BEST PLACE TO VISIT IN DUBAI IN WINTER 2024
TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT DUBAI IN WINTER
DUBAI MIRACLE GARDEN
Stroll through a floral haven of 150 million flowers spread across 72,000 square meters. Paradise has flowered into one of the region’s most picturesque, sweet-scented destinations for more than a decade now. And its spectacular floral structures make Dubai Miracle Garden a perfect spot to visit in winter.
Miracle Garden is a floral wonderland with its mesmerizing structures and themed zones for birdhouses, animal-shaped shrubs, the smurf village.There’s the record-breaking Emirates A380 display along with an 18-metre floral structure of Mickey Mouse, which was the first Disney character floral display in the Middle East.
The garden also features an outdoor amphitheater that hosts live entertainment shows and can explore several dining options like cafes.
Location:Â It is located at Street 3, Al Barsha, Al Barsha South, Dubai.
Entrance Fee: AED 75 per person
Opening Hours: Mondays – Fridays: 9 am – 9 pm, Saturdays – Sundays: 9 am – 11 pm
GLOBAL VILLAGE
Global Village, is the region’s leading multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping, and attractions. This has been a beacon of cultural exchange, world cuisines, exciting entertainment, and fun for over a quarter of a century. Nothing celebrates the diversity of Dubai as well as Global Village, where over 90 cultures come together to create a marvelous and worldly experience of entertainment.
There are so many Cafes and Restaurants offering international cuisines including Chinese, Mexican, Indian, Lebanese and more. Apart from this, there are also multiple kiosks that offer fun activities like camel rides for children, alongside traditional dance performances that include belly dancing and Latin-style zumba classes.
Location: Â It is located on Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road, Exit 37, E311, Dubai.
Entrance Fee: Â AED 25 per person
Opening Hours: Sunday- Wednesday: 4 pm – 12 am, Thursday – Saturday: 4 pm – 1 am
WILD WADI WATER PARK
Wild Wadi delivers fun aquatic adventures and it is a beautifully themed Dubai water park based on the story of a famous Arabian folklore character with many fun-filled water attractions Start with the Middle East’s largest wave pool, Breaker’s Bay, and challenge yourself to pulse-racing rides like Jumeirah Sceirah or Master Blasters. Most of the attraction of Wild Wadi is the Master Blaster itself, which is a roller coaster ride.
Location:Â It is located at Opp. Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah St, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
Entrance Fee:Â AED 299 per person
Opening Hours:Â Monday to Sunday 10.00 am – 6.00 pm.
DESERT SAFARI
Desert Safari is one of the most romantic things to do in Dubai in winter without which your trip to Dubai is incomplete. Live an Emirati lifestyle for a day that starts with desert safari, dune bashing, quad biking, sand skiing, camel ride, sunset photography, and ends with a delectable Barbeque dinner along with a shisha session and drinks, and a belly dance show for your entertainment in winter in Dubai 2023. If you want to make it extra special try the open top 4×4 tour with Platinum Heritage, which is one of the most memorable outdoor activities in Dubai.
Location: Dubai Desert
Entrance Fee:Â AED 50 onwards
Opening Hours: Â 9.00 am onwards
DUBAI IN WINTER FESTIVAL IN MEDIA CITY
Dubai Winter Festival is back at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre and is the largest, most enjoyable weekend of festive fun. This festival is the largest weekend of festive fun in UAE to witness. This event showcases products from industries like Printing & Publishing, Media & Advertising, Business Services, and Food & Beverage industries. Also includes a variety of festive features including a winter market, food stalls, a snow play area, a funfair, a snow slide, an ice skating rink, and lots more fun activities for children and adults.
Location:Â It is located at Dubai Media City
Entrance Fee: AED 50 onwards
Opening Hours:Â 4.00 pm – 10.00 pm
SKI DUBAI
Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East located in the Mall of the Emirates, and it is the largest indoor snow park in the world. You can rent skis or snowboards along with helmets and snowsuits if needed. Dubai offers a variety of snow-related activities including skiing, tubing, tobogganing, and snowboarding. This area features family rafting rides that are suitable for both adults and kids as well as an icy body slide for those who want more adrenaline-pumping fun. The Snow Park also includes a climbing tower, an ice cave with interactive games for children, and plenty of sledging terrain for every age group to explore. Ski Dubai’s luxurious Alpine Lounge provides the perfect spot while they sip on hot beverages or refuel with some snacks at any one of its four food outlets located within the resort.
Located: It is located in the Mall Of Emirates.
