Future-looking skyscrapers, ports, and beaches make up the metropolis of the UAE, where major business coexists with sun-seeking tourism. The ultramodern cities of the future like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, are also perfectly suited to amusing tiny humans who demand a certain level of sensory stimulation. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other cities of the UAE offer just that with an unprecedented set of attractions, museums, and amusement parks that will finally take your children out of their mobile and tablet screens into the very real and wondrous world. Filling their curious minds with interesting information and activities provide a ground to grow their cognitive functions and develop new neural networks while allowing them to explore their interests in a way not possible previously. Both man-made and natural attractions in the UAE’s kid-friendly spaces exist to peak your little one’s mind with the thrill of new and exciting technologies and ideas. We’ve put up a list of fun activities for kids in UAE below to entertain your little ones so that they can get their fill of excitement.
- Kidzania Dubai
Visit Kidzania Dubai Mall with your kids to give them an experience of a lifetime. The 7000 square meters Kidzania is a replica of a real city with over 70 real-life activities for children aged 4–16. They’ll discover all about different jobs through exciting role-play, and develop decision-making, teamwork, creativity, and social skills in ways that can’t be taught in a classroom. So, this is not only fun but a learning activity for kids. Kidzania has several roleplay activities for kids to let them explore their dream with a simulation play. The kid will be able to act like those adults and handle the situation given to them. From education-related experiences like doctors and engineers to becoming TV hosts, Kidzania Dubai Mall activities are really versatile. Your child can get a chance to experience a wide range of roles like at a beauty salon, a fire station, radio, bank, TV station, pizzeria, supermarket, and many more. In the Kidzania world, children earn Kidzos for every completed activity which can be redeemed as a reward to take home so they can feel a sense of achievement and also learn in the most possible fun way.
Location :- Kidzania is located in the Dubai Mall, Second level. Cinema Parking — Financial Center Rd — Dubai — United Arab Emirates.
Starting Price: 80 AED
Opening Hours: Monday — Sunday: 10 AM — 10 PM
Book Kidzania Tickets here
2. Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai is a place that is widely known as a man-made marvel where delusions have come to life. Essentially, seeing snow in a desert seems to be a deception. However, this spectacular indoor snow park in Dubai flaunts thrilling activities designed for utmost fun. Ski Dubai is not only limited to skiing but also offers a broad scope of exciting activities in the snow park play region that begins with climbing towers, goliath snowballs, frosty body slides, sled runs, and substantially more. This magnificent show-stopper of architectural marvels offers numerous things to encounter in Ski Dubai that make this spot past the creative minds.
Location
Ski Dubai is located in Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Rd., Dubai.
Starting Price: 219 AED
Opening Hours:
Monday — Thursday: 10 AM — 11 PM
Friday: 10 AM — 12 AM
Saturday and Sunday: 9 AM — 12 AM
3. IMG World
Unlimited fun and excitement await you at the IMG Worlds of Adventure Dubai. With a classic and world-class adventure theme, the IMG world is one of the most magnificent indoor theme parks in the world spanning a size of 28 football grounds. The massive park is home to themed attractions by 4 major fictional world themes Marvel, Lost Valley, Cartoon Network, and IMG Boulevard. The park is so designed that each of these themes has attractions, rides, dining, and shopping outlets. There are also Novo Cinemas onsite to catch up with the latest movie. IMG World the magnificent theme park is a one-stop attraction to spend your time with little ones with various rides, movie halls, dining, and shopping outlets. You can spend an entire day here and still not be able to cover up the whole of it.
Location
IMG World of Adventures is located at Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, City of Arabia — Dubai.
