7 Tips for Couples Traveling To Dubai for a Vacay

From booking the best hotel in Dubai to exploring all its romantic spots, we’ve got the definitive list for couples taking a Dubai trip.

Dubai is on the bucket list of every person who wishes to see the world. Endlessly fascinating Dubai can entertain you for days on end. It is a superb city with the best of all worlds – but did you know that it has a special charm for couples?

Take these tips on board when you’re in Dubai with your significant other:

1 Book the best hotel in Dubai. The worst thing to happen on a romantic vacation is to book yourself into a budget hotel – and then suffer its consequences. Pretty soon, instead of whispering sweet nothings into each other’s ears, you will be left fuming at the poor facilities. Start off on the right notebook the best hotel in Dubai such as the One&Only Royal Mirage and make the most of its amenities. We recommend this sea-facing hotel in Dubai that offers every experience that your mind and body needs for a restful vacation with your partner.

2 Get a couples’ deal on your booking. Some of the best hotels in Dubai will have offers for honeymooners and couples looking for a special time in Dubai. The offer may comprise a good deal on bookings for the room and meals.

3 Make a list of the romantic spots. Dubai has several romantic spots that the two of you will love to explore. Start off with an intimate dinner at any of the restaurants at the One&Only Royal Mirage resort. Or when you head out, you can have succulent kebabs, falafel, and shawarma on street corners. If you prefer fine dining, check out Dubai’s most recommended restaurants like Creekside Japanese, Armani Restorante, and Ostro, among many others.

4 Get a couples’ massage. The best way to unwind together is to get a couples’ massage. Book one at the Royal Mirage resort’s spa, and feel your stress and exhaustion melt away as expert hands minister to you. Even a simple foot spa or a head massage can make the two of you feel refreshed.

5 Have a candlelight dinner. Remember the days when you would have regular date nights and always make time for each other? If life got in the way after that, it’s time to rekindle the spark. Start simple – go for a romantic candlelight dinner and keep the conversation only about yourselves – don’t discuss work, or family, or any other mundane topic that you normally do.

6 Spend some alone time. This might seem surprising, but spending time by yourself can actually help you bounce right back into your relationship with renewed vigour. Just go for a walk on the Royal Mirage resort’s beachfront, or go golfing by yourself, or just take a long swim in the large pool. There is so much to do at this resort even by yourself – little wonder that it is one of the best hotels in Dubai.

7 Enroll in activities for couples. Even though you sometimes need to catch up with yourself, you’ll agree that doing things together is more fun. There is so much to do in Dubai – go shopping, indulge in water sports, go for a movie or musical performance, look at the city from the top of the Burj Khalifa, go sailing or bungee jumping…the list is endless. 

Dubai: A Place that you’ll want to Come Back To

Full of many surprises at every turn, Dubai makes you wish you had many more days at your disposal to explore and enjoy it. We list 5 offbeat things to do on your next visit.

Is there anyone in the world who does not wish to visit Dubai? For all its glossy sheen and global outlook, Dubai retains its simple, homely origins as well. But if you are tired of the usual touristy things to do, try out these unusual activities to do in Dubai:

* Book yourself into a luxury resort. Habitual travellers know that the best way to spend your time in this wonderful city is to start by booking yourself into a luxury resort. A luxury resort fronted by a private beach and fitted with every modern convenience can work wonders for your holiday. There are a few superb options in luxury resorts in Dubai – do book yourself in one this year.

* Smash ‘em silly. They say that violence is never good, but don’t you sometimes feel like you want to hit something really hard to relieve your frustration? That is precisely why the Smash Room was set up at Umm Suqeim Street so that you could beat your frustrations away without hurting anyone else. It’s like a picnic for the livid! The Smash Room is an actual setting with a living room feel – there is old furniture, TV sets, laptops, and other things you would find around the house. Choose your weapon, get that evil glint in your eyes, and get started.

* Watch a film outdoors. Cinephiles, take note. All of April is dedicated to good world cinema in an outdoor setting at the Reform Social & Grill. They host a free weekly movie night in the large orchard area every Tuesday in April. From musicals to tear-jerking drama, you can catch the best of world cinema. There are good eats and offers on drinks to partake of as well.

* Visit a farmer’s market. Find one of the most fun activities to do in Dubai’s The Yard at Al Khawaneej. It blends a rural farm environment with an urban setting. Walk in to find a rustic courtyard, a charming bakery, a farmer’s market, and several shaded walkways where you can explore the area and check out the street art on display. There’s a space where you can hang ‘love locks’ too!

* You have been framed. This is one of the city’s relatively new landmarks. The Dubai Frame comprises two towers that are 150 metres tall. The two are connected by a 93-metre glass ‘bridge’ which you can access via an elevator. Stand on the bridge and enjoy the kind of panoramic view of the city that you have never witnessed before. When you’re done taking in the sights, head to the ground floor museum that showcases the city’s genesis from a fishing village to a global city.