Fascinating Family-Friendly Destinations in the Dubai Emirate

by Samartha

Dubai features among the best family-friendly global destinations. From vibrant coastlines to high-end entertainment to appealing restaurants and amazing attractions like the Dubai Butterfly Garden, the Dubai Emirate has it to please every family member. We bring you a small list of appealing, family-friendly destinations in Dubai.

Aquaventure Waterpark

Features among the top water attractions globally, the Aquaventure Waterpark is a huge hit among the locals here. Apart from the water sport, slides, and rides, you can choose to explore the aquarium, beachside lounge, dedicated kids play area, and much more for all the water babies out there. Get your access from AED 299 onwards and explore this fascinating water park between 9:45 am to 5:30 pm.

Dubai Miracle Garden

Placed adjacent to the Dubai Butterfly Garden, the Dubai Miracle Garden claims to be the largest flower garden worldwide. A beautiful floral castle is decorated with thousands of flora, a gorgeous floral clock, and a lake park. Get your ticket at AED 40 for kids and AED 55 for adults and explore this gorgeous floral destination between 9 am to 9 pm daily.

Dubai Butterfly Garden

Placed adjacent to the Dubai Miracle Garden, this destination claims to be the largest indoor butterfly garden worldwide. Explore the ten domes daily from 9 am to 6 pm, lavishly spread over 6,673 sqm, housing 50 varieties and 15,000+ butterflies. The Dubai Miracle Garden is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the gorgeous, winged creatures and their evolution at each stage of their life cycle. You can get an entry to the Dubai Butterfly Garden for AED 55 per person.

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Placed in the huge Dubai Mall basement, this 10 million litre aquarium tank houses 140 unique species of sea creatures. Adults and kids across all age groups love the encounter with gigantic sea animals like sharks, stingrays, otters, and penguins. You can even try feeding the dangerous sharks and indulge in diving and snorkelling. Catch hold of your access at AED 169 between 10 am and 10 pm, with weekends extended until midnight.

Dubai Dolphinarium

A key family entertainer in the region, the Dubai Dolphinarium features adventurous activities like swimming and taking Instagram pics with the ultra-friendly dolphins, seals, and other exotic birds housed here. Visitors are welcomed with open arms for three daily shows at 11 am, 2 pm, and 6 pm by purchasing tickets priced at AED 50 for kids and AED 105 for adults.

Olioli

A fun and interactive child’s Museum features over eight interactive galleries and 40+ activities designed to keep the little ones engaged. All zones are centred around water play, sensory games, and mechanics. You will not find a better kid-friendly site in the Dubai Emirate. Explore this park from 9 am to 6 pm daily, with Saturdays having an extension till 7 pm. Purchase your 2-hour access tickets from AED 63 onwards for kids and AED 126 onwards for adults.

Motiongate

This marvellous theme park houses Hollywood recreated studios featuring works of Columbia Pictures, Dreamworks Animation, and Lionsgate. There are four themed zones in this park and 40+ attractions to uncover various aspects of each film studio. Get your tickets from AED 275 onwards and explore this fascinating theme park between 11 am to 8 pm over weekdays and till 9 pm over weekends.

Jumeirah Beach

If you have had enough adventure, laze around on the impressive Dubai beaches. The Jumeirah Beach features stunning sights of the impressive coastline, wide jogging tracks, a dedicated kids’ play area, a workout area, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sun’s warmth. The beach is open 24×7, and no charges for exploring this spectacular coastline.

Kite Beach

Kite Beach is your destination if you want some fascinating water sports indulgence. The Kite Beach features an awesome array of water sports training zones where you get to lay your hands on kitesurfing and kayaking, to name a few. Explore this fabulous white sandy beach between 10 am to 10 pm daily and enjoy attractions like a beach library, showers, public parking, and fitness zones to keep your family members, including the kids, engaged.

Museum of Illusions

One of the fascinating aspects of Dubai is the museums in the region. The Museum of Illusions is one of its kind. Participate in an array of impressive brain teasers, optical illusions, and puzzles and learn new tricks. You can get your kids access at AED 60 onwards, purchase a ticket for yourself at AED 70 onwards, or purchase a family pass for AED 320 onwards daily from 10 am to 10 pm. 

IMG Worlds of Adventure

You will be fascinated to witness your favourite fictional character come to life in your exploration journey over four themed zones. Witness fascinating rides, dining options, enjoy movies, and much more in each zone. The Adventure theme park opens daily from noon onwards and is open till 10 pm with Fridays and Saturday extension till 11 pm. Book your access starting from AED 335 onwards per person.

Legoland Dubai

A theme park designed for the younger generation ages 2-12 years, Legoland Dubai offers complete family entertainment with its Lego-themed rides and fun activities to keep your little one engaged. Explore this park daily from 10 am to 6 pm from AED 275 onwards.

Wild Wadi Waterpark

The Wild Wadi Waterpark is a perfect respite to beat the summer heat with a crazy selection of water rides and slides coupled with plenty of entertainment and fun activities on board. Placed near the Dubai Butterfly Garden, let your child choose among the 100 exclusively rides designed for the little ones. Get your entry booked for AED 269 per adult and AED 239 per kid. Wild Wadi Waterpark promises to be a complete blockbuster for every family member.

Zabeel Park

The Zabeel Park houses several popular and regional attractions like the imposing Dubai Frame and the Dubai Garden Glow. Get your tickets for AED 5 per person, and you can check out this fabulous destination between 8 am to 10 pm from Thursday to Saturday at 11 pm. In addition, there is an exclusive children’s area, jogging track, barbeque area, skateboarding, mini-golf, cricket ground, and plenty of other orders.