{"id":98895930,"date":"2018-09-04T06:08:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T10:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98895930"},"modified":"2020-05-12T07:00:51","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T11:00:51","slug":"how-to-cool-off-when-youre-visiting-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/how-to-cool-off-when-youre-visiting-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cool Off When You&#8217;re Visiting Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With its deep traditional values, modern technology, and &#8220;Think\u00a0BIG&#8221; trailblazing attitude, Dubai can be a wonderful holiday destination at any time of the year. There are quaint <em>souks<\/em>, mega shopping malls, and a host of other indoor and outdoor activities to keep visitors of all ages engaged and enthralled. However, with temperatures averaging around 80 degrees, it&#8217;s also a good (and safe) idea to stay out of the powerful sun. If you&#8217;re thinking about a trip to Dubai, then consider these experiences that are guaranteed to keep you cool, no matter how hot it is outside!<\/p>\n<h2>Play with the Penguins at Ski Dubai!<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbPntaWBPyc\/?utm_source=ig_embed\" data-instgrm-version=\"9\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbPntaWBPyc\/?utm_source=ig_embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">She hugged a penguin and now they\u2019re friends for life Repost: @amiraibrahimdxb . . #Snow #White #SkiDXB #MallOfTheEmirates #TOKawards #SnowBullet #ZipLine #Adventure #Fun #Friends #Family #Ski #Snowboard #Shred #Dubai #MyDubai #UAE #MOE #MountainThiller #Thrills #White #Penguins #PENGfriends #Adventures #SkiDubai<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skidxb\/?utm_source=ig_embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Ski Dubai<\/a> (@skidxb) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-08T18:19:29+00:00\">Nov 8, 2017 at 10:19am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>We know what you&#8217;re thinking &#8212; &#8220;penguins in the Dubai desert heat?&#8221; Well this bizarre idea can only come to life at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplaymania.com\/skidubai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ski Dubai<\/a>! You&#8217;ll need some winter clothes in the largest indoor ski slope in the world, where you can snowboard, toboggan, and even build a snowman. It&#8217;s an amazing place to enjoy the winter cold in the Middle East and engage in all the winter sports activities you want.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/dubai-dxb-united-arab-emirates-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ready for your trip to Dubai? Check out these cheap flights that can get you there for less!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Jump into the Ancient Art of Pearl Diving!<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98895934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-pearl-diving.jpg\" alt=\"pearls in oyster\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-pearl-diving.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-pearl-diving-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-pearl-diving-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-pearl-diving-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From thousands of years ago up until the 1950s, the world&#8217;s best pearls were found around the Arabian Gulf. Now seeing a resurgence in interest in the ancient art of pearl diving, there are many\u00a0customized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdubai.com\/en\/pois\/pearl-diving-with-major-ali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tours<\/a> that offer you the chance to dive in and search for pearls much like Arab divers did many years ago. Plus, your experience can also include learning how to open an oyster as well as a traditional Arabic lunch with fresh catch straight from the sea. Just being able to soak in the cool water is a reason to dive right into this ancient art.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Thrills While You Chill at\u00a0IMG Worlds of Adventure!<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bj9xI3LFNeH\/?utm_source=ig_embed\" data-instgrm-version=\"9\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bj9xI3LFNeH\/?utm_source=ig_embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by IMGworlds (@imgworlds)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-06-13T12:38:05+00:00\">Jun 13, 2018 at 5:38am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>If you&#8217;re looking at having some fun for the whole family but still want to stay in cool air conditioning, then look no further than the\u00a0largest temperature-controlled indoor theme park in the world! Spanning more than a whopping 1.5 million square feet, you can take themed roller coaster rides, attend\u00a0amazing shows, shop and dine at great outlets, and take pictures with all your favorite superheroes at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imgworlds.com\/language\/en\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IMG Worlds of Adventure<\/a>\u00a0&#8230; and all without breaking\u00a0 a sweat.<\/div>\n<h2>Have a Hot Drink at Chillout Ice Lounge!<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98895945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-chillout-ice-lounge.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with big mug of hot drink during cold indoor weather\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-chillout-ice-lounge.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-chillout-ice-lounge-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-chillout-ice-lounge-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-chillout-ice-lounge-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first sub-zero lounge in the Middle East, this\u00a0freezing haven\u00a0serves up\u00a0sandwiches, hot soups, and desserts, and is housed in what can feel like an icy igloo. Put on your thickest winter jacket and enjoy piping hot chocolate &#8212; it&#8217;s one of the most unique things to experience in Dubai!<\/p>\n<h2>Soak Up Some Cool Waves at\u00a0the Beach!<\/h2>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98895947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-the-dubai-beaches.jpg\" alt=\"Beach with sun loungers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-the-dubai-beaches.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-the-dubai-beaches-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-the-dubai-beaches-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Cool-Off-When-Youre-Visiting-Dubai-visit-the-dubai-beaches-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Dubai&#8217;s beaches have a lot to offer visitors, especially the chance to cool down with a dip in its blue waters.\u00a0Make sure to be prepared with your sunscreen and\u00a0head for the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa. You can make use of facilities like the swim-up pool bar\u00a0that also has waterslides as well as its great stretch of\u00a0 beach.<\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Do you know of any other ways to stay cool in Dubai? Let us know in the comments.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its deep traditional values, modern technology, and &#8220;Think\u00a0BIG&#8221; trailblazing attitude, Dubai can be a wonderful holiday destination at any time of the year. There are quaint souks, mega shopping malls, and a host of other indoor and outdoor activities to keep visitors of all ages engaged and enthralled. 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