Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions in Emirate of Dubai
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Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions in Emirate of Dubai

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  • Museum of The Futuretop_1
    󰺂8.8
    167.71
    Dubai.Sheikh Zayed / DIFC29 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄AI robot interaction showcases technology
    Immersive experience of future life scenarios
    󱨠Saved by 1415 users󱨠302 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Sip Mun YeeSip Mun Yee

    Good to bring young children, quite informative and interesting for youngsters.

  • Lost World Aquariumtop_2
    󰺂8.1
    133.97
    Dubai.Palm Jumeirah33.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰌌Interact with over 60,000 marine species
    󰋄Atlantis underwater tunnel exploration
    󱨠Saved by 796 users󱨠319 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    学校🏫学校🏫

    ## Jumeirah Palm Island: Is the golden dream on the steel palm leaves worth going? ** If you want to witness the ambition of human beings to transform nature, this place is a spectacle; but if you pursue the relaxation of a beach holiday, the price is not as good as a public beach**. **The core shock is on the macro scale and engineering miracles. **Take the light rail into the "palm leaf stalk", the two sides of the billionaire mansion such as white keys arranged, the Atlantis hotel at the end such as the mythical castle on the final stage **This moment understands what the visual hegemony of "artificial islands"**. The most amazing at dusk: the sunset dyes the arced breakwater into a golden ring, as if the Persian Gulf wears a crown. **Two high-light experiences: **-**Atlantis Hotel**: Free crossing the giant aquarium corridor, 6.5 10,000 fish swim on the arched glass top; Pay to experience the Water World Adventure Park's Faith Leap Slide - **Palm Leaf Point Beach Club**: Exclusive view of the Persian Gulf, the Sailing Hotel mirrors the Burj Khalifa **Invisible cost warning:** Limited public areas, **High-quality beaches are mostly private hotels** (one-day admission fees often exceed ¥500); light rail fares are high and only lead to the main road; food and beverage prices double. **Summary: ** The essence of this island is a landscape symbol** of ** huge capital. It is worth checking in quickly to cross the light rail and overlook Atlantis. Feel the wild imagination of humans to use desert as canvas. But if time is tight, the viewing platform overlooks the panoramic view enough to land and explore, and it is easy to fall into the fascination of consumerism.

  • Dubai Desert Safari Camptop_3
    󰺂8.0
    99.24
    Dubai30.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 6 of Best Things to Do in Emirate of Dubai
    Highlights:
    Camel Riding and Henna Painting Experience
    󰌌Enjoy a belly dance show under the stars
    󱨠Saved by 1031 users󱨠232 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    _TI***q1_TI***q1

    We had the VIP package and I’m glad we did because we were waited on fantastically by our host and the amount of people there was amazing, the queue for the food on the normal package was huge but the VIP package entailed that our food was served to us..The food was endless with fish, meat and all served with a fantastic evening of entertainment..We will do this experience again.

  • Global Village
    4
    󰺂7.7
    24.81
    Dubai.Global Village13.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Specialty items from the world
    󰀆Dreamy Nighttime Main Stage Show
    󱨠Saved by 841 users󱨠224 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Lady KwenadiLady Kwenadi

    🌍✨ A World in One Place — Global Village is Magic! ✨🌍Global Village is hands-down one of the best cultural experiences on the planet. Imagine walking through Morocco, Japan, Africa, India, Europe, and the Americas — all in one evening. The pavilions are bursting with life, color, music, and smells that instantly transport you across continents. It’s like taking a round-the-world trip without a passport!🎭 The live shows are world-class, with everything from Bollywood dancing and African drumming to acrobats and fireworks that light up the Dubai sky.🛍️ The shopping? Unreal. Authentic handicrafts, spices, silks, teas, and treasures you won’t find anywhere else.🍢 The food? A full-on feast. Turkish ice cream, Thai noodles, Emirati sweets, Mexican tacos — it’s a global buffet under the stars.🎢 Even the theme park rides are fun for all ages — from kids to thrill-seekers.It’s more than a theme park or market — it’s a celebration of humanity. Whether you’re a tourist or a local,

  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
    5
    󰺂7.4
    197.49
    Dubai.Downtown Dubai27 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰌌Transparent tunnel for close marine views
    󰋄Swim with sharks & glass-bottom boat
    󱨠Saved by 844 users󱨠271 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    学校🏫学校🏫

