CHILDREN’S ATTRACTIONS
1. Magic Planet
Deira City Centre, Dubai • 04 295 4333 • Open 10am–11pm daily (until midnight Thu & Fri) • Adm for rides • www.deiracitycentre.com
An indoor entertainment venue for all the family, with a merry-go-round, bumper cars, pitch and putt golf, video games for children, and a soft-play area for toddlers.
2. Ski Dubai Snow Park
All ski levels and ages can try their hand at skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of the largest indoor snow park in the world. There are also a variety of rides here, such as Bobsled, Tubing Run, Snow Bumpers, Zorb Ball ‘Giant Ball’ and Snow Plough Playground.
Watching the skiers at Ski Dubai
3. Aquaventure
Spread across 17 ha (43 acres) next to the Atlantis resort, this vast water park has plenty to thrill visitors. Travel through rapids, waterfalls and the Leap of Faith slide.
An exhilarating water slide at the Aquaventure water park
4. MOTIONGATE™ Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai • 04 820 0000 • Open 11am–8pm daily (until 10pm Thu–Sat) • Adm • www.dubaiparksandresorts.com
Enjoy rides and shows based on the Smurfs, Kung Fu Panda and many other movies, at the Middle East’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park.
5. IMG Worlds of Adventure
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Dubai • 04 403 8888 • Open 11am–9pm daily (until 10pm Thu–Sat) • Adm • www.imgworlds.com
This large indoor amusement park is split into four themed zones, including two based on Marvel Comics and Cartoon Network, and the exciting Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure.
6. Wild Wadi Water Park
Dare to try some of the 30 adrenaline-fuelled watery rides or just float about on a rubber ring along the waterways of this enormous outdoor water park.
7. Yas Waterworld
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi • 600 511115 • Adm • www.yaswaterworld.com
With fun-filled activities for all ages, this Emirati-themed water park has 45 rides, slides and other attractions.
8. Kidzania
Level 2, Dubai Mall, Dubai • 800 38224 6255 • Open 10am–10pm daily (until 11pm Thu–Sat) • Adm; under 2s free • www.kidzania.ae
Young children take over the world at Kidzania, a miniature city in which kids can dress up in costumes and role-play from a selection of different jobs, including policeman and fireman.
The fun-filled Kidzania
9. Aventura® Parks
Mushrif Park, Dubai • 052 178 7616 • Open 10am–9pm Sun–Wed, 9am–10pm Thu–Sat • Adm • www.aventuraparks.com
This adventure park, set in a natural Ghaf tree forest, is scattered with attractions for all levels and ages. Apart from the famous 25 m (82 ft) Tarzan jump, it also features bridges, zip-lines and treetop activities.
10. Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi • 600 511115 • Open 10am–8pm daily • Adm • www.wbworldabudhabi.com
Immerse yourself in the world of Warner Bros. characters and iconic superheroes at this themed park.
TOP 10 PARKS, GARDENS AND BEACHES
1. Jumeirah Beach Park
This park has landscaped play areas and a beach with sunbeds.
Jumeirah Beach Park
2. Za’abeel Park
Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai
A technology-themed park with a football field, boating lake and cafés.
3. Al Seef Rd Park
Dubai
A great place to enjoy the creek action.
4. Creekside Park
A huge botanical park with BBQ areas, a mini golf course and a cable car.
5. Al Mamzar Beach Park
Al Hamriya, Dubai • 04 296 6201 • Open 8am–10pm; Mon is for women and children (boys under 4) only • Adm
A child-friendly beach park with huge picnic areas, four swimming beaches, a mini train and bikes for hire.
6. Umm Suqeim Beach
Off Jumeirah Beach Rd, Dubai
This public beach has shallow waters and views of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.
7. Safa Park
A huge park with lots to do. Try the trampoline cage for fun.
8. Mushrif Park
Al Khawaneej Rd, Dubai • Open 8am–10:30pm Sat–Wed, 8am–11:30pm Thu–Fri • Adm
A desert park with pools, farm animals, a theatre and a botanic garden.
9. La Mer Beach
2 A St, Dubai
A sprawling, laidback beach with an adventurous water park.
10. Kite Beach
Umm Suqeim, behind Wollongong University, Dubai
A popular spot for watersports.
