Top Things to do in Dubai with Kids

Dubai is the city which will never be going to disappoint you with its world-class attractions. The city of Dubai is bursting with a wide array of activities which is meant for all kinds of tourists. Being an adult or a kid, you will find endless attractions meant for you. There is so much to do in the city that you cannot cover in one trip. The amazing thing about Dubai is that the city is positively teeming with ample places to visit in Dubai with kids as well as with family.
Starting from adventure attractions like Body Board to leisure attractions of Dubai Fountain, Dubai has got you covered. There are ample family entertainment destinations present in Dubai. However, among them, a few fun-filled activities are, especially for kids. Kids can explore their mind while participating in those activities as the attractions are solely designated for edutainment. Here is the list of kid-friendly activities in Dubai which you cannot afford to miss if you are visiting Dubai with your family.
Dubai Parks and Resorts

Dubai Parks and Resorts is a perfect place for family with kids where you will find a wide array of popular theme parks in Dubai as well as waterparks. Enjoy your day with kids in the Dubai parks and resorts while paving a visit to Motiongate, Legoland, and Bollywood Park. Being a kid or an adult you are always welcome to these parks as there are many rides and attractions which everyone can ride.
If you are a big fan of Bollywood, then Bollywood park is the perfect destination for you. In this park, kids will definitely have fun while seeing the drama and entertainment in the live shows. Motiongate is the park based on Hollywood theme and apart from that you can have wonderful dinner and you can spend a peaceful environment at Riverland entertainment. Spend your leisure time in the Polynesian themed 5-star Lapita hotel and make the most of your holiday with fun and excitement.
Cost:
2 Parks in 1 Day - Adult: AED 249 / Child: AED 249
Location:
Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
Everyday 3 PM to 11 PM
Recommended Experiences:
Dubai Parks and Resorts Combo 1 Day Pass
Dubai Parks and Resorts Combo 2 Days Pass
Legoland Waterpark

Within the list of kid’s attractions in Dubai, Legoland Dubai is the place that we cannot afford to miss. Kids can splash the entire day while riding on more than 20 Lego-themed attractions, slides, and rides in the park. Apart from that, there are dining options which are specially designated for the kids inside the park such as Waves Bistro and Brick Bites. It is a park where you will see Lego-based attractions everywhere which is all time favorite for the kids.
Cost:
Entry Pass - Adult: AED 199 / Child: AED 199
Location:
Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Opposite Palm Jebel Ali, exit 5 Saih Shuaib - Dubai
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
Everyday 10 AM to 6 PM
Recommended Experiences:
Legoland Water Park Entry Pass
Aquaventure Waterpark

Being the largest waterpark in Dubai, Aquaventure is known for having the largest slide tube in the world. A fun-filled park of the kids Aquaventure has Splashers land, where kids can play and can enjoy the view of the lagoon sharks. Enjoy with your family while riding in the ever popular Leap of faith slide in Aquaventure Waterpark Dubai.
Cost:
Entry Pass - Adult: AED 249 / Child: AED 249
Location:
Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road - Dubai
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
Everyday 10 AM to 6.30 PM
Recommended Experiences:
Aquaventure Water Park Entry Pass
Aquaventure and Lost Chamber Combo Pass
Mattel play town

Mattel Play Town Dubai is known for its interactive indoor eduplay center for kids whose age range between 2 years to 10 years. Delve your kid’s imagination in the Mattel Play Town, one of the popular kid’s activities in Dubai with the theories of education while developing their mind. Kids can also meet their favorite cartoon characters in the play town. Develop the social skills of your kid when they participate in the fun-filled kid’s activities of the Mattel Play Town. The fun themed zones of Mattel Play Town are Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Bob the Builder, Thomas and Friends, and Fireman Sam.
Cost:
Entry Pass - Adult: AED 55 / Child: AED 95
Location:
City Walk - Dubai
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
Saturday to Wednesday: 9 AM to 8 PM, Thursday: 9 AM to 10 PM, Friday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Recommended Experiences:
Mattel Play Town Entry Pass
Mattel Play Town and Green Planet Combo Pass
Mattel Play Town and Hub Zero Combo Pass
Mattel Play Town, Hub Zero and Green Planet Combo Pass
Hub zero indoor gaming

Retreat your kid to a perfect VR gaming experience in the Hub Zero indoor gaming Dubai. Well, the place is known as the city of the games which is situated in the Virtual Zone of Dubai. Apart from the kids, adults too can play VR games that use state-of-the-art virtual technologies. You can participate in a plethora of activities in Hub Zero Dubai such as VR multiplayer games, laser tag, 4d theatre, Lan gaming area, etc. If you are a gamer, then nothing will excite more than the games and attractions present in Hub Zero.
Cost:
Child Pass - Adult: AED 95 / Child: AED 95
Premium Pass - Adult: AED 139 / Child: AED 139
Hacker Pass - Adult: AED 165 / Child: AED 165
Location:
City Walk - Dubai
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
Monday: 2 PM to 10 PM, Tuesday to Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM, Saturday & Sunday: 2 PM to 10 PM.
Recommended Experiences:
Hub Zero Premium Pass
Hub Zero and Green Planet Combo Pass
Hub Zero, Mattel Play Town, and Green Planet Combo Pass
Kidzania