    ## Dubai Aquarium: Suspended in the shopping center of the deep sea theater ** worth going? ** If you are traveling with your parents or obsessed with the giant ocean landscape, the visual impact of the 48-meter viewing window is definitely worth the fare**; but if you have experienced a top aquarium (such as Okinawa/Singapore), you may have limited surprises. **Core hegemony in scale and magic:** -**World's largest suspended viewing window**: in the atrium of Dubai Shopping Center, the three-story blue hole suddenly topped, hammerhead sharks like ghost fleets passing by, sardine storms whirled into liquid tornadoes**The absurdity of shopping is instantly replaced by deep sea fear Experience** -**Glass Bottom Boat Tunnel**: Take the elevator through the arch tunnel, the emperor's wingspan is three meters, and the reflection and entity are twisted into double behemoths in the arc glass **Hidden highlights in details:** 1. **Nighting shark side**: limited camping area to put sleeping bags in front of the viewing window, at 3 am reef shark green fins swim in dark blue like aliens 2.**Backfield breeding laboratory**: touching the leaf sea dragon that just broke eggs in the box, translucent body slightly trembling with the current 3. **Rainforest area reversal setting**: through the aquarium tunnel, the Amazon dome that roars monkeys, the toucans dive to grab food and trigger screaming**Reality considerations: **-**Basic tickets ≈¥300 only include the observation deck**, tunnel/glass boat needs to be superimposed ¥150+-The crowds are turbulent on weekends, **Doubling the admission experience at 10 am or 8 pm** - The exit is forced to pass through 59 souvenir shops, and the children's crash prevention warning**Summary:** This is essentially a surreal aquarium where business and spectacle coexist**. When you look up at Hermes window and see the shadows of tiger sharks and shopping bags overlap on the viewing window, you understand Dubai's ultimate logic - even the deep sea behemoths are the most shocking window models in luxury malls.

  • Legoland® Dubai
    6
    󰺂7.3
    228.25
    Dubai.Dubai World Central40.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 13 of Best Things to Do in Emirate of Dubai
    Highlights:
    Mini Dubai built with Legos
    󱓊60M Lego pieces form 10K shapes
    󱨠Saved by 318 users󱨠180 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    jetsetmichjetsetmich

    We visited legoland Dubai with my daughters 8&11. They had lots of games for the younger girl. We enjoyed the games and legocity. Miniland is very impressive our favourite was the metro system and The Pyramids. The older girl enjoyed boating school and 3 others. It was a fun day. The park is clean and well organized. The building workshops are a nice break from the moving around. All the staff were nice and lovely . I would go again. The only thing they need is water fountains as it is too hot.

  • IMG Worlds of Adventure
    7
    󰺂6.5
    253.06
    Dubai.Global Village13.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰌌Thrill rides & children's play areas
    󰌌Marvel Hero Epic Battle Experience
    󱨠Saved by 275 users󱨠43% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It's a great park, I have something to compare it to. Not exactly wow, but very decent. We went in November from about 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, no lines, rode everywhere several times, saw everything. Tickets are 365 dirhams on the website and at the box office. We bought a much cheaper option (6,300 rubles) with lunch (at Shawarma) and didn't regret it; the portion was enough for two meals. I recommend it to everyone!

  • The Green Planet Dubai
    8
    󰺂6.4
    118.1
    Dubai.Jumeirah Beach28.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    Over 3,000 species tropical flora & fauna
    Interact with lemurs & birds
    󱨠Saved by 317 users󱨠64% positive reviews
    4.3/5
    OlieTigerOlieTiger

    Smaller than expected. But a good place for families to visit.

  • Dubai Safari Park
    9
    󰺂6.3
    46.89
    Dubai.Dragon Mart21.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰌌Enjoy the Arabian charm of a belly dance performance
    A paradise for seeing the world's rare animals
    󱨠Saved by 322 users󱨠93% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Ash istedAsh isted

    I would definitely recommend going to the Dubai Safari but word of advice prebook the extra tickets such as ‘feeding giraffe, seeing the tiger, feeding the femur etc as they do sell out and you will not get to go. We had an amazing time, we did a lot of walking but the scenery is beautiful so it doesn’t matter. Over 8/10.

  • Ski Dubai
    10
    󰺂6.1
    238.17
    Dubai.Sheikh Zayed / DIFC25.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    Over a dozen snow rides & coaching class
    󰌌Interactive snow park for kids
    󱨠Saved by 263 users󱨠46% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Konomi.SKonomi.S

