Things to do in

Atlantis, Dubai

Experience the rides and slides of the Aquaventure Waterpark and then discover more than 65,000 marine animals up close at the Lost Chambers Aquarium at the Atlantis the Palm Hotel on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Skip the long lines to Aquaventure Waterpark and then brave the world’s first dual waterslide within a waterslide. Set your pulse racing on 30 slides and attractions, laugh your way down Dubai’s longest Lazy River, and relax on 500 meters of private beach. Prepare to do battle with the King of the Sea at the Tower of Poseidon or ride through the dark and twisting Aquaconda water tunnel. Grab an innertube and face the rapids of a tidal river or experience the dramatic wave surges of The Torrent. Get up close to more than 65,000 marine animals at the Lost Chambers Aquarium. Walk amongst the ruins of a lost city and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to be a marine animal expert. Encounter sharks and rays at close proximity and feel some of the world’s most exotic invertebrates in the touch tank.

Get up close with playful dolphins in shallow water with a 30-minute dolphin encounter at Dubai's Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis the Palm. Make your way to Dolphin Bay at Atlantis the Palm at your allotted time, and meet a marine mammal specialist for a 15-minute safety briefing and orientation session. Then, wade waist-deep into the water to interact with a dolphin. Enjoy a 30-minute in-water encounter as you pet, touch and play with the dolphins in groups of no more than 10 people per animal. Including check in and time to change into the provided wetsuits, the full experience should take around 1.5 hours. Experience an animal encounter suitable for all ages and ideal for non swimmers.

See Dubai from the water on a adrenaline-filled speedboat tour. See Dubai's key landmarks in a unique and fun way as you cut through the waters from the marina to the beach. This thrilling round-trip journey departs from the famous Dubai Marina. The host has an office on the Marina where a red carpet awaits to greet you. Once you have checked in, your guide will run through a safety briefing, so please arrive 15 minutes early. Choose from a 90 minute full tour of the sights which will cruise through the marina up to Jumeirah Beach. From here, this unforgettable tour is full of great views and fun facts of all the coastline hotels, beaches, and of course Dubai's top landmarks, including:  • Dubai Marina • The Dubai Eye Wheel • Jumeriah Beach • The Harbour Project • The Huge Palm and its hotels • The Atlantis • Dubai Rulers Private Island • The Burj Al Arab

This 90-minute program is designed for confident swimmers who want to experience the thrill of a deep-water swim with dolphins. Your full program includes time for check-in and changing when you will be fitted with a wetsuit, and then a 15-minute orientation and safety briefing. Then you’ll be ready to meet the dolphins with the trainers.  At Dolphin Bay, the largest coastal dolphin habitat in the world, spend 40 minutes in 3-meter deep water with these beautiful creatures. Interact with them while you try out maneuvers in the water, like the Hug and Dance and the Foot Push, where a dolphin will push your foot while riding on a boogie board.  The program is limited to just 6 guests per dolphin.

Discover and explore the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Bastakiya Historical Village, Al Fahidi Fort, the Old Souk Of Arabia, the Old Watchtower & Heritage Village, the Gold & Spice Souks, Dubai Creek, Atlantis The Palm, and Souk Madinat & Burj Al Arab. Board an open-top double-decker bus to admire fantastic views and soak up the charm of old and new Dubai. From the towering Burj Khalifa, the 7-star Burj Al Arab, and Atlantis the Palm to the exotic spice souk, you'll see a lot of Dubai's top landmarks. Pass by the Museum of the Future and admire its Arabian calligraphy-inspired architecture. This fully narrated audio tour will allow you to discover over 9 locations throughout the city, with daily departures from the starting point at the Dubai Mall. You may also join the tour from any of the stops on the route. Air conditioning is available on the lower deck and recorded commentary is available in 12 languages.

Experience the ultimate snorkeling activity at the Lost Chambers Aquarium in Dubai. Discover a fascinating underwater habitat and swim with the 65,000 marine animals that call it home. You don’t need any diving experience to participate in this great activity. After an introductory briefing, put on your snorkeling gear, float, and enter the stunning Ambassador Lagoon. Float over the surface as you observe a fantastic array of colorful aquatic life, see rays, reef sharks, and shimmering fish. Enjoy an ideal experience for the whole family.

