While on vacation in Dubai, it is unusual to dine in a variety of ways. For example, go on a safari and taste the dishes prepared by the Bedouins. Or buy a cruise on a yacht or a dhow boat to eat deliciously, admire the sights in the evening lights, and appreciate local talents during the show. But many tourists recognize lunch or dinner at a height in Dubai as the most original option, when the dining table literally soars in the sky.

About how such a dinner is held and how much it costs – we will definitely tell you further. We will give useful links to online ordering of a “high-altitude” meal, see the composition of the menu and read reviews about dinner at a height in Dubai. It is they who will help to understand who will definitely like this event, whether problems arise during an unusual feast and whether it is worth paying for such an extreme experience.

Where to order a high-altitude dinner in Dubai

We cannot guarantee that an original dinner in the sky will be offered to you on the spot. But even if they offer, there are high risks of overpaying, especially if your own tour operator offers you a tour. It’s better to book a tour with a direct organizer, using the good old Internet. And of all the online aggregators, we recommend GetYourGuide – an international portal that presents excursions in all corners of the planet.

We have no doubts about the reliability of GetYourGuide. Many times personally bought various excursions on it. There were never any problems. The prices are adequate (and often there are good discounts). Organizers are client-oriented. Tours are interesting and varied. By the way, if you are afraid of heights, then using the link above, you can choose another version of the original dinner in Dubai.

How much is dinner in Dubai sky

It is important to understand that dinner in the sky is not a budget pleasure. Each participant will have to pay $199. Afternoon tea will cost a little less – $ 142 per nose. The cost is quite justified, because, in fact, an attraction is organized for guests with the help of a tower crane, they provide security, and they also feed tasty and satisfying. During dinner in the sky – not just snacks and sweets, but cooked right there in the sky, full-fledged hot dishes of meat or fish. Of course, for this money you can go on a safari 4 times and dine in the desert. So decide for yourself whether the impressions of dinner in the sky will pay off with such expenses.

Dinner at the height in Dubai – description of the program

A tower crane lifts a specially designed table to a height of 50 meters. During such a dinner, you will be able to view the panoramas of Dubai with the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab, as well as take amazing pictures on your smartphone or camera. Video recording, by the way, is also not prohibited. So that there are no surprises, the table raised into the sky rotates slightly during dinner. So don’t be scared.
In front of your eyes, the chef will prepare 3 dishes for each guest: stewed beef cheeks, fried cod in miso marinade and sous chicken breast. From drinks – fresh juice, soda, coffee or tea. Dinner in the sky of Dubai is held three times a day – at 18.30, 20.00 and 21.30. Duration – one and a half hours. There are restrictions – participants must be over 8 years old, above 120 cm and lighter than 150 kg.

Price: $199 per person. Number of participants: up to 22 people.

Dinner in the sky in Dubai – description of the program

In the Russian sense, the food offered in this tour can hardly be called a full meal. There will be no borsch, no three dozen dumplings, or even compote at the table. Rather, the organizer offers a light snack of cold sandwiches and cakes with freshly squeezed juices, coffee or tea. But lunch in the sky of Dubai is bought not for a hearty meal, but for an unforgettable experience. And you will definitely appreciate the lunch-tea drinking at a table hanging at a 50-meter height in the company of the same adrenaline fans and fearless conquerors of heights. The restrictions are the same as in the previous program. The attraction is held once a day – at 17.00. Duration – 85 minutes.

Price: $142 per person. Number of participants: up to 22 people.

Reviews of dinner at a height in Dubai

So that dinner at a height in Dubai does not disappoint, we carefully study the reviews for each tour. Is it in vain that tourists try, share their impressions, give advice and pay attention to shortcomings?! We were worried about safety, but the reviews reassured us. None of the tourists wrote about non-working seat belts, a loose chair, or plates that flew to the ground. The distance between those sitting is enough to eat without pushing their elbows and calmly take pictures or shoot videos.

Almost all the participants of the dinner at a height in Dubai appreciated the well-trained staff, ready to support the camera and take a picture, if necessary, and answer questions. Some tourists noticed that the slow rotation of the table does not bother. You notice this “chip” only because the view around is changing. And for the vast majority, it was dinner in the sky of Dubai, despite the high cost, that became the main event of the vacation.

Alexander Stephenson

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Sheikh Zayed Mosque, opened in 2007, covers an area of ​​12 hectares. Its dimensions allow to accommodate about 41,000 believers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 7,000 people. 2 additional prayer halls, one of which is open to women only, can accommodate an additional 1,500 people.

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Perhaps the building of the Louvre Abu Dhabi is even more interesting than the exposition inside. The building is made in the form of a dome with a diameter of 180 meters. This is not even one building, but a complex of 55 separate buildings, which are covered with a dome.

This dome is made of 8 layers of structures with honeycombs of different sizes and at different angles. Four outer layers are made of steel, four inner layers are made of aluminum. The distance between layers is 5 meters. The dome rests on 4 pillars that are hidden in the buildings, so it seems that the dome is floating.

