Solo travelling can be an exciting and revealing experience. Dubai is the perfect place to learn about self reflection, personal growth and unrestricted freedom. An adventure in the emirate capital will leave you feeling like you’ve never felt before.
It offers a wide range of wellness and personal care experiences
Tourists can free their body and mind of stress with experiences such as those offered by The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel—the region’s first holistic wellness centre—tucked away in Palm Jumeirah.
Various yoga classes conceived to change the Savasana (corpse pose) are organised on the beach at Fairmont The Palm, The Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah and The Ritz-Carlton.
Combine desert and beach in various enjoyable outdoor experiences
In the Hatta National Park tourists can hike through mountain passes and wadis (dry canyons), take a dip in the rock pools and go kayaking in the blue waters of the park’s dam. You can also sleep in the park in the Hatta camp site, which has a designated area for tents.
Meanwhile, the Al Qudra Lakes are a great spot for observing indigenous wild flora and fauna, including flamingos, swans and multiple migratory birds.
Dubai’s multiculturalism provides a great opportunity to learn new skills, interact with people from different backgrounds and broaden your personal horizons with fun artistic activities
Some of the most popular activities include: finding your inner Picasso in the Sketch Art Café & Sketch Studio in the Mattar bon Lahej Gallery; creating a unique piece of ceramic artwork in the Yadawei Ceramics Studio, which is open to people of all ages; and taking music and dance classes in Buddy’s Music and Dance Institute and the Dubai Performing Arts Academy (DPA), delivered by stars of Broadway, renowned choreographers and experienced directors.
Foodies have a great opportunity to learn about international cuisines, discover innovative and unconventional concepts and participate in excellent cooking classes
The most popular ones are those offered at Culinary Boutique, Top Chef Dubai and the International Centre for Culinary Arts Dubai (ICCA). Frying Pan Adventures, meanwhile, holds food tours through bustling local markets, taking guests to hidden culinary treasures.
Dubai is home to a wide selection of hotels, while platforms such as Airbnb are also operational
By opting for one of these options in the city centre, the marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers or Al Barsha, you’ll be able to meet local people who have chosen to rent their apartment. This provides a wonderful opportunity to hear a local’s perspective on what it’s really like to live in Dubai.
The city has recently been named as one of the best cities to visit in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2020 ranking
There’s no better time to discover why!
Download official apps containing all the information you need to enjoy the city, free of charge, ensuring that you don’t waste a single moment of your stay
The Dubai Tourist Board has developed the Visit Dubai App and the Dubai Calendar, with recommendations, a currency converter and downloadable offline maps and guides.
Dubai offers all of these experiences, and more, for visitors of all tastes and budgets. We’re sure that you’ll have the trip of a lifetime!
