subject: Dubai Water Attractions [print this page] Dubai is well-known around the world for its abundance of sun, sand and shopping. But when you've loaded up your travel suitcase with bargains from the souks and designer labels from the shopping malls, it's time to combine sun and sand and hit the seas of t he Arabian Gulf for some action of a different kind.
WAKEBOARDING Slap on the sunscreen and stretch those muscles because wakeboarding will test your physical strength good and proper. With your feet in a pair of clunky boots firmly secured to a set of bindings linked to a board, it appears more like you're about to hit the snow than the deep blue sea.
Nevertheless, this is no powdery experience. For novices, some trainers recommend a few water skiing lessons to understand the technique, but say they can have you standing and riding the wake in less than 5 lessons. Superhuman power is not required although classes generally last just 15 minutes as they're so demanding on the muscles. Classes are also a good way to burn off those extra kgs from the buffet dinner the night before.
SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS When previous year actress Mischa Barton was in Dubai she swam with dolphins and you can do it also. In a town, where practically anything appears feasible, it should come as no surprise that there is more than one area where guests can communicate with these stunning creatures. Various experiences are provided by both facilities, starting from being able to swim with them to watching animals at the play. They also give you ability to discover more about dolphins at educational centres. Dolphin Bay at Atlantis, The Palm, enables visitors to touch, play ball and feed the dolphins during a 90-minute programme, which includes 30 minutes in the water.
15 minutes in the water with dophines is offered by The Dubai Dolphinarium. Many people who try it say it is an memorable experience - simply ensure you don't forget the camera!
