Visiting Dubai in November – The Definitive Guide

Standing magnificently at 828m, Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building. Marvel the stunning feat of engineering that marries concrete, glass, and steel into a must-visit destination in Dubai.

Step inside, firstly to be swiped up by an ear popping, stomach dropping speed of 32 feet (10 m) per second as the spacious elevator takes you literally to ‘At the Top,’ the observation deck at the 148th floor. Gaze down at Dubai in its entirety through floor-to-ceiling windows from your own eyes or opt for the VR experience to observe it from a Falcon's Eye View. For a seamless experience book tickets online in advance.

Acres and acres of vast land blanketed by Sand that can be maneuvered by jeeps, land Rovers, quad bikes, Sand Boards, Dune Buggies ATV, or the humble camel. Your Dubai experience is incomplete without a 4x4 Desert Safari. Head to the camps for a wholesome Arabic entertainment completed with desert barbeque, authentic Arabic food, belly dancers, shisha pipes, henna tattoos and a photo op in traditional Arabic dress.

Noted amongst Middle East and Europe’s best water parks, the name spells out Adventure and Aqua, what more encouragement does one need. Filled with record breaking, thrilling rides that can send the chill up/down your spine. Such as the leap of faith that shoots you through a shark tank, the shark safari, the cownose ray feeding among others.

If that’s too much for you the park also offers placid rides such as the lazy river that floats you around the park. Situated alongside a 700m stretch of beach, the Aquaventure Park also offers a great view of the iconic hotel Atlantis, The Palm.

Created by world-renowned Artistic Director Franco Dragone, La Perle is Dubai’s first permanent show. This uniquely designed theater, features 65 world-class performers, who fly through the theater, dive into the on stage pool and invariantly creates a visually captivating show that runs below, on, and above stage.

In what could only be spelled out as one-of-a-kind experience, La Perle takes your breath away and keeps you on the edge of your seats the whole time. Located at Al Habtoor City, the show is open all seven days,

Ski Dubai is Middle East’s first indoor ski park with world's third largest indoor ski slope. Located inside Dubai's Mall of the Emirates with 6,000 tons of snow, it offers a perfect recluse from the desert heat. You can choose to just play in the snow, learn Skiing from the instructors, sled down the toboggan run, ride on the chairlift overlooking the whole resort, and zorb downhill in the Giant Snowball. Most admirably you can meet the Snow Penguins up close and personal, observe them and even witness their march that occurs several times a day.

Helicopter rides are special on their own, the speed, the noise, the view everything about them is as enlivening as it can get. Now, imagine that your helicopter is flying across a city that is known for its scale and beauty. You fly over landmarks like Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, Burj Khalifa and get to admire their beauty and altitude up-close. Gaze down to take in the grandeur of the Palm Jumeirah, the World islands, the Dubai Creek, and the Dubai canal. All you have to do is tuck into your leather seat, let the pilot be your guide.

In the city of superlatives, here’s your next adventure. Tuck in to experience Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest rollercoaster at the largest indoor amusement park in the world, the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. The iconic structure houses numerous high-adrenaline rides including some family-friendly attractions.

For the racer bug in you, the park has an inspiring treasure of racing memorabilia, state-of-the-art simulators, and live shows. In fact, there is a Junior GT circuit with miniature Ferraris to keep the little ones happy. While at it you can enjoy authentic Italian food and browse the gift shops for Ferrari souvenirs.

A traditional Dhow Cruise is a quintessential Dubai experience. Cruising down the marina, enjoying the spectacular sights of Dubai and savoring a multi-course meal is a relaxing and laid-back experience. The pleasant evening weather of Dubai in November elevates the atmosphere!

Every winter, the Dubai Garden Glow becomes one of the city's most popular attractions. A temporary exhibition that takes place in Zabeel Park annually, it features work from hundreds of artists, engineers and technicians from all corners of the globe. This attraction is special because of its recycled and energy-efficient materials, as well as its animatronic dinosaurs. The largest ice sculpture park in the area is also made with 5,000 tons of ice.

Winters in Dubai are the best time for outdoor sports. Get an adrenaline rush by gliding along the world's longest zipline and reach breakneck speeds of almost 150 kilometers an hour. Situated just half an hour from Dubai city's proper, this experience ought to make it to your bucket list.

The Dubai Frame is one of the top tourist attractions in Dubai, next to world-renowned landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab. It was designed by architect Fernando Donis, who also created two other major buildings in Dubai: Porsche Design Towers and Renaissance Tower.The luxurious decor, complete with golden cladding, is a fitting tribute to Dubai's nickname, the 'City of Gold'. Additionally, the honeycomb-like ring pattern on the outside of the building was inspired by the logo for Dubai Expo 2020.