Indoor Dubai
April 2, 2015 2:55 AM Subscribe
I'm on honeymoon in Dubai at the moment.
Dubai is in the midst of a huge dust storm.
What's fun to do in Dubai that's indoors? Any nice bars/restaurants that aren't largely outdoors or on rooftops? We're both freaking out that our honeymoon is going to be a total bust.
(To add an extra level of difficulty we've been here once before and have done most of the touristy things.)
(To add an extra level of difficulty we've been here once before and have done most of the touristy things.)
Have you done the indoor skiing thing? That's always kind of fascinated me.
posted by feckless fecal fear mongering at 6:26 AM on April 2, 2015
posted by feckless fecal fear mongering at 6:26 AM on April 2, 2015
I went indoor skiing while there a few years ago. It's fun for the novelty, but there are generally a lot of teenagers around. I bought a 2-hour pass and left after an hour and a half.
posted by hootenatty at 8:42 AM on April 2, 2015
posted by hootenatty at 8:42 AM on April 2, 2015
The dust storm has largely died down, but go to a long boozy buffet brunch on Friday morning. Almost all hotels have them, and you can eat and drink for the whole afternoon.
Fast and the Furious 7 just came out, and a bit of it was shot in the UAE. Buy the expensive luxury tickets and get the "4-DX" experience.
Go gallery hopping at Alserkal Avenue (not really an avenue) in Al Quoz.
The Sharjah Biennial is on view until June. You'd have to walk between a bunch of buildings, but it's good if you want to see another emirate.
I think dune bashing would be pretty fun, even if there's a dust storm. There's also going to the spa, the malls, the souks, etc.
As mentioned above, Timeout is a good resource. I also like Cherrypick.
posted by hooray at 1:49 PM on April 2, 2015
Fast and the Furious 7 just came out, and a bit of it was shot in the UAE. Buy the expensive luxury tickets and get the "4-DX" experience.
Go gallery hopping at Alserkal Avenue (not really an avenue) in Al Quoz.
The Sharjah Biennial is on view until June. You'd have to walk between a bunch of buildings, but it's good if you want to see another emirate.
I think dune bashing would be pretty fun, even if there's a dust storm. There's also going to the spa, the malls, the souks, etc.
As mentioned above, Timeout is a good resource. I also like Cherrypick.
posted by hooray at 1:49 PM on April 2, 2015
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Assuming that you're staying in a hotel, I'd hit up your concierge for suggestions - that's precisely what they're there for.
Enjoy your honeymoon, and remember, there's always, erm, indoor sports.
Also, kudos on the tags. Very nice.
posted by ladybird at 6:23 AM on April 2, 2015 [2 favorites]