Tips & Tricks
Ski Dubai (Mall of the Emirates – off of Sheikh Zayed Road at the 4th interchange towards Al Barsha, Dubai) — opened in 2005, Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East (a 22,500 square meter facility) and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or just […]
Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival (Festival Park, Dubai Festival City, near Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai) – despite the name, recent bookings suggest that this annual multi-day musical event (in existence for 10 years and held every February) has drifted away from international jazz artists. Pop and rock acts such as One Republic, The Script, […]
Wild Wadi Water Park (Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai) — When it comes to excitement, you just can’t get enough at Wild Wadi! For one adrenalin rush after another, try the 80 kms/hr downhill hurtle on the 33 meter high Jumeirah Sceirah; the 1.5 meter high waves at Breakers Bay; the 170 meter […]
Links Golf (Yas Island, Abu Dhabi) — Set against the Arabian Gulf, the stunning scenery and course designed by Kyle Philips makes for the ultimate golfing experience. An eighteen-hole course, a nine-hole academy course, clubhouse, golf academy and floodlit practice facilities, set against dramatic views—the course combines unparalleled visual glory with the thrill of golf’s […]
Emirates Palace (Auditorium) (Emirates Palace Hotel, near Corniche Street, Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi) – Within this auditorium, some 1100 spectators can revel in the finest listening pleasure. Whether it’s for chamber music or a Romantic large orchestra, the hall, decorated with shimmering gold-leaf, possesses superb acoustics – the work of leading European experts – […]
Yas Arena (Yas Island, Abu Dhabi) – A.K.A. “du Arena”, this is home to the most prestigious live performances by great music legends. Recent concerts have included Eric Clapton, Janet Jackson, Metallica. Sade and Scissors Sisters. During the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the racing events are during the day and concerts are in the evening […]