Dubai is known to most people as the land of malls, skyscrapers, and even gold. But it is a playground for adventurists, too. Yes, you can find here amusement and thrill in almost all intensities, from the highest and longest to the fastest and most extreme. Check out this list of 15 super adventurous things to do in Dubai; they are all beyond extraordinary.

Admire the City from Record-Breaking Heights

The Burj Khalifa is one of the staple attractions on every Dubai bucket list. It is the world’s tallest building, towering at an exceptional height of 828 meters. Apart from its diverse commercial and residential units, the high point of a Burj Khalifa experience is a visit to its observation deck on the 124th and 125th levels. There is also an observation deck on the 148th level, the tallest of its kind at 555 meters. All these vantage points are accessible via a high-speed elevator ride and offer unparalleled views of Dubai’s cityscape, desert, ocean, and more, allowing you to experience the pinnacle of luxury and thrill.

Float like a Cloud on a Hot Air Balloon Ride

Dubai’s cityscape with its superlative sights is alluring, but its natural desertscape is even more compelling. Catch it from a breathtaking standpoint on a hot air balloon Dubai ride adventure. It will ascend you 4,000 feet high up above the untouched and painstakingly preserved Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, allowing you to see the region’s indigenous flora and fauna in its entirety during this approximately one-hour flight. Witness the magnificent sunrise views and feel the refreshing morning breeze as you gaze at the camels, Arabian oryx, gazelles, etc., freely wandering in their natural habitat.

Edge Walk to Experience Dubai like Never Before

Edge Walk at Sky Views Dubai may be one of the city’s latest attractions, but it has gained unmatched popularity among daredevils in a short span of time. It is the first of its kind in the region, where you can stroll on a ledge encompassing the building’s main pod. It is a completely hands-free, circular trek that takes place outside of the structure at a height of 219.5 meters, which means there is nothing but a harness to keep you safe and secure throughout. And the bonus is unhindered views of the city’s dazzling skyline. That’s not all; Sky Views Dubai is also home to an observatory and the Middle East’s first glass slide experience.

Dive to Unbelievable Depths

Deep Dive Pool, Dubai

It is possible only in Dubai at the Deep Dive Pool! It is the world’s deepest pool, whose depth is jaw-dropping 60.02 meters. But it is not just for seasoned divers but also novice swimmers. The pool is entirely indoors and retreats you to an underwater city with up-to-date lighting and sound system, making it a perfect spot to swim, snorkel, or scuba dive during any part of the year. The best thing is that it is as safe as it’s adventurous, with a high-tech hyperbaric chamber (to handle emergencies) and an advanced purification system that cleanses over 14 million litres of water every six hours.

Fly Over Dubai Marina with XLine Dubai

XLine Dubai is the world’s longest and fastest urban zipline experience, which lets you soar over Dubai Marina’s marvelous cityscape in a head-first, belly-down position. So, feel like a superhero as you slide through this one-kilometre-long zipline at an incredible speed of up to 80 kilometres per hour. It is also the steepest of its kind, featuring a 16-degree inclination. You can enjoy this exciting activity with your friend or spouse with two parallel lines.

Set Out on a Supercar Race

Racing enthusiasts can head to the Dubai Autodrome in Dubailand’s Motor City. It is the region’s first fully integrated motorsports facility, where you can realize your dream of driving a supercar along the exclusive car race tracks. Yes, it offers the rare chance to get behind the wheels of vehicles as uber contemporary and classy as the Ferrari 488 GT, single-seater Formula One, BMW M240i, BMW M2, Porsche GT4, and Mini JCW, to name a few.

