Dubai Rainy Day Activities

Dubai is a modern and luxurious metropolis where the weather is generally good. However, rain can occur especially between November and March, but don't worry! For those days, the offer on what to see and do in Dubai does not stop. On the contrary, you can admire the views of the city from the Burj Khalifa, meet the aquatic life of the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, practice skydiving in an air tube, meet the sculptures of your favorite characters in the wax museum, attend the acrobatics show La Perle de Dragone or meet amazing theme parks like the Blacklight Minigolf 3D or AYA Universe. Here are the most interesting options.

Although Dubai is a city known for its warm and dry weather, some rainfall may eventually occur , especially if you visit Dubai in November, when the winter season starts. For those rainy days, one of the ideal plans is to visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world.

This architectural marvel inaugurated in 2010 stands 828 meters high and offers unique experiences, such as the opportunity to see the city from above, taste snacks and Arabic coffee, and take a 36 km/h ride in its elevator.

The sightseeing experience at the Burj Khalifa includes a visit to the At the Top observation deck, one of the most famous in the city. There you will find advanced telescopes with which you can see some of Dubai's iconic landmarks. You will also climb another 23 floors to reach the Sky platform on the 148th floor, which offers incredible panoramas from 555 meters above sea level.

Information of interest

• Price: about €128 per person.
• Duration: the experience lasts between 1 and 2 hours.

If you are in Dubai in February (one of the winter months) or another month where rain is common, another essential plan is to discover the underwater world that houses the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. This is one of the largest aquariums in the world, where you will find about 150 animal species.

This visit is ideal if you are traveling with children, as it is fun and educational. You will meet, for example, the King Croc, one of the largest captive reptiles in the world. You will also see sharks, rays, seals, crocodiles, piranhas and many other marine animals that live in the more than 10 million liters of water that the structure houses.

Of course, you will be delighted with the famous aquatic tunnel in which, along 48 meters, you will observe marine species of all kinds swimming over your head in this immense tank. It will be an immersive experience, where the only thing separating you from the fascinating creatures will be the aquarium glass.

Information of interest

• Price: around 42€ per person.
• Duration: depending on your time and interest. This space is usually traveled between 1 and 3 hours.

Something that combines very well with the freshness of a rainy day in Dubai is to go and enjoy the snow. Yes, that's right. In the middle of the desert area of Dubai you will find nothing more and nothing less than one of the largest ski resorts in the world, with dimensions exceeding 20 thousand square meters.

During your visit, you can choose a full day experience or two hours. During this time, you will be able to practice skiing or snowboarding, according to your interests. You will have a total of five slopes, one of which is 400 meters long with a 60-meter slope, for the most daring and expert skiers.

In addition, you will have the necessary equipment (clothing and helmet) for the practice of these activities. Even if you just want to stay in the place and play with the snow, you can also do it. In addition, you can enjoy snacks and hot drinks at North 28, a restaurant inspired by alpine culture and located near the resort.

Information of interest

• Price: the snow adventure usually costs 62€ per person.
• Duration: you can choose a 2-hour or full-day experience.

If you are a lover of art and spectacle and you come across a rainy day in Dubai, you can go to the acrobatic show La Perle de Dragone. This presentation combines acrobatics, special effects and staging, taking place in an aquatic theater with a huge pool that empties and fills in record time, leaving the spectators astonished.

This event is also one of the best things to do in Dubai at night and brings together some 65 acrobats and actors who will tell you the history of pearl harvesting that was traditionally done in Dubai. You will also be impressed by the mind-blowing acrobatics both in the air and in the water, including somersaults, pirouettes and synchronized movements.

The activity lasts about an hour and a half and you can usually choose between two performances during the night, the times of which vary according to the month of the year. This way, you could incorporate other activities into your itinerary, such as joining a gastronomic tour of Dubai for dinner, ideal if the rain has already subsided.

Useful information

• Price: approximately €35 per person.
• Duration: the show usually lasts an hour and a half.

If you thought that because of the rain you could not defy the laws of gravity in Dubai, you are wrong, because even with rainfall you can live the adventure of indoor skydiving in an exciting way and with extra safety.

This experience consists of a practice similar to skydiving, with the difference that you will be in a vertical wind tunnel. You will be able to soar and float just as you would in the open air, but this time in a more controlled and safe environment (without jumping out of a helicopter or light aircraft), but that does not detract from the fun and adrenaline of the activity.

