Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Dubai
Dubai Tours
Types of Attractions
Airports Nearby
Neighbourhoods
Show less
Other
We found 79 results for you in DubaiClear all filters
Map
Sort by:
Traveller Favourites
Filter
- Good for a Rainy Day
Shopping
The Dubai Mall
30,494 reviews
"It’s aquarium is simply WOW, Ice Rink is so amazing, loose out at shoppers paradise and indulge yourself in variety of choices available to treat your tastebuds.""An excellent one stop shopping place with a wide variety of activities for all ages.... Excellent choice of restaurants from the food court to semi formal dining.... Shopping also is at its best here from clothes..."
Sights & Landmarks
Dubai Frame
2,739 reviews
"The glass floor gives you the exciting, thrilling experience adn the view is amazing as you can see the dubai skyline including the Burj khalifa which looks magnificent during sunset and after all the buildings li...""With fountains outside and lovely Zabeel Park beyond, this is a must-do if you have visitors - a lot cheaper than Burj Khalifa and offering a great perceptive on the Dubai layout and evolution."
Sights & Landmarks
Burj Al Arab
12,306 reviews
"Our afternoon tea was delightful, we over indulged in lots of fabulous cakes,sandwiches,scones,teas etc and I even managed to receive a birthday cake and a beautiful red rose from our very attentive waiter Robbie,...""The service was just outstanding from the moment we walked through the hotel door, Sanjay our waiter in the Sky Bar went over and above to recommend drinks and cocktails based on our preferences."
Water & Amusement Parks
Ski Dubai
10,156 reviews
"... with ski lesson and penguins encounter which was super !! The activities are amazing include zip line , zorbing and much more with complimentary signature hot chocolate and a complementary meal as well in Nort...""... we got snow plus pass for a price of snown classic; we had unlimited access to snow park's games, chair lift ride and 2 times snow bullet ride which was amazing; also we attended penguins show which happens ev..."
Zoos & Aquariums
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
15,153 reviews
"It is wonderful place where you can have fun and see and learn new things about sea life , we love it soooo much also see a very big big big alligator is wonderful , many animals there I am sure the old and young...""You can take a tour with a boat and see enormous water tank where are beautiful fish and sharks without fear , all is safe so dont worry , allso you can see the King Croc , an huge crocodille and his "wife" ...Gre..."
Shopping
Mall of the Emirates
5,197 reviews
"It is one of the biggest shopping mall of Dubai and the best available brands, food joint chains, very neat and clean with all the best amenities with great supermarket like Carrefour, Ski Dubai, world's best clot...""Great shopping experience and many places to eat as well as the indoor ski slope which has a variety of indoor snow activities to experience."
Zoos & Aquariums
The Lost Chambers Aquarium
5,446 reviews
"The aquarium is unlike any other I have seen before, the displays are amazing and we particularly like the big tank were we could see the scuba divers who interacted with us.""The Atlantis Hotel would be a wonderful place to spend some days ignorer to enjoy the beach on the man made island and view the mammoth aquarium, at the same time eating at its top of the scale restaurants."
Sights & Landmarks
Pier 7
955 reviews
"We visited the Lebanese restaurant on level 4 of Pier 7 for a nice dinner overlooking the Marina with the boats travelling up and down the canal all lit up.""Dubai marina and pier 7 has a lovely walking area with fantastic views of hotels, boats and dhows...only 5 minutes walk from jbr the walk with lots of restaurants to choose from was wonderful in January weather an..."
Shopping
Dubai Festival City Mall
816 reviews
"This mall has almost everything one needs.Boutiques and exclusive stores .The food court has many restaurants and kids play area.The outdoor area has a lake that creates a festive atmosphere.A few designer abaya s...""Fantastic light show with dancing water fountains outside the mall overlooked by some great restaurants."
Zoos & Aquariums
The Green Planet
580 reviews
"We also saw the piraña feeding , as well as took a walk through the bat cave where the bats are freely flying all around you! Used the entertainer for the entry ticket, well worth it!""This is a huge dome housing a rain forest, there is an interesting variety of plants, trees, birds and animals, there are birds flying around inside the dome including some parrots that are endangered and breeding."