Skydive Over Palm Jumeirah

No activity on this list is probably as daring and exhilarating as a skydive Dubai. Starting with a professional pre-flight orientation session, you will next board an aircraft that takes you over 12,000 feet above the ground. Once you are ready, what follows is an exhilarating jump and an epic fall before the parachute opens, and you prepare for a smooth descent. Beyond the sheer excitement and thrill, the views that unfold during the experience are incomparable as they let you see the grandeur of the massive, palm-tree-shaped Palm Jumeirah in its true splendor without any hindrance. Can’t imagine skydiving solo Sign up for a tandem session; your skydive Dubai price covers the services of an experienced instructor skydive.

Enjoy Skydiving Indoors

Are you looking for a safer alternative to skydiving? Make your way to iFly Dubai within Mirdif City Centre to experience the delight of skydiving in a highly safe environment, as it is completely set indoors. It is especially perfect for those who want to skip all extreme actions as part of skydiving, such as jumping out of the aircraft and freefalling from whopping heights. That said, this indoor skydiving experience is nothing short of terrific; its flight chamber featuring the highly advanced double vertical tunnel system allows for a bona fide flying adventure.

Experience the Thrill of Dune Bashing

If you seek adventure, nature, culture, and traditional entertainment all in one tour, a desert safari in Dubai is your answer. The guided tour takes you to the city’s isolated desert region for a morning or evening packed with the most exciting activities. The significant inclusion is the dune bashing aboard a powerful 4X4 vehicle that navigates you through the Arabian Desert’s highs and lows. Various other exciting activities follow, which recall the region’s fascinating Bedouin culture and heritage. It ranges from camel rides and henna tattooing to Shisha smoking and falconry. Most evening and overnight desert safaris include a BBQ dinner and folk performances like belly dance and Tanura.

Hit the Extreme Theme Park Rides

From the classic carousels and arcade games to the pulse-pounding rides and games, Dubai’s theme parks present an astonishing array of attractions to excite every adventure enthusiast. Experience the high roller ride like no other at Motiongate Dubai, go upside down as you hit the Predator at IMG World’s Lost Valley, have utmost family with LEGOLAND Dubai’s Dragon ride, and take to the ultimate Storm Coaster ride that forms part of the Dubai Hills Mall, among many others.

Jet Ski Around Dubai’s Waters

Dubai is a haven for those inclined to water fun and thrill. And a jet skiing tour is one of the best activities to kick off your water expedition on your Dubai holiday. Access to the most advanced and safest jet skis allows you to zoom across the region’s water in the most electrifying way.

Drive a JetCar

Dubai is where you can bring your wildest fantasies or imaginations to life. So, if you fancy driving a supercar on Dubai’s water, it is time to make it a reality with a Jet Car Dubai tour. It lets you ride a real, classy amphibious car in the middle of the ocean, guaranteeing an exotic and unforgettable water adventure.

Try Flyboarding

Craving extreme or wild water fun? This activity should be at the top of your Dubai travel program. Prepare to ascend as high as six meters over Dubai’s water or even dive into it as you strap into a flyboard connected to a watercraft or a jet ski. Apart from unmatched amusement and adventure, you can soak up the marvellous city coastline views that surround you during the experience.

Enjoy Motorized Paragliding

All you need to do is sign up for a paramotor tour. It is an airborne adventure that allows you to fly a powered paraglide over Dubai’s alluring desert landscape. Joined by an expert instructor, you can expect to soar up to 1,500 feet above the ground on your 20- to 40-minute flight. Choose a sunrise or sunset paramotor session for the most majestic views.

Experience the unique thrill of XDubai Slingshot.

Are you ready for an outdoor adventure in Dubai that is more or less a reverse bungee jump? Visit the Kite Beach to participate in XDubai Slingshot. It is one of the world’s fastest human slingshot experiences. It pulls you back (after you are secured to two bouncy cords) and then launches you to a height of 120  meters at an incredible speed of up to 100 kilometres per hour.

Whether you want to venture beyond the usual sights or add a bit or a generous amount of excitement and delight to your Dubai trip, be sure to take inspiration from this ultimate list. They help you plan a Dubai holiday of a lifetime.