Downtown · Levels 52–53
Sky Views Dubai
An observation deck between two towers facing Burj Khalifa, a glass slide between floors, and for anyone who dares, a walk on the edge outside.
From 267 AED per personDetails →
Attractions
Extreme Attractions in Dubai
If your trip is not complete without a fast pulse, Dubai fits. There is extreme action here in the air, at sea, in the desert and even inside a mall, and many of the experiences are done with an instructor at your side, even the first time. Whether you are looking for extreme activities in Dubai or adrenaline activities in Dubai, you will find a selection here in the air, at sea and in the desert.
On this page we have gathered extreme attractions in Dubai that you can book with us, divided by environment. A current price appears on every ticket, and the ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket. It is worth reading them before booking.
Type
Desert · One to two hours at the wheel
Dune Buggy in the Desert
You drive the off-road buggy yourself over the dunes, in convoy behind a guide. In the morning, at sunset or privately.
From 691 AED per personDetails →
Desert · An hour of riding
Quad Bikes in the Desert
An hour of riding a quad bike over the red dunes, alone or in a pair, with a guide leading the way.
From 147 AED per personDetails →
Desert · Early morning
Hot Air Balloon over the Desert
Lift-off at sunrise, up to an hour in the air above the dunes, and a quiet landing in the desert.
From 769 AED per personDetails →
Palm Jumeirah · Half day
Skydiving in Dubai
A tandem jump from about 4,000 metres, a minute of free fall and a landing facing the Palm.
From 2687 AED per personDetails →
Jumeirah Beach · 30 minutes to two hours
Jet Ski in Dubai
A guided jet ski tour as far as Burj Al Arab, and on the longer tours to Atlantis and JBR as well.
From 323 AED per jet ski, up to 2 peopleDetails →
Nad Al Sheba · 2–3 hours
Deep Dive Dubai
The deepest diving pool in the world: 60 metres, 14 million litres of water and a sunken city on the bottom. Snorkelling, a discovery dive and an underwater walk, with no certification needed.
From 388 AED per personDetails →
City Centre Mirdif · about an hour
IFLY Dubai: Indoor Skydiving in a Wind Tunnel
Free fall with no plane and no parachute: you float in a vertical wind tunnel with an instructor right beside you, at City Centre Mirdif. From age 3.
From 165 AED per personDetails →
Dubai Hills · a ride of about 2 minutes
The Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall
An indoor rollercoaster that launches you vertically upwards, more than 50 metres into the building, and holds a Guinness record as the rollercoaster with the fastest vertical launch in the world. A short, powerful experience inside an air-conditioned mall.
From 76 AED per personDetails →
Dubai Marina · 90 minutes
Dinner in the Sky Dubai
A table for 22 diners raised by a crane to a height of 50 metres, with a chef cooking beside you and views of Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. Lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, in mid-air.
From 720 AED per personDetails →
Marina and JBR · 10–15 minutes in the air
Parasailing in Dubai
You take off from a speedboat under a parachute and look down on the Palm, JBR and Burj Al Arab. Alone or as a pair.
From 278 AED per personDetails →
Marina, the Palm and Umm Suqeim · 15–30 minutes
Flyboarding in Dubai
You stand on a board connected by a hose to a jet ski, and a jet of water lifts you above the sea. With an instructor beside you, even on a first attempt.
From 358 AED per personDetails →
Dubai Harbour and Umm Suqeim · 20 minutes to an hour
Jet Car in Dubai
A watercraft shaped like a sports car, which you drive yourself along the coast, facing Atlantis and Burj Al Arab.
From 588 AED per vehicle, up to 2 peopleDetails →
Motor City and Al Quoz · 15–20 minutes of driving
Karting in Dubai
Two ways to drive a kart in Dubai: the professional tracks of Dubai Kartdrome in Motor City, indoors and outdoors, or Chaos Karts in Al Quoz, where the track is projected onto the floor and the race looks like a video game.