The geometry of the dome is designed so that light penetrates through all 8 layers in 7850 places. These places are called “stars”. During the day, the effect of “rain of light” is formed inside. At night, the light from the inside comes out, and the “stars” can be seen from the outside of the building.

The dome impresses not only as a masterpiece of architectural thought, but also with its size. Diameter – 180 meters, height at the central point – 29 meters from the first floor to the ceiling. The mass of the structure is 7500 tons, which is 200 tons more than that of the Eiffel Tower. It took 10 years for all stages of construction (from 2007 to 2017).

You need to come to the Louvre Abu Dhabi just to look at this masterpiece.

Exposition

She is not big. There are about 200 works of art that were purchased for the museum by the government of Abu Dhabi and about 300 more were taken on bail from the Louvre in Paris. In addition, works by local authors are exhibited.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum is small, the total exhibition area is only 8,000 sq.m. For comparison, the exposition area of ​​the Tretyakov Gallery is 80,000 sq.m., the Hermitage – 67,000 sq.m.

In 2017, the Louvre Abu Dhabi bought Leonardo da Vinci’s The Savior of the World for a record $450.3 million. But no one has seen the painting since the auction.

But here is exhibited another painting by Leonardo “Beautiful Ferroniera”. See photo next, click on photo to enlarge.

Also exhibited are several works by Henri Matisse, Vincent van Gogh’s Self-Portrait, Jacques-Louis David’s Bonaparte at the Saint-Bernard Pass, Claude Monet’s Gare Saint-Lazare, and Pablo Picasso’s Portrait of a Woman.

As in the Louvre in Paris, there are many works of ancient art. However, not a single era of the development of art, not a single region, not a single style is shown in a comprehensive manner.

The exposition is based on the principle “About everything, but about nothing”. Why did it happen?

Let’s answer in simple words. Sheikhs of the United Arab Emirates are very smart and prudent people. They effectively invest oil money, and the art world is one of the important areas of their financial investments. And the Louvre Abu Dhabi is a repository of their investments, on which you can also earn some money by letting visitors come here.

Naturally, with this approach, the exposition turned out to be very chaotic. No one pursued the goal of showing visitors any complex epoch in the history of art.

It is quite possible that in the future the sheikhs will buy even more paintings and statues, and then the exposition will acquire the integrity of its parts. There is still a lot of space for these future acquisitions under the dome. Of the 23 galleries, only 13 are currently occupied.

But so far the exposition can be called “moderately interesting”. You can and should look, but there are few reasons for admiration.

How much did the Louvre Abu Dhabi cost

The building cost an estimated $715 million.

For the right to call the museum “Louvre” paid 400 million euros.

Another $750 million was paid as a deposit for works from the Louvre in Paris.

How much did you spend on buying works for the museum? This is a big secret. After all, only part of the works was bought at open auctions, the other part was bought by private transactions. And even at auctions, sheikhs often bought works on behalf of others. One can only guess about the exact figure, most often the figure is 1 billion dollars.

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1. Sky Glass Slide is a glass slide on which you can slide down from the 53rd floor to the floor below and at the same time see all the sights of Dubai from a height.
2. Sky Observatory is a two-story observation deck that can be reached by a glass elevator. At the 52nd floor level, the two towers are connected by a glass walkway with a transparent floor.
3. Sky Edge Walk is an attraction for the most daring and courageous and is an open area along the facade of the building at a height of 219.5 m. You can look at Dubai from this area only in special equipment and with insurance, so it is recommended to wear comfortable clothes. The site is open from 14:00 to 20:00. The cost of visiting it will cost 699 dirhams.

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We invite you to appreciate the view from The View at The Palm, the newest attraction in Dubai. You can admire the surroundings with the help of stationary binoculars, in which you will consider the man-made island of Palm Jumeirah and the well-known Atlantis hotel.

Visit the newest observation platform The View at The Palm at an altitude of 240 meters. A 360° panoramic view will allow you to enjoy a unique view of the man-made miracle – the Palm Jumeirah, the popular Dubai Marina and the world’s largest Ferris wheel, as well as the Dubai waterfront – Jumeirah with its legendary symbol of Burj Al Arab.

In addition to the observation deck, you will visit an immersive theater as well as an interactive exhibition that will help you immerse yourself in an incredible atmosphere and feel the spirit of creativity and ingenuity of the creators of the famous Dubai wonders.

Infrastructure

The site is located at an altitude of 240 meters, from the picture that appears before the eyes of many visitors, it literally takes their breath away. However, it is worth coming here not only for the sake of beautiful landscapes and stunning pictures. The organizers tried to think over the infrastructure in order to immerse visitors in the world of Palm Jumeirah itself – the history of its creation, the originality of the project, the variety of its architectural solutions and entertainment opportunities.

