Family Vacation in Dubai

▪️  Parks

▪️  Beaches

▪️  Museums

▪️  Shopping Malls

▪️  Water parks and Aquariums

▪️  Amusement Parks

▪️  Restaurants

What do you see in Dubai? Explore the best family vacation destinations! It offers so much for families and we had a great time visiting Dubai with kids

▪️  Largest public park located in the Zabeel district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 

▪️  Park is divided into numerous sectors connected by pedestrian bridges with multiple entrance gates.

▪️  Situated between Al Karama and the Dubai World Trade Centre

Zabeel Park covers much of the Al Kifaf area 

▪️  3,000 palm tree plantations in the park

▪️  Accessible from the Red Line of Dubai Metro via the nearby Al Jaffliya Station

▪️  A popular spot for sports and live music

Recreational facilities including:

▪️  a 2.5 km jogging track on the park perimeter

▪️  pedestrian tracks

▪️  BMX track

▪️  skateboarding park

▪️  barbecue and picnic areas

▪️  a boating lake & lakeside restaurants

▪️  ice skating

▪️  a mini cricket pitch and golfing area

▪️  shaded seating and children's play areas

▪️  Alternative Energy Zone

▪️  Communications Zone

▪️  Techno Zone 

Contact: +971-4-398-6888

Opening hours: Weekdays: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm | Weekends: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm

Ticket price: AED 5 per person

 

City land’s signature creations!

Highlights

▪️  This family-friendly Dubai attraction was launched on Valentine’s Day, 2013.

▪️  It is set in the heart of Dubailand.

▪️  The garden in full bloom with its 150 million flowers arranged in colourful arches and patterns. 

▪️  Wander through the themed sections of the park by A380. 

Best outdoor places to visit in Dubai – especially with the kids! 

An escape from the city in the heart of the Al Barsha residential community!

▪️  1.5 km track

▪️  Kids' cycling areas

▪️  Bike rental and fitness machines – as well as various courts and kids' play areas.

▪️  Covering almost 50 acres, including a huge central pond

▪️  several sandy and shaded play areas perfect for little ones

▪️  a range of rides for toddlers

▪️  Swings and slides for school-age children.

Contact: +971-800-900

Opening hours: Weekdays: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm | Weekends: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm

Ticket price: Free entry

Burj Park is a perfect leisure attraction in Downtown Dubai!

▪️  Burj Khalifa 

▪️  Dubai Fountain

Apart from offering amazing views of these attractions, there are many other things to do with the family at Burj Park, including:

▪️  Cycling

▪️  Boat rides 

▪️  Playing around with your furry friends

Contact: +971-4-366-1688

Opening hours: 09:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily)

Ticket price: free entry

▪️  First smart beach park, characterized by its vast area spanning over 99 hectares 

▪️  Several recreational areas 

▪️  Amusement sites

Park was opened as part of the Arab Towns Organization Conference celebrations in April 1994. 

▪️  Adjacent to Sharjah's beaches

▪️  located on the Gulf's banks on the western side of Dubai's beaches

▪️  Al Mamzar Residential Area along the Corniche and Al Mamzar Creek, next to the main highway leading to Sharjah

Facilities

▪️  Swimming water chairs for people of determination and senior citizens

▪️  Beach facilities

▪️  Free beach courts for park visitors

▪️  Park theatre

▪️  Skateboarding park

▪️  Train rides

▪️  Bicycle rentals

▪️  Children's play area

▪️  Picnic and barbecue areas

▪️  Prayer Rooms

▪️  Restaurants and cafeterias

▪️  Public facilities (restrooms and changing rooms)

▪️  Free parking for park visitors

Location: Al Mamzar Residential Area, along the Corniche and Al Mamzar Creek

Contact:  +971-4-296-6201 | +971-50-858-9897 | +971-50-856-5086

Park hours: Weekdays: 08:00 am to 10:00 pm | Weekends: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm

Ticket price: AED 5

▪️  The Quranic Park

▪️  Mushrif Park

▪️  Safa Park

▪️  Umm Suqeim Park

▪️  Al Mankhool Park

▪️  Al Khazzan Park

▪️  Jumeirah Lakes Towers Park

▪️  Dubai Hills Park

Popular hangout where the city meets the sea!

