Places for kids in Dubai
Dubai’s offerings and big name attractions can be as enjoyable for children as they are for parents. Explore the ultimate playground as a family with our top kid-friendly activities in Dubai.
Aquaventure Waterpark
Kids and adults alike are guaranteed an adrenaline rush at Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm. Brave vacationers should check out the park’s thrill rides, one of which plummets you into a tube that rides through a shark lagoon. The little ones can keep cool at the tamer rides and Splashers Children’s Play Area. And when it’s time for a break from all the action, meander along the Palm’s calm waterways or catch a spot of sun on the private beach.
Kidzania
Situated inside The Dubai Mall, this award-winning concept has been designed as an ‘adult experience’ scaled down in size. Kidzania is an ‘edutainment’ complex complete with paved streets, buildings and a functioning economy. Watch the kids play grown-up, taking on jobs that range from firemen, chefs and doctors to radio-show hosts, Emirates pilots or even perfumers creating their very own scents.
Dolphin Bay
Splash alongside one of nature's friendliest mammals at Dolphin Bay in Atlantis, The Palm. Swimmers of all ages and capabilities are encouraged to connect with the sociable sea dwellers. Dolphin Bay is one of the most sophisticated dolphin habitats in the world, aimed at educating visitors about the wild population and the importance of preserving their natural habitat. At the end of the day, don’t be surprised if the kids claim they’ve made a new best friend!
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Dubai Ice Rink
Ice skating in the middle of the desert? This is Dubai, after all. The Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink, in the Dubai Mall is open to skaters of all ages and abilities with instructors on hand to help get you into the groove and around every curved corner. Older kids will enjoy the disco session where lights and chart-topping tunes give them opportunity to show off their triple Salchows in the emirate’s coolest dance party.
Bounce Dubai
Kids are in store for some challenging fun on over 100 interconnected trampolines at Bounce Dubai. Little ones can somersault their heart out at Mini Bounce while older kids practice their dunk in the basketball hoops and bounce off The Wall. As an added bonus, everyone is guaranteed to sleep well afterwards.
IMG Worlds of Adventure
A day at IMG Worlds of Adventure, one of Dubai's newest and most exciting theme parks, will make the kids smile. Be sure to put on comfy footwear because there are nearly 28 football fields of space filled with attractions for the whole family to try. Thrill rides at IMG bring your favourite characters to life, from familiar friends like The Powerpuff Girls to the heroes of Marvel. A day at IMG Worlds will make for a memorable family vacation.
