Dubai has something to amaze and please visitors of all ages. You may have fun at a waterpark, ride an Ain wheel, fly kites, collect shells, ride on sand dunes in the desert, build buildings out of Lego bricks, meet exotic animals, ride a camel, and even try your hand at being a fireman or doctor.
Cool In The Wild Waterparks
#1. Aquaventure
Located on Jumeirah Island on the grounds of the Atlantis hotel. Hundreds of slides for adults and children of all ages, pools, gorgeous terraces, entertainment, tournaments, cafés and restaurants.
#2. Wild Wadi
The second largest and most popular water park in the emirate, located in the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Dozens of slides for children and adults, several pools, spacious sun terraces, playgrounds for children, cozy cafes and stylish bars.
#3. Legoland Waterpark
A water park themed in the iconic Lego design. Have fun on different slides of varied difficulty levels, and also build anything out of giant Lego bricks, such as a raft to float down an artificial river.
Meet the Animals
Dubai Safari Park
A huge zoo-reserve located 15 minutes drive from the center of Dubai. The park consists of four parts — African, Asian, Arabian, and the Explorers' Village — with about 3 thousand animals of 250 species.
Green Planet
A unique zoo in a four-story building covered with a bio-dome. Dozens of species of exotic animals feel comfortable here: birds fly above the heads of visitors, and you can see kangaroos, sloths, lemurs and other unique animals very closely.
Dolphin Bay
An oceanarium on the territory of the Aquaventure water park at Atlantis the Palm. Watch dolphins, swim with them under the supervision of instructors, and take original photos.
Dubai Crocodile Park
Home to 250 Nile crocodiles decorated in authentic African style, with all animals living in conditions close to natural.
Butterfly Garden
Home to 15 thousand exotic butterflies in an indoor garden next to the Miracle Garden. Visit before 17:00, because later the butterflies rest.
Try On Different Professions
KidZania Dubai is an educational and entertainment park located in the Dubai Mall. The game begins at the airport, where the child receives starting money and goes to master one of 80 professions: firefighter, salesman, doctor, etc. For their work, the kids receive wages, which they can then spend in cafes and entertainment centers.
Bash Some Dunes on a Desert Safari
Many local tour firms provide dune bashing, which includes flinging a 4x4 car packed with wildly yelling family against hourglass vistas. Buckle up as your off-road vehicle speeds over vast, changing landscapes. For the whole experience, book a nighttime desert safari package that includes dune bashing, camel rides, sandboarding, henna painting, and a BBQ feast with live music.
Visit Old Dubai
A visit to Old Dubai allows children to see the busy souks, traditional abra boat rides, and the Dubai Museum housed in Al Fahidi Fort (dating back to 1787). The museum exhibits dioramas reflecting the area's traditional way of life, as well as historic artifacts going back to 3000 BC.
Dubai is rich with amusement parks, spectacular exhibitions, and educational sites that provide hands-on learning opportunities, all of which make it an excellent family vacation destination.