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As much as we love a good old-fashioned dinner date, sometimes we\u2019re after something a little more imaginative. And Dubai is the perfect place to plan a romantic, fun date that you won\u2019t experience anywhere else. <\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s gazing out at the view from a sky-high building, to painting a masterpiece, grape tasting or fishing your partner off the floor at the roller rink, there are loads of dates in Dubai that are sure to impress. <\/p>\n
In case you\u2019re still looking for dinner cast your eyes here for the very best restaurants in Dubai, but read on for 20 smoking hot date ideas in Dubai, which aren\u2019t dinner.<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\nReady to get competitive with your other half? Quirky entertainment spot Brass Monkey has opened its second location in Dubai, this time in City Walk. The fully licensed venue boasts bowling alleys, VR racing simulators, plus a pool and snooker area. That\u2019s not all. There are plenty of arcade games including old-school video games, foosball, a booth for temporary tattoos and more to get involved in. Peckish? Dig into all-American cuisine including burgers, wings and the like. <\/p>\n
Open Mon-Wed 4pm-2am, Thu-Fri 4pm-3am, Sat noon-3am, Sun noon-2am. C2, City Walk, brassmonkeysocial.com (04 582 2244).<\/em><\/p>\n As one of the most striking buildings in the city, you\u2019ll have noticed the impressive Museum of the Future every time you drive along Sheikh Zayed Road. And if you\u2019re yet to visit the museum since it opened last October, it\u2019s a must-visit day out. With several floors and many themes from technology to health and well-being covered, there are masses to soak in as you stroll around with your partner. Not only can you learn something new, but it\u2019s also an interesting way to spend a couple of hours and will give you plenty to chat about, too.<\/p>\n Open daily 10am-6pm. Sheikh Zayed Road, museumofthefuture.ae.<\/em><\/p>\n You might also like: 15 brilliant things to do in Dubai after sunset<\/strong><\/p>\n The perfect date for nature lovers, this massive indoor rainforest is home to more than 3,000 exotic plants and wildlife. There are beautiful birds as well as monkeys, bats, porcupines, piranhas and reptiles (don\u2019t worry the latter are not roaming or slithering, free) and you can explore everything while wandering around the amazing biodome. Want to take it a step further? Stay overnight with a special camping experience where you\u2019ll get dinner, breakfast, animal encounters, marshmallow toasting and more. The cooing of tropical birds, the scuffles of a sloth, the chatter of monkeys – you\u2019ll forget you\u2019re in City Walk.<\/p>\n Prices vary. Open daily 10am-6pm, camping Fri-Sat. City Walk, Al Safa Street, thegreenplanet.com (800 7699).<\/em><\/p>\n Those who are looking for a date that\u2019s a little bit different should head down to Rock Republic Dubai. The venue features over 400 square metres of bouldering walls and more than 150 routes to climb. Haven\u2019t tried it yet? Not to worry, you\u2019ll be buckled up the whole time and climbing shoes will help you to easily make your way up the wall. If you need extra help, professional instructors are available to help you learn.<\/p>\n Prices vary. Open Mon-Fri 3.30pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Dubai Investment Park, rockrepublicdubai.com (04 882 9361).<\/em><\/p>\n Put your problem-solving credentials to the test and work together to open your mind and eyes carefully. Crack codes and solve cyphers to escape a room within 60 minutes. Whether you want to solve a murder on the Orient Express or get out of a madman\u2019s basement.<\/p>\n Open daily 11.30am-10pm. The Galleria Mall, Al Wasl Road, escapehunt.com\/dubai (04 334 4473).<\/em><\/p>\n You might like: 11 of the best escape rooms in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n Think you\u2019re a bit nifty with the paintbrush? If you, or your date, are artistically inclined then We Love Art\u2019s Paint & Grape classes are a top shout for a dinner-free date night in Dubai. The workshops take place at various cool locations across the city and the three-hour classes include all painting gear, two glasses of grape (or four soft drinks) and top-notch guidance from the pros. Not only will you have a fun night out, you\u2019ll also have a funky piece of artwork to display when you get home.<\/p>\n Various locations across Dubai, weloveart.com\/paint-grape (056 769 1995).<\/em><\/p>\n Cinephiles and film buffs should head on down to the indie cinema, Cinema Akil. The schedule changes each month and showcases diverse work from global directors. Grab a karak tea and watch films including classics from Italy, South Korea, Senegal, Germany and France. Expand from what you know and enter a world of cinematic pleasure. You can find the full schedule of films and screening times on the Cinema Akil website.<\/p>\n Price varies per film. Open Sun-Thu 5pm onwards, Fri-Sat 3pm onwards. Warehouse 68, Alserkal Avenue<\/em> Al Quoz Industrial District, cinemaakil.com (058 909 7798).