The Best Way to Experience Dubai with Kids

The Best Way to Experience Dubai with Kids

Dubai is UAE’s most populous city, boasting jaw-dropping modern architecture, epic shopping malls and fascinating man-made islands.
It is a city of glamour and culture, a fusion of East meets West, notable in the facilities, restaurants and cafes.

I love traveling to places where I get to experience the culture, the architecture and fun places to take the kids. Isn’t it amazing when one destination caters to the entire family? There are so many things to do in Dubai with kids and that’s where the modern side of Dubai comes into play at its best. Below is a list if our favorite ways to experience Dubai with kids!

Luxury Resorts

Fine Dining

We had such a beautiful and delicious Valentine’s Day dinner at Pergolas. We dined outside with a beautiful view of the pool and the rest of the resort. They decorated the tables with rose petals which really gave us a special experience.

Our favorite dining experience was the Banquet of Hoshena. It was such a magical experience where we were transported to an imaginary land using 3D technology and special props. The five course meal was delicious as well as magnificent to look at. The meals would look as if they were floating and the plates would be talking to us through this story-telling experience.

It was absolutely enchanting! We even had the opportunity to participate by mixing potions! This was one of our favorite experiences during our trip to Dubai!

Burj Khalifa

One of the most popular things to do in Dubai with family is visiting the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world; the little ones in the family will definitely have a great time visiting it and will love to tell their friends they have been there. A visit to the observation deck on the upper floors is kid-friendly and many families visit this landmark on a daily basis.

Admire the Dubai Fountain

In front of the mall you can find the Dubai Fountain where you can enjoy a free light and music show that will definitely leave you and your kids speechless! A great thing to do with your whole family without having to break the bank! NOTE: Currently, the shows take place in the afternoons and evenings starting at 1pm, from Saturday to Thursday.
Of course, most of the activities in Dubai like a Dhow Cruise or the Dubai Fountain Show are suitable for kids

Dubai Waterparks

There are countless waterparks in Dubai, but the ones I recommend for you to visit with the little ones of the family are the following:

Aquaventure- Atlantis the Palm

At Aquaventure, located in the Atlantis Palm Hotel, you can spend the day enjoying more than 30 waterslides and attractions suitable for the whole family! After a day at the waterpark, you can check out the beach walk, the food stalls around it and grab a bite to eat!

Legoland Water Park

Not only can you enjoy an amusement park when you visit Legoland, but bring your swimsuit as you will be spending a good chunk of the day at their awesome Lego-themed waterpark. From the interactive play structures to the Build-A-Raft lazy river, this is the perfect place for nostalgic Lego fans and their kids!

Wander Around the Glow Garden

It is one of the best places to visit in Dubai with family and it opens at 4pm every evening. There, you can explore the different glow-in-the-dark venues and installations and enjoy how the lights change to the rhythm of the music!

Get Lost In The Enchanted Miracle Garden

A perfect place to have a walk with your kids and make you feel like you have stepped into Dubai’s very own Disneyland is to visit the Dubai Miracle Garden!

The largest flower garden in the world, it covers more than 72,000 square meters and is home to more than 50 million flowers! You can explore its different sections such as the Giant Mickey Mouse, the butterfly garden, the Disney Avenue, or even Smurf Village and enjoy this magical place that will leave your kids speechless.

Relax at The Dubai Beach

One of the best things to do with kids in Dubai has to be visiting its many beaches! Simple as that sounds, it has it all because you get to spend a fun and nice day outside with your family!

Dubai is famous for its beaches and it does not matter much whether they’re artificial or not, the family won’t even notice!

The most popular beaches are Marina Beach and Kite Beach. The latter one is famous for its kite surfers and is a great spot to entertain yourself with the kids while watching people surfing with the wind and on top of that, you get an amazing view of the Burj Al Arab building. 

I also recommend you go to Julmeirah Open Beach or the chill Palace Beach, both of which are also free and public!

The Grand Mosque

Tour the Grand Mosque, in Abu Dhabi, UAE! Abu Dhabi is very near to Dubai, and has many attractions worth making a trip for! The Grand Mosque, is a real chance to experience and appreciate another culture. Beautiful architecture and history make this a must do, but do note that Mosque manners may dictate some in your party changing before touring.
I hope you found this post useful. Let me know if there is anything else you would add or how your experience went in the comments below! Happy Travels!

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