Starting Price: 334 AED
Opening Hours:
Monday — Thursday: 12:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Friday — Sunday: 12:00 PM — 11:00 PM
4. Warner Bros. World
Gear up for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience as you bump onto your favorite childhood cartoon character at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi. Take you lil buddy to wWalk alongside some of the most iconic cartoon and superhero characters such as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, and watch your childhood memories unfold as you meet Scooby-Doo, Tom & Jerry, and more. Feel the rise in adrenaline level as you step into the lands of Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch, Cartoon Junction, Gotham City, and Metropolis. Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi houses more than 29 exhilarating rides, interactive family-friendly attractions, and live entertainment shows which will surely leave your toddler dumbfounded with a bag full of memories to cherish.
Location:
Warner Bros. World is located in Yas Island — Abu Dhabi — United Arab Emirates.
Opening Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday: 12 AM to 8 PM
Friday to Tuesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
Starting Price: 299 AED
5. Legoland Dubai
The plastic building-block toys known as LEGO, which gained enormous popularity in the middle of the 20th century, have taken over the entertainment industry and the kids are happy for the ride. Your children that have adored seeing legos as toys and as characters in their favorite comic books and movies, can now explore the universe of legos and enjoy a full day of LEGO-inspired fun at the only water park in Dubai, created specifically to satiate all the adventure and fun-seeking hormones for families with children aged between 2 to 12. What could be better than over 15 water slides, including the family raft and the Wave Pool Build-A-Raft-River where you can construct your very own unique LEGO raft? There won’t be any sobbing young children here, your toddlers will stay occupied with an exclusive play area with slides designed to stimulate their overactive imagination. Book your tickets now and take the LEGO ride before your kids have to drag you there.
Location
Legoland is located at Dubai Park and Resorts — Sheikh Zayed Road — Dubai — United Arab Emirates.
Starting Price: 245 AED
Opening Hours:
Monday — Thursday: 10 AM — 6 PM
Friday — Sunday: 10 AM — 7 PM
6. Aquaventure Waterpark
Get ready for extreme aqua fun at the Aquaventure Waterpark Dubai, located at the luxurious Atlantis the Palm. Comprising 30 rides and attractions, a beach, surfing, and a kid’s play area, the magnificent Aquaventure Waterpark is the perfect place to have a good time with your family. Aquaventure Waterpark Dubai is lauded as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry”, thanks to the numerous record-breaking rides it has. Not only for adventure, it is also a stimulating environment for sea life and animal lovers to play with dolphins, sea lions, sharks, and stingrays. The park has several places to refuel like the Shark Bites serving pizza, burgers, and Arabic snacks, and the Waves serving shawarma, hot dogs, and sandwiches. You can enjoy refreshing coolants from other onsite cafes, Lagoons, Snappers, and Splashers with your family. Take your toddler on a ride through the world’s longest zip circuit along with the lagoon sharks. Spanning over 42 acres of land, Aquaventure Waterpark offers extreme thrill and fun which you definitely shouldn’t miss in the heart of Dubai. You can also enjoy water activities like windsurfing, sailing, sea kayaking, roller coasters taking you up and down the water streams, River rides, Leap of Faith speed slide and so much more, that you guys cannot possibly cover in a single visit.
Location
Aquaventure Waterpark is located in Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Rd., Dubai.
Starting Price: 298 AED
Opening Hours:
10 am — 6:30 pm daily
7. Motiongate Dubai
Explore the cinematic universe with your kids at Motiongate Dubai, The largest theme park in the Middle East with a Hollywood theme where you can experience the magic of Hollywood in the middle the of the vast stretched desert. The theme park offers 15 entertainment opportunities, live dance performances, and 27 exhilarating rides and attractions which are toddler friendly. There are fast food outlets and restaurants all over the park in case you get hungry. Select from five roller coasters, multimedia dark rides, a drop tower, interactive play areas for children, a water rapids ride, and theatre performances using digital media. Spin across the ‘Shrek’ swamp and battle ghosts on the ‘Ghostbusters ride are a few sure to entertain the children. Ride the “Madagascar” Mad coaster, take the kids to see a Smurfs show, and take in live performances of “Step Up” music and dance.