<\/em><\/p>\n With a bowling alley, arcade games, a restaurant and an adults-only bar, Wavehouse is as much for a date night as it is for a day out with your kids. For something a little bit different, why not show off your surfing skills? Wavehouse is home to the Surf\u2019s Up Wave Rider, which shoots out seven tonnes of water per second, ideal for bodyboarding, knee boarding or, if you have the balance, surfing. It will have you pulling off some gnarly moves that are sure to impress your partner and even if you wipe out you\u2019re sure to have heaps of fun.<\/p>\n Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, atlantis.com (04 426 2626).<\/em><\/p>\n There\u2019s no better way to de-stress than jumping around, so plan a date at Bounce Trampoline Park for a hopping good time. This endorphin-pumping activity encourages freestyle movement with 3,000 square metres of interconnected indoor trampolines, adventure features, padding and airbags. Once they\u2019ve worked up an appetite, Bounce Cafè has plenty to fuel up with, including pasta, pizza, salads and much more.<\/p>\n From Dhs80 (per person). Open Sun 10am-8pm, Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-9pm and Sun 10am-8pm. Building 32 4th Street, Al Quoz , bounce.ae<\/em> (04 339 0911).<\/em><\/p>\n The city\u2019s much-loved longstanding comedy club The Laughter Factory pulls out all the stops when it comes to bringing in hilarious talent from all around the globe. Every month, three laugh-out-loud acts take to the stage and you\u2019re sure to have an absolutely brilliant night out. Plus there are top prices on drinks and at Dhs160 a ticket it\u2019s a winning date night for anyone who\u2019s in need of a laugh, and really, who\u2019s not?<\/p>\n Dhs160. Various locations include Dukes Dubai, Zabeel House by Jumeirah The Greens and Grand Millennium Barsha Heights, thelaughterfactory.com.<\/em><\/p>\n If your partner has a head for heights it\u2019s time to take in the city from another angle. The View, which opened last year on Palm Jumeirah, offers a 360-degree view, 240m high in the sky. You\u2019ll see all the stunning Dubai landmarks including Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa twinkling in the distance, with a bird\u2019s eye view of the spectacular Palm fronds. You can enjoy it day or night, as it\u2019s open from 9am until 9pm, with entry at Dhs100 for a self-tour, immersive theatre and viewing deck. Alternatively, push the boat out and go for the Next Level experience with access to a VIP lounge and special viewing deck for Dhs345.<\/p>\n From Dhs100. The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, theviewpalm.ae.<\/em><\/p>\n Fancy paddling around with penguins? With this one, you\u2019ll get access to the famous Instatastic aquarium tunnel, a behind-the-scenes tour, an interactive platform to watch the penguins and entry to the Underwater Zoo. The birds live in Penguin Cove, a purpose-built home in the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo that simulates their natural habitat. The Antarctic Gentoo penguins can dive to depths of up to 200m at 36kmph and can stay underwater for up to seven minutes. Plus they look pretty cute, too.<\/p>\n Dhs199. Open daily 10pm-10pm. The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, thedubaiaquarium.com.<\/em><\/p>\n It might be a toasty 40 degrees outside, but that doesn\u2019t mean there\u2019s no snow in Dubai. So pull on your salopettes and get ready for unlimited zorbing at Ski Dubai. That\u2019s right, launching yourself down a snowy mountain, nestled in a giant rubber ball, in the desert. You\u2019ll also get unlimited access to all the other Snow Park rides, as well as fleece gloves and a snow-worthy outfit to keep you warm. Want to see the snow but not a fan of extreme sports? Book into the Snow Cinema where for Dhs200 for two people you\u2019ll get a movie, cosy clothing, popcorn and hot chocolate to warm you up. All on an indoor ski slope with real snow. Bonkers. Your mates at home will never believe you.<\/p>\n Cinema: Dhs200 for two. Snow Pass Dhs195. Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, skidxb.com.<\/em><\/p>\n An ideal date for grape connoisseurs, The Tasting Class has a range of events throughout the month that makes for a top night out. Not only will you come away more knowledgeable in the field of grape, it\u2019s something a little bit different. There are tasting classes of different grape types, grape experiences, tasting tours and even sessions on malt beverages.<\/p>\n From Dhs220. Various locations across Dubai, thetastingclass.com.<\/em><\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to be the next Rory McIlroy to have fun at Topgolf. This super-cool multi-level driving range allows for all levels of golfer, plus it\u2019s fully licensed so you can enjoy some refreshments while you tee off. Pick from a selection of games and get ready to swing. plus the stunning views across the marina add a touch of romance to the proceedings.<\/p>\n Prices vary. <\/em>Open Sun-Thu noon-1am, Fri-Sat noon-2am. Emirates Golf Club, Sheikh Zayed Road, topgolf.ae (04 371 9999).<\/em><\/p>\n Ready to sink a hole-in-one under the sea? How about getting a birdie in out of space? 