Dubai has something for everyone. You can splash at a waterpark, ride the Ain wheel, fly kites, collect seashells, ride the dunes in the desert, build with Lego bricks, meet exotic animals, ride a camel, and even be a fireman or doctor.
If you’re visiting Dubai with kids, renting a car is the way to go. With all the top attractions across the city within easy reach, you can go at your own pace without worrying about public transport schedules or waiting for taxis. Whether you’re heading to one of Dubai’s waterparks or a desert safari, having your own car means convenience and flexibility for the whole family.
Besides family friendly entertainment, Dubai has many road trip opportunities to nearby destinations. With a rental car https://drive.yango.com you can visit Dubai Safari Park or take a scenic drive to the outskirts of the city to visit the Dubai Crocodile Park or Butterfly Garden. Renting a car means every moment of your holiday is well spent and you can fully enjoy all that Dubai has to offer.
Wild In The Waterparks
The water park is for summer and summer is all year round in Dubai so the water park is open anytime.
#1. Aquaventure is located on Jumeirah Island, on the grounds of the 5 star and famous Atlantis hotel. People come here to have fun on hundreds of slides for kids and adults of all ages, relax in the pools and get a tan on the beautiful terraces. You’ll also find entertainment, tournaments, cafes and restaurants and lots of fun.
#2. Wild Wadi is the second biggest and most popular water park in the emirate. Located in the Jumeirah Beach Hotel it has dozens of slides for kids and adults, several pools including for the little ones, big sun terraces, kids play areas and cozy cafes and bars.
#3. Legoland Waterpark is a water park themed in the iconic Lego design. You can have fun on different slides of varying difficulty levels and build anything out of giant Lego bricks, like a raft to float down an artificial river.
Meet The Animals
- Dubai Safari Park is a big zoo-reserve 15 minutes drive from the city centre. The park has four parts – African, Asian and Arabian and the Explorers’ Village where different species of animals live, collected from all over the world. There’s also a kids area and a picnic and rest area. In total over 3,000 animals live in the zoo, 250 species in total.
- Another place, Green Planet is a unique zoo located in a four storey building covered with a special bio-dome. Under the dome a special climate is maintained to make dozens of exotic animals feel as comfortable as possible. Birds fly above your head and small animals scurry under your feet. You can see kangaroos, sloths, lemurs and other unique animals brought from all over the world up close.
- Dolphin Bay is an oceanarium located in the Aquaventure water park at the Atlantis the Palm hotel. Here you can not only see dolphins but also swim with them under the supervision of instructors and take original photos.
- Dubai Crocodile Park is located on the outskirts of Dubai. It has 250 Nile crocodiles. The area is designed in an African style and all the animals live in a natural environment.
- Butterfly Garden has 15,000 exotic butterflies. They live in an indoor garden located next to the amazing Miracle Garden. It’s better to visit the Butterfly Garden before 17.00 as after that the butterflies rest and you might not see them at all.
Try A New Profession
KidZania Dubai is an edutainment park located in the biggest mall in the world, Dubai Mall. In short it’s a mini Dubai where kids can try to be adults.
The game starts at the airport where the child’s plane lands. Then they get their starting money and go to try one of 80 professions: firefighter, salesman, doctor etc. Everything here is like real life: streets with houses, cars, public transport and money. For their work they get paid and can then spend it in cafes and entertainment centers. KidZania Dubai Park also offers a nanny service where the adult can drop off the kids and go shopping in Dubai Mall.
Dune Bashing
Many local tour operators offer dune bashing which includes throwing a 4×4 car full of screaming family against hourglass dunes. This is perfect for adrenaline junkie kids. Buckle up as your off-road vehicle speeds over vast changing landscapes and climb massive dunes then strap on a sandboard and slide down steep sand drifts. For the whole experience book a night desert safari package which includes dune bashing, camel ride, sandboarding, henna painting and a BBQ feast fit for a Bedouin king with live music.
Old Dubai
As fleeting as the surrounding sand dunes, Dubai has risen up and grown in a very short time. Visitors often overlook the city’s history. A visit to Old Dubai allows kids to see the bustling souks, traditional abra boat rides and the Dubai Museum which is located in the oldest building in the city (Al Fahidi Fort built in 1787). Formerly an armory, a prison and the ruler’s palace, Dubai Museum now has dioramas of the traditional way of life and historic artifacts dating back to 3000 BC.
Dubai is all about glitz and glamour. Great shopping in massive malls, supercars on the road, luxurious rooms in towering buildings and 24 hour bottomless breakfasts are just a few of the things that make the city a playground for rich adults but not just adults.
Dubai surrounded by the Gulf is perfect for desert activities and water sports. Dubai has amusement parks, amazing exhibitions and educational sites where kids can learn by doing, all of which makes it an ideal family holiday destination. Visit the attractions on our list or spend time with your kids on the beach – Dubai is perfect for any kind of holiday!
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