On the way to the site, you need to go through a tunnel with an interactive aquarium. It delights not only children, but also adults, already setting them up for an unusual spectacle that lies ahead. Then visitors enter a room with a luminous floor, the outlines of the island on which they are gradually emerging on it. A pleasant surprise – everyone can virtually participate in the construction of the island thanks to special effects. You need to stand with your feet on a certain illuminated area and follow the crumbling sand, from which the shape of the island in the form of a palm tree looms.

The next location on the way to the site will be a spacious hall, which shows a short film about the construction of the Palm Jumeirah. Next you need to go to a small museum with stands and exhibits that allow you to trace the stages of construction and development of the island. Its creation is connected with the need to expand the coastline of Dubai for the development of tourism.

Construction work began in 2001, the originality of the man-made island in its shape. If you look at it from a height, you can see that its silhouette looks like a palm tree – it has a trunk and 16 branches-leaves (8 on each side). To protect the island from storms, a crescent-shaped breakwater was invented, stretching for 11 km. During the construction, it was possible to do without reinforced concrete structures, sand and stones served as the material. The museum presents the equipment with which the work was carried out, in particular vibrators used to compact sand.

Work was completed in 2006, then gradual development began on the island. Now it is replete with a huge number of hotels, skyscrapers, luxury villas, shopping and entertainment centers, beach clubs. To revitalize the stone jungle, green areas with parks were created. It is connected with the mainland by a bridge, a half-moon breakwater is connected to the top of a palm tree through an underwater tunnel.

Impressed by the boldness of the project and the professionalism of its implementation, you can move on to the main attraction – the observation deck itself with a 360-degree view. From it you can appreciate the original shape of the island, its components, consider the most large-scale buildings and at the same time survey the surroundings. The site has an open area with glass railings, pleasant background music plays here. To view individual objects in more detail, you can use stationary binoculars.

Prices

The cost of visiting The View at The Palm depends on the time of the visit.

The cheapest tickets are from 10:00 to 16:00 and from 19:00 to closing time:

• for adults – 100 AED;
• for children – 69 AED.

Admission fee from 16:00 to 18:30 (prime hours):

• for adults – 158 AED;
• for children – 111 AED.

Tickets that allow you to enter the venues without a queue will cost more:

• for adults – from 175 AED;
• for children – from 120 AED.

Children under 12 years old visit the observation deck for free.

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The Aquaventure water park is located in the emirate of Dubai, on the famous bulk island Palm Jumeirah , on the territory of the luxurious Atlantis hotel. This is one of the largest water parks in the world and the largest in the UAE.

The Aquaventure water park area, including all attractions and the beach area, is 17 hectares.

On the territory of the water park there are several dozen attractions, many of which are unique. Visitors of all ages will find entertainment to their liking and extreme level. Complements the water park with its own beach and access to the sea. The water park also has a relaxation area with sun loungers and a children’s entertainment complex Splashers, which is equipped with all the attractions for children of any age. In addition, in the water park you can participate in a safari with sharks or feed stingrays and other marine life. Also on the territory there is a long zipline, where you can ride along the water park.

WORKING MODE: from 10:00 to sunset

TICKET PRICE AT ATLANTIS WATER PARK: Persons over 1.2 m tall – from 299 dirhams, below 1.2 m – from 249 dirhams. Children under 2 years old – free of charge.

Admission is free for guests of the Atlantis Hotel. There are combined and family rates. When buying online – discounts.

TELEPHONE: +971 4 426 1169

ATLANTIS HOTEL AQUAVENTURE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.atlantis.com

EMAIL: aquaventure@atlantisthepalm.com

The food zone of the water park is represented by many cafes and restaurants that offer drinks and snacks, as well as Indian, Thai, Korean and other cuisines of the world. Bringing food and drinks into the water park is prohibited.

For the convenience of guests, the water park has a shopping area where you can buy souvenirs, beachwear and the necessary sun protection. In addition, you can hide from the hot sun in the shady alleys of the water park, planted with date palms and tropical plants.

Aquaventure Waterpark Slides

Aquaventure Water Park has dozens of slides and water rides that will appeal to visitors of all ages. A distinctive feature of its structure is the ability to conquer hill after hill without leaving the aqua zone. Along the perimeter of the water park of the Atlantis Hotel there is an exciting attraction “Mountain River” , where you can not only ride along the river rapids, but also explore the park. The length of the river is about 2 kilometers.

The most extreme slides of the water park originate from two towers – “Neptune” and “Poseidon” , which are built in the form of ancient pyramids with several levels.

Poseidon Tower includes themed water slides of different heights and lengths. Entrance to the attractions of the tower is allowed for persons over 1.2 m tall.

The longest slide of the tower is “Aquaconda” , which, like a snake, is winding and unpredictable. This is the longest water park slide and is considered the largest in the world. Its length is 210, and its width is 9 meters. The descent along it is carried out on inflatable rafts, designed for 6 people. At high speed, streams of water carry people down from a height of 25 meters. This adventure is one of the most extreme and consists of going through several types of tunnels.