3D Blacklight mini golf in JBR is an alternative to the typical date night and is a load of fun, whether you\u2019re handy with a club or a complete novice. The dark rooms are adorned with neon artwork and an 18-hole mini golf course and you wear 3D glasses for good measure (which may or may not improve your aim). Have a competitive streak? Now\u2019s your chance to show off your putting skills.<\/p>\n Dhs110. Open daily 2pm-1am. JBR, 3d-blacklight-minigolf.com (04 565 7621).<\/em><\/p>\n This is one for the early birds, but for a day date then yoga at The Lost Chambers Aquarium should be up there to try for fitness fans. Not only will you be put through your paces at a yoga class, but you\u2019ll also do so surrounded by the stunning tanks at Atlantis The Palm\u2019s aquarium. So not only will you come out feeling relaxed and stretched, you\u2019ll also get a chance to spot sharks, stingrays and jellyfish while you strike a pose.<\/p>\n Dhs160. Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun, 8am-9am. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, atlantis.com (04 426 1000).<\/em><\/p>\n Get your skates on, literally, as this is one date night venue you\u2019ll want to rush along to. Roll DXB is a super-fun place for a laugh-a-minute date as you skid around the roller rink to top tunes. A retro roller disco vibe means you\u2019ll have a brilliant night out.<\/p>\n From Dhs65. Open Mon-Thu noon-11pm, Fri noon-12.15am, Sat-Sun 10am-11pm. Marina Cubes, Port Rashid, Deira, Rolldxb.com (04 238 6206).<\/em><\/p>\n Okay, so the celebrities may not say cheese when you ask them to pose, but for something a little bit different head along to this world-famous waxwork museum. With stars such as Kylie Jenner, Jackie Chan and even the Queen of England to ‘meet\u2019 you\u2019re sure to have a giggle. Tours run until 8pm so you can always go and grab a drink at one of the Bluewaters bars afterwards.<\/p>\n From Dhs135. Bluewaters Dubai, madametussauds.com\/dubai.<\/em><\/p>\n Get competitive with your significant other in Dubai at the Unwind Board Games Café. With over 500 games, there are plenty of games to choose from and, if choosing is hard, enlist the help of the game masters who will help you pick the perfect game for you and your person to enjoy.<\/p>\n Dhs18 (one hour). Mon-Thu 2.30pm-midnight; Fri 2.30pm-1am, Sat-Sun 12.30pm-1am. Al Barsha, unwinddubai.com (04 336 6611).<\/em><\/p>\n Dubai brunch reviews: 54 top brunches, tried and tested You can now take a moonlight swim at Dubai\u2019s Atlantis The Royal 13 new hotels in Dubai, from FIVE to One&Only From grape-tasting and golf to roller discos and more<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[1344,1349,12,1351,10,1348,1350,1347,1346,1345],"class_list":["post-3208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dubai-helicopter","tag-dubai-airport-helicopter","tag-dubai-charter-helicopter","tag-dubai-helicopter","tag-dubai-helicopter-flight","tag-dubai-helicopter-tour","tag-dubai-helicopters","tag-dubai-sightseeing-tour","tag-dxb-dubai-helicopter-tour","tag-helicopter-charter-dubai","tag-helicopter-tour-dubai"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20-top-dubai-date-ideas-that-arent-dinner-GdDXE9iK.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3208"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3231,"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3208\/revisions\/3231"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Broaden your mind at The Museum of the Future<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nCamp overnight at The Green Planet<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nChallenge yourself at Rock Republic Dubai<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nCheck out one of Dubai\u2019s many escape rooms<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nCreate a masterpiece with We Love Art<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nGo to Cinema Akil at Alserkal Avenue<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nHit the surf at Wavehouse<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nHop around at Bounce Trampoline Park<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nLOL at The Laughter Factory<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nMarvel at the view from The View<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nMeet the penguins at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nRoll down a snowy slope at Ski Dubai<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nPerfect your nose with The Tasting Class<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nPractice your swing at Topgolf<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nPutt in the dark at 3D mini golf<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nSay namaste at The Lost Chambers Aquarium<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nShow off your skating skills at Roll DXB<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nSnap a selfie with a celeb at Madame Tussauds<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nUnwind at Unwind board game café<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nLooking for more things to do in Dubai?<\/h3>\n
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An evening dip, done properly<\/em><\/p>\n
Pack your bags as your staycations are sorted<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"