Joanna James
If you're on the lookout for kid-friendly attractions in Abu Dhabi, you're in for a real treat. The busy capital of the UAE is home to a wide variety of family-friendly stimulating, artistic, and enriching activities in addition to a cornucopia of malls, opulent resorts, and skyscrapers.
Speaking to children about the actual world is a delicate matter but demonstrating to them how it operates is a fascinating situation to deal with. However, one of the easiest places to do that is probably by visiting KidZania in Abu Dhabi.
This lively and interactive mini-city is one of the most immersive kid-friendly destinations in Abu Dhabi. It is intended for children ages 3 and up and features everything from gas stations to fast food restaurants and even crime scenes. This is one destination that you must cross off the schedule because it combines fun and role play all in one, especially if you are a first-time parent. No better time than the present to teach your kids about how the world works.
The Abu Dhabi Children's Library is a wonderful place to spend the day combining play and education. The central Abu Dhabi library takes its aesthetic cues from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) varied topography. This means that young children and teenagers alike can relax on squishy artificial sand dunes while reading a favourite book, or they can go forth to discover new titles on Book Mountain.
This excellent facility has books and games for visitors of all ages to enjoy and is a great way for your kids to make new friends. During your travels where you are staying at stunning resorts in Abu Dhabi such as the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, it is easy to forget that your kids are, for the most part, simply along for the ride. So be sure to help them socialize and enjoy themselves amongst other kids during your travels.
The landmark Bait Mohammed Bin Khalifa was wonderfully restored as a public community area after undergoing an intensive conservation effort. You may visit this structure within the Al Ain UNESCO World Heritage Site and take in the permanent exhibition, which provides an in-depth look at the history of the house and its environment from more than 60 years ago.
Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you race through to the Empty Quarter, the world's biggest continuous sand pile, with your kids. Get your blood pumping with some dune bashing across and then watch the sunset over the desert as you retire to a traditional Arab camp for an evening of Arabic grilling. One thing is certain, your kids will be out like a switch the moment they get to your villa and hit the bed after all that fun!
Your kids are sure to have a blast at Bounce Abu Dhabi. There are several ways to work up a sweat at this indoor trampoline park and those interested in freestyle jumping can head to the Free-Jump Arena, while those more interested in ball sports can play Slam Dunk or Dodgeball.
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