Time to ask again, “What to do this weekend?” And in addition, you may be wondering if there are still places in Dubai that don’t have THE crowd.
Well, maybe it’s just a matter of getting to these places at the earliest to avoid people or at least maintain the necessary social distancing. I mean, here are 10 ideas on how to do it:
1. Find a less popular beach like Daria Island
Now that the extreme heat is going away, more people will surely hit the beach. I would recommend avoiding the popular spots like Kite Beach and the Jumeirah Open Beach. Instead, go to the ‘secret’ spots like this one along Jumeirah 1 fronting Daria Island.
(Aaaand… If the hundreds of you reading this will go there, go find another beach – there’s always one to discover.)
2. Jog at Jadaf Walk
By now, it’s not a secret anymore. But while still only a few of us know this place, go check it out and have a good jog without others closely jogging next to you.
3. Bike at Dubai Canal
Get on your bike or rent Careem Bike in Dubai Canal for as low as 20 dirhams for a day. Not too many cyclists or joggers are there between 6 to 8 in the morning.
4. Watch the sunset from the Dubai Creek
Choose your spot: Jaddaf, Dubai Creek Harbor or Dubai Festival City, Marsa Plaza.
The photo below by my good friend, Rod Fernandez, captures the sunset in the background of one of Dubai’s latest icons Mohammed Bin Rashid Library and the Burj Khalifa and Business Bay skyline.
5. Explore Downtown for a majestic photoshoot
Roam around Downtown Dubai as early as 6am and you’ll get the best chance to take amazing photos without worrying about the usual tourist crowd being in the picture.
Best spots: Burj Park, Dubai Fountain Lake, Palace Downtown, Dubai Stars, Wings of Mexico, Love Me (heart sculpture by The Dubai Mall), Dubai Opera, Souk Al Bahar.
6. Birdwatching at Ras Al Khor Sanctuary
Not too many people are into bird watching these days, so if this is your thing, go and check Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and you’re in for a lovely treat. You’ll only find a crowd of flamingos.
7. Stroll at The Yard in Khawaneej
This vibrant suburban hideaway features fancy food trucks (Last Exit) for unique dining experiences. Early mornings are the best time to visit if you want to enjoy an exclusive walk in the Promise Bridge in the newly revamped Khawaneej Walk.
8. Play board games in a cafe
Even if you visit in the afternoon, board game cafes these days doesn’t get overcrowded. Click here to check two of the most popular board game cafes in Dubai. I picked them because they observe stringent safety measures like disinfecting and sanitizing every board game used by the customers before allowing others to use them.
9. Catch the sunrise at Expo 2020 Lake
Forget the usual Al Qudra and Love Lake for now – they are always crowded for sure. Go and discover this equally beautiful man-made lake that was built to celebrate Expo 2020 (supposedly beginning today – October 1, 2020).
It’s near Bab Al Shams in Al Qudra. Check out this link to Google Maps.
10. Try Jollibee’s newest breakfast offering
Have a hearty breakfast at Jollibee as early as 8am to avoid the crowd.
Last week we tried the new Bacon and Egg muffin and it’s good. It reminds me of a better-tasting creamy pandesal bun oozing with cheese, squeezing the pristine sunny side up egg and beef bacon on the inside, partnered with Jollibee brewed coffee. For only 9 dirhams ala carte, it’s a sure good breakfast deal.
We also tried their latest flavored fries (yeah on a breakfast 😊 ) – Spicy and Chili Pepper. Surprisingly, for someone who loves that ‘corner’ taste, they come so full of flavor. Man, that was addictive.
And speaking of avoiding crowds, Jollibee encourages diners to keep proper distance on queues and to skip some space on the table seats as well.
So where will you bee this weekend?
Whatever you’ll do, wherever it may be, please stay safe and be responsible for you and for the people around you.
Remeber, to enjoy these things and stay safe, it’s better to go ahead of everybody.
(Top photo from unsplash)
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