional pubs to jazzy bars and from vibrant discotheques to electrifying dance bars. If that is not all, you can enjoy periodic performances from world-famous artists from all over the world. Whether you choose to enjoy a cocktail in a laidback joint or want to put your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor, UAE offers you all.more

Dubai - The sporting capital of the middle east


The Sporting options in Dubai are on par with that offered by the best resorts of Europe and Asia. It is estimated that more than 60% of the population is engaged in organized physical activity. The sporting options range from deep-sea fishing to ice-skating and from golf on the world class grass courses to sand-skiing in the desert. The annual calendar of sporting events attract top personalities from all over the world, with the Dubai World Cup- the richest horse race in the world, the Dubai Desert classic and the Dubai Tennis Open, drawing top billing. A life-time opportunity to play tennis on the same court as Thomas Muster and chip a golf ball on a ninth where Ian Woosman took a birdie, are all becoming real in Dubai.

 Soccer
Soccer is one of the favorite pastimes in the United Arab Emirates, the sport being hugely popular among the old and the young alike. The soccer activities in the country are overseen by the UAE Football Association which has held allegiance to the ‘Federation Internationale de Football Association’ (FIFA) since 1972. As Dubai Sports City, the world’s first integrated metropolis for sports takes shape, the UAE is tipped to dominate the international football scene is a really big way. The country boasts of a premier league which pits prominent local clubs against one another every year for the league championship title. more

 Golf in the UAE
Golf has made a huge impact among UAE sports-enthusiasts over the years. Popularity of the sport is immense in the UAE when compared to other Middle Eastern countries. In fact, half of the available golf courses in the Gulf region are in the UAE, considering the fact that the golfing industry started off in some other Middle Eastern country. Presently, Golfing industry has the highest patronage in Dubai, followed by Abu Dhabi. Now, Abu Dhabi is also trying to catch up with its UAE counterpart by establishing itself as a well-recognized golfing destination. In Dubai, between 270,000 and 300,000 rounds are played annually. more

 Horse Racing
In Horse racing, the Dubai World Cup is acclaimed as the Richest World cup in the world with the prize money standing at a staggering US$ 6 million. It is acclaimed as the world championship for thoroughbreds over a distance of 2000m (10 furlongs) and stands alone at the summit of international horse racing. All eyes are on the forthcoming Dubai world Cup horse race to be held on Saturday 3rd March at the Nad al Sheba grounds. Thrill of skydiving, or surfing on rolling slopes of sand, the serenity of lying on the beach, or diving into the warm blue waters of the gulf, Dubai has it all. The ancient sport of camel racing and falconry always excite the visitors. Visitors to Dubai cannot have the full desert experience without going on a mystical Desert Safari. Truly enchanting are the driving through the sand dunes and spending the night under the desert night sky. The perfect dry riverbeds for swimming and the camel farms along the way make the day unforgettable for the visitors. Right, Dubai is the sporting Capital of the Middle-East.

 Dubai Sports City
Dubai Sports City (DSC)Located within Dubailand on Emirates Road, Dubai Sports City is the world's first integrated, purpose-built sports city. It incorporates world-class sporting avenues and sports academies in addition to residential and commercial properties with related amenities such as hotels, entertainment outlets, schools, medical facilities and retail opportunities.


Components of Dubai Sports City
Multi purpose stadiums for Soccer, Tennis, Rugby, Cricket, Field Hockey, Hard Court Games, Track & Field events, Concerts; Sports academies like Manchester United Soccer Schools, ICC Global Cricket Academy, Butch Harmon School for Golf, David Lloyd Tennis Academy, World Hockey Academy, The Dunes Golf Course, Stadium hotel, boutique hotel, schools, mosques, commercial and community centres, sports-themed shopping mall

 
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