Dubai is not just sand, skyscrapers, culture, and fine food! When the sun sets, a myriad of activities emerge. From shop therapy to scuba, don't miss out on these late-night events.
Start off with a leisurely walk along JBR's The Walk. Entrance is free. There are restaurants, retail shops, art exhibits, and the perfect night sky as backdrop.
Enjoy the casual vibe as you stroll along rows of tents and friendly people. There are 250 parking slots available for the area. Wear modest clothes and be considerate of others while in public, avoid smoking, drinking, or making loud noises.
There's no stop clock for shopping in Dubai! Several bazaars and malls open until 2AM. The Ramadan Night Market, located at Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, is open until 2AM and features 10-day festivities and market finds from fashion, retail, to electronics, jewelry, and of course, food!
Duration: July 2-11, free entry.
Meena Bazaar located at the Old Dubai is a hotpot of jewelry, clothes, fabrics, gold, diamonds, souvenirs, and great food stalls! bargain is the word so don't forget to haggle. It's late-night shopping at its finest!
Mercato Mall opens until 1AM during Ramadan, while some restaurants extend up to 3AM. Usual hours for Mercato are 10AM-10PM, while Spinney's Supermarket opens 8AM til midnight. This Venetian-themed mall is a comfortable place to unwind. Aside from a luxury cinema, restaurants and cafes, Mercato's retail shops range from electronics, international fashion brands, books, chocolates. ATMs, specialty and pet stores available.
For the more adventurous, try Al Boom's Night Diving. Yes! It's scuba diving and instead of gazing at stars, you come face to face with majestic nocturnal organisms and see the corals in a whole new perspective. Anyone from 12years old and over, with Open Water Diver qualifications is welcome to 3 scuba diving sessions for 3 nights. It's surely a new level of excitment and mystery to see marine life at night. It's beautiful, mysterious, and utterly awesome.
Experience the surreal with Full Moon Horseback Riding at Mushrif Equestrian. Each month, they offer night horse-riding activities during the 3-days of full moon. It's fun with friends, romantic with your loved one, and just flat-out groovy no matter who you ride with.