The Zumerango waterslide is another way to tickle your nerves and try to break the laws of gravity. The raft for several people then falls, then flies up the hill, at some point breaking away from the surface, giving delight and adrenaline. The length of the slide is 156 meters, and the height of the site (and the reference point for free fall) is all 14 meters.

For those who have not yet conquered the elements of the sea, the real “Poseidon’s Revenge” awaits . This is almost a vertical capsule, where a person enters, suddenly the floor under him falls through, and he flies, carried away by streams of water, down at a speed of up to 60 km per hour. In the finale, the dive takes place in the pool, but due to the speed of the descent, it is no less fast and exciting. The water attraction “Slytherin” is unique.– double descent, which has no analogues in the world at present. This is a slide, going down the steep bends of which, you can compete with friends in speed. To do this, special scoreboards with data are installed at the finish line, which enhance the spirit of the competition. Slytherin partly passes through the Aquaconda slide, interspersed with it, as a result of which you can combine two attractions and visit the inside of a giant anaconda.

The Neptune Tower is not inferior to the extremeness and variety of its attractions. Not everyone will decide to descend them, therefore, just like the Poseidon Tower, only persons over 1.2 m tall are allowed to climb here.

In front of the Neptune Tower there is a pool with sharks and giant rays, and its attractions are associated with it. The waterslide “Attack of the Sharks” takes visitors deep into the tower, descends from a height of almost 30 meters, and then passes along the bottom of the pool with marine life. The tube of the slide is transparent, so you can see how a shark or a stingray swims overhead. You can go down the hill alone or as a couple.

The most extreme slide of the entire water park is also located on the Neptune tower and is called “Jump into the Unknown” . This is an almost vertical descent from the height of a house of 9 floors, which passes in a matter of seconds and ends in the same transparent pipe, surrounded by sharks and huge rays. The descent is possible only single, without a raft.

There is also a less extreme, but also exciting attraction – a system of water slides with an unusual structure, which allows you to first lift a person up with the help of water flows, and then lower them down at high speed. The path involves several zones – dark tunnels, steep turns, overcoming which a person will find himself in the middle of a calm river.

You can relax from extreme sports in one of the many pools of the Aquaventure water park, which are designed for visitors of any age and height. The depth in them increases gradually. There is also a swimming pool for adults, located opposite the natural reservoir and the beach. It is pleasant to relax and swim in it both before and after visiting the attractions. In addition to the usual ones, there is also The Torrent pool, where you can enjoy tidal waves, the height of which sometimes reaches 1 meter.

The water park has a unique recreation area and a private beach over 700 meters long. This is a clear sea, golden sand and peace, a rest from active entertainment, surrounded by the sound of waves and palm trees. In addition, this is the only beach in Dubai that is closed and accessible only to visitors to the water park.

For children , the Aquaventure Water Park is equipped with a whole entertainment complex Splashers , where the smallest visitors and older guests will feel comfortable. Entrance here is allowed for children under 1.2 meters tall, accompanied by their parents. Attractions allow you to involve the whole family, but the emphasis is on children, to whom the play area offers 14 types of slides of different difficulty levels ( “Cyclone”, “Wave”, “Flash” , etc.). The complex also includes a rope zone where children can feel like pioneers and climbers, numerous water attractions and surprises in the form of regularly overturning vats of water and suddenly turning on jet fountains.

In April 2018, the opening of a new play complex “Island of Splashers” , focused on the youngest guests, took place. But, as in the main complex, the whole family can relax here: while the children master the shallow pool and 7 water slides descending into it, parents can relax under umbrellas or take sunbaths lying on sun loungers.

The location of all attractions can be seen on the detailed map of the resort and water park Atlantis.

Entertainment with animals

In addition to a wide range of rides and slides, Aquaventure Waterpark offers visitors a unique opportunity to see, observe and feed marine life.

The most popular attraction is Shark Safari , which, despite its ominous name, is quite safe and suitable for all visitors from 8 years old. But children under 16 are only allowed if accompanied by an adult. This is a unique opportunity to dive into a reservoir with marine life without scuba gear, but in a special helmet that creates an air pocket and allows you to breathe while a person walks along the bottom of the reservoir surrounded by fish. There is a detailed briefing before the dive. Programs run daily, but it is advisable to sign up in advance.

Feeding the bull rays is an equally popular entertainment offered by the water park, and the only one in Dubai. Stingrays live in the same reservoir, in shallow water. Children from 6 years old can participate in feeding every day. Under 16s accompanied by parents.

Also on the territory of the Atlantis hotel is the Dolphin Bay dolphinarium , a ticket to which is purchased separately, but includes the possibility of visiting the Aquaventure water park and the beach within one day. Detailed information about programs and tariffs is on the official website of the Dolphinarium .

Ticket prices: how to save

You can buy a ticket more advantageously in advance on the official website of Atlantis.  You can also buy at the box office at the entrance, but much more expensive (365 AED at the box office, against 289 AED on the site).