▪️  White sands with clear turquoise waters

▪️  Stunning skylines

▪️  Beach entertainment

▪️  Adventure, fitness

▪️  Stylish boutiques

▪️  Upscale restaurants/pubs

▪️  Street food, movies, events

Jumeirah Public Beach 

▪️  Popular attraction in the city

▪️  Free public beach 

Location: 99 2 C Street – Umm SuqeimJumeirah 3 – Dubai

Contact: +971-800-900

Opening hours: open 24-hours

Ticket price: Free

 

Let’s start the list of the best beaches in Dubai with Kite Beach by Meraas. Kite Beach features open stretches of soft white sand, vibrant sights and sounds, fitness areas, a beach library, and kids activities, so all you have to do is sit back and relax. 

The beach is a popular spot for water sports and kitesurfing in Dubai. 

Contact: +971-4-219-0999

Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday (10:00 am to 10:00 pm) | Thursday to Saturday (10:00 am to 12:00 am)

Ticket price: Free

 

Want to enjoy a relaxing beach day during your family holiday in Dubai? 

There is no other better option than Al Sufouh Beach.

 Al Sufouh Beach is a:

▪️  Secret shoreline

▪️  Tucked away between the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah 

▪️  One of the best beaches in Dubai 

▪️  This tranquil beach spot also has volleyball and football facilities.

Opening hours: Sunrise to sunset

Best spot for families to enjoy a fun shopping and beach experience!

Charming and peaceful beach located in a residential area along Jumeirah Beach road & opposite Mall. Visitors can also check out the mall’s food court for quick grub and refreshments. 

Location: Jumeirah, 152 4b Street, Dubai 

Opening hours: 24-hour open

Ticket price: Free entry, paid car parking

▪️  Umm Suqeim Beach

▪️  Al Mamzar Beach

▪️  Kite and Surf Beach

▪️  La Mer Beach

Are you planning a visit to Ethihad Museum???? Etihad Museum is a great place for the whole family to learn about the history of the UAE and its culture.

▪️  Designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects in the shape of a manuscript

▪️  Designed as a document to signify the signing of the UAE constitution

▪️  Displays the heritage of the United Arab 

▪️  Holds everything from old passports to personal artifacts of the rulers of United Arab Emirates

Location: Jumeira Street, Cross of 2nd December Street, Dubai

Contact: 800-33222

Opening hours: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm (entry closes after 04:00 pm)

Ticket price: AED 25 per person | AED 20 for groups | AED 10 for students | Free for children and people of determination

Coffee lover’s paradise!!

▪️  Tucked away in Al Fahidi heritage hub neighborhood in Bur Dubai. 

The visitors are often greeted with a warm cup of Java and popcorns when they enter the museum, as a courtesy to the Arab culture of hospitality.

Highlights & Description

▪️  Deep-rooted intels on the importance of coffee in different cultures

▪️  Preparations like roasting and grinding

▪️  Apparatus used through time 

▪️  Different kind of these rusted beans found around the world. 

▪️  Coffee museum

▪️  Unique gift shop

▪️  Cozy café is known by the name of Villa 44

▪️  Situated on the Bastakiya region of Bur Dubai.

Contact: +971-4-353-8777 | +971-4-353-8666

Opening hours: Saturday to Thursday (09:00 am to 05:00 pm)

Ticket price: AED 10

Families can explore the history of different coins from around the world at the Coin Museum in Dubai. 

Coin collection includes:

▪️  More than 470 rare coins

▪️  Displayed on a magnifying screen for a clearer view

Note: There is also a touch screen that gives visitors more details about the coins.

Contact: 800-33-222

Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday (08:00 am to 02:00 pm)

Ticket price: Free

▪️  House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum Museum

▪️  History of Cinema Museum – HOC

▪️  Pearl Museum Emirates NBD

▪️  Antique Museum

▪️  Crossroad of Civilizations Museum

▪️  Al Shindagha Museum

▪️  Women’s Museum

▪️  Museum of the Poet Al Oqaili

▪️  Dubai – Shopper’s Paradise 

▪️  The Dubai Mall

▪️  Second-largest mall in the world.

▪️  Hub for High Fashion Clothes & Gold Jewellery.

▪️  Very famous tourist attraction in Dubai 

▪️  Facing the world’s tallest building

▪️  Offers spectacular views

▪️  Providing all kinds of luxury brand stores and designer clothes 

You will find this an absolute heaven for the shopping lovers and head over to the Rainforest Cafe after a day of shopping. 

You can see mesmerizing creatures at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. 

