The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Dubai with Kids | Attractions, Themeparks, Age Restrictions & More

Bakery and Restaurant

Suitable for all ages

Why visit?

This bakery is every parent's saviour, where you can eat to your heart's content while also keeping your child entertained and supervised. The bakery offers baking sessions for kids and adults, where you can learn how to make all kinds of bread.

Eatery 

Suitable for all ages

Why visit?

This colorful and very aesthetic eatery is known for its fresh food, vibrant ambiance, and natural ingredients. The restaurant also has a play area for children, making it very family-friendly.

Gastropub

Suitable for all ages

Why visit?

This pub offers a quintessentially British menu, while also including pizzas and other kid-friendly dishes on the menu. The eatery boasts a garden, lake, and indoor playground, making it perfect for a family meal.

Bistro

Suitable for all ages

Why visit?

On the menu of this bistro are alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, healthy vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, breakfasts, and desserts. The restaurant also has a play area for the kids with drawing materials and toys.

Scuba Lessons

Suitable for 8+

Why visit?

Head to Palm Jumeriah to explore and get comfortable with the underwater world. Get a diving certification that will allow you to dive in some of the most beautiful sites in the world.

Cooking Program (Oct 29th) 

Suitable for 7+

Why visit?

Enroll your kids in this program and they will learn about the basics of cooking and baking, as well as etiquette to follow in the kitchen. Head back home and ask to grab a bite of their hard work for the day!

Saddle Lessons

Suitable for 8+

Why visit?

Mount your children on these majestic animals under the guidance of a professional, and they’ll learn everything from self and horse safety, to best practices. Choose between 1-10 classes.

Community Art 

Suitable for all ages

Why visit?

This art space holds weekly workshops for children to explore their creativity in the form of painting, drawing and even 3D artwork. The art supplies are provided to the kids, and all that’s left is for them to get their creative juices flowing!

Training Academy

Suitable for 6+

Why visit?

This institute provides everything from dance classes to martial arts classes to children and even adults. Children can learn the magic of music, yoga and even general skill development. The academy regularly hosts summer, winter and spring camps for children as well.

Fun-Filled Themepark

Suitable For 12+

• Children below 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Why visit?

• This indoor amusement park has five themes - Marvel, Cartoon Network, Haunted Hotel, Lost Valley, and IMG Boulevard, filled with interactive rides and attractions, plus a chance to meet and greet your favorite characters.

Lego-themed Amusement Park

Suitable for 2+

• While children of all ages are allowed to enter, the rides are generally for children aged 2 and above. 

Why visit?

Head to the land of lego-themed everything, from rides and restaurants to kingdoms and monuments. Shop all the legos you’ve dreamed of at the largest Lego store in the Middle East at Legoland.

Fantasy World

Suitable for 110cm+

• Most rides have a minimum height requirement of 110 cm, anyone below this threshold will not be allowed. 

Why visit?

Run wild with the imaginary experiences here at Virtual Reality Park, which boasts 18 interactive experiences and rides across the genres of adrenaline, horror (falling off the Burj Khalifa, for example), leisure, and more.

Lego-themed Amusement Park

Suitable for 2+ 

• While children of all ages are allowed to enter, the rides are generally for children aged 2 and above. 

Why visit?

Literal fun in the sun, where you can enjoy water rides, and even build your own raft out of legos and float down the lazy river on your masterpiece creation. If rafts aren’t your thing, build a boat of legos and see if it floats!

Oldest Waterpark 

Suitable for all ages

• Children below 13 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Why visit?

If you’d like a lazy day floating downstream the river, or an exhilarating experience free falling down a water ride, Wild Wadi is the place for you. Refuel at the end of an exciting day at the Wadi cafes around the park.

Worlds Largest Waterpark 

Suitable for all ages

• Children below 3 enter for free and kids below 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Most rides have a height restriction of 1.2m.

Why visit?

Located in Hotel Atlantis, this waterpark offers you everything under the sun, from rides to private beach access. There are padded play areas for younger children and even watersports on the stretch of the private beach!

Indoor Ski Resort

Suitable for 3+

• Children above 3 years of age are permitted to enter the ski resort. 

Why visit?

Escape the heat with this icy winter wonderland, where you can learn to ski and snowboard, go zorbing, catch a chilling movie at the cinema, and even meet the penguins!

Olympic-Sized Rink

Suitable for 3+

• Children below 3 are not permitted to skate due to temperature conditions. 

Why visit?

No time like the present to learn new sports and have a blast! With instructors on hand, learn how to ice-skate, and even enjoy a little ice disco with the lights and music. Children can even use the supporters while learning to avoid any falls and injuries.

Kids-Themed City

Suitable for 4+

• While children of all ages are allowed to enter, the rides are generally for children aged 4-16 years.

