Spice souk and a boat crossing
Explore a public souk in old Dubai and take a regular abra together across Dubai Creek if it's running.
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A date with a touch of the United Arab Emirates.
Among old markets, museums and desert landscapes, the Emirates offer little dates with a clear destination.
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Use the country as inspiration. Check local opening hours and make a plan together.
Arabic coffee and dates
Find a place serving Arabic coffee and dates and take time to compare the different flavours.
Stars in the desert
Book an evening excursion with a reputable local provider that includes a stop to look at the stars.
An afternoon of art in Sharjah
Choose an exhibition or gallery in Sharjah and afterwards give each other a mini tour of your favourite works.
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You can also try these ideas in the United Arab Emirates. Choose a place that suits you and check what's available locally.
ALSO FUN HERE A pancake tableMake pancakes and let each person choose two unexpected toppings.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE A letter for laterWrite each other a short letter to open again in a year.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Listening walkWalk for ten minutes without music and each note three sounds that catch your attention.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Shop window storiesChoose one object in each of three shop windows and invent a previous owner for each.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Mystery ingredient dinnerEach buy one surprising ingredient and use them to cook a meal together.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Small-budget challengeGive each other a small agreed amount and use it to come up with a snack date together.View the idea
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