The United Arab Emirates is composed of seven emirates. Of these, Dubai is probably the most well-known. Home to the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper, and the Dubai Fountain, which is the biggest dancing fountain on the planet; Dubai is a place full of wondrous things to see. It is also less conservative than its neighbouring Arab countries and is home to a much more diverse populace. For these and many other reasons, Dubai has become a highly popular tourist destination.

Not only does the emirate offer a myriad of attractions to visit, it also has an immense list of things to do. One can lounge on the beach or try out various water sports; explore the emirate’s waterfalls and freshwater lakes; pass the day playing football or some other sport in one of the many parks found in the emirate; attend the camel races; go on a desert safari; ski or snowboard along a giant indoor slope; go for a hot air balloon ride or skydiving. The list goes on.

In recent times skydiving, or parachuting as it is sometimes known, has become a highly popular activity in Dubai. Skydiving is an extreme sport and involves jumping out of a plane with just a parachute to prevent jumpers from crashing into the ground. It is the ideal option for daredevils and thrill seekers. While some jumps take place over the desert, there are certain places that conduct jumps over the city, providing a thrilling perspective of Dubai. No experience is required as first time jumpers usually do a tandem jump (where two people are strapped together) with a trained professional.

Travellers planning on taking a tour of the Middle East region can save themselves a lot of hassle by booking accommodation with a hotel chain like Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East which has a range of Middle East hotels. They have a range of Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Oman and UAE hotels, that enjoy convenient locations and provide high standards of service. Those planning on travelling across the region can do so knowing that there is always a place to call home.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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