If you buy a ticket on the website ten or more days before the date of your visit, the prices will be slightly discounted (approximately 10 AED). There are several rates available (price in AED) for adults (anyone above 120cm) and children (any age below 120cm):

	Adult	Child
Aquaventure Day Pass (Classic All-Day Entry Ticket)	289/299	235/245
Aquaventure Day Pass with Meal Deal (Water Park + Set Lunch)	344	290
Aquaventure Day Pass with Photo Package (water park + photo from water park photographers)	344	290
Aquaventure and The Lost Chambers combo ticket (water park + oceanarium in one day)	354	280

The rental of towels and lockers for clothes is also paid separately:

• towel – 35 AED;
• locker – 45 AED small and 75 AED – large;
• locker + towel – 55 AED;
• slippers (a la socks) for swimming – 10 AED. Good stuff, I recommend 

I recommend buying a ticket with meals, because you need to eat something, and the prices in the water park are high. The price difference pays off in one go. Of course, food in the park is just fast food, but still. Be sure to bring water with you. It is allowed to bring up to 1 liter per guest into the water park. In the park, it is expensive – from 15 AED.

Opening hours + get to the water park

There are several ways to get to the Atlantis the Palm Water Park.

The monorail is the most interesting, but expensive way. The monorail station is located on the coast, at the very base of the Palm Jumeirah, the landmark is the T1 tram stop. If you take the metro, the nearest stations are Dubai Internet City Metro Station 2 or Nakheel Metro Station. Also, the monorail station can be reached by city buses No. 8 and 84. It will be even more convenient by bus.

Monorail trains run every 15 minutes from 9:00 to 21:45, the price of a one-way trip is 20 AED, a round-trip is 30 AED. Get off at the Atlantis terminus. To the left of the monorail terminal is the entrance to the water park.

GPS coordinates for driving: Latitude: 25.130366 (25N 7′ 49.317″), Longitude: 55.117378 (55N 7′ 2.5608″). There is free parking at the entrance to the water park.

Taxi is the most convenient and cheapest way. You can call using the mobile applications RTA or Uber Dubai .

Aquaventure Waterpark is open daily from 10am to sunset. The official closing time is 6pm, but it is rarely observed. On holidays and weekends, the water park can work up to eight.

Choose your date of visit carefully! There are too many visitors on weekends (Thursday-Friday) and holidays. The descent from the hill takes from 10 to 50 seconds, and for this time you have to stand in lines for 30-40 minutes. And so, the Aquaventure water park, despite the price, is a great place for youth to relax.

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What is the La Perle show in Dubai?

The show La Perle by Dragone is fundamentally different from everything that happened in the circus and theatrical art of the world before. It is not surprising.

The director and creator of the 90-minute show was one of the most famous stage directors in the world – Franco Dragone.

La Perle by Dragone is a must-visit place to experience the otherworldly.

Franco began his career as director of the Cirque du Soleil and played a critical role in its success. Also on his track record are the Celine Dion musical show A New Day, the Le Rêve show in Las Vegas, productions at the House of Dancing Water Theater in Macau and the Paris Merveilles cabaret show at the Lido de Paris.

The show is attended by 65 artists from 23 countries. For the performance, a unique dynamic pool stage was built, where real rain can fall, a waterfall runs from the ceiling, and after 5 minutes it is already a dry area.

This show is perfect in almost everything: crazy turns on motorcycles, circus numbers, diving from 25 meters into the water, dizzying aerial acrobatics – such a variety and level of skill of the team makes La Perle a unique show of its kind, which you can safely go to with the whole family. 

Schedule of performances + how to get there

The show is held twice a day (duration of each 90 minutes without intermission) five days a week:

• Tuesday – Friday: at 19:00 and at 21:30;
• Saturday: at 16:00 and at 19:00.

The theater is located in the Al Habtoor City complex (DownTown area), and although the red metro line passes nearby, getting to the complex is problematic. The nearest station is located one and a half kilometers behind the bridge, so it’s not a walk.

Early booking ticket prices

On the same day or at the box office, the cost of tickets is more expensive from $ 15 to $ 30, subject to availability
Show program:

• The program features 65 artists from 23 countries, including actors, acrobats, trapeze artists, synchronized swimmers and more…
• Stage director Franco Dragone known for his work with Cirque du Soleil and singer Celine Dion
• The theater is located in the Al Habtoor City complex in Downtown Dubai, which is specially designed for the show and includes a special pool on the stage, futuristic lighting and much more. The theater is able to receive 1288 spectators at the same time in 14 rows.
• The performance includes flights at a speed of 15 km/h

  Included:

• Selected category ticket to the show La Perle by Dragone
• Seats on the show are selected by the reservation department, taking into account the selected sector and the best available at the time of purchase
• 90 minutes of magical performance

Platinum tickets also include:

• Valet parking 
• VIP lounge access with complimentary drinks and snacks

VIP tickets also include:

• A drink on arrival
• AED 50 voucher to use in the gift shop of the show
• Valet parking 
• VIP lounge access with free drinks and

