5 Fun Things to Do in Dubai With Kids - The UAE’s Best

Aquaventure Park is not for the faint of heart; this park is for the fun-loving family not afraid of adventure. Go there and enjoy plenty of nail-biting fun and laughs as you experience the rides, slides, and tube journeys through a shark-infested lagoon. The thrills are on a large scale and not to be missed if you are the kind of family that needs plenty of action and adventure to make their day special. Make sure to book your stay at a top 5 star hotel in Dubai and look forward to relaxing with the kids at the end of a boisterous and fun day. The best like Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai is ideal for everyone to enjoy relaxing and dining on their favourites.

The Green Planet is a giant tropical rainforest located in the desert. The place is home to over 3,000 types of plants and exotic animals, amongst which are iguanas, hornbills, and chattering monkeys. Even more amazing is the 82 foot tall artificially created fig tree, which is located inside the dome. While the bio-diverse environs of the glass dome will pique the interests of older children, there are plenty of sky-walkways and rope bridges to make the place an adventure cove even for very young kids. The icing on the cake is the well updated and experienced guides who manage to make the entire tour an amazing experience even for the grown-ups.

This is the world's largest shopping centre, boasting over 1200 shops; therefore, it has to be of interest to the entire family. Apart from shopping to your heart's content, the mall is home to an ice skating rink and a huge aquarium. Parents will certainly have no problem keeping their kids occupied and getting a spot of no-fuss shopping done. Besides, kids too will be looking to check off a few shopping lists at famous Hamleys and The Toy Store. A quick tip: there are quite a few international children's clothing brand stores located at this mall, and doing some rough research before you get there will help deal with the confusion of navigating the huge space. You may want to pay the mall multiple visits too, and making sure to book accommodation at a well-located Dubai hotel will certainly help.

Motiongate is one of the best attractions for families. The Hollywood style theme park is loads of fun starting with the Smurfs Village for the youngest members of your family; let them enjoy the docile and happy rides while the older ones can try to muster up enough courage to ride the Hunger Games style roller-coaster. There are several 'edutainment' type attractions to hold the interest of children and several other themed attractions to help you and the family make an enjoyable day of the visit.

Kite Beach is now abandoned by the kitesurfers who have moved on to other areas; therefore, families can now enjoy the windy thrills of this lovely beach. A bit of a secret is that the beach is privy to a handful of families who enjoy the sultry vibes, especially in the mornings.