Location:
Motiongate Dubai is located at Dubai Park and Resorts — Sheikh Zayed Road — Dubai — United Arab Emirates.
Starting Price: 245 AED
Opening Hours:
Sunday — Thursday: 12 PM — 9 PM
Friday — Saturday: 12 PM — 10 PM
9. Green Planet
The Green Planet Dubai is a world of greenery and freshness in the land of the deserts. Located at the junction of Al Wasl Road and Safa Road, this is a one-of-a-kind botanical museum that habitats and its inhabitants at different layers of ecology showcase and a must visit. Explore the Australian Walkabout with your toddler that features multi-species exhibits and an array of reptiles including lizards, turtles, wallabies, pythons, and more. The Green Planet Dubai is home to some of the exquisite fauna species like the sloth bear, colorful Cuban Amazon Parrot from the Bahamas and Cayman Islands, Leaf Cutter ants from South American rainforest, Motoro Stingrays, Archer fish that squirt water up in the air, the cute Sugar Glider squirrels, Piranhas, Squirrel monkeys and so much more that your child will be truly amazed to witness. The Silent Forest is another major experience at the Green Planet Dubai and walks amidst 850 species of birds chirping and lush greenery all around you. Offering much-needed relaxation and an opportunity to learn about the exquisite flora and fauna species, it is a perfect place to visit with your little one.
Location:
Green Planet is located at City Walk — Al Wasl — Dubai — United Arab Emirates.
Starting Price: 120 AED
Opening Hours:
Monday — Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
9. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Perfectly tucked in the upbeat Dubai Mall in the lively Downtown Dubai is the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. At the ground level, you will find the walk-in Aquarium spread across a 48-meter tunnel. Marvel at the sight of exotic marine species in the 10-million-liter tank which is believed to have the largest collection of sand tiger sharks anywhere. Dubai Aquarium tickets are for various parts of the zoo including Aquarium Tunnel, Underwater Zoo, Behind the Scenes tour, Underwater Observatory, Submersible Simulator, Aquarium Glass Bottom Boat ride, VRZoo 360, Underwater Observatory, and Fish Feeding. At level 2 you will find the Rainforest, Rocky Shore Living Ocean environments, and Underwater Zoo. Sharks, Otters, catfish, jellyfish, fishes, and much more that you can imagine. This is an epitome of manmade architectural structures to make close to the natural environment for sea life that you would otherwise find only while scuba diving. Get acquainted with the famous crocodile there or the gigantic sharks. At an additional cost, you can also go for a glass-bottom boat ride as well as fish feeding. The rainforest, zoo, and tunnel, together combine to offer you and your child a marine experience that is next only to real sea life.
Location
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is located in the Dubai Mall, Finance Center Rd., Dubai.
Starting Price: 98 AED
Opening Hours:
Sunday — Wednesday: 10 AM — 10 PM
Thursday — Saturday: 10 AM — 12 AM
10. VR Park Dubai
This new age attraction to experience virtual reality is the latest and ultimate thrill experience in Dubai. Spanning 7,000sqm across two levels, this is the biggest indoor virtual reality park in the world. With over 30 game-changing rides and experiences for all ages, The VR Park will take your little one on an exciting and educational journey. Drop down from the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, or find adventure in a dune-driving experience, right from the park. Engage your toddler in other attractions filled with an adrenaline rush, horror, adventure, sports, leisure, and educational activities to get a once-in-a-lifetime experience. VR Park Dubai Mall has attractions spread across two floors that attract audiences of vivid tastes and preferences. Experience an upside-down world if you can bear the thrill and take back a bag full of memories and pictures of fun and adventure with your little one.
Location:
VR Park, Dubai is located in the Dubai Mall — Downtown Dubai — Dubai — United Arab Emirates.
Starting Price: 199 AED
Opening Hours:
Sunday — Wednesday: 10 AM — 10 PM
Thursday — Saturday: 10 AM — 12 AM
