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Dear Aviator,
We are living in crazy times with lots of travel restrictions and new regulations which seem to make taking a vacation almost impossible. Dubai is sending a strong signal: We are open! I followed their invitation and I had one of the most exciting vacations ever. At all times I felt absolutely safe. Safer than at home in Berlin. At all venues your temperature was checked. Social distancing was in force and people wore masks. But the best is that for all visitors activities, restaurants, shops, beaches, etc. are open! READY FOR Dubais thrill activities?

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Dubais Thrill Activities
Drive with a Dune Buggy
I think it is one of the activities you have to do when you are in Dubai. I did a self drive dune buggy experience with Expert Rangers which absolutely blew my mind. It was so much fun to drive with the buggy up and down the dunes. I got stuck a couple of times because I did not exactly follow the lead drive. Do not forget to bring your action camera to capture this Dubai highlight.
Thrill factor 4/5



Breakfast in a desert camp after the hot air ballon ride
Ride a Hot Air Balloon over the Desert
Waking up for this experience at 4 o’clock in the morning was very tough but it was absolutely worth it. For years I wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride. Twice it was canceled on me in South Africa. This time it finally took place in the desert of Dubai. It was a magical adventure to soar through the light chilly morning air and to observe the sun rise at the horizon. The landing was absolutely spectacular and a thrill in itself. After the flight with Platinum Heritage we drove to a desert camp to have breakfast.
Thrill factor 3/5




Dine in the Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world which has not only become an icon of Dubai, but of the world. Of course, you can visit the observation decks to enjoy a breathtaking view of Dubai; but you can also definitely elevate your Burj Khalifa experience through a dining experience. Whether it is for lunch, high tea or for dinner. Dining at the AT.MOSPHERE, the highest restaurant in the world, at almost 500 meters elevation is spectacular by itself. The food becomes almost secondary. I went for dinner and enjoyed a 5 course tasting menu. Be sure to make a reservation at the window and do not wear open shoes (men).
Thrill factor 1/5




Fly with a Gyrocopter
For all aviation lovers, this activity is a must and it was also one of my favorite ones during my trip. Forget about all flight experiences you ever been on, this is the next level of flying. A gyrocopter is a combination of an airplane and a helicopter. It looks fragile and kind of dangerous but it is absolutely safe. Even if the prop were to fail, the gyrocopter could still land safely by the wind propelling the rotor. No canopy, no wing and no doors give you 360 degrees of flying. The views and the feeling is absolutely incredible. The flight took me directly over The Palm Jumeirah, after taking off next to JBR Beach and flying next to Burj Al Arab.
Thrill factor 4/5
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Scenic Flight in a Seaplane
It was a premiere for me to fly on board a sea plane. It took off at the Jebel Ali Beach Hotel which is about 30 minutes from Dubai Marina in the direction of Abu Dhabi. Make sure to always plan with enough traveling times between destinations.
Check in was quick and easy. After a short briefing and temperature control, we were ready for departure. I was excited to find out how a take off and landing felt on the water. Seawings fly with a Cessna Caravan which can carry up to 9 passengers. Unfortunately, due to Corona the copilot seat and the two seats behind are blocked to protect the pilot.
The views from a maximum flight altitude of 1500 ft are stunning. Even if the flight is only 20 minutes you get the major sights of Dubai. Make sure that you fly on a day with good visibility. At the end of the flight I was surprised that the take off and landing did not feel much different to a runway.
Thrill factor 2/5



Step on a Glass Bottom in Dubai Frame
This is my “hidden” gem for you, It is the world’s biggest picture frame and from a distance it looks like it is framing the skyline of Downtown Dubai. It is quite spectacular to see it from the outside since it is covered with one ton of gold! I did know that you can visit the building from the inside until I found out that I could get a free entrance with my Emirates Airlines return flight ticket (subject to change). An elevator takes you 150 meters high to the observation platform. Be careful as the floor becomes see through when you step on it; Best to visit shortly before sunset.
Thrill 1/5



Dine in the Sky at Dubai Marina
A unique experience for those who enjoy a kick of excitement during dinner. A crane lifts you and a huge construction of tables and seats 50 meter above the streets of Dubai. The view is iconic both during the day and night. I was not really scared of the height but a little concerned that I may drop something because next to your table edge was a big drop. Dinner in the sky is a nice place to celebrate something special!
Thrill 2/5



Flyboard over the Water
This is something I always wanted to try out – Flying over the water with a jetpack! I had previously heard that it is quite difficult so I decided to take the flyboard of Hydro Water Sports first, which is supposingly a little easier. I must admit before this activity I was the most nervous (even though I had previously jumped out of a plane). Here I was in control and in charge of my performance. In the beginning, it was quite tricky to get out of the water but after a few minutes I knew how to control the flyboard. It is definitely something exciting to try out when you like water sports. It was soooo much fun!
Thrill factor 4/5