    Dubai Ski Resort Super Pass: The Ultimate Skiing Experience – Convenience and Fun Combined The Dubai Ski Resort Super Pass is definitely one of my most surprising experiences in recent years. Encountering a snow-covered wonderland in the heart of the desert is breathtaking in itself, but the Super Pass's unlimited access and convenient services elevate this trip to a whole new level. Hidden among skyscrapers, Dubai Ski Resort is one of the Middle East's top indoor ski destinations, maintaining a constant temperature of -1°C to -2°C year-round, unaffected by the desert heat. The slopes are designed with a highly tiered feel; beginners can practice in gentle areas, while experienced skiers can challenge themselves on steep runs with drops up to 60 meters. There's also a dedicated snow park area, offering fun for both solo skiing and family activities. The snow is fine and soft, simulating natural snowfall, and all necessary ski equipment (skis, ski suits, boots, gloves, etc.) is available in a full range of sizes, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own gear. In addition, the resort is fully equipped with rest areas, hot drinks bars, and lockers, catering to the various needs of skiers. Most commendable is the purchase and usage experience of the Super Pass, a true blessing for those who prefer convenience. The purchase process is extremely convenient; after confirmation, the e-ticket is sent directly to your mobile phone, eliminating the need for printing. Simply scan the code to exchange for entry. The pass covers unlimited skiing all day, full equipment rental, unlimited access to the slopes, and basic ski instruction (included in some packages), solving all your needs in one go. Avoid repeatedly queuing on-site to buy tickets and rent equipment, saving a significant amount of time. No further registration is required upon entry; simply present your e-ticket to collect your equipment and enter the ski area – a seamless process. For travelers, the Super Pass not only provides a high-value skiing experience but also offers unparalleled convenience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the unique joys of desert skiing. Whether you're a beginner trying skiing for the first time or a seasoned skier seeking an uninterrupted experience, this pass perfectly suits your needs. If Dubai's ski resorts are a skiing miracle in the desert, then the Super Pass is the convenient key to unlocking that miracle. Recommended for every traveler visiting Dubai!

Best family-friendly things to do in Emirate of Dubai (2025)

Looking for fun and memorable family activities in Emirate of Dubai? From exciting attractions to relaxing outdoor spots, Emirate of Dubai offers a wide range of family-friendly experiences that everyone can enjoy.

Whether you're planning a short weekend outing or a full family vacation, these top-rated things to do promise laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories.

Top family-friendly activities & attractions in Emirate of Dubai

If you're searching for the best family experiences, these activities are perfect for all ages. Expect engaging attractions, kid-friendly facilities, and experiences that combine fun, education, and togetherness.

Museum of The Future

• Dubai.Sheikh Zayed / DIFC | 29 km from downtown

• : AI robot interaction showcases technology,Immersive experience of future life scenarios

Lost World Aquarium

• Dubai.Palm Jumeirah | 33.2 km from downtown

• : Interact with over 60,000 marine species,Atlantis underwater tunnel exploration

Dubai Desert Safari Camp

• Dubai | 30.2 km from downtown

• : Camel Riding and Henna Painting Experience,Enjoy a belly dance show under the stars

Comfortable and convenient family activities

These attractions focus on creating easy, enjoyable experiences for families. From theme parks and animal farms to museums and interactive centers, you'll find safe, engaging options for every age group.

Family-friendly experiences near Emirate of Dubai

If you'd like to explore beyond Emirate of Dubai, plenty of nearby destinations offer fun and enriching family activities — perfect for weekend getaways or day trips.

Each of these attractions offers family-friendly fun within a short drive from Emirate of Dubai, combining convenience with engaging experiences for everyone.

What makes Emirate of Dubai a great family destination

• Kid-friendly attractions: Parks, museums, farms, and interactive centers.
• Fun for all ages: From playful adventures to relaxing family strolls.
• Convenient access: Close to transport, dining, and family facilities.
• Memorable experiences: Activities that bring families closer together.

Tips for enjoying family-friendly activities in Emirate of Dubai

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions and reserve tickets online.
2. Check for age-appropriate experiences or children’s programs.
3. Look for combo passes and special family packages on Trip.com.
4. Visit on weekdays for smaller crowds and more relaxed exploration.

Book your family adventure in Emirate of Dubai

Ready to explore the best family-friendly things to do in Emirate of Dubai? Browse Trip.Best's curated list of family attractions and activities, and make every moment count.

Book your tickets or experiences easily on Trip.com — where family fun meets convenience and great value.

What Family-friendly Attractions are there in Emirate of Dubai?
These are all Family-friendly Attractions in Emirate of Dubai:Museum of The Future, Lost World Aquarium, Dubai Desert Safari Camp, Global Village, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Emirate of Dubai?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Emirate of Dubai include:Museum of The Future:4.5, Lost World Aquarium:4.4, Dubai Desert Safari Camp:4.6, Global Village:4.6, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo:4.4
At what locations in Emirate of Dubai can Family-friendly Attractions in Emirate of Dubai be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in Emirate of Dubai are mainly located in:Museum of The Future:Dubai, Lost World Aquarium:Dubai, Dubai Desert Safari Camp:Dubai, Global Village:Dubai, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo:Dubai
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