Lets the kids have a blast at KidZania, a children’s edutainment park and may watch the latest blockbusters at Reel Cinemas Megaplex and skate across an Olympic-sized ice rink at one of the best attractions in Dubai!

Location: Financial Centre Street, Next to Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai

Timings: Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 a.m, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m – 01:00 am

Contact: 800 Dubai Mall

 (800-38224-6255)

▪️  Popular retail destination 

▪️  Offers over 1200 fashion brands. 

Visitors can also explore several restaurants and a family entertainment centre, Chuck E Cheese, at the mall.

Location: Dubai Al-Ain Road (Route 66), Dubai

Contact:  +971-4-423-4666

Opening hours: Saturday to Wednesday (10:00 am to 10:00 pm) | Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 12:00 am

▪️  Biggest themed shopping mall in Dubai

▪️  With more than 400 outlets

▪️  Developed by Nakheel Properties

▪️  Combines top entertainment options, classy restaurants and a vast range of retail stores

 

Prominent attractions at the mall include:

▪️  The Sky Zone Dubai

▪️  Novo Cinema

▪️  Fun City.

Location & Hours: Sheikh Zayed Road – Jebel Ali Village – Dubai

Contact:  +971-4-390-9999

Saturday to Wednesday (10:00 am to 10:00 pm) | Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 12:00 am

 A Flagship luxury destination!

▪️  Welcomes more than 40 million visitors each year, it is a home to flagship stores for some of the world’s biggest fashion brands. 

Connectivity

Mall of the Emirates offers direct access to: 

▪️  Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates

▪️  Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates 

▪️  Dubai Metro

▪️  Ski Dubai 

▪️  Largest VOX Cinemas in Middle East.

Here are several fun things to do in Mall of the Emirates for everyone, besides shopping.

Timings: Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Thursday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m to 12:00 a.m

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Another top shopping destination in Dubai is Dubai Marina Mall.

▪️  Exceptionally vast retail

▪️  Leisure and entertainment space right in the heart of downtown Dubai

▪️  World's largest and most visited shopping mall

▪️  Total internal floor area of 5.9 million square feet

▪️  A waterfront mall with modern architecture.

▪️  Over 21 restaurants

▪️  A play area and more than 140 stores at the Dubai Marina Mall.

Location: Exit 32 directly off Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Contact: + 971-4-436-1020

Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday (10:00 am to 10:00 pm) | Thursday & Saturday (10:00 am to 11:00 pm)

▪️  City Centre Mirdif

▪️  The Outlet Village by Meraas

▪️  Oasis Centre Mall

▪️  Burjuman Mall WAFI Mall

▪️  Mercato Shopping Mall

▪️  Nakheel Mall

▪️  Dubai Festival City Mall

▪️  City Centre Deira

Family-friendly activities and fun things for kids!

Definitely one of the best things to do during the hot summer months, especially as the park has a separate children’s play area with over 100 kid-friendly rides.

▪️  Fun-filled amusement park located in the area of Jumeirah beach

▪️  Offers a plethora of pulsating slides, rides, attractions activities 

▪️  Entertain people of all ages. 

▪️  Water Park is designed on the theme of the tale of Juha, who is a character from the Arabian folklore. (The park revolves around the age-old classic Arabian characters of Sindbad, Juha, folklore)

Contact: +971-4-348-4444

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday (10:00 am to 06:00 pm)

Ticket price: Starting from AED 149

▪️  Considered as one of the coolest water park

▪️  Major attraction in Dubai for families. 

▪️  With a huge aquarium & A Play area

▪️  Beachside access 

▪️  Crazy rides

The destination is a complete package for water adventurers for the whole family.

Location: Atlantis The Palm – Crescent Rd – Dubai

Contact: +971-4-426-2000

Opening hours: 10:00 am to 05:30 pm

Ticket price: Starting from AED 299

 

One of the most popular attractions at The JBR Beach!!! Go ahead book today; do not miss this!

▪️  Largest Inflatable Park in Dubai. 

Floating attraction is designed in Aqua fun park

▪️  To spell out ‘I ♥ Dubai’ featuring 90 thrilling obstacles.

 Challenge yourself with friends to the most fun and entertaining obstacles & capture the  funny memories !!! 

Location: Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai

Opening hours: 10:00 am to Sunset, Ticket price: AED 105

▪️  A waterpark on a beach

▪️  Beachfront project by Meraas

Things to do:

▪️  Experience the cabanas

▪️  Aqua play

▪️  Family raft ride

▪️  Go with the flow of Laguna Lazy River

▪️  Splash pad

▪️  Experience the park

Location: La Mer – Jumeirah 1 – Dubai

Contact:  800-7699

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday (10:00 am to 06:00 pm)

Ticket price: Starting from AED 50

▪️ Splash n Party

▪️ Al Montazah Parks

▪️ Legoland Waterpark

You can see mesmerizing creatures at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. 

Lets the kids have a blast at KidZania, a children’s edutainment park and may watch the latest blockbusters at Reel Cinemas Megaplex and skate across an Olympic-sized ice rink at one of the best attractions in Dubai!

Location: Financial Centre Street, Next to Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai

Timings: Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 a.m, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m – 01:00 am

Contact: 800 Dubai Mall (800-38224-6255)

The Lost Chambers Aquarium 

Explore the exquisite marine life and myriads of sea creatures at The Lost Chambers Aquarium! 

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai operates a welcome kiosk from Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport. 

▪️  Discover the richness of aquatic flora and fauna here

▪️  Unique underwater paradise. 

This aquarium of Atlantis The Palm, gives you a fair chance:

▪️  To go face-to-fin with sharks, lobsters, stingrays, sea horses and other underwater creatures. 

Visitors can enjoy a range of water activities including 21 exhibits featuring over 65,000 aquatic animals, snorkeling, underwater yoga and much more.

Location: Atlantis, The Palm, Crescent Road, The Palm Jumeirah – Dubai

Contact: +971-4-426-2000

Opening hours: 10:00 am to 09:00 pm

Ticket price: Starting from AED 115

Highlights

▪️  Sea Magic Recreational Services in Creek Park

▪️  Opened in May 2008

▪️  One of the most loved spot

▪️  Clients may experience a Majestic Dolphin Swim

▪️  The Dolphin & Seal Show

▪️  Home to the Creek Park Bird Show

▪️  Birds swoop overhead and interact with the audience

Visitors watch in wonder as the dolphins and seals dance, sing, juggle, play ball, jump through hoops and even paint. 

Learn about the intelligence of these fascinating birds!! Discover about natural habitats, social structures and conservation of the ecosystem!

You also get access to their in-house restaurant, baby changing room, gift shop, and free Wi-Fi among other facilities.

Location: Dubai Dolphinarium, Dubai Creek Park

Contact: +971-4-336-9773

Show timings: Monday to Saturday: Dolphin & Seal Show: 11:00 am, 02:00 pm & 06:00 pm | Swim with Dolphins: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm | Creek Park Bird Show: 12:15 pm, 03:15 pm & 07:15 pm

Ticket price: For Adults: Starting from AED 105 | For Children: Starting from AED 50

▪️  Kids are free to wander, wonder and discover.

▪️  Best kids’ friendly holiday destinations in Dubai.

▪️  Museum themed around mechanics, sensory games and water play

Location: OliOli Building, Al Quoz 1, Next to Oasis Center, Dubai

Contact: +971-4-702-7300

Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday (09:00 am to 06:00 pm) | Thursday & Saturday (09:00 am to 07:00 pm) | Friday (09:00 am to 08:00 pm)

Ticket price: For one child with one adult: For toddlers (12 months to 23 months year-old): AED 62 | For children between 2 to 12 years of age: AED 129 | Additional adult: AED 40

▪️  Hollywood-inspired theme park 

▪️  The theme park includes more than 40 attractions in four themed zones, each associated with a top film studio

Explore Hollywood studios including:

▪️  Dreamworks Animation

▪️  Columbia Pictures 

Location: Park and Resorts – Sheikh Zayed Road – Dubai

Contact: +971-4-820-0000 | 800-AMAZING (2629464)

Opening hours: Saturday to Wednesday (11:00 am to 08:00 pm) | Thursday and Friday (11:00 am to 09:00 pm)

Ticket price: AED 275

IMG Worlds of Adventure ensures best of recreation to family, adventure-seekers, shopaholics, gourmets, and movie-maniacs. 

12-screen Novo cine complex promises awesome and wholesome merriment to visitors of ages and interests. IMG has the capacity to entertain 20,000 explorers a day. 

Two of the 4 epic zones are modelled on the topic and characters of global brands like Cartoon Network and Marvel. 

The IMG Boulevard and Lost Valley- Dinosaur Adventure are the creations of IMG’s think tank. 

