Dubai, perhaps the most popular of the emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, is the most well known tourist destination in the Middle East. Known for its world renowned attractions and awe-inspiring landmarks, the city of Dubai truly is a traveller’s paradise, as the experiences the city offers are unparalleled. Its world class hospitality industry, countless attractions, and unique culture make Dubai a destination that you simply must visit.

Being a desert nation, summertime in Dubai can get really warm. Temperatures can get up to well above 40 C, making it an absolute bother to be going about outdoors. But Dubai wouldn’t be the great tourist destination it is, if it didn’t have a contingency plan for situations like this – enter the malls of Dubai! Dubai boasts some of the most lavish malls in the world which offer much more than just shopping; in fact the malls of Dubai are attractions in themselves. One option for shopaholics would be to base themselves at a Palm Jumeirah hotel and head to these malls from there. Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is one such option to consider.

One of the most popular summertime activities in Dubai’s malls is ice skating and skiing. Just head over to Ski Dubai over at the Mall of Emirates or the Dubai Ice Rink at the Dubai Mall and hit the ice; it’s the perfect way to escape the heat and have fun. You can also check out the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at the Dubai Mall, known for its breathtaking acrylic walkthrough tunnel and the King Croc attraction. You can also check out Magic Planet at the Mall of Emirates which is home to the thrilling “RoboCoaster” and several 4D cinemas. If you want to spend the day playing some arcade games just visit the Dubai Mall’s state-of-the-art SEGA Republic which has 14 rides and over 100 arcade games! The 155 million year old Amphicoelias brontodiplodocus fossil at the Dubai Mall is also worth checking out. And finally, try the thrilling iFly Dubai wind tunnel at the Mirdif City Centre for a truly breathtaking experience.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+