From 130 AED per personDetails →
Dubai's beaches · 15 minutes to an hour
Water Sports in Dubai: Donut, Banana, Wakeboard, Jetpack and eFoil
Ten experiences on the water and under it: a donut and a banana towed behind a boat, a fly fish, wakeboarding and wakesurfing, an electric hydrofoil board, a jetpack, a jetovator, an underwater scooter and a Seabob, against the Dubai skyline.
From 358 AED per personDetails →
Dubai desert · 30 minutes to half a day
Desert Extreme in Dubai: Can-Am and Polaris RZR
Drive a 1000cc buggy yourself, a Can-Am or a Polaris RZR, on the red dunes. For anyone who has outgrown an ordinary safari.
From 693 AED per vehicle, up to 2 peopleDetails →
Burj Al Arab or Dubai Harbour · 45 minutes to an hour and a half
Wakeboarding and Wakesurfing in Dubai
Riding a board behind a boat, in two ways: 45 minutes of wakeboarding with an instructor opposite Burj Al Arab, or a private boat from Dubai Harbour for wakesurfing and wakeboarding, with a captain and boards, and an assistant instructor when available.
From 358 AED per personDetails →
Dubai desert · 30 minutes to half a day
Can-Am and Polaris RZR Buggies in Dubai: Self-Drive on the Dunes
A 1000cc sports buggy, with you behind the wheel: half an hour or an hour in a Can-Am, a run in a Polaris RZR with sandboarding, or a guided Can-Am safari that ends with an evening at a camp.
From 693 AED per vehicle, up to 2 peopleDetails →
Dubai Marina · a kilometre in the air
Dubai Marina Zipline, with Photos and Video
A one-kilometre flight from 170 metres above the Marina at up to 80 km/h, with photos and an edited video of the ride.
From 651 AED per personDetails →
Adrenaline in the air
Skydiving in Dubai has several options: a tandem skydive over the Palm or over the desert. If you prefer something less extreme, iFLY Dubai lets you float in a vertical wind tunnel with an instructor at your side. Parasailing lifts you from a speedboat with a parachute, and the zipline over Dubai Marina is a one-kilometer flight from a great height. For those who want height without a jump, Sky Views offers an observation deck with a glass slide, and for those who dare, also the Edge Walk.
Extreme on the water
At sea there is variety. A flyboard lifts you above the sea with a water jet, a jet car is a vessel that looks like a sports car and that you drive yourself, and a jet ski goes out on a guided tour as far as Burj Al Arab. There is also wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and water sports with a donut, a banana, a jetpack and more. For those who want adrenaline underwater, Deep Dive Dubai offers snorkeling, an introductory dive and an underwater walk, even without a certificate.
Extreme in the desert
The red dunes are a natural playground for self-driving. Desert buggies, quad bikes and Can-Am and Polaris RZR buggies give you the wheel, in a convoy behind an instructor. For those for whom a regular safari is already too small, the 1000cc buggy is the next level.
Speed and action inside the mall
You do not have to leave the city. The Storm Coaster roller coaster at Dubai Hills Mall launches you vertically upward, and holds the Guinness record as the roller coaster with the fastest vertical launch in the world. Karting in Dubai offers professional tracks indoors and outdoors, or a track projected on the floor like a video game. Motiongate Dubai adds an amusement park with roller coasters in Dubai inspired by Hollywood films.
Frequently asked questions
What suits beginners in Dubai?
iFLY, a flyboard with an instructor at your side, parasailing and snorkeling at Deep Dive are experiences that suit the first time too. The ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.
Can I combine several extreme attractions in one day?
Yes, but it is worth separating water, desert and air and not squeezing everything into one morning.
Are all the extreme attractions suitable for children?
Not necessarily. Each activity has its own ages and safety requirements, and they appear on the ticket before booking.
What do you do when it is very hot?
Plan outdoor activities for the morning or the evening, and at midday choose indoor experiences such as iFLY, indoor karting or the roller coaster in the mall.
Is previous experience needed?
Many activities come with an instructor or a safety briefing. The details appear on every ticket.
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