Why visit?

One of the best ways to show your kid a glimpse of the adult world is here at Kidzania. This park operates like a mini-city where children can play the role of a doctor, policeman, chef, or whatever they desire, and build on creative and social skills in a fun manner.

Underwater Zoo

Suitable for all ages

• Children below 2 enter for free and kids below 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Why visit?

Your one chance to come face-to-face with sharks, crocodiles, piranhas, and more. Opt for a tunnel walk or a glass boat ride, and indulge in thrilling activities such as shark feeding, diving, and crocodile encounters.

Dolphin Aquarium

Suitable for all ages

• Children between 2-11 are eligible for the child ticket. 

Why visit?

Apart from swimming with the friendly dolphins, the aquarium has a bunch of fun-filled activities including the mirror maze and the trampolines! Also catch the dolphin and seal show by the mammals and the exotic bird show at Creek Park.

Animal Sanctuary 

Suitable for all ages

• Children below 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Why visit?

Get a glimpse of the natural habitat of wildlife across regions of Asia, Africa, Arabia and more when you step into separate geographical zones of this wildlife sanctuary. The safari park is home to more than 2,500 species of animals, and operates as an educational centre as well.

Biodome

Suitable for all ages

• Children between 2-10 are eligible for the child ticket. 

Why visit?

This indoor tropical rainforest is home to over 3000 species of flora and fauna. Here, you can snorkel with the carnivorous piranhas, get caught in the middle of a thunderstorm, or even pay a visit to the rainforests' newest guests - the two South American anacondas.

A Day in the Desert

Suitable for 6+

• Kids aged 6-11 years old are allowed on the Desert Safari. For younger children, it’s advisable to reach out to the tour provider.

Why visit?

Get picked up from your hotel and head into the desert, where you and the kids can enjoy activities such as camel rides, dune bashing, and quad biking. A favorite among the kids is also sandboarding, where you mount boards and surf down the sand dunes.

Indoor Playground

Suitable for all ages

Why visit?

Located in the Galleria Mall, this indoor playground is apt for kids of all fitness levels. It offers fun activities such as a skate park, boulder wall, high ropes course, ziplining, rock climbing and the likes in a controlled and supervised environment.

Emirate-themed Waterpark

Suitable for all ages

• Children below 11 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Why visit?

This waterpark offers over 40 rides from the Dawwama water roller coaster to the Bandit Bomber, where you’re attempting to escape the water cannons below you. It is indeed a fun-filled day, with a touch of privacy, comfort, and relaxation if you opt for the Al Waha Cabanas.

Shorefront Waterpark

Suitable for all ages

• Children below 13 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Why visit?

A perfect day out at La Mer, this waterpark boasts thrilling water rides, beach access to La Mer, a lounge pool, lazy rivers, and a special children's zone. The park also has food kiosks around for you to refuel.

 Illuminations Park

Suitable for all ages** 

• Children under 3 enter for free. 

Why visit?

This park is a treat to the eyes, with its flowers and gardens created from energy-saving LED lights. The garden also hosts a Dinosaur park, where you have illuminated creatures and a space to learn more about the prehistoric era.

Flower Garden

Suitable for all ages

Why visit?

Aptly named, this garden opens after the summer season, and with a new theme every year! It is surreal to smell and see vibrant flowers of every colour in full bloom, especially set against the desert.

3D Museum

Suitable for all ages

• Children below 5 enter for free.

Why visit?

This art museum is known for its optical illusions, hand-painted murals, and artwork meant to trick the mind. The museum is divided into zones based on the art theme, such as animal kingdom, fantasy, water world, etc.

Interactive Museum

Suitable for all ages

• Children below 15 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Why visit?

This museum is designed to bewilder, with over 60 types of holograms, immersive rooms, and illusions. To add more fun to the day, get your kids to attempt the brain teaser games and puzzles in the smart playroom.

World's Tallest Building

Suitable for all ages

• Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, and children under the age of four enter free. 

Why visit?

A trip to Dubai is incomplete without a visit to the Burj Khalifa. Hop on the speedy elevator to the 125th floor and step onto the observation deck, where you’ll be greeted with breathtaking panoramic views of the city.

Ferris Wheel With City Views

Suitable for all ages

• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Why visit?

Enter the observation cabin on the world's largest and tallest Ferris wheel, and spend a good 38 minutes taking in the gorgeous Dubai skyline. Kids are especially fascinated by the front-row view of the inner mechanics of the massive observation wheel.

Futuristic Museum

Suitable for all ages**

• Children below 3 enter for free. 

Why visit?

While most museums showcase history, this museum is a sneak peek into the future, where you’ll be surrounded by innovation, technology, and creativity. Opened in 2022, this museum is the newest feather in Dubai’s cap of some of the most exciting attractions.