Skydive over The Palm
Normally I fly airplanes but this time I jumped out of one! It is an adventure of a lifetime you have to do if you want the ultimative adrenaline kick.
The jump with Sky Dive Dubai takes place at approx. 4000 ft directly overhead The Palm Jumeirah and I do not think there is a more epic location than this. After I landed safely on the ground (the whole flight lasts only 5 minutes) I wanted to jump again. It is worth every penny considering that an extra jumper is there solely to take photos and film a video of your experience. It is definitely Dubais thrill activities number one.
Thrill factor 5/5



Covid-19 traveling
I sure had a blast in Dubai despite the pandemic. Every activity was well organized and they took exceptional care that you feel safe. In case you need a PCR-test prior leaving the country you can contact your hotel concierge. I did my test at the Palazzo Versace hotel. Thee medical staff came to my room to do the test. The costs were 200 AED (approx. 58€) and the result came via email within 24 hours. Please keep yourself updated about all travel requirements to avoid disappointment
I hope you enjoyed Dubais thrill activities. LET ME KNOW IN A COMMENT BELOW WHICH ACTIVITY YOU WOULD ENJOY THE MOST! Please do not miss to like the post.
Safe travels and happy landings!
Your PilotPatrick
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Il mondo arabo mi appartiene, perché sono del Sud Italia, La mia Puglia è frequentata da uomini arabi, le loro donne amano scegliere ori e tesori della nostra terra, un connubio di scambio di ricchezze, le donne Arabe negli ultimi anni hanno trasformato la loro immagine con lo stile occidentale, il loro kajal è il punto di forza per i loro occhi, amo la cultura berbera, i falchi sono la loro bussola, e sono i veri portatori di buone notizie. Ho vissuto due anni in quella terra , DUBAI È UNA CITTÀ VIRTUALE COSTRUITA SUL DESERTO, LA VERA CITTÀ SONO I BERBERI CHE VIVONO NEL DESERTO, TRA CAMMELLI, FALCHI E GUFI , OTTIMO BLOG , MOLTO BELLO.
Very interesting blog… so much fun and thrilling activities . All your activities were very thrilling. Diner in the sky I like most … must say dinner in thrilling .
Your Dubai trip in the present situation is really worth it. All activities are very interesting. although you have shared every activity via instagram but I still look forward to reading the blog because that helps me better understand it. now i really understand about dinner sky Dubai and want to try. I also love the flyboard because I love the feeling of falling in the water. Hope to try them out one day. Thanks for your wonderful blog. have a nice day, The Prince
Wow… i love to read about your blog in dubai. All the activities are so much fun and make me Happy !!
But i really love the Burj Kalifa tower , and wanna try Gyrocopter and Baloon… but still curious alot about !!
Your Holiday is really Memorable and great experinces!!
Keep always Smiling , Happy, and enioy your lovely days !!
Greetings from Emmy , Indonesia
Hey I love this Dubai blog post u wrote so much !!
Your writing is always so dragging to make us wanna fly to places esp OMG Dubai is so very Cool n unique just like you !!
First of all I wanna say I love all your thrilling activities there !!
However if I would pick my favorites i’d say I wanna get on dune buggy with you at desert to watch the stunning sunset !! Get on hot air balloon with you over desert to our lovely places wherever you wanna go !! Taking a seaplane to private island to have the lovely dinner !! Gyrocopter is so interesting but also so fancy to me i’d love to try it out with you to experience the amazing view over the Palm !! The Dubai frame is one my lovely choice as well walking on the glass bottom with you up there !! So memorable !! The last but not least of course i’d dare to Sky diving with you over the beautiful Palm Jumeriah beach !! Let’s fly back to Dubai
Dear Patrick,
This is such a wonderful and captivating article! It is so amazing and exciting reading about your thrilling and incredible adventures in Dubai! All the photos are superb and beautiful! Your vacation was so jam-packed with such fantastic fun activities!
Oh I will love to experience the magical Hot Air Balloon ride! And some High Tea at the Atmosphere at the top of Burj Khalifa would be really nice! 🙂
Love it! <3
What a wonderful blogpost! The photos, as usual, are beautifully taken and give us such a fabulously unique insight into your travels.
I enjoy reading about the exotic places you visit and appreciate the tips you give, to help others who may also want to travel there.
This Dubai trip sounds absolutely fantastic and the activities you did, insane!
Thank you so much for taking us along with you.
Jan x
Skydive over The Palm is my favorite. I think skydiving is both fun and practical in the event of a plane crash
Blessed day to you my sweetie your trip in Dubai is such a memorable experienced and most thrilling activities..I loved all your blog posts and very amazing especially the skydiving it’s so exciting and lot of fun too..tnx a lot for sharing your wonderful article lots of love and care my King of the sky Captain Pilot Patrick ❤❤❤
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I like this your trips. I thinks you are very happy..you have so many moment..I enjoy with you..I like you dinner on Lifeoff..you are very happy and very so cute..enjoy with you wherever you goes…✈✈✈
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