You can enjoy this popular adventure-themed park and enjoy the rides inspired by your favourite superheroes, cartoon characters and more.

Riders Cost 

AED 299 per person (Adults) | AED 175 per person (senior citizens over the age of 60)

Timings: Sunday to Wednesday: 11:00 am – 08:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Location: City of Arabia, E311, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road

Contact: +971-4-403-8888

▪️  Amusement park themed around Indian cinema. 

Experience the thrill and magic of Bollywood with your friends and family. This park is well planned and organized for the people who are in love with Bollywood movies.

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road – Dubai

Contact:  800 AMAZING (2629464) | +971-4-820-0000

Opening hours: temporarily closed

Ticket price: Starting from AED 245

 

Highlights

▪️  Legoland is the Water Park 

▪️  The kids will have a blast at Legoland, with rides, shows and building experiences

▪️  Suitable for kids aged 2 to 12 years as well as adults

Make your family trip much more memorable by visiting Legoland Dubai.

Location: Park and Resorts – Sheikh Zayed Road – Dubai

Contact: +971-4-820-0000 | +971-4-820-3123

Opening hours: Saturday to Wednesday (10:00 am to 06:00 pm) | Thursday & Friday (10:00 am to 08:00 pm)

Ticket price: Starting from AED 191

▪️  Splash Pad

▪️  Adventureland

▪️  SEGA Republic

▪️  Hub Zero Dubai

Popular Dishes

Mama Mia Burger, Sweet Crepe, Chilli Cheese Fries, Healthy Breakfast, Meatballs, Club Sandwich

This Place Is Known For

▪️  Great Food Great Service

▪️  Ample Seating Area

▪️  Good View

▪️  Family Place

▪️  Friendly Service

Kids aged 12 or below get a free meal on their visit to the restaurant.

Location: Unit #168 – 1, G Floor, Dubai Mall – Financial Center Road – Dubai

Contact: +971-4-339-8173

Opening hours: Saturday to Wednesday (10:00 am to 12:00 am) | Thursday & Friday (10:00 am to 01:00 am)

Average price: AED 345 for two

Eataly Dubai Festival City Restaurant is the go-to place for many families with kids in Dubai. 

Popular Dishes for kids

The restaurant’s kid’s menu includes pasta, pizza, fries, grilled chicken and more.

Location: First Floor, Festival Square, Waterfront View, Dubai Festival City Mall

Contact: +971-4-224-1083

Opening hours: weekdays (09:00 am to 11:30 pm) | Weekends (09:00 am to12:30 am)

Average price: AED 270 for two

Highlights 

Carluccio’s with their flavourful seafood, freshly baked pizzas and other delights. 

▪️  Best family-friendly restaurants in Dubai for its amazing ambience

▪️  Perfect taste and kid-friendly food

▪️  Offers different cooking classes for your little ones 

Location: The Spring Souk | Dubai Mall | Arabian Ranches | Dubai Marina Mall

Contact: +971-4-587-8606 | +971-4-330-5990 | +971-4-399-7958

Opening hours: 9:00 am to 11:30 pm

Average price: AED 265 for two

Why you love it?

Popular Dishes 

▪️  The egg station, fresh honeycomb and on-demand fresh juice stand are favourites during breakfast

▪️  While in evenings, you will have an opportunity to try regional specialities, seafood or an international fare depending on the night’s theme.

▪️  Dive into a fantastic Cartoon Brunch buffet packed with oysters, mussels, sushi and sashimi, carving stations, grills and desserts on Fridays

Bring the kids to Café Ceramique and you can enjoy your meal!

You can enjoy a pottery painting activity with your family and order food while you are at it?

Location: Town Centre Mall, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai

Contact: +971-4-344-7331 | +971-50-552-4305 | +971-50-428-4046

Opening hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

Average price: AED 150 for two

▪️  Rainforest Café

▪️  Sloane’

▪️  Mango Tree Thai Bistro

▪️  Couqley French Bistro & Bar

Dubai city has many cultural highlights. It is famous for sightseeing attractions such as the Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building) and shopping malls that come complete with aquariums and indoor ski slopes.

 

There is wide range of amazing tourist destinations in Abu Dhabi that includes:

▪️  Warner Bros World 

▪️  Yas Water world.

There are many outdoor attractions in Dubai suitable for kids. The list includes parks, beaches, outdoor amusement parks and more.

Here, we conclude our guide for the family-friendly places in Dubai and the best Kid-Friendly Destinations. 

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