We’ve all had those conversations with our friends… “What do you want to do?” “I don’t mind, what do you want to do?” And they go round, and round, and ROUND in circles until you end up deciding on… going out to eat or watching Friends. Not anymore.

Dubai is packed full of super-exciting totally unconventional activities to do with your friends. So next time your even contemplating just going out to eat and to the cinema please refer back to this guide of different things to do in Dubai. You will not regret it.

Check out the best unconventional activities in Dubai to try out this weekend…

iFLY

Make your inner child happy with this unique experience! Located at City Centre Mirdiff, you can literally fly 10 metres high with iFLY Dubai. Your instructor may also offer to teach you some cool spins or flips for some super cool pictures. So gather all friends and head over to iFLY Dubai for a super fun experience that you will certainly not forget.

For tickets and more information click here.

Learn to Surf at Surf House Dubai

Want to do something other than ‘just going to the beach‘? Why not go surfing! Surf House Dubai has some amazing deals for you. Whether you already know how to surf and are looking for the right surf board or have no idea about surfing and ae willing to learn, head over to surfingdubai.com to get more information about everything that they have in store!

Gyrocopter experience at Skyhub Dubai

Are you up for an exhilarating aerial adventure that’ll take you on a tour of Dubai from a ~different perspective~? Experience the thrill of a 20-minute flight with Skyhub Gyrocopter, a two-seat aircraft flying at an altitude of 1,500 ft.

You’ll be flown by one of Skyhub Dubai’s trusted gyrocopter pilots, discovering the breathtaking views of Dubai from a unique and unconventional vantage point. You’ll be taken along the Dubai Marina coastline, Ain Dubai (the world’s largest Ferris wheel), Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis Hotel, World Islands, and the spectacular Burj Al Arab.

This is the *perfect* activity for the summer, for residents and tourists alike!

Location: Al Seyahi street, Mina Seyahi, Dubai Marina

Price: Dhs1,199

For more information, please click here. You can book your Gyrocopter flights online here.

Bounce Dubai

Tryna stay active this weekend and you’re bored of padel sessions? Trampolining is your go-to. De-stress and let loose while jumping around with your friends at one of the biggest trampoline parks in Dubai. You can visit their Al Quoz or Dubai Festival City branch till 9 pm.

Glow-in-the-dark golf

Forget Top Golf (sorry not sorry,) you can check out this home-grown Mini Golf course in JBR that comes with 3D glasses, and *sights*. Click here to check it out & book (!!)

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Zipline across Dubai Marina
Not for the fainthearted, ride the longest urban zipline in the world with your squad for a seriously good view of the city. Not ideal for those afraid of heights, the XLine travels for twice the distance and lasts twice the time of the original zipline, plus it also has twice the number of lines so that you and your friends can ride in tandem at the same time! Prices start from Dhs399, for you to soar at 170m going up to 80km!

Tep Factor
‘The Ultimate Adventure Experience’ requires team work and determination and is a totally unique experience. Head into the caves of JBR and try to complete the 21 challenges with your team of 2-6 people. You can play for as long as you want, and it normally takes between 2-4 hours to complete all the challenges, plus you can complete them in any order you like!

Dinner in the Sky
Dinner in the Sky has been listed in the top 10 most unusual restaurants in the world, and you can totally say that again as you will be enjoying your meal from a height of 50 metres! With sessions starting at Dhs499, this isn’t just a novelty trip, the food is also delicious! Whether you choose oriental beef on an evening or the sweet plater of cheesecakes, tarts and macaroons during the afternoon tea session, you are sure to enjoy the chef’s menu.

Kayaking
Dubai is full of great places to try out a spot of kayaking and it’s a great way to get back to nature and have a good time with your friends. Hatta Kayak at Hattan Dam has some seriously amazing views of the mountains, and Palm Jumeirah Kayaking has a variety of tours that will take you around the Palm Jumeirah.