Snacks

• Prompt payment confirmation
• After payment, e-tickets will be sent to your email address.
• Purchased tickets do not need to be printed – it is enough to present the received electronic ticket on the phone
• Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable
• Dress code: elegant casual
• We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the show
• Food and drinks are available at the theater. Bringing food and drinks with you is prohibited
• Age restrictions: children under 2 years old are not allowed to enter the theater.
• Children’s ticket for children under 12 years old (proof of age is required by the presence of the original document)
• Photo: Shooting inside the theater hall is allowed without the use of flash and laser
• Transfer not included
• Parking available and taxi service at the entrance
• La Perle is accessible to persons with disabilities (places are agreed in advance)

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Yacht trips

The most luxurious option for sea excursions in Dubai is a trip on a yacht . A trip on a yacht will make everyone feel like a special guest: amazing service, excellent conditions, amazing views of the city and great photos are guaranteed.

The duration of the walk is two hours. The size of the group depends on the chosen option: group (up to 30 people), mini-group, individual (up to 6 people). During the tour, you can admire the elite Marina area , see the Palm Island and the luxurious sail hotel Burj Al Arablocated on its own island near the city.

Dinner walks

For gourmets  , boat trips with dinner will be a discovery . Guests will be offered dishes of Arabic and European cuisine: hot dishes, appetizers, canapes, cuts, desserts.

Such a trip is possible both on a comfortable yacht and on an unusual Arab boat (dhow). The first option is more familiar, because you can ride a yacht in other countries, and the second is unique and unusual. Live music and national dance tanura, amazingly delicious food and amazing views of the city at night. An evening spent on the dhow will definitely be magical and will be remembered for a long time.

Another option for traveling on a wooden ship with luxurious dishes and oriental sweets is a walk on the water in the Deira Creek area .

Excursions for outdoor enthusiasts

• On a jet ski: Jumeirah’s jet ski pier awaits brave travelers! Those who want to see the main attractions of Dubai, feel the fresh sea breeze and get a boost of energy and good mood. The duration of the walk is from half an hour to two hours: there are four options to choose from (30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes). The instructor closely monitors the group and ensures the safety of all travelers. The jet skis are new, powerful and very beautiful.
• Kayaking: An hour-long kayak trip along the city’s waterways from Dukes The Palm. Two tour options: solo or in pairs. An invigorating journey for those who want to get an unforgettable experience and new impressions.
• Fishing: a four-hour boat trip where you can catch sea bass or barracuda, grouper or red mullet, see schools of fish and fish passing by your boat and enjoy the sea air. The organizers will provide tackle for bottom fishing, spinning fishing or trolling, and the caught fish can be taken with you as a trophy.
• Crab hunting: you can leave relaxed Dubai at night and go on a real hunt! Crab fishing is a unique experience, and the prey can be cooked and eaten. After the hunt, a hot dinner, a jacuzzi and a swimming pool, a bar are waiting for you.

Night city tours

A yacht tour in Dubai at dusk reveals the beauty of the city from a new perspective. Stunning views of the night city fill with delight, impress with splendor and enchant.

You can choose options that combine walking with water, or you can book tours that include only water excursions. You will be able to see the main sights of the city, learn its history, admire the gorgeous views of the Marina area with lively picturesque embankments.

Water excursions in Dubai amaze with variety in terms of price, duration and program. Tours for lovers of delicious food and for hunters of cool photos, options for connoisseurs of outdoor activities and for those who choose comfort – Dubai will give everyone a special adventure.

How to choose a tour

Boat excursions

On a light, maneuverable boat, you can sail through the city’s canals to see the skyscrapers of Dubai and other attractions from a short distance. This format is most often used for short excursions without meals, however, an additional program can also be included in the tour.

Who suits

Boat excursions are well suited for individual tourists and small groups – as a rule, the maximum number of participants does not exceed six. This format can be convenient for tourists who want to adjust the standard itinerary of the trip (by agreement with the guide).

Jet Ski Tours

In the Persian Gulf, you can ride a jet ski – such a walk will not only allow you to admire the scenery, but also get adrenaline from conquering the sea waves. A jet ski can be rented for half an hour or longer: rates and details depend on the operator. The price may include instruction, as well as additional activities for tourists.

Who suits

Walking on jet skis is a good choice for those who love outdoor activities. The age limit for driving a jet ski is 16 years.

What can you do during the tour

Stroll along Dubai Marina

The Dubai Marina artificial canal is one of the main city attractions and a convenient place for boat trips. Before transferring to a boat or a yacht, you can take a walk along the canal embankment: there is a well-equipped promenade, next to which there are modern skyscrapers, cafes and souvenir shops, and a beach area. Pay attention to the yachts parked near the shore: the local yacht club is known far beyond the UAE.

