This week in Dubai, listeners looking for fun, adventure, and authentic experiences will find the city buzzing with activities both new and classic. One of the freshest attractions in 2025 is Chaos Karts, a high-energy go-karting destination that blends video gaming and real racing into themed circuits, located at the Cube Arcade. For those wanting to shake up their stress, the Smash Room City offers a cathartic environment where you can break everyday objects in total safety—a unique way to let loose in the heart of Dubai. If you’re traveling with family or seeking indoor excitement, head to Loco Bear, where a dozen attractions await, from immersive VR adventures to epic laser tag showdowns. For lovers of spectacle and Instagram-moments, House of Hype is a new mega-experience offering an immersive world full of live performances and interactive installations, promising surprise at every turn, while the Museum of Candy provides over 15 vibrantly themed rooms perfect for creative photos and sweet memories, according to Joy View Tourism’s update on Dubai’s newest attractions.
This July, Dubai World Trade Centre is at the center of the Global Encounters Festival, where more than 4,000 young artists and athletes from over 50 countries compete and perform, alongside major concerts featuring Shreya Ghoshal, Salim—Sulaiman, and Shehzad Roy. Sports fans can catch 18 international sport competitions—from cricket to swimming—while art lovers can take in film, performance, and visual arts exhibitions throughout the festival, a celebration of global unity and youth talent. The Dubai Metro will even run extended hours during the festival to accommodate the city’s influx of visitors, as reported by Gulf News.
Don’t miss the ongoing Dubai Summer Surprises, running citywide through August 31. According to Visit Dubai, this beloved annual festival features unbeatable shopping deals, citywide sales, family events, hotel staycation specials, and prize raffles, transforming every mall and venue into a festival ground.
For outdoor adventure with an Arabian twist, a desert safari is unmissable: desert tour operators offer exhilarating 4WD dune bashing, sandboarding, quad biking, and camel rides. For a blend of thrill and culture, end your day at a Bedouin-inspired camp for a sunset barbecue, live music, and mesmerizing tanoura dances. Tripadvisor highlights these trips as a Dubai must, and with many operators offering pickup and drop-off, it’s easy and accessible—a can’t-miss for visitors craving a true taste of the Emirates.
Classic Dubai experiences continue to attract with good reason. A trip to Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark is perfect for families or the young at heart, with world-class water rides and marine encounters. Or, for the quintessential Dubai view, book a sunset trip to the Burj Khalifa At The Top observation deck and soak in the skyline from the world’s tallest building. Meanwhile, the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood remains a cornerstone for cultural explorers. This week, Dubai Culture’s heritage-led activations, running daily, feature calligraphy workshops, reading circles, and guided art walks among the ochre wind tower houses, as shared by Dubai Culture’s official event page.
Art lovers should check out the creative writing workshop led by Nadia Al Najjar at Al Safa Arts and Design Library from July 25 to 27, a rare local chance to build storytelling skills directly with a respected author, as listed by Dubai Culture. For those interested in visual creativity, don’t miss the Open Call for the Sikka Art & Design Festival—stop by to see preparations underway and meet some up-and-coming UAE-based artists.
On the food front, local tours in Old Dubai, especially in the Al Fahidi district, are highly rated for their blend of traditional Emirati food tasting and exploration of lively street markets and souks. Dubai’s Al Seef district, along the creek, is perfect for sampling heritage meals like Harees and Machboos, often accompanied by live music and dance, especially around national holidays, as reported by the Times of India.
Whether it’s thrilling at Chaos Karts, immersing in global arts at the World Trade Centre, exploring Old Dubai’s flavors and crafts, or simply enjoying the endless surprises sprinkled throughout the malls, Dubai delivers every chance for listeners to make lasting memories this week and beyond.
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