Kidzania in Dubai Mall has developed an award-winning concept for the kids which is solely for the purpose of edutainment. The park is designed in the concept of adult experience which has been scaled down in size. Kids will get to lead the life of a normal adult like they can take the jobs of chefs, doctor, firemen, emirates pilots in the office. There are functional buildings, streets, homes inside the complex where they can get the proper adult experience which makes it a popular Dubai attraction for kids.
Cost:
The Pass - Adult: AED 76 / Child: AED 155
Location:
Level 2, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 10 AM to 10 PM, Thursday to Saturday: 10 AM to 11 PM.
Recommended Experiences:
Kidzania Dubai Mall Pass
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

Create lifelong memories in the newest attraction of Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World. The theme park is based on the characters of the films and cartoons created by Warner Brothers in Hollywood. There are immersive lands in Warner Bros. World where the kids can play with their favorite characters. Starting from Scooby Doo to Bugs Bunny, Superman to Wonder Woman get everyone under one roof. Get the chance to ride in 29 state-of-the-art exhilarating rides in the park.
Cost:
Standard Pass - Adult: AED 283 / Child: AED 283
Premium Pass - Adult: AED 416 / Child: AED 416
Location:
Abu Dhabi - Al Falah Rd – Abu Dhabi
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
Saturday to Sunday: 10 AM to 9 PM, Friday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Recommended Experiences:
Warner Bros. World Standard Pass
Warner Bros. World Premium Pass
Wild Wadi Waterpark

Get the chance to make your day out at the Wild Wadi Waterpark. With more than 30 attractions, Wild Wadi Park is the perfect kid’s activities in Dubai where you can simply float in the river or take a deep plunge in the water, ride in the adventurous water rollercoasters, climbing frames, dumping buckets and many more. However, the most important part is that separate attractions for kids are also there where they can enjoy.
Cost:
Entry Pass - Adult: AED 228 / Child: AED 228
Location:
Jumeirah Street, Opposite Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah 2 - Dubai
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 10 AM to 7 PM, Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM, Friday: 10 AM to 10 PM, Saturday: 10 AM to 8 PM
Recommended Experiences:
Wild Wadi Water Park Entry Pass

Dolphin Bay Atlantis

Make friends with the world’s friendliest mammals only at the Dolphin Bay Atlantis. It is considered as one of the most sophisticated habitats for the Dolphins of varied sizes. There is nothing to worry as there are trainers who will guide you while dealing with the dolphins and seals. Make the best memories of your life while making friendship with the dolphins in the park. Well, it is not only for the adults, kids can play with the Dolphins and seals for 30 minutes along with swimming, scuba diving, etc.
Cost:
Dolphin Photo Fun - Adult: AED 750 / Child: AED 750
Dolphin Encounter - Adult: AED 1,095 / Child: AED 1,095
Location:
Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Rd, Dubai
Good for:
Family, Kids
Hours:
Everyday 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Recommended Experiences:
Dolphin Encounter Pass

VR Park

A place where the virtual reality escapades, VR park is considered as one of the newest attraction in Dubai Mall that can be easily counted as the kids’ attraction in Dubai. Kids will get to see the stunning effect created by the augmented reality and the virtual reality. Young ones can easily play the game in the VR park. Escape the zombie attack or navigate your spaceship to a safe place in the Walking Dead Outbreak game. Or else you can try the amazing Burj Drop experience in the VR Park.
Cost:
AED 150
Location:
Dubai Mall, Dubai
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
10 AM to 12 AM every day
Dubai Mall Underwater Aquarium and Zoo:

Pave a visit to the habitat of more than 150 species of marine animals which includes sand tiger sharks, rays, sharks in Dubai Aquarium. Being world’s one of the largest aquarium, Dubai Aquarium has more than 33,000 aquatic animals in its 10 million litres of giant tank. It is one of the best places to visit in Dubai with kids.
The Underwater Zoo is considered for offering an edutainment journey for the kids regarding Arabian wildlife as well as the desert environment. You will find the rare species of reptiles in the Underwater zoo along with an innovative and interactive environment inside. Kids will definitely get spellbound when they will find the playful Otters, giant Piranha, friendly penguins and big Catfishes in the rocky shore and living ocean environments of the Underwater Zoo.
Cost:
Researcher Pass - Adult: AED 99 / Child: AED 99
Explorer Pass - Adult: AED 170 / Child: AED 170
VIP Pass - Adult: AED 310 / Child: AED 310
Location:
Ground & Level 2, The Dubai Mall, Dubai
Good for:
Family and Kids
Hours:
Everyday 10 AM to 11 PM
Recommended Experiences:
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Explorer Pass
Dubai Aquarium and Burj Khalifa Combo
Ski Dubai:

Located in one of the largest shopping malls in Dubai i.e. Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai has ample activities such as snowboarding, skiing, various snow events, tobogganing, ski slope, Chair Lift, snow bullet, Ski School, etc. The exotic snow park maintains a temperature of -2 degree Celsius all the year round. You will definitely be going to forget that you are in Dubai, once you enter the snow-laden park. Both kids and adult can have the real-time adventure in Ski Dubai in the snowy wonderland of 3,000 square meter Ski Dubai.
Cost:
Polar Pass - Adult: AED 201 / Child: AED 201
Polar Express Pass - Adult: AED 336 / Child: AED 336
Location:
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Good for:
Family, Kids
Hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Thursday: 10AM to 12:00 AM; Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Saturday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Recommended Experiences:
Ski Dubai Polar Pass