See all of the city’s top sights from the water

Sailing through the Persian Gulf, you can see many Dubai attractions from an unusual angle, including:

• the tallest skyscraper Burj Khalifa;
• Blue Waters Island with a 250-meter Ferris wheel Dubai Eye;
• hotel-sail Burj al-Arab;
• picturesque Jumeirah beach.

During a sightseeing tour, you can not only see the “visiting cards” of the Arab metropolis, but also learn more about them: for this you need to choose a tour with a guide.

Admire the man-made Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah is one of the recognizable symbols of Dubai, an artificial island in the form of a palm tree. Sailing next to it, you can see and take pictures of the five-star Atlantis Hotel: a luxurious skyscraper decorated in traditional Arabic style. From the yacht or boat, you will also have a view of the picturesque villas and the 11-kilometer breakwater that protects the island from big waves.

Swim in scenic spots

The warm waters of the Persian Gulf are great for swimming – there are many beautiful beaches equipped with sun loungers, changing cabins and other infrastructure necessary for a comfortable stay. Check in advance if the tour includes swimming stops and bring your swimwear.

See the Mir archipelago

Approximately 4 km from the coast in Dubai is the artificial World Archipelago, a unique man-made complex, which has been under construction since 2003. It consists of dozens of small islands that form shapes resembling continents. Access to the islands is limited, but during a boat trip you can see the unusual archipelago from the water.

Complement your walk with lunch or dinner

The program of the boat trip may include lunch or dinner: tourists can have a snack while admiring the beautiful scenery. The menu depends on the selected offer: tour operators offer both traditional Arabic dishes and other national cuisines. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks may also be included in the price.

Take unforgettable photos

During a sea excursion, you can not only admire Dubai from the water, but also take unusual photos. You can shoot both city and sea landscapes or arrange a photo session on a yacht. To capture more of the sights, choose sightseeing tours that take you close to Dubai’s iconic skyscrapers and man-made islands. Some tours include special photo stops.

Alexander Stephenson

Tourism Specialist in the UAE. Higher professional education. Paperwork and booking tours in the UAE. Professional management of clients at all stages of the journey – from the application to the return.

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There are more than 100 species of fish in the aquarium. Guests of the Oceanarium are offered several options for entertainment – from the most harmless observation of the inhabitants to extreme feeding of predatory fish and diving to sharks.

Is it really the biggest?

Many sites on the Internet write that the Dubai Mall Aquarium is the largest in the world. If you look at the ratings of oceanariums, then you will not find it anywhere in the first place. Who is right?

Of course, the Dubai Mall Aquarium cannot claim the role of the largest oceanarium, and never did. There are only 10 million liters of water here, which is a modest figure by modern standards.

In such assessments, there is one curious nuance associated with the difference between the concepts of Russian and English.

When we say the word “oceanarium”, we mean a certain set of aquariums with fish and other marine animals. When we say “aquarium”, we mean a certain one single container of water. In Russian there is a clear separation of these concepts.

There is no such division in English, and the words “oceanarium” and “aquarium” are synonymous. As a result, it is very difficult to understand exactly what English-speaking authors mean. Most translations of texts into Russian are made without taking this nuance into account, and we have a complete mess.

The Dubai Mall Aquarium is not and never has been the largest AQUARIUM in the world. But it could well become the largest AQUARIUM. He was planned as such, but fate decreed otherwise. The Americans were ahead and managed to open an aquarium in the city of Atlanta, Georgia even before the opening of the Dubai Mall. In 2012, the American record was broken by a new aquarium at Marine Life in Singapore.

In short, the Dubai Mall Aquarium is not a record holder in terms of size, although it does have one official world record. Which one? Read on.

Figures and facts

The record belongs to the main glass through which visitors to the Dubai Mall look into the aquarium. It is the world’s largest monolithic acrylic glass slab. It is 33 meters long, 8.5 meters high and 7.5 centimeters thick. Acrylic glass is well known to most readers, in Russia this material is called the word “plexiglass”.

This is the same plexiglass that we use in summer cottages to cover greenhouses with tomatoes and cucumbers. Only this Plexiglas slab is much larger and weighs 245 tons.

This acrylic slab can withstand a giant mass of water. The aquarium measures 51 by 20 by 11 meters and holds 10 million liters of water. This is twice as much as in the oceanarium in Moscow at VDNKh.

A tunnel for visitors 48 meters long passes through the aquarium. This is also not a record, recall that in the aquarium in Shanghai you can walk through a tunnel 155 meters long.

The aquarium is so tall that it is located on two floors of the Dubai Mall. On the third floor is the Underwater Zoo (underwater zoo). There are 140 species of animals in the aquarium and zoo, about 33,000 individuals.

The administration claims that there are about 300 sharks and rays in the aquarium at the same time. It is difficult to comment on this figure, we did not count. Here is the largest population of sharks of the species common sand shark . Of course, this is not the largest shark in the world, but the dimensions are impressive – 2.5 meters in length and 160 kilograms of weight.

The most long-suffering oceanarium

Even before the Dubai Mall Aquarium opened, trouble began to occur.

