Dubai is known for its tall buildings and fancy lifestyle, but it's also great for families. There are lots of things to do for kids. You can find activities that make learning fun and others that are exciting and full of adventure. Dubai has many different things for families to do together, making memories that last. Whether you live there or are just visiting, seeing Dubai with kids is a wonderful experience filled with fun and wonder.
Jebel Jais Adventure Park
If you want a fun, outdoor adventure with your family, go to RAK. At Jebel Jais Adventure Park, you will definitely have a great time. There are many exciting things to do, like the Jebel Jais Flight, which is the longest zipline in the world, the Jais Ropes Course, and you can explore the Sky Maze by yourself or try the Jais Sledder. The times they are open and the cost can change. This place is in Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah. For more information, you can visit their website at visitjebeljais.com.
Sharjah Safari
Gather everyone, it's time for a safari. Sharjah Safari is a place you should visit before it gets too hot. It covers 800 hectares and looks like a real African safari. It has 120 different kinds of animals, including more than 1000 animals and birds like giraffes, gazelles, lions, elephants, flamingos, rhinos, and crocodiles. Prices start at 40 dirhams for adults and 15 dirhams for kids aged three to 12. It's open every day from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm. It's located at Al Bridi Nature Reserve in Sharjah.
Wavehouse
Wavehouse is a place where you can enjoy live music, play games, go bowling, eat, and ride a wave machine, all in one spot. It's great for spending the whole day and evening out with your family. It's located in The Avenues and has a view of Aquaventure Waterpark. This place mixes adult time with family fun, so you can have a good time with your kids without needing to play in a ball pit. If you or your kids want to bowl, there's a bowling alley with ten pins. It has 3D projections that make it look cool and very comfortable couches. It's open every day from noon to midnight. You can find it at The Avenues, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. For more information, visit atlantisthepalm.com or call (04 426 2000).
Action Park
This adventure park, both indoors and outdoors, opened at the end of 2019. It brought the city's second Smash Room and a really exciting paintball area. This exciting place is located at The Last Exit on the road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. It also has a big bus from London turned into a spot where you can get drinks and snacks. Prices start at Dhs59. It's open Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm, and Friday to Saturday from 10 am to 1 am. You can find it at The Last Exit, Sheikh Zayed Road. More information at actionpark.ae or call (04 235 8893).
Air Maniax
Air Maniax has fun inflatable areas for kids and adults. Older kids can enjoy obstacle courses, zip lines, and laser tag. There's a special area just for toddlers. Prices start at 85 Dhs. In Abu Dhabi, it's open Sunday to Thursday from 10pm to 10pm, and Friday to Saturday from 10pm to midnight. In Dubai, it's open every day from 9am to 9pm. You can find it at Abu Dhabi & Al Quoz 1, Floor 1, Marina Mall, Al Marina, Dubai. Visit airmaniax.com or call (04 348 8981) for more.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
The Dubai Aquarium is a big underwater world full of ocean life. It has a huge tank that holds 10 million litres of water. You can walk through a tunnel to see the fish and then visit the underwater zoo to see more sea animals. Tickets start at Dhs169. It's open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 11 pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 10 am to midnight. It's located in The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai. For more information, visit their website at www.thedubaiaquarium.com.
Dubai Miracle Garden
A truly amazing day out, the biggest natural flower garden in the world is really something special. This big space of 72,000 square meters is filled with around 150 million flowers and shapes made out of flowers too. It costs 95 Dirhams for adults, 80 Dirhams for kids between three to twelve years old, and it's free for kids under three. It's open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 9 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 10 pm. Check their website at dubaimiraclegarden.com.
IMG World of Adventures
One of the largest indoor theme parks in the world has three sections. There's a Marvel Zone for young fans of superheroes, a Lost Valley where you can see dinosaurs, and a Cartoon Network Zone with characters like the Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10. The entry fee is Dhs365 for everyone, but it's free for children shorter than 1.05 meters. It's open from Monday to Thursday from noon to 10 pm, and from Friday to Sunday from noon to 11 pm. You can find it on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road in Dubai. For more information, visit their website at imgworlds.com or call (600 500 962).
LEGOLAND
The Legoland event at Dubai Parks and Resorts makes Lego come alive. It has more than 40 rides, shows, and attractions spread across six themed areas. There are 15,000 Lego models and over 60,000 Lego bricks. You start at the factory with a tour to see how Lego bricks are made. Then, you go to Lego City where you can learn to drive an electric car and fly a Lego plane. If you want to make your visit even more special, you can stay overnight at the LEGOLAND Hotel. Tickets are from Dhs295 if you book online, Dhs330 if you buy them when you get there, and free for kids under three. It's open every day from 10am to 7pm. You can find it at Dubai Parks And Resorts, Jebel Ali, Dubai. For more information, visit legoland.com/dubai or call 04 820 0000.
Sky Zone
Sky Zone is a place with indoor trampolines where kids who love excitement can spend time in different areas. There is a foam zone, a place to play dodgeball, and a zip line. The price starts at 49 dirhams for 60 minutes. It's open Monday to Thursday from 12 pm to 10 pm, Friday to Saturday from 10 am to 11 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm. You can find it at Persia Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. For more information, visit their website at skyzone.ae or call 800 759 9663.
Motiongate
At this theme park in Dubai, you can find two of the fastest rides - The Madagascar Mad Pursuit and The Bullet Train. There are also many easier rides and an indoor area with four themed zones: Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek, and Madagascar. This means there's something fun for everyone to do all year. Tickets start at 295 Dirhams for a day. The park is open from Sunday to Thursday from 11 am to 8 pm, and on Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm. It's located at Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai. For more information, visit motiongatedubai.com or call 04 820 0000.
The Arcade by Hubzero
This virtual reality gaming park is in Al Khawaneej. It has over 50 video games. You can find games with artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and motion capture. The place looks cool with graffiti on brick walls. Entry is free. It's open Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 10 pm, and Friday to Sunday from 10 am to midnight. It's at Al Khawaneej Walk, Dubai.
VR Park
VR Park offers many virtual reality games for kids of all ages, so they can play and learn at the same time. Inside VR Park, there are 18 different attractions, each with various games. Here, you can visit distant planets, see the future, and explore a virtual Dubai through games made by top VR companies. Entry is free, but you pay for each attraction. It's open Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 11 pm, and Friday to Saturday from 10 am to midnight. You can find it at The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai. For more, visit vrparkdubai.com.
Visiting these places for fun gives families and people who love technology a memorable adventure. At the VR Park, you can enter a future world, while Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi takes you back to a place filled with old favorites. Each place offers a special mix of fun and learning. You can go into computer-made worlds or see your favorite characters in real life. Everyone who visits these places will have exciting and magical moments that make them think and feel amazed.