Welcome listeners to Things To Do In Dubai! I’m Oly Bennet, your globe‑trotting sports nut and chief explorer of life’s quirkiest adventures, beaming in from the sands and skyscrapers of Dubai.Dubai’s vibe today? Picture warm winter sunshine, blue skies, and that perfect T‑shirt weather that makes everyone else’s December look a bit jealous. With Dubai Shopping Festival in full swing, Visit Dubai says the city is buzzing with late‑night sales, fireworks, concerts, and pop‑up shows across malls and waterfronts, so the energy is cranked all the way up.If you love big sporting showdowns, SportAran reports that today Dubai hosts the semifinals of the IBA 2025 World Boxing Championships, with fighters from around the globe trading jabs and chasing gold at the city’s arenas. That’s your dose of high‑octane drama right there.Tech and AI fans, CommunityDays highlights the AI Community Conference AICO Dubai wrapping up today at Dubai Silicon Oasis, where developers and founders are talking about the future of artificial intelligence, live demos, and new tools. It’s like a brainy theme park for tech heads.Shoppers and families, Visit Dubai confirms Dubai Shopping Festival is running from 5 December to 11 January, meaning citywide discounts, raffles, drone shows, and entertainment in spots like Dubai Mall, City Walk, and Dubai Festival City. Perfect if you want retail therapy plus free performances to keep the kids hyped.On the innovation front, the Laotian Times reports that CSCEC Middle East recently hosted its 9th Technical Conference in Dubai, focusing on modular construction and futuristic building methods. It’s the kind of behind‑the‑scenes progress that explains why the skyline here keeps changing faster than you can finish a karak tea.So, what should you actually do today? Start with something iconic: hit the top of Burj Khalifa early to beat the crowds, then slide over to Dubai Mall for DSF deals and the Dubai Fountain shows later. In the afternoon, swap air‑con for adventure with a desert safari—dune bashing, sandboarding, and a sunset that looks like it was Photoshopped by the universe. Tonight, choose your lane: boxing semifinals for sports intensity, DSF concerts for live music, or a relaxed evening at JBR’s beachfront cafes.Hidden‑gem alert: if you want a more old‑school vibe, head to the Creek area and explore the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood. Wander the narrow lanes, duck into a tiny art space, then hop an abra across the water for the best skyline‑meets‑heritage view in town.Local tip: in old Dubai, pay for the abra with small cash and stand on the outer edge for the breeze and the best photos. And if you’re heading to any big event, aim to arrive just after the rush hour; Dubai’s roads move quickly, but timing is everything.Stay tuned, because tomorrow Dubai ramps things up even more with fresh Dubai Shopping Festival performances and weekend‑ready nightlife and beach events lining up across the city. I’ll be back to guide you through the next round of adventures.Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI