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How to Plan a Family Vacation in Dubai with Kids

Your Guide to Exploring Dubai’s Top Family Attractions with Ease

By Jeewanthi ArmstrongPublished 7 months ago • 3 min read

Dubai is becoming one of the most fascinating places in the world for families to visit. The city has theme parks, aquariums, beaches, and desert excursions that will keep kids busy the whole day. Families may see Dubai's iconic sights and have some quiet time by the sea if they prepare beforehand. With a little bit of planning and patience, your family holiday can become amazing in Dubai.

 Picking a Resort That Is Good for Families

The place you stay can make or break your family's vacation. Many families choose Ras Al Khaimah resorts because they are near the beach, have outdoor space, and are quieter than resorts in central Dubai. Anantara Mina Al Ras Al Khaimah is a site that many families think about. Families may relax at the resort, which is next to mangroves and a natural length of shoreline. Families that desire to go to Dubai will also find that staying at a central accommodation point is a good fit. It takes a little over an hour to drive from Ras Al Khaimah to the city. This means you may see the sights during the day and then go back to a quieter resort at night.

Going To Dubai's Water Parks

Going to a waterpark is one of the most fun things for kids to do in Dubai. There are a lot of big water parks in the city that provide slides, wave pools, and splash areas for people of all ages. Aquaventure Waterpark is one of the most well-known. There are more than 100 rides and attractions at the park, such as water slides, lazy rivers, and areas made just for little kids.  It is easy for families to spend a whole day there. Younger kids like the splash zones, and older kids like the bigger slides and rides. Waterparks are a terrific option for kids to stay active throughout the holidays while their parents rest by the pool or participate in the fun.

The Dubai Mall and Aquarium

The Dubai Mall is much more than just a place to buy things. It also has a lot of family-friendly attractions. One of the best things to do is visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. People can walk under the sea in a big glass tunnel as sharks, rays, and other fish swim above them. Kids are generally fascinated by the experience since they can see marine creatures up close. KidZania is another fun thing to do at the mall. It's an interactive attraction where kids can pretend to work in a small city. Families often stay here for a few hours because the complex has restaurants, cafes, as well as an ice rink.

Finding Theme Parks

Dubai boasts a number of theme parks that kids and families will love. Younger guests really like LEGOLAND Dubai. The park has rides, building areas and water attractions based on the well-known toy brand. Kids can use LEGO bricks to build things, explore themed areas, and engage with interactive displays that spark their imaginations. There are also a lot of indoor entertainment centres in the city. These include trampoline parks and play places where kids may stay active while it's hot outside. Theme parks make the journey more interesting and keep kids thrilled all the time during the vacation.

Going On a Desert Adventure

Families that go to Dubai should also go on a desert safari. Most of the time, these tours start with a drive across dunes in four-wheel-drive cars. Kids often have a lot of fun on the ride through the desert. Camel rides and sandboarding are also part of many safaris. Families can go to traditional desert camps where they can eat native food and watch cultural shows. The sunset over the dunes is often one of the best parts of the journey. The desert experience lets kids see a very different side of the area than the city skyline.

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    Written by Jeewanthi Armstrong