From beaches to theme parks: 10 Dubai gems to visit this summer

With the summer season in full swing, water activities and visits to water theme parks have become extremely popular. Residents who have been staying back in Dubai for these months and visitors are utilizing the time to enjoy everything that the city has to offer.

Now, Dubai Destinations has come out with a list of the best spots to enjoy during this season. A compilation of tranquil beach destinations, exhilarating water activities, and captivating water parks, the guide perfectly sums up the best of Dubai's distinctive summer activities.

Here are 10 of the top summer gems from the guide:

1. Al Mamzar Corniche Beach

Complete with jogging and cycling tracks, swimming pools and barbecue facilities, Al Mamzar corniche beach is a great place for families to spend the long summer days. Whether choosing to swim at the beach or have a picnic, this beach park has something for everyone.

2. Palm West Beach

With some high-end restaurants and clear blue waters, the Palm West Beach is a firm favourite among couples as well as families. What is more, the Club at Palm West Beach has launched its night swim experience where visitors can enjoy the summer days under the starry night sky until 11 pm throughout the season.

3. Dubai Islands Beach

Located on Dubai Islands, this beach is the emerging hotspot for those who enjoy a dip in the sea during these hot summer months. Located off the coast of Dubai’s older hub – Deira – it is the city’s first fully pet-friendly beach, allowing owners to bring their dogs along for a scenic jog or swim.

4. Crystal Clear Watersports

Imagine wading through the clear blue sea in a kayak that is made of clear glass. The views offered by Crystal Clear Watersports is second to none in the city. Not just kayaks, the company also offers 100% see-through boat rides as well as night kayaks and beautifully decorated kayaks perfect for a spectacular date.

5. Deep Dive Dubai

Welcome summer with a dive into the deepest swimming pool in the world. Containing 14 million litres of fresh water, this stunning underwater attraction is themed to resemble an abandoned sunken city inspired by the UAE’s rich pearl-diving heritage and will take several dives to explore.

6. Flyboarding

Here is one for the adrenaline lovers. Imagine shooting sky high in your own flyboard and performing aerial tricks with the Dubai skyline as your background. That is what Hydro watersports is offering this summer. What better way to enjoy the summer?

7. Waterlink

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