What to do with your kids in Dubai? Here are some ideas to get you going.
It’s wonderful to discover a city such as Dubai that is so kid-friendly.
Dubai is an excellent destination for children, offering attractions, theme park, and almost everything you can think of.
You’ll never get bored in Dubai with all the things to do.
Dubai is the type of place that allows you to go skiing indoors before lunch and hiking in the desert before dawn. It’s probably hot outside, so a safari in the desert or a day at a waterpark after a delicious dinner are great options. Early evening is a great time to take the kids to one of the gardens.
The Best Things To Do In Dubai With Kids
Check out these family-friendly activities in Dubai if you are thinking about going there with your kids.
You can also choose to go on a tour of Dubai, to make it even easier. WithLocals offers some great experiences including a street-food tour of Dubai or a scenic tour aboard a private yacht.
Have you got your Dubai Visa and are ready to explore? Here are some fun activities to do with your children in Dubai, from toddlers through teens.
DUBAI MIRACLE GARDENS
Dubai Miracle Garden is not for those who find a visit to a garden boring. Over 50 million flowers are displayed in intricate sculptures and designs.
The Miracle Garden, like the rest of Dubai is colorful and over-the-top. It is a hit with kids everywhere. The Miracle Garden is located in Dubailand. Tickets cost around $8 USD and $11 USD respectively for adults.
SKI DUBAI
Ever wanted to ski on the desert? Well, Dubai has you covered.
Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort of 22,500 square meters. The indoor ski resort is open all year and is part of the Mall of the Emirates.
Tickets for the snow park include the tubing run, the bobsled and the climbing wall. They cost around $50 USD per adult and $45 USD per child.
A 2 hour ski pass costs about $55 USD per adult and $50 per child.
Do you want to meet the Gentoo Penguins and King Penguins at their home? You’ll have to pay $62 USD, but kids under 14 years old are not allowed.
Watch Will Smith’s video about Ski Dubai.
ADVENTURE ZONE DUBAI
Adventure Zone is a great place for children. This indoor adventure facility has a trampoline, skate park, cable climb, boulder wall and zip line.
The 90-minute session costs $38 USD, but there are discounts for all-day passes and group packages.
Dubai has several places to visit.
DUBAI FOUNTAINS
Dubai Fountain is an amazing music, light and water show. This is much bigger than the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas.
The Fountain is located on the Burj Khalifa lake, a 30-acre artificial lake created by man in downtown Dubai.
Tickets cost about $18 USD each.
BURJ KHALIFA
Burj Khalifa, a 160-story skyscraper, is an impressive feat of engineering. The construction cost was a staggering 1.5 billion dollars.
The 360-degree view is a must, as well as a water fountain show.
It can get quite crowded if you only go to the 124th or 125th floor. The most expensive option is to climb all the way up.
Be prepared for long lines at peak times to enter or exit the tower.
Tickets to the 124th floor and 125th floor are $55 USD per adult and $27 USD per child. Children under four are free. Prices increase during peak hours.
Adults and children alike will pay a staggering $100 USD to access level 148, plus the 124th floor and 125th floor. Prices are higher during peak hours.
IMG WORLDS of ADVENTURE
IMG Worlds of Adventure, an indoor amusement center. The park has all the rides, shows, and eateries you could want. There are plenty of Marvel and Cartoon Network themed attractions.
The park is the size of 28 football fields and features rides featuring your child’s favorite characters such as the Powerpuff Girls, and Marvel’s unique universe.
Wear comfortable shoes and prepare to walk.
Admission for adults is approximately $78 USD and children (under 1.2m tall) are around $70 USD.
OLIOLI OFFERS CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
OliOli is divided into eight different areas. Each area has a unique theme. There is a cannon ball launch area, a hanging area and a Creative Lab where children can do all kinds of fun activities.
Tickets are $32 USD per two-hour period, and $8 USD each additional hour.
AQUAVENTURE WTERPARK
Dubai Aquaventure has a water park for every member of the family. The most adventurous can enjoy thrilling rides such as the tube ride through the shark lagoon. While younger children or those who like a more milder form of entertainment will have fun in the kids’ play area.
Aquaventure is part of Atlantis Resorts. You can buy a one-day pass. If you are staying at an all-inclusive Atlantis Resort, your ticket is included.
If you are under 1.2 meters tall, you can get a day pass for $64 and if you are over 1.2 meters tall you will pay about 78 dollars. Children aged 0 to 2 years are free.
A DESERT ADVENTURE
Dubai is a city that has all the human-made wonders, but also possesses a natural feature of great beauty that must not be ignored: The desert.
You and your family will enjoy henna painting, sandboarding and shorter or longer camel rides. For longer trips, you can enjoy a starry night under the desert sky. You can also take part in falcon shows and dune riding.
Visit the DUBAI Safari Park
Important The Dubai Safari Park will reopen in 2019. For more information , visit the Safari Park’s website.
The animals from the Dubai Zoo were moved to the Dubai Safari when it closed in 2017.
The Dubai Safari is 100 hectares in size and has a diverse landscape.
The park has a variety of attractions, including walking paths lined with lush vegetation and driving tracks, as well as desert plains and plains. Over 3,000 animals from 250 different species live in the park.
The park is a great place to see giraffes. hippos, and zebras. Kids can also play with smaller and friendlier animals in the petting-zoo.
Tickets cost about $14 USD per adult and $6 USD per child.
IMPORTANT The Dubai Safari Park will reopen in 2019. For more information , visit the Safari Park’s website.
Explorations of Virtual Reality
Dubai is also a center of entertainment technology. If your children are interested in hi-tech experiences, then a visit to the VR Park at Dubai’s Mall should be on the agenda.
VR Park Dubai, the largest VR park in the world.
The Dubai Mall is located on the second floor.
One of the seven VR experiences costs $24 USD.
VISITING KL with children is also possible
For me, it’s difficult to mention Dubai without also bringing back great memories from Kuala Lumpur. Both cities are incredible and have so much to do.
Kuala Lumpur was the hub of our first yearlong trip together, but we have yet to take our children there.
We’ll definitely bring our children with us on our next trip to KL.
We might even take a break from our normal independent travel to go on a tour of Kuala Lumpur and get a feel for the culture and local food. Some of the options are fun, such as a kick-start family tour. This sounds perfect for us! A tasting tour in KL and even a layover trip if time is short are all options.
Have you ever visited Dubai with children? What other activities should we add to the list?
