Activities in the UAE

Dubai Miracle Garden in Dubailand is the world’s largest natural flower garden, with around 150 million flowers arranged into giant sculptures. It is open in the cooler months only.

Ski Dubai, inside Mall of the Emirates, is an indoor ski resort with real snow, five runs, a chairlift and a colony of penguins.

Aquaventure at Atlantis, The Palm is one of the largest water parks in the world, with record-breaking slides, a long river ride and a private beach.

Ferrari World on Yas Island is an indoor Ferrari theme park under a giant red roof, home to Formula Rossa — the fastest roller coaster in the world.

Al Marjan Island is a beach in Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Sir Bani Yas is a nature-reserve island off Abu Dhabi’s western coast, where thousands of free-roaming animals live in the Arabian Wildlife Park.

Dubai Parks and Resorts is a theme park in Saih Shuaib 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Madhab Spring Park is a park and garden in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 1985.

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is an indoor marine-life theme park with one of the world’s largest aquariums, animal habitats and rides.

Emirates Golf Club is home to the Majlis — the first grass championship course in the Middle East and venue of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Corniche Beach runs along Abu Dhabi’s waterfront — a Blue Flag city beach with calm water, lifeguards and the skyline behind it.

Sharjah National Park is a park and garden in Muwaileh, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 1982.

Al Qudra Lakes are man-made desert lakes in the Al Marmoom reserve south of Dubai, popular for picnics, birdwatching, cycling and sunsets.

Fujairah Beach is a beach in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

Dubai Butterfly Garden is a park and garden in Al Barsha South 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is run by Cityland.

Safa Park is a long-established green park beside the Dubai Water Canal, with lawns, lakes and views of the Downtown skyline.

Deep Dive Dubai in Nad Al Sheba is the world’s deepest swimming pool for diving, at 60 metres, with a sunken city to explore.

Al Majaz Park is a park and garden in Al Majaz, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Zabeel Park is a large city park between Karama and the World Trade Centre, home to Dubai Frame and a boating lake.

Creek Park is a park and garden in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is run by بلدية دبي.

Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium is a stadium and venue in Al Etihad, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 1979.

Hazza bin Zayed Stadium is a stadium and venue in Al Tiwayya, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 2014.

Dubai Dolphinarium is a zoo and wildlife in Umm Hurair, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 2008.

Dubai Autodrome in Motor City is a 5.39-kilometre FIA-approved circuit offering driving experiences and indoor and outdoor karting.