Dubai Family-friendly activities

Our most recommended Dubai Family-friendly activities

Dubai: Burj Khalifa Level 124 and 125 Entry Ticket

Dubai: Burj Khalifa Level 124 and 125 Entry Ticket

Take the world’s fastest elevator as you ascend Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa skyscraper. Holding the title as the world's tallest building, ride up to the 125th floor and check out the view from the observation deck balcony. The Burj Khalifa towers over Downtown Dubai at a staggering 2,723ft. Enjoy the aerial view of the surrounding emirate with 360-degree panoramas. Learn about the architecture and technology behind this Middle Eastern icon while seeing views of the city through one of the deck's telescopes. Purchase a souvenir photograph taken at the entrance of the 125th floor. Watch the Dubai Fountain show with synchronized music playing on the Burj Khalifa observation decks. Marvel at the world's largest dancing fountain, set on the Burj Khalifa Lake, from your viewpoint.

Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp

Dubai: Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & Al Khayma Camp

Discover the desert outside of Dubai on a guided red dunes desert safari. Enjoy the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities, including thrilling dune bashing, optional quad biking, a serene camel ride, and interactions with falcons. Opt for an extended tour to experience dinner and entertainment at a traditional desert camp. You will be picked up from your hotel or selected location in Dubai in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle by your guide. From there, you'll be taken comfortably to the Dubai desert, with a brief stop along the way to adjust the tyre pressure for a smooth desert drive. During this time, you can use the restroom facilities, take photos with falcons, or try optional quad biking if you're interested. Once at the desert, get ready for an exciting session of dune bashing with trained drivers. The thrill of sliding down the dunes adds extra fun to your adventure, making it unforgettable. Afterward, try your hand at sandboarding down the sandy slopes, perfect for snapping memorable photos of the beautiful desert landscape. Next, stop at the Red Dunes desert and enjoy a camel ride in the open desert. Then, relax in an air-conditioned tent as you enjoy soft drinks, water, Arabic tea or coffee with dates. For those opting for the extended 7-hour tour, head to the Al Khayma camp where you will be welcomed with rose water, Arabic coffee, local sweets, and dates. Say hello to the camp's resident camels and, if you like, hop on for a ride across the dunes. The camp's activities include camel feeding, falcon interactions, henna painting, Arabic coffee and tea, and even a shisha station. Enjoy some entertainment shows and have a delicious BBQ dinner at the camp. As the tour comes to an end, you'll be comfortably dropped off back at your hotel or selected location, having experienced the best of Dubai's desert activities and hospitality.

Dubai: Global Village Entry Ticket

Dubai: Global Village Entry Ticket

Global Village Dubai is a premier family destination blending entertainment, shopping, and dining experiences. Situated in the heart of the city, this dynamic attraction annually unites a diverse array of cultures from across the globe. Journey through 30 pavilions, each representing a different country, providing a unique opportunity to explore the world in a single visit. Immerse yourself in the authenticity of each culture, with meticulous attention to architecture, decor, and ambience, from the lively bazaars of India to the charming streets of Europe. Featuring over 40,000 world-class performances spanning dance, music, and stunts, Global Village celebrates the rich diversity of global traditions. Additionally, more than 195 carnival rides and a fireworks display amplify the excitement. Shopping enthusiasts will be delighted by the bustling marketplace, reflecting the vibrant energy of a global bazaar. Offering an extensive selection of stalls and boutiques across 3,500 retail outlets, you can discover unique handicrafts, textiles, and souvenirs. Indulge in culinary adventures with an eclectic array of international cuisines catering to every palate, ranging from street food to gourmet delights.

Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Dubai Miracle Garden

Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Dubai Miracle Garden

Explore Dubai Miracle Garden, the world's largest natural flower garden, with this half-day skip-the-line ticket. Discover a world made of 50 million flowers, a verdant treasure trove of experiences that capture the imagination. Be blown away by sculptures that have won 3 Guinness World Records. Witness 45 million blooming flowers in stunning designs, awesome shapes, and eye-catching colors in Miracle Garden. See a larger-than-life double-decker design of the Emirates A380 airbus, covered in more than 500,000 fresh flowers and living plants.  See familiar faces like Mikey Mouse, Mini Mouse, and their friends. Stroll around the Sunflower Field, Lake Park, Smurfs Village, and Umbrella Tunnel. Listen to live music, admire the street dancers in floats, and enjoy an unforgettable experience with your family and friends.

Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

Dubai: Museum of the Future Admission Ticket

Experience a museum that tries to transform the world rather than tell a story of the past with this ticket to the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Visit this iconic building that is one of the world's most complex architectural structures.  Pass through this unique space which accommodates several immersive future environments that aim to position visitors in an empowering version of the future. Explore the future of space travel, climate change, health, wellness, and spirituality.  Learn about the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. Discover the possibilities of concepts like human augmentation. See how education, smart cities, energy and transportation may be transformed in the future. 

Dubai: The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket

Dubai: The View At The Palm Observatory Entry Ticket

Take in unbeatable views of Palm Jumeirah and the surrounding landmarks from the observation deck of The View at the Palm with this entry ticket that includes access to the immersive The View Exhibition. Choose between a general admission ticket or a fast-track ticket with skip-the-line privileges. At 240 meters high, the observation deck on level 52 of the iconic Palm Tower offers panoramic, 360-degree views of Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf, and other iconic landmarks from an outdoor terrace and a premium VIP Lounge. In addition to one-of-a-kind views and photo opportunities of Dubai’s skyline, enjoy immersive experiences that take you on a journey on the history of Palm Jumeirah and much more at The View Exhibition, an exhibition inspired by wonder. Palm Jumeirah is a worldwide symbol of Dubai’s energy, growth, and ambition. The truly iconic development stretches out into the Arabian Gulf in the shape of a date palm, the national plant of the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai Marina: Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

Dubai Marina: Yacht Tour with Optional Breakfast or BBQ

Embark on a cruise around Dubai to see its highlights from the water with a yacht charter company that has been in operation for 15 years and serves over 1 million guests per year. Sail through the Dubai Marina to Bluewaters Island. Cruise over to the Dubai Eye, see the famous Jumeirah Beach and the Palm, and pass the Burj Al Arab. You will receive a red-carpet welcome upon boarding your yacht. Enjoy breakfast or a barbecue on board, depending on the option chosen. You can spend quality time networking aboard the 65-foot vessel and above. Benefit from creature comforts and amenities, including a dinette area with natural light. Take your seats in the lounge area with abundant sun and shade.  Please take note that the one-hour tour route circles around Dubai Marina, Ain wheel, JBR, Dubai Harbour and it includes water and tropical beverages onboard.

Dubai: Luxury Yacht Tour with Options to Add a BBQ Lunch

Dubai: Luxury Yacht Tour with Options to Add a BBQ Lunch

Experience the opulence of Dubai as your tour its coastline aboard a luxury yacht. Explore the city's marina, islands, and palm-shaped Jumeira archipelago. Travel in complete comfort and style, with freshly-prepared food and drink service, and a state-of-the-art virtual tour guide. Departing from Dubai Harbour, the tour will take you up close to some of Dubai's iconic landmarks. Motor past Bluewater's Island, home to the world’s tallest observation wheel, and the intricately designed Palm Jumeirah. Admire the striking Burj Al Arab and Royal Palaces standing out against the skyline.

Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark Admission Ticket

Dubai: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark Admission Ticket

Be your legendary self and conquer the world’s largest waterpark, filled with high-speed turns, gravity-defying drops and many other action-packed attractions. Aquaventure World isn’t just about the incredible slides, rides, and attractions, it’s also the ultimate spot for chillaxers. Soak up those chill vibes at Aquaventure Beach and feel the sand between your toes and the sun on your skin with amazing views of the Dubai skyline right in front of you. Let’s not forget about the lazy river, where you can casually float with the current in the chilled-out atmosphere with tropical surroundings. So whether you’re up for some adrenaline-pumping action or just want to kick back and relax, Aquaventure World has got you covered. Experience the Leap of Faith. True to its name, it takes courage to attempt the world's most iconic waterslide. Get your pulse racing with a near-vertical drop at high speeds through a tunnel submerged within a shark-filled lagoon. Bring your little thrill seekers to the world's largest kids zone and make a splash in each of the four zones, race down the waterslides, and explore the interactive water features. Animal lovers can also get up close with dolphins, sea lions, sharks, rays, and colorful fish and more in over 22 fun-filled hectares of record-breaking fun for all ages. When you need a break from the excitement, unwind on a private beach and enjoy light snacks and refreshments from on-site restaurants.