The Smash Room
The perfect anger release session, The Smash Room is literally exactly what it says on the tin: a room where you can smash stuff. What you smash depends on which package you select, if you fancy the ‘smash n dash’ package you will receive 15 glasses and 1 electronic item to smash (for Dhs197) or if you’ve really got some anger you need to get out go for the ‘big bang’ with 20 glass items and 2 electronic pieces (for Dhs249). You can book rooms with your friends too so you can all get your smash on together!

Escape Hunt
Perfect for doing with a group of friends, Escape Hunt is ‘Dubai’s most exciting escape room experience’. There are so many super fun themes such as ‘prison breakout’ and ‘the bank job’ so you can fulfil all those random dreams you’ve ever had. Priced from Dhs120 per person, you can book online and attend in groups of up to five friends – warning though, this is sure to show who is the bossiest of the gang!

The Selfie Kingdom
The Selfie Kingdom is a ‘fun place for people of all ages to come to and capture happy moments in a time forever’. The Kingdom features fifteen pop-up rooms with super cool and unique backdrops, matching props and has self-controlled mobile and lighting pods with different mood settings – golden hour every hour!

Go Karting at Dubai Autodrome
For the perfect Friday night, grab your pals and head go karting! Dubai Autodrome have a new karting experience which is designed to keep you safe and is really stress-free so you can enjoy your racing without worrying. Prices start from Dhs137 and they even have a karting academy if you’re wanting to take your karting experience to the next level!

Group Botox
So this one is a little more out there, but if you’ve got a few friends who regularly get, or fancy trying Botox, why not turn it into a little Botox party! Get some nibbles, pop on some 90s r’n’b and host your Botox aesthetician at home.  Many clinics provide a clinic at home style option, and you can relax and get your touch-ups in the comfort of your own home.

Belt out the classics at a karaoke bar

Instead of just heading out for a drink, take your evening to the new level of fun by combining drinks with a sing song! Whether your tone deaf, the next Mariah or just wanna have a good time with your girlfriends, this is sure to be a great night out. And for extra fun, no phones allowed!

Head to a board game café

We all love meeting up with our friends for a gossip over coffee, but board game cafes (such as Unwind Café) have really changed the game, literally. Good coffee, tasty snacks and a huge array of board games – what more could you need for a fun afternoon with your friends?

Paint a mug at Café Ceramique
Feeling creative? Head to Café Ceramique with your besties to paint some ceramics in a cool laid-back artist-studio-meets-café. The art lined walls are sure to give you creative inspiration, and you don’t need to have any previous art experience, just pick up a brush and see where it takes you!

Wavehouse
‘Dubai’s most exciting day-to-night destination’ is absolutely packed full of things to do. The perfect place to head with your squad, there is sure to be something to keep everyone happy here. There’s a bowling alley, terrace, wave rider, restaurants, bars, multi-level obstacle courses, arcade games and the biggest Pac Man and Space Invaders in the world. You could spend all week in here and not get everything done!

Aura Sky Pool

Swim in the sky while enjoying stunning views of the beautiful Dubai skyline from the worlds highest 360 degree infinity pool. A perfect day out with your friends to relax and get some amazing new pictures for Instagram!

Click here for more info.

Tuft a rug at Mofun Studio

Get creative with your squad at Mofun Studio. A very out of the box experience where you can learn to tuft a rug and turn literally turn any design into a cute rug to make your room look extra cute! That’s not it though, Mofun Studio has a number of other arts and crafts experiences for you to unleash your inner artist. Click here to know more.

VR experience at Dreamscape

An experience like no other, transporting you into a world of aliens and robots, Dreamscape, located in the Mall of Emirates is a must visit for every friend group. Choose from a variety of games and get transported into their world with the ultimate VR experience in a hyper realistic setting where you *literally* are the character you choose. Tickets start at Dhs80 per person.

AYA Universe

Head over to the futuristic AYA Universe with your besties for a super vibrant, multimedia experience to delight all your senses. AYA Universe consists of 12 different zones, where art and technology come together for a beautiful audio-visual experience. Leave the real world behind and step into the world of AYA for an immersive experience that you won’t ever forget. The extremely artistic AYA Universe also poses as the perfect backdrop for your Instagram pictures! Tickets start at Dhs125 per person.

Click here for more info.