This glittering city is surprisingly family-friendly. Its desert climate means that most activities take place indoors, but there is no shortage of space for even running. Its desert climate means that most activities take place indoors, but there's no shortage of space to run even for the most energetic mini-travelers. Here are the best things to do in Dubai with kids.
Are you planning to visit Dubai with children and wondering how to make this family trip to the city fun for everyone? Dubai is a destination with a perfect climate and you can spend time on the beach or in the pool, practice some water sports and never leave your hotel. But if you're reading this, you're probably looking for more. Here are some ideas on how to keep your kids busy during their vacation in Dubai and do some sightseeing at the same time. We visited the Burj Khalifa at night and the views of the city in the dark were incredible.
If you can get tickets for the sunset, it's one of the best times to visit it. You can see the city when there is still light, at dusk and, if you stay long enough, also in the dark. We also thought the fountains were spectacular when viewed from the top of the Burj Khalifa. So if you're at At The Top at night, make sure you don't miss the show from above.
Camel rides are also fun for the whole family, but you might not embark on a very long ride with very young children. On the other hand, children between 3 and 4 years old should be able to do a tour like this, where riding a camel is just one of the many things that are done. If you're visiting Dubai with children under 12 years old, you can also visit LEGOLAND Dubai theme park. It has the same concept as all other LEGOLAND parks in the world, with colorful shows and fun attractions designed primarily for the youngest members of the family.
In addition to the traditional theme park, there is also a water park that you can visit here: LEGOLAND Dubai Water Park. This is a really fun water park with several pools, water slides and also activities for the whole family with huge soft LEGO bricks. However, as with all other water parks in Dubai, you'll enjoy it more with slightly older children (ideally over 1.2 m tall). Here you can find more information and get your tickets for the theme park, and here, for the water park.
Ok, this is one of those activities that may not be for the whole family, but it's so typical of Dubai that it's worth trying it. And yes, you can do it with children. There are two large aquariums in Dubai: the Lost Chambers Aquarium, in Atlantis at the Palm, and the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, located inside the Dubai Mall. The Lost Chambers Aquarium is located at the Atlantis Hotel and is often combined with a visit to the Aquaventure Water Park, which is also located in the same location.
While the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is located in a busy shopping mall, near the Burj Khalifa. You can see part of the Dubai Mall Aquarium without having to go inside and it's absolutely stunning. If you choose to visit an aquarium, make sure to book your tickets in advance and go first thing in the morning, as there are a lot of people in the afternoon. In addition, the museum is located in the former Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787, the oldest building in Dubai.
It's quite small and compact and is presented in such a way that children will enjoy it too. The visit doesn't take long (40-50 minutes) and there's plenty to keep kids interested. You can buy just about anything here, but don't forget to bring cash and bargain on the sale price. When we travel with children, we try to use as many different means of transportation as we can.
Often, that's an experience in and of itself. Dubai also has a wide variety of all types of transport available. From the most modern transport options, such as the Dubai Skyrail, to the more traditional ones, such as an abra for wooden ships. When it comes to shopping, only a few places in the world can match the variety and supply of Dubai's malls.
Tanoura's dancers wear long, colorful skirts and perform all kinds of tricks while spinning. Traditional belly dancing performances by women are also nice to see in Dubai. But if I had to choose just one of these, with children, I would definitely opt for the Tanoura dance. The lights and colors of traditional skirts will impress adults and children alike.
It is not necessary to book a dance show separately, as it is usually part of several excursions or one-day trips around Dubai, such as this dinner cruise or this dhow cruise with dinner on the Dubai marina that we did one night (children under 6 years old are free). The Dubai marina was one of our favorite parts of the city. It's a very lively place, with lots of restaurants and cafés. There were also a lot of street performances at the marina when we visited Dubai during the Christmas and New Year period.
Dubai has a lot of really nice beaches. And I can't imagine any family trip to Dubai without spending at least a few days at the beach. Even people who weren't on the beach like us spent many hours playing in the sand and enjoying the sun. If you're staying at a hotel in the city and not on the beach, you'll be happy to know that there are a lot of really nice public beaches in Dubai.