Entrance Fee: AED 130 per person
Openinh Hours : Â 9.00 am – 12.00 am
MOTION GATE
Hop onboard 27 gravity-defying blood-pumping rollercoasters and rides at Motiongate, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East. This park has rides and activities inspired by 13 blockbusters and has five themed zones.Â
The park has tons of immersive experiences where you can fight in New York with Ghostbusters or fly with Toothless the dragon. Beyond the rides, you can also catch a live stage or dance show, or check out their stores for themed memorabilia. Â
Location : It is located at Park and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai.
Entrance Fee : Starting from AED 339
Opening Hours : 11.00 am – 8.00 pm
ZABEEL PARK
Zabeel Park is an urban public park located in the Zabeel district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Spaning 120 acres, park features gardens, playground and cafes, boating lakes and picnicking area. Dubai Frame is the centerpiece of the park. The parks comes alive at night with Dubai  Garden glow. Dubai Frame is the largest picture frame in the world consist of two towers connected at the top by 93 meter long bridge. From one side we can see the historic Skyline of Dubai, Bur Dubai and Creek Harbour and from other side the modern city of Dubai including Downtown, Burj Khalifa and the Skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Zabeel Park is home to Children’s playground with all the play equipment’s making it’s a great place to burn off energy. And also it’s a best place to BBQ, There are lots of BBQ areas out there.
Location :Â It is located in the Zabeel neighbourhood of Dubai between world trade centre and Karama.
Entrance Fee : AED 5 per person
Opening Hours : 8.00 am – 11.00 pm
DUBAI GARDEN GLOW
Dubai Garden Glow is a World of Imagination with a Skillful blend of the World’s Unique Art and Theme creating an Amazing Concept. The ‘largest glow-in-dark garden’ made of Millions of energy-saving LED lights and yards of recycled luminous fabric Dinosaur Park: The ‘biggest Dinosaur park’, that displays more than 120 Animatronics Dinosaurs Ice Park: The Polar climate in the Middle of the Desert. Glow Garden offers some spectacular and awe-inspiring displays through its various zones and parks. Located in the heart of Dubai, it is spread across 40 acres of land and 5 different theme parks to give you an immersive and unique experience at this wonderland. You can stroll through the Glow, Ice, Magic, Art or Dinosaur Park and make it a worthy getaway with your loved ones to make some amazing memories.
Location: It is located in the Zabeel Park which is located between World Trade Center and Karama.
Entrance Fee:Â AED 70 per person
Opening Hours: 5.00 pm – 11.00 pm
WINTER GARDEN : AL HABTOOR CITY
This Winter Garden, located just outside of Al Habtoor City, offers a variety of fun activities for the entire family. There are kid-friendly rides, a special play area, art exhibitions, and more. Foodies, on the other hand, will have plenty of vendors to visit and delight in. Al Habtoor Winter Garden is the ultimate winter destination in the city. Once December rolls around, visitors will get to meet with Santa every day of the month. You will also be able to watch the magical ceremony of lighting the Christmas tree, listen to the Christmas choir and performances by vocalists Alice Kube and Maria B. As the Winter Garden is no less than a winter wonderland, it is the perfect spot to capture pictures with dazzling decorations. There is also live entertainment to keep the fun going.
Location: Winter Garden, in front of Habtoor Palace Dubai – Al Habtoor City Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
Entrance Fee: AED 25 per person
Opening Hours: 4.00pm – 12.00 pm
MADINAT JUMEIRAH MARKET
The Madinat Jumeirah Festive Market on Madinat Jumeirah Fort Island is spread across 1750 sq m of immersive family activities including our North Pole Train, a four-lane bungee, and a Venetian carousel. Children will also have the chance to take Abra rides with Santa and decorate their own gingerbread houses. Delicious festive food and drinks will be available while a live band plays seasonal favorite. Festive Market from 15 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. From an impressive 36-foot-tall tree to an array of seasonal food stalls and immersive family-friendly activities, this Christmas bazaar has something for everyone.
Location : Madinat Jumeirah
Entrance Fee:Â Free Entrance
Opening Hours: Open 3 pm until late on Mondays until Thursdays and noon until late Friday through to Sundays.
DUBAI FLEA MARKET
The Dubai Flea Market features a variety of second-hand goods offered by amateur vendors who want to recycle some of their old items. During the winter season, this market runs every first Saturday of the month at Safa Park, every first Friday of the month at Uptown Mirdif, and every second Saturday of the month at Ibn Battuta. Other options include breakfast, lunch and drinks at a range of pop-up stalls, so you can make a day of it here with the whole family.
Location: Â Zabeel Park, Al Safa Park, Mirdif, Ibn Battuta
Entrance Fee: Â Entry Free
Opening Hours: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