Sights & Landmarks
Jumeirah Mosque
2,142 reviews
"The mosque tour, hosted by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, was a perfect introduction to Arabic culture and Islam.""... in delightful tent like atmosphere prior and afterwards Meet at main mosque entrance - all non muslims welcomed in friendly atmosphere to learn about Islam, Emirati culture and religion and opened in 1976 and ..."
Shopping
Dubai Marina Mall
1,230 reviews
"... ( marina promenade) .. U can find many yachts, ferries and abra as well .. In from of carrefour u can find ferry station ( ticket is 50 aed ) In front of the address hotel is the abra station( ticket is 3 aed )""Also a big Waitrose supermarket, with everything you might need and all the fashion shops etc. you might want to visit."
Museums
Museum of Illusions
462 reviews
"As a couple there were illusions that we couldn’t quite get, in came Kevin and guided us round taking pictures and showing us the best effects!""Definitely worth visiting if in Dubai, had an awesome time, May also took the time out to show us around, big thanks to her! Also the area ( Al Seef) around the Museum is amazing, definitely worth a visit."
Water & Amusement Parks
IMG Worlds of Adventure
1,725 reviews
"Simply it's the WORLD'S LARGEST INDOOR THEME PARK, incredible amazing rids, suits everyone in different ages, perfect along the whole year, and if you pay little bit more to get the fast track it's the best way to...""Oh my beloved IMG world of adventure 💖 If only fun could kill💋 the fun was over dose 💕 the fun I had in dat indoor theme park will last me for a year😃 the Thor Roller coaster was the bomb 🎡, the roller coaste..."
Traveller Resources
Emirates First Class Lounge
890 reviews
"Emirates arlines lounges the world over are a class apart the world over, in luxury,opulance,space,decadence,privacy,amenities and exceptional efficiency and service,the premier business class lounge in dubai is m...""The Emirates lounge is excellent, quiet, great staff and the a la carte menu in the restaurant is excellent, and is my preference to eating on the plane."
Museums
Etihad Museum
225 reviews
"Etihad museum is sited in a very modern and contemporary building and is a tribute of a grateful nation to the 7 founding fathers, the Sheikhs of the different Emirates who came together to form the United Arab Em...""It’s very amazing museum because it’s show the journey of the unification of the 7 founders of unification , also they use interactive screens and high technology also there is 2 historical places ( union house) &..."
Sights & Landmarks
Gurunanak Darbar Sikh Temple
772 reviews
"Close to Ibn Battuta Metro station on red line, next to Ibn Battuta Mall [who for interest was a Muslim Moroccan scholar and explorer who widely travelled the medieval world.""The Gurudwara is one of the best kept secrets.Its away from the hustle and bustle of the city in jebel ali.You take metro to Energy station and from there you can take a shuttle which will drop you at the gurudwara"
Transportation
Dubai Tram
2,461 reviews
"The tram connects with the Jumeirah Towers and DAMAC Properties stations of the Metro line, Tram is also connected with the monorail of the Palm Jumeirah at the entrance of the Palm from Sufouh Road.""The Dubai Tram is an excellent integrated service with the Red Line Metro from Downtown to the Dubai Marina Area."
Shopping
Dubai Spice Souk
1,747 reviews
"Traditional Arab market place, with lots of little side alleys and colourful shops and even more colourful vendors.""There are 3 different types of saffron, the best one called “negin” is the most delicate, bestest type you can find with 3 pure red stigmas clustered together; the second best is “sargol” and the third is “pushal”."
Concerts & Shows
Dubai Opera
1,267 reviews
"Always a great venue...whatever the event...fantastic location....A MUST VISIT when you visit Dubai, dont forget the fab Sean Connolly @ DubaiOpera Restaurant on the roof...great views of the Burj.""We've been to 3 performances over the past few months; Cosi Fan Tutte was brilliant, performed in the original language with English subtitles above the stage; Harry Potter with the Czech National Symphony Orchest..."
Shopping
Dragon Mart
766 reviews
"It’s a very big place, specially occupied by Carrefour and Chinese products, everything you can find there, and a very big Safari Zoo also near by, two Malls side by side on walking distance, Dragon Mart one and D...""... electronics to exercise machines.Its so long appx 1 km so a good exercise and you will loose some calories.A food court is also so nice and so many cuisine are available..I like mandi a lot..Do visit and enjoy."