Dubai: Burj Khalifa Sky Level Ticket, Levels 124, 125 & 148

Dubai: Burj Khalifa Sky Level Ticket, Levels 124, 125 & 148

Avoid the crowds and treat yourself to a premium experience on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors of the Burj Khalifa, including access to the outdoor terrace of the world's highest observation deck. Select the sunset option to enjoy the city as the sun sets over the skyline.  Learn about the architecture and technology behind this Middle Eastern icon while seeing views of the city through one of the deck's telescopes. Ascend the 555-meter-tall Burj Khalifa, starting at the SKY Lounge. Watch as specially designed projections let you “fly” over city landmarks en route. Watch the Dubai Fountain show with synchronized music and marvel at the world's largest dancing fountain set on the Burj Khalifa Lake from your panoramic viewpoint. Descend to ground level, where a new exhibition allows you to relive the construction of the Burj Khalifa. Hear testimonials from the brains behind the building, from the interiors to the landscaping, architecture, and more.

148 activities found
Sort by:
Recommended

Traveling now? See what’s available for your dates

Unmissable attractions

Read more about Dubai

Visiting Global Village: Your questions answered
Visiting Global Village: Your questions answered

There are plenty of unique things to do in Dubai, but every visitor to the UAE simply must make time to visit Global Village.

A huge open-air celebration of the countries of the world, Global Village is home to several vast pavilions, each dedicated to the culture of a specific nation. The complex offers an abundance of delicious world cuisine, as well as crafts and souvenirs, dazzling decor, and exuberant performances, as well as a carnival and theme park rides.

Sound daunting? Don’t worry, this guide offers the best tips for visiting Global Village, including which attractions are unmissable.

Read more
Tips on visiting Ain Dubai: Your questions answered
Tips on visiting Ain Dubai: Your questions answered

Reopened after two years of renovation, the 820-foot Ain Dubai observation wheel is back on the list of top things to do in Dubai.

Offering panoramic views across the city and out to sea, Ain Dubai is popular with tourists looking to see the city in all its glory. The cabins are capable of holding 40 people simultaneously, including couples who visit for romantic getaways, proposals, and anniversaries.

Read on for crucial tips for visiting Ain Dubai, including nearby attractions and how to fit the big wheel into your itinerary.

Read more
Tips for visiting Miracle Garden: Your questions answered
Tips for visiting Miracle Garden: Your questions answered

With a display of over 150 million flowers, Dubai Miracle Garden is the biggest natural garden in the world. And if that weren’t impressive enough, its flowers are arranged into installations that will stay with you for a long time, from colorful archways to the famous Emirates A380 plane covered in fresh blossoms. Be it a romantic date or a refreshing solo tour, Miracle Garden is a worthwhile item on your Dubai bucket list.

How long should you spend there, though? And what’s the best time to visit? This guide brings you the most useful tips for visiting Miracle Garden

Read more
Tips for visiting Burj Khalifa: Everything you should know
Tips for visiting Burj Khalifa: Everything you should know

The tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa towers over Dubai at 2,722 feet. Considered to be an engineering feat as well as an architectural marvel, the building is home to a luxurious hotel, fine-dining restaurants, and observation decks that offer some of the best views of the Dubai skyline.

But how do visitors reach the main observation deck? Is Burj Khalifa worth visiting? And how long did it take to build? Let’s unlock the most useful tips for visiting Burj Khalifa so that you can get the most out of your Dubai experience.