Witness the beauty of the Dubai Marina from a unique perspective with this luxury cruise. Begin with a meet and greet at the Dubai Marina Walk, then head to your very own luxury yacht. Onboard, discuss the details of your cruise with your friendly crew, let them know the landmarks you’re particularly interested in seeing and if you’d like to go for a swim. Set sail onto the glistening waters of the bay and enjoy a refreshing drink while marvelling at the epic views. Admire the shining coastline with its many landmarks including the Ain Wheel, Bluewaters Island, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and the impressive Palm Jumeirah. Make unforgettable memories with your friends as you soak up the glorious sunshine on deck or cool off from the heat with a refreshing dip in the sea. At the end of your luxury adventure, gaze at the last of the coastal views before arriving back at the start point.

This is the ideal tour for you if you've only got limited time to see the essentials of Dubai! Get a quick taste of this city's extravagant atmosphere and modernism. This tour will take you from Deira to see amazing photo stops - the first will be the downtown area at the bottom of the Burj Khalifa with its musical fountains. Then, continue towards the Palm, an island shaped like a palm tree with amazing panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. On the island, you'll pass by several luxury hotels to get to Atlantis hotel, where you can get some amazing shots for Instagram. Then, head back to the Jumairah area to see the iconic Burj Al Arab for another photo stop. Continue your tour along Jumairah road, discovering the famous Jumairah Mosque before heading to the Dubai Museum. Visit Old Dubai and see the traditional Abras boats crossing the creek before returning to your departure point near the airport. 

Explore Dubai's traditional and modern sides with a local guide on a full-day tour. Stay cool throughout the day in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy included entrance tickets to several attractions, as well as a hotel pickup and drop-off. After your pickup, start your tour with a quick view of the Dubai Creek before discovering the heritage area of Bastakaya with its Arabian wind towers. Then, visit the beautiful Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, dating from the mid-19th century. See traditional houses built from stone, gypsum, teak, sandalwood, fronds, and palm wood. Discover the alleys, pathways, and public squares that separate the houses, making the district naturally diverse. Cross from Bur Dubai to Deira Dubai by traditional water taxi, or abra. Then walk through the spice and gold souks to marvel at the variety of goods on offer. Continue to the Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al Arab, known for its distinctive silhouette resembling a billowing sail. Enjoy free time for tea or coffee at Madinat Jumeirah Souk, an authentic re-creation of an ancient marketplace with traditional Middle Eastern ambiance. Then, head to the crescent-shaped manmade Palm Jumeirah Island. Stop in front of Atlantis The Palm Hotel, the centerpiece of Palm Jumeirah. Palm Jumeirah is the most scenic artificial man-made island on earth and boasts facilities such as world-class accommodation, private villas, residential apartments, beaches, water sports activities, and restaurants. Next, visit the Atlantis Aquarium. Experience the unique beauty of Dubai from the Dubai Marina Walk, called by many a small Manhattan due to the many skyscrapers. Find lots of restaurants serving a variety of foods in front of the Marina Canal, where boat, yacht, and dhow rides are available. Enjoy a drive along Sheik Zayed Road, lined with more skyscrapers, and stop at the Dubai Mall to experience the fine dining and shopping on offer and enter Burj Khalifa, a magnificent steel structure rising 828 meters and the tallest building in the world. Have free time at the Dubai Mall until the evening to watch the dancing fountain. This is the world’s largest dancing fountain and is synchronized with classical, Arabic, and international music. At the end of the evening, be dropped off back at your hotel.

Discover an incredible array of aquatic life with this diving experience at an Atlantis-themed aquarium. Descend into clear waters and explore the arches and ruins that replicate the lost city with an expert instructor. Swim alongside colorful shoals of fish, giant rays, and reef sharks. Meet the team and change into your equipment. After listening to a safety briefing, make your way to the Ambassador Lagoon and enter the water to explore the secret corners of this vast tank. Admire the magnificent marine life before returning to the surface, where your tour will end.