As well as being a destination for couples looking for sublime opulence in the desert and friends excited to visit the trendiest eateries and hotels in the world, Dubai is also an ideal destination for families. Dubai is safe, has excellent attractions open all year-round and guarantees to keep children of all ages entertained. Every day brings a new family adventure as there is so much to do in Dubai that it will keep the younger ones in the family totally captivated, and the adults can join in with the fun too. Look no further if you are looking for the ideal destination for families, as Dubai is home to fantastic world-famous theme parks and breathtaking beaches plus luxury hotels with first-rate child-friendly facilities.
When it comes to shopping, Dubai is one of the best destinations in the world boasting world-class brands. Dubai Mall however also hosts a selection of entertainment venues, making the mall a dreamland for families. There are not many places in the world that can claim to have an interactive city run by kids! KidZania is an activity-packed indoor city in Dubai Mall where learning and play collide for a day out your children will never forget and mimics the real world. KidZania is an impressive 7,000m square scaled replica of a real city that combines entertainment and education. With over 70 real-life activities for children aged from 4 to 16, kids can discover all about different jobs through exciting role-play, and develop decision-making, teamwork, creativity and social skills in unique ways that can’t be taught in a classroom.
You will also find the spectacular Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai Mall which has more than 33,000 animals with incredible marine life from all around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to find out what it's like to walk on the ocean beds in the 48metre long tunnel and explore the Underwater Zoo with crocodiles, otters, piranhas, sea dragons and much more.
As a parent, nothing is an easier win than suggesting a day out at one of Dubai’s theme parks. Dubai has some of the biggest and best water parks in the world including the ever-popular LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort and Motiongate Dubai.
Atlantis Aquaventure is proudly the biggest water park in the world with over 105 slides, including the vertical drop at Vortex and the world’s tallest water slide, Odyssey of Terror. Alternatively, Wild Wadi Water Park is the Jumeirah brand’s answer to an aquatic wonderland for families - a mixture of high-octane slides and whimsical attractions will guarantee smiles all round.
Meanwhile, Kung Fu Panda, Lego City and rollercoasters wait for you at Dubai Parks and Resorts, where you can find LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort and Motiongate Dubai. Make unforgettable memories building, playing and riding your way around these parks alongside your favourite animated friends and Lego creations, and take a cinematic journey at Motiongate™ Dubai.
If you’re heading to Dubai with your family, you’re going to want to do a desert safari, one of the best and most popular ways to experience Emirati culture while keeping the pulse racing. Nothing captures the Dubai spirit quite like the desert. Discover a land of wonder, culture and adventure, capturing centuries of stories written throughout the dunes. A desert safari allows you and the family to conquer the gorgeous terracotta dunes of the desert in style. Discover the desert and ride the dunes as you make long-lasting, unique and unforgettable memories through quad biking, dune driving, sand boarding, wildlife safari plus astronomy and glamping experiences – the choice is yours.
A wholesome day designed to delight the senses, Dubai Miracle Garden is a kingdom adorned by 150 million flowers in full bloom. The world's largest natural flower garden, a 72,000 square metre paradise, has a variety of new and exciting attractions and activities each season for those of all ages and has flowered into a picturesque, sweet-scented attraction. Take a journey through the Umbrella Tunnel, past the Giant Floral Teddy Bear and Floating Lady, stroll through the quaint sunflower field and gaze at the phenomenal floral Emirates A380. Make sure you also take the chance to visit the butterfly garden, which is the largest in the world featuring 15,000 butterflies of 26 different kinds. Dubai Miracle Garden is a treasure trove of experiences designed to capture the imagination, with breathtaking landscaping and a range of experiences perfect for all of the family.
Take a mesmerizing journey on a visit to the Museum of the Future. This unmissable structure, and spectacular asymmetric torus-shape design adorned with Arabic calligraphy, showcases an evolving world and the emirate’s infinite potential. Inside, visitors can explore a ‘living museum’ where traditional exhibits, immersive theatre and themed attractions combine to provoke reflections on where our society is heading. Experience life in a space station 600km above Earth, learn about the frontiers of modern technology that exist today and even discover an augmented reality of what Dubai will look like in 2071. Suitable for all of the family, there is also a soothing Oasis sensory exhibit and interactive play area for children. The Museum of the Future is a mind-bending, thought-provoking and sensory experience that will leave you with a renewed perspective of what it means to be alive in the modern age.