{"id":959,"date":"2017-04-19T13:29:29","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T13:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/rak\/en\/uncategorized\/six-things-to-do-with-your-mates-for-your-birthday\/"},"modified":"2017-04-19T13:29:29","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T13:29:29","slug":"six-things-to-do-with-your-mates-for-your-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/rak\/en\/best-of\/six-things-to-do-with-your-mates-for-your-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Amazingly Fun Things To Do With Your Mates To Celebrate A Birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Birthdays are big business. Especially in a place like Dubai. As they come but once a
\nyear, don’t you dare even think about frittering away your special day on
\nstandard dinner and drinks \u2013 you do that all the time. Instead, why
\nnot take some inspiration from childhood, and arrange something fun to do.
\nAfter all, the only way to combat getting older, is to act younger…<\/p>\n

Hot air balloon<\/h3>\n

Perhaps the most romantic ways to get your Birthday thrill fix is a good, old-fashioned
\nhot air balloon<\/a> ride. And what better place to do it than over the stunning deserts
\nof Dubai? Prices start from AED\u00a0995 per person including hotel pick-up, and is
\nset to offer some of the most impressive shots of this beautiful Emirate. This
\nis one for the early-birds though, as the best flying conditions are with
\nsunrise. But, given that you should allow up to four house for a complete tour
\n\u2013 it’s pretty good value for money. And, if you’ve got a big group of mates up
\nfor it, then you can charter your own balloon for AED\u00a021,600 (9-24 people
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Karaoke<\/h3>\n

Kung Korean<\/a>\u00a0in The Byblos Hotel Tecom is one of the most authentic karaoke joints
\nin Dubai, where booths \u2013 or rooms \u2013 are hired by the hour (AED\u00a0180). And you
\nknow singing is always a recipe for a memorable night out, especially if its
\ndone terribly. The chintzy d\u00e9cor adds to the feeling that you’re having a night
\noff from the marbled polish of Dubai, and the private rooms (as this type of
\nsinging should most definitely be kept private) even come with tambourines to
\nget the party started properly. The booths can be booked until 1am, and Kung’s
\nexcellent Korean food and drink can even be ordered in, just make sure you
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Limo<\/h3>\n

If you thought limo hire was just for prom, you were mistaken. As a group of
\nLovinDubai employees recently discovered for themselves, it is the only mode of
\ntransport to consider when you’re in the mood to really party. Whether you want
\nto use it as your ride to a mini break, or just to drive around town being a G,
\nit’s an instant way to feel like it’s a special occasion. It’s also not nearly
\nas expensive as you think. For an indication of prices \u2013 ferrying 10 people
\nfrom JLT to Ras Al Khaimah costs AED\u00a01,000 with Dubai Exotic Limo<\/a>, so if you all
\nchip in, you could be rollin in no time. Make your own playlist, choose a final
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Yacht<\/h3>\n

When in Dubai…of course it’s appropriate (and realistic) to hire a yacht for your
\nbirthday shindig. And one of the best companies to do it with is XclusiveYachts<\/a>, based in the Dubai Marina. Not only do they offer a five star service,
\nthere’s also complimentary luxury car transfer to get you shoreside. While the
\nboats obviously vary in size, to get up to 12 people on board you’d be looking
\nat AED\u00a0750 per hour. Plus, you have the option of an additional AED\u00a0185 per
\nperson to have your own chef cooking up fresh BBQ fare on deck, you know, to
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Enjoy your own private pool at Eden<\/h3>\n

Yes, pools may be ten-a-penny in Dubai, but your own private plunge one at an
\nIbiza-style beach club? Prime birthday fodder. Eden Beach Club<\/a>, at Rixos on The
\nPalm, offers just that when you book one of their super chic cabanas.
\nComfortably fitting up to eight people, nothing is better than getting your own
\nparty started, in among an even bigger party. Entry to Eden costs AED\u00a0200 on
\nweekends and AED\u00a0100 on weekdays, while cabanas start at AED\u00a02,000. If you’re
\nfeeling peckish, one of their iconic sushi platters (36 pieces) will set you
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Challenge Chambers<\/h3>\n

Chances are, you (like us) watch your fair share of crime dramas. Hey, who doesn’t? But
\nhow about starring in your very own for your birthday? Challenge Chambers<\/a>,
\nlocated in Sunset Mall, is a unique way to embark in a bit of friendly rivalry
\nwith your mates. They offer a series of ‘sets’ with different cases to crack \u2013
\nour favourite is the ‘mystery challenge’ which sees you trying to solve the
\ndeath of a successful investment banker in his office. Though, if that sounds
\ntoo gruesome for you, there are other games on offer. Prices aren’t bad at all
\neither, coming in at AED\u00a0250 for two people, and AED\u00a0625 for a maximum of five
\nper game. Each challenge, bar the ‘Trapped’ mini challenge (AED\u00a075 for one person,
\n30 minutes) lasts for approximately one hour, and bookings can be made online.
\nThinking caps on.<\/p>\n

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