For example, Marina Beach, near The Walk, where we stayed, seemed like a perfect place to spend a couple of hours with the family. Not only can you enjoy everything the beach has to offer, but there are also several playgrounds and plenty of space for children to run. We ate excellent ice cream in Dubai. There are specialized places that really perfected the art of making ice cream.
But our children's favorite was the Turkish ice cream at The Walk in Dubai. You don't even need to bring clothes or ski equipment, everything can be rented. We didn't try because, for us, Dubai was a sunny destination that we visited to escape the winter. And we have plenty of time for winter activities at home, in Europe.
One of the things that many of our friends who visited Dubai with children liked the most was interacting with the dolphins in Atlantis. We skipped it for several reasons. But if your kids want to interact with dolphins and time and money aren't an issue, then you might want to try it. Atlantis at The Palm is the ideal place for this and many other activities (water park, aquarium).
And, like everything else in Dubai, it's much cheaper if you book in advance. If you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation in Dubai with children and can accommodate the whole family in a 4-person room, Atlantis The Palm is also a very good option to consider, as hotel guests can use the water park for free. So if you're planning to spend a lot of time by the pool and can find a reasonable rate for a family room here, it might be worth it. At the moment we have no plans to return to Dubai, but who knows.
I would definitely like to explore the region more. Dubai is an excellent choice for a family vacation. It's a world-class city that offers stellar hospitality, incredible adventures and a shopping experience like no other. With a perfect mix of tradition and modernity, there are plenty of interesting places to visit in Dubai with the family.
From natural to man-made, there are wonders in this city that no family should miss out on vacation, and to help you find them, here are the 17 best places in Dubai to visit as a family. Be sure to visit all of these places with your family to experience some of the best days of your life with your loved ones during a Dubai city tour. Dubai is an expatriate-friendly emirate with excellent employment and business opportunities. It also has truly incredible attractions that you won't find anywhere else.
The recent amendments to the law have also brought about some interesting changes for expatriates. If you're thinking of moving to Dubai with your family, we've compiled a list of things to consider before making that decision that could change your life. A visit to Abu Dhabi means the opportunity to enjoy a wealth of cultural attractions and immersive experiences. This means lots of opportunities for families to broaden their horizons in a way that is not only a lot of fun, but also leaves a lasting impression.
Get ready for an exciting day at Aquaventure Waterpark, which is one of the best water parks and places to visit in Dubai with the family. Similarly, Dubai's private hospitals have highly qualified health professionals and state-of-the-art medical equipment that can provide a full range of medical care. One of the oldest and best places to go with the family, Dubai Creek offers experiences that will transport you to the past. From water parks to aquariums and historic monuments to adventure resorts, there's something for everyone in Dubai.
Dubai is one of the best family destinations in the world and surely has a lot to offer when it comes to family experiences. Visit the popular Legoland Park or Motiongate Park in Dubai for thrilling adventure rides, or visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world. Traveling to Dubai with kids can be, well, child's play, especially if you keep a light schedule and involve them in day-to-day planning. If it's a particularly hot day in sunny Dubai and you want to do something to cool off, you have to visit Ski Dubai.
Riding an SUV through the rolling dunes outside the city (almost a roller coaster in and of itself) is an unmissable part of a trip to Dubai, and nature is surprisingly accessible. This last attraction, located 219.5 m above Dubai, at the Address Sky View Hotel, offers activities that are sure to get your blood flowing at full speed. Dubai Miracle Garden truly is a miracle to have a blooming garden full of thousands of flowers blooming in a desert, and you have to be here to believe it. Planning what to see and do in Dubai can be really overwhelming, as all kinds of new attractions are opening up all the time.
Children (and adults) will have a great time on the more than 100 interconnected trampolines at Bounce Dubai, one of the most visited attractions in Al Quoz. .
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