You will receive flight instructions from expert instructors, as well as a certificate at the end of the practice. You will be able to perform two flights in which, if you feel confident, you will make turns and pirouettes in the air. It is estimated that you can reach a minimum height of 4 meters and, all this, while you overcome your fear of heights and the staff takes pictures of this indoor adventure for you to have a good memory.

Information of interest

• Price: around 56€ per person.
• Duration: about 1 hour and a half.

Modernity and futurism are characteristic of the city of Dubai, so you can take advantage of a day when the weather is not good outside to go to the AYA Universe museum, where you will live an immersive experience aimed at showing you the mysteries of the universe.

The museum is composed of 12 rooms where technology, nature and art are mixed to delight visitors with a visual and auditory spectacle. You will see projections of luminous forests, unknown planets and the immensity of the cosmos, which will make you feel like you are traveling to another time or space line.

This museum uses cutting-edge technology for its visual, sound and sensory effects, so you can experience the sensation of the wind on your face, sound vibrations and other stimuli for the senses. In addition, the museum is located in the Oud Metha neighborhood , which in turn is close to the Bur Dubai neighborhood , one of the 5 neighborhoods in Dubai where you can do other must-see activities.

Information of interest

• Price: from 34€ per person.
• Duration: depending on the pace of your visit, you could take between 45 minutes and 1 hour to see the place.

A visit to the Madame Tussauds wax museum in Dubai is an ideal option for those days when you don't feel like walking in the rain or it is almost impossible.

In the premises of the place you can meet about 60 replicas of various personalities worldwide. The space is divided into different areas that vary from time to time but, in general, you will find an area dedicated to certain personalities of cinema, fashion, sports, world leaders and the interactive area A-List.

Thus, you can take pictures with a variety of figures such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Cara Delevingne, Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Lewis Hamilton, Queen Elizabeth II and many more. In addition, you can participate in interactive experiences such as a private fashion show for Anna Wintour or mold your hands in wax.

Interesting information

• Price: from 37€ per person.
• Duration: visitors usually take between one hour and 90 minutes to visit the museum.

In case you intend to spend January in Dubai, you should know that rainy days can also occur in this month. But another fun plan in case of rain is to go to the Blacklight Minigolf 3D, where you can compete with your family and friends or simply challenge yourself in the three themed stations of this amazing place.

The idea is that you practice golf while wearing 3D glasses that, in combination with the walls with figures, paintings and abstract colors will make your minigolf practice unique. You will have a total of 18 holes to hit, but remember one thing: the spaces are designed to stand out in the dark, which adds a different touch to the game.

The stations will immerse you in a journey through the United Arab Emirates: and its geography, the bottom of the sea or outer space, very peculiar environments to set the mood for each minigolf shot.

Information of interest

• Price: it has an average cost of 28€ per person.
• Duration: you will be able to complete your game session in about 1 hour.

There are many ways to release stress on a rainy day in Dubai and one effective option to do so is by visiting the Dubai Smash Room. In this space you can let off some of your energy and some emotions such as anger and stress by smashing objects with a baseball bat.

In this fun experience you can control the level of damage you want to cause by choosing the package for your experience. You can choose a specific amount of objects to smash, covering many glass items such as cups, glasses, computer equipment, DVDs and much more.

Also, you should know that most of the objects to destroy come from junkyards, so no waste is generated unnecessarily. Get ready to smash, tear, trample and destroy whatever is in front of you in the four rooms that make up the place without any kind of consequences, since you will be in a controlled environment. At the end, you will feel refreshed and ready to continue your route as a normal tourist.

Information of interest

• Price: about 25€ per person.
• Duration: about 30 minutes.

On a day with precipitation in Dubai you probably want to be in surroundings that are cozy. Therefore, an ideal option to make the most of your visit to the city without exposing yourself to the rain is to join a private food tour.

On this tour, you could arrange an itinerary with the guide through indoor restaurants to taste the best of Dubai's gastronomy while enjoying the expert's recommendations and stories. Among the options, I recommend you consider:

• Al Fanar Restaurant & Café, a space where elegance and tradition balance to offer you an Emirati dining experience in comfort.
• The Food Hall of The Dubai Mall, the gastronomic area of the mall where you can try Middle Eastern and Western specialties in one of its restaurants.
• Qbara Restaurant, where Arabian food blends with contemporary cuisine to offer unparalleled flavors in an elegant atmosphere.
• Time Out Market, a gastronomic space of international stature, with a wide variety of renowned restaurants to choose from.

Information of interest

• Price: approximately 153€ per person.
• Duration: generally, the stipulated time for this tour is three hours.