10 Amazing Outdoor Experiences to Try in the UAE

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The UAE has one of the best winter temperatures in the world. If you live here, you’ll know that this country is full of beautiful outdoor spots. Whether you want to jump out of an airplane or peacefully ride horses in the desert  See more videos at https://gulfnews.com/videos Read more Gulf News stories here: https://bit.ly/2HLJ2km  #UAE #adventure #outdoorspots

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00:00The UAE has one of the best winters in the world.

00:03If you live here, you'll know that this country is full of beautiful outdoor spots,

00:08whether you want to jump out of an airplane or peacefully ride horses in the desert.

00:13Here are 10 amazing outdoor experiences to try this winter in the UAE.

00:18Skydive Dubai caters to anyone craving an adrenaline rush.

00:23While you're up in the air, you can enjoy the spectacular views of the Palm Jumeirah.

00:27Hatta is the perfect getaway from the city, providing an opportunity to get back in touch

00:33with nature as well as experience a wide range of activities like mountain biking,

00:38hiking or wadi bashing.

00:41A hot air balloon ride treats people to a magnificent bird's eye view of Dubai.

00:46Amazing sights start to appear on every trip.

00:49Mountains, Bedouin villages, camels and dunes.

00:52Head down to Al Jihad Stables for a scenic ride through the Al Khudra Desert,

00:57located in the Marmum Conservation Area.

01:01It's a beautiful place for a peaceful desert experience.

01:04Dubai Miracle Garden, the largest natural flower garden in the world,

01:09offers over 150 million natural flowers and plants from more than 120 varieties.

01:16Make sure you head down to see their Emirates A380 and their 18 meter tall Mickey Mouse.

01:21If you're interested in a bit of desert adventure, then check out Big Red DXB.

01:26They provide adventure enthusiasts with memorable buggy tours through the desert.

01:30Try the longest urban zipline in the world, the X Line, which is located in Dubai Marina Mall.

01:37It's one of the steepest and fastest ziplines around the globe.

01:41Forget about the malls for one second and head down to the traditional souks of Dubai,

01:47where visitors can shop for souvenirs and items like carpets,

01:51silk scarves, antiques, perfumes, spices and more.

01:54The Dubai Safari Park is a wildlife reserve, animal sanctuary and education center,

02:00and it's a super unique tourism destination.

02:04The park will allow visitors to observe wildlife in their natural habitat

02:08and interact with animals safely.

02:10And now that the wind is picking up in the winter, it's the perfect time to learn how to kite surf.

02:15The activity is a combination of flying a kite and surfing on a board,

02:20which results with you feeling like you're weightlessly levitating over the water.

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