In 2008, as soon as its inhabitants settled in the aquarium, sand sharks began to kill and eat reef sharks (pictured right). This behavior of predators is atypical, and oceanologists are still arguing about its causes.

On February 26, 2010, a real emergency happened. The acrylic glass cracked and water began to flow from the aquarium. Then the visitors of the shopping center were urgently evacuated, and all the world media wrote about the incident.

There were no casualties, only a few people got their feet wet. The leak was small and no fish were hurt.

We hope that there will be no further incidents at the Dubai Mall Aquarium.

Programs and ticket prices

The aquarium in Dubai Mall will not impress those who have already been to large aquariums.  Anyone can see the aquarium’s main tank from the corridors of the Dubai Mall on the ground floor. Fish, rays and sharks can be seen perfectly. You can seriously hang out at the aquarium, because it’s not sickly hypnotizing.

Night Owl Pass – 90 AED. Inclusions: passage through the tunnel; zoo. Visiting is available only from 22:00 until the closing of the Dubai Mall.

VIP Experiences – 315 AED. Inclusions: passage through the tunnel; zoo; shark week exhibition; tour of the technical premises (behind the scenes of the aquarium); VR Zoo; underwater observatory; bathyscaphe diving simulator; excursion on a glass bottom boat; fish feeding.

Cage Snorkelling – cage snorkeling in the main aquarium.

Shark Dive – scuba diving with sharks.

Shark Walker – diving with sharks in a cage in a special helmet into which air is supplied.

Discover Scuba Dive is a 2-day PADI certified diving course.

Glass Bottom Boats – excursion on a glass bottom boat.

Explorer Experience – 175 AED. Inclusions: passage through the tunnel; zoo; tour of the technical premises (behind the scenes of the aquarium); underwater observatory; bathyscaphe diving simulator; excursion on a glass bottom boat.

King Croc Encounter – 220 AED. Inclusions: passage through the tunnel; zoo; excursion to the giant crocodile (750 kg, 5 meters in length).

Otter Encounter – 220 AED. Inclusions: passage through the tunnel; zoo; acquaintance and communication with the otter.

Ray Encounter – 220 AED. Inclusions: passage through the tunnel; zoo; stingray feeding.

Shark Encounter – 630 AED. Inclusions: passage through the tunnel; zoo; shark week exhibition; diving in a cage in a pool with sharks, feeding sharks.

VRZoo – virtual zoo – from 32 AED.

Aquarium Hours

Both the aquarium and the zoo operate according to the schedule of the Dubai Mall:

• Sunday – Wednesday: from 10-00 to 23-00;
• Thursday – Saturday: from 10-00 to 24-00.

Ticket price:

Combo – aquarium and underwater zoo adults and children from 3 years old – 109 dirhams ($ 30) children under 3 years old – free

At the box office of the park, the cost is 139 dirhams ($ 38) penguins (observation through glass) on the same day
adults and children from 3 years old – 139 dirhams ($ 38)
children under 3 years old – free of charge

At the ticket office of the park – 199 dirhams ($ 54)

Explorer – aquarium, underwater zoo and boat tour with a transparent bottom, adults and children from 3 years old – 199 dirhams ($ 54)
children under 3 years old – free of charge

At the box office of the park, the cost is 325 dirhams ($ 88)

VIP– aquarium, underwater zoo, glass bottom boat tour, shark encounter, underwater observatory, fish feeding, virtual zoo adults and children from 3 years old – 365 dirhams ($ 99)
children under 3 years old – free

At the box office of the park cost – 500 dirham ($136)

How to get to the aquarium in Dubai Mall

You can get to the Dubai Mall , where the aquarium is located, by:

• By metro to the station – Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall. From there by free bus number 25 (Shuttle-Bus), or on foot across the bridge (Metro Link Bridge). For this, by the way, you don’t even need to spend your energy – a travolator works throughout the entire bridge (828 meters).
• By shuttle bus number 27 from the old part of the city (from the Deira Gold Souk). Departure times are every 15 minutes.
• On buses No. 28, 29, 50, 81, F13, X22, coming from various parts of the city.

RTA Highways and Transportation Authority (RTA) This includes all public transport (Dubai Bus, Dubai Tram, Dubai Taxi, Water Taxi, Dubai Metro).

You can “catch” a taxi right on the street, but it will be easier to order a car through one of the special applications. Work in Dubai:

• «Smart Taxi» is «RTA Dubai»;
• Kiwitaxi, with which you can not only order a taxi online in advance, but also choose a car with a Russian-speaking driver.
• Uber;
• Careem is the local equivalent of Uber. A big plus of taxi calling apps in Dubai is that they independently determine the user’s location using GPS.

In addition, you can get to the Dubai Mall by rented car along the Sheikh Zayed Road. Landmark – Financial Center.

Alexander Stephenson

Tourism Specialist in the UAE. Higher professional education. Paperwork and booking tours in the UAE. Professional management of clients at all stages of the journey – from the application to the return.

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