Read more

Frequently asked questions about Dubai Family-friendly activities

What are other things to do than Family-friendly activities that are worth visiting in Dubai?

The other unmissable things to do in Dubai are:

Family-friendly activities: Things to do in Dubai with kids

Discover incredible things to do in Dubai with kids. Help them create their own real-life Arabian tale. Treat the family to a desert adventure, complete with camel rides and sandboarding. Or take to the skies over the golden sands with a hot air balloon or a falconry show. There are marvels modern and ancient to enchant young minds. Visit the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, or the vast souks, and markets, filled with spices, fabrics, and gold. Or just go for exhilarating fun at Ferrari World’s tracks and Bounce’s trampolines.

Ski Dubai: Frolic in the snow in the middle of the desert

Escape to a wintry wonderland during any season. Everyone can enjoy the snow at Ski Dubai. Little ones can build a snowman or sled down a hill. Older kids and adults can take to the slopes for skiing and snowboarding. And it’s okay if they’ve never hit the slopes before – there are lessons available for all ages. Then, hang out with the penguins or check out the ice caverns. Or sip hot chocolate at a chalet and marvel that all of this is inside a mall, surrounded by desert. See the shoppers walking by outside the windows!

Children aged two and older are welcome, although you should check age and height limits for the various rides. Entry fee includes all the snow gear everyone needs. There are lockers for rent, and strollers are welcome and also available for rent. There are restaurants onsite (and in the mall), and baby changing facilities available.

Atlantis Aquaventure: Explore life under the sea 

Atlantis is no longer a mysterious lost continent: it is an epic waterpark. Anyone can buy a ticket for the splashing fun at the Atlantis Palm Hotel. Your adrenaline lovers can test themselves on rides like the Leap of Faith – a water slide almost 100-feet high that includes a long tube through the aquarium. Or the whole family can take a raft down Lazy River and enjoy a ride together.

The park welcomes the entire family, but you should check the age and height limits for the various activities. Strollers are allowed and recommended, and there are locker facilities. You can only bring baby food and water inside, but there are plenty of restaurants throughout the park.

OliOli: Everyone in the family can join the fun

Release the children for playful learning. Designed for kids, OliOli lets everyone join in. Toddlers can play with bubbles and puzzles with parents. Older kids can climb through Toshi’s Net and play up above, safely. They can learn about the forces of air and water with balloons and cannons. Watch their eyes light up as they see a hurricane in action or race little cars, they made themselves! Check the schedule for special activities, like constructing a musical bench or hunting for dinosaur fossils.

This is geared towards toddlers to pre-teens, although older children may also enjoy the activities. If you are traveling with babies, you’ll be relieved to know that there are baby changing and breast-feeding stations available. Strollers are welcome, although there is a storage area if needed. Considering the water activities, you may want to bring a change of clothing. You can bring food and drink or buy some at the café.

City Walk: Enjoy some of the city’s best shopping

Take shopping to the streets with the family. City Walk is an open-air shopping complex with more than just designer fashions. Check the calendar for events like artist performances and cooking competitions in the main area. However, the stores themselves offer kid-tastic entertainments. Geek Nations sells comic and pop culture merchandise and they also have a state-of-the-art gaming area to watch and play. Mattel Play! Town brings Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Barney, and friends to life for imaginative play with little ones.

Strollers are welcome and available for rent, and baby changing facilities are widely available. There’s also free Wi-Fi throughout the site and a first aid station.

Kite Beach: Enjoy a day of sand and surf

Dubai’s sands are more than desert. There are miles of shoreline to check out. Kite Beach brings family fun to the shores of the Persian Gulf. Active kids can try their hand at kite surfing, wakeboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding. There are playgrounds for the younger kids to build sandcastles, as well as amusement areas with kid-friendly ziplines and obstacle courses. And there are shops along the beach if you forget sunscreen or beachwear.

Strollers are welcome, and there are rentals for towels, beach chairs, and umbrellas. There are plenty of restaurants along the beach, in addition to restroom and shower facilities.



Explore Dubai

Read our complete guide to Dubai, or discover the city's best experiences.