All about The Arch Dubai in Dubai Festival City

• About The Arch Dubai
• The Arch Activities
• The Arch Dubai Location
• FAQs

Opened to the public in November 2020, The Arch has quickly become a favourite among the thrill-seekers in Dubai. This latest attraction is a multi-purpose facility that features an adventure park and plenty of other fun activities for you to explore.

Let’s find out what The Arch Dubai at Dubai’s Festival City is all about.

About The Arch Dubai

From action-packed escape rooms to dune bashing in the desert, shark encounters and skydiving over The Palm, there is certainly no shortage of adventures in Dubai. Thrill-seekers in the emirate can now add The Arch to their adventure list as well.

This new attraction in Dubai brings together a flexible and unique entertainment space that caters to all age groups. It is home to the Xtreme Adventure Park where you can indulge in numerous adrenaline-pumping activities. The Arch Dubai also doubles as a multi-use arena that can host concerts, exhibitions and fitness events for more than 20,000 people at a time.

The Arch Dubai was launched on November 6, 2020, as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020 (DFC). Run by the Warrior Group, in collaboration with Dubai Festival City and Al Laith, The Arch offers a centrally-located attraction with cost-effective entertainment for all. The venue will also host the seventh Desert Warrior Challenge 2021 in Dubai.

• The Arch Contact: +971-50-528-1715

What is there to do at The Arch?

A pivotal part of Dubai Festival City, The Arch has everything adventurers, sporting enthusiasts and families will enjoy. This Xtreme Adventure Park features an array of adrenaline-pumping activities.

Here’s a quick look at all the activities available at The Arch Dubai:

• Test your mettle at the Climbing Wall: Pit your climbing skills against other participants in a race to the top of the climbing wall at The Arch Dubai. The multi-level wall features five different routes varying in difficulty, meaning that both beginners and experienced climbers are catered for. 
• Zip through the air on a Zip-Line: Fly through the air and get a bird’s eye view of your epic surroundings via a 230-metre zip line.
• Take the Quick Flight: Take a massive leap of faith from a 13m platform with nothing but a cable to catch you before you hit the ground!
• Try the Bag Jump: Would you dare to leap four or six metres into the air before plunging into a giant inflatable bag? That’s exactly what Bag Jump has in store for you.
• Ride on the Pump Track: The Pump Track at The Arch is one of the largest in the region that caters to both scooter and bicycle riders. The track challenges riders to navigate 96 metres of bumps, jumps and turns.

Please note:

• All rides at The Arch, DFC Mall require participants to be a minimum age of 6 years, a minimum height of 1.1 metres, and a maximum weight of 100kg.
• The minimum weight requirement for all rides is 20kg, except for the Zipline for which it is 40kg.

Sunset Lounge at The Arch, Dubai

Apart from the thrilling adventures, The Arch in the United Arab Emirates also features the beautiful Sunset Lounge. Visitors to this private rooftop lounge will enjoy stunning views of Dubai Creek and the Downtown skyline, making it an ideal venue for exclusive events and parties.

Visit The Arch Village to enjoy scrumptious food

The Arch Village has a range of coffee shops and food stalls. The area is set up on a grassy knoll with picnic tables and bean bags for seats. This is where you can sit back and relax with friends and family, whilst enjoying live performances.

Where is The Arch Dubai located?

Arch Dubai is located in Dubai Festival City at the Dubai Festival City Mall. Just 5 minutes’ drive away from the Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, Arch Dubai has two access points – the mall itself and via private parking.

What are The Arch timings?

The Arch is open for visitors at the following times:

• The Arch Timings: 03:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) | 03:00 pm to 12:00 am (Thursday to Saturday)

Ticket Prices at The Arch, Dubai

Here are the details about the cost of tickets at The Arch for different activities and the range for top-up values:

*Single Activity can be used for a session of any of the following activities: Bag Jump, Pump Track, Quick Flight, Wall Climbing.

FAQs

What is the capacity of The Arch?

The Arch can facilitate events with more than 20,000 attendees.

What is the Desert Warrior Challenge?

Desert Warrior Challenge is an obstacle course that will take place at The Arch Dubai on the 2nd of April 2021. This will be the event’s seventh edition. The last event of the Desert Warrior Challenge took place in February 2020 in Dubai, with 2,500 participants.

Is The Arch Dubai safe?

Yes, activities at The Arch Dubai are completely safe and secure. To ensure visitors’ safety, The Arch Dubai operates with strict adherence to all government regulations and guidelines against COVID-19.

That’s all for our review of The Arch in Dubai. If you really want to test your fitness levels, you can do so by participating in the upcoming marathons in Dubai for 2021. 

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(Cover image courtesy: The Arch Facebook page)