How To Beat the Heat in Dubai

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2 min readJun 23, 2017By Lydia Schrandt

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Don't let Dubai's searing summer temperatures put a damper on your travel plans. This fascinating city in the Arabian desert offers plenty of blissfully air-conditioned indoor options for visitors. Here are some ways to stay cool when it's hot out.

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Dive into the colorful underwater world of The Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis The Palm.
Have some splashy fun in the sun at Aquaventure water park.
Take in the views from the Burj Khalifa At the Top observation deck on the 124th floor.
Step into a winter wonderland of sledding and skiing at Ski Dubai or Dubai Snow Park.
Sip afternoon tea in the fresh Burj Al-Arab.
Head into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve on an evening safari when the weather cools.
Find your bliss with an indulgent treatment at Spa CORDON.
Enjoy some retail therapy at the air-conditioned Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates.
Feel your adrenaline pump at iFly Dubai, an indoor skydiving center.
Explore IMG Worlds of Adventure, one of the world's largest indoor theme parks.
Head to the Dubai Chillout Ice Lounge, where you'll actually want to warm up with apple pie and hot chocolate.