Top 5 things to do in Dubai with kids

Dubai is a well-suited holiday for everyone from tots to teens, with world class theme parks, Ski Dubai, warm seas and direct flights from many UK airports. Not only do you have many fantastic beaches in Dubai you also have amazing hotels and resorts with private villas or interconnecting rooms, perfect for a family holiday.

KidZania Dubai

Located on Level two at the Dubai Mall, the well-known educational kids dream is covering 80,000 foot indoor space built as a city replica where children can play and have ‘real’ jobs. With over 40 role playing activities for children aged between 2-16, they will learn all about jobs, money and develop life skills that cannot be taught in the classroom. They can then use their hard-earned cash to spend on sweets or treats in the KidZania shop – or keep in the KidZania bank for future visits. Admission is free for the under twos.

Dubai’s Theme Parks

Opposite the Palm Jebel Ali on Sheikh Zayed Road the Theme Park Resort is incredibly fun for the whole family. Home to three theme parks, a water park and a retail and dining park, kids and adults alike will be spoilt for choice. The three parks consist of MOTIONGATE Dubai - full of rides and entertainment inspired by three of the largest motion picture studios in Hollywood (DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate), Bollywood Parks Dubai – with cafes, shopping, rides and shows inspired by Bollywood blockbusters, and LEGOLAND Dubai, offering over 40 LEGO themed rides and attractions.

Burj Khalifa Tour and Fountains

At number 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard you will find the 160-storey skyscraper, not only the official tallest building in the world but also the highest number of stories, tallest lift and highest outdoor observation deck. The Dubai Fountain on the 30-acre Burj Lake is a must see. With water, music and light spectacles which are visible from space this is one for the whole family to enjoy.

Ski Dubai

At the mall of the Emirates on Sheikh Zayed Road, this indoor winter wonderland covers 22,500 square metres and is home to around 6,000 tones of real snow, yes REAL SNOW! With five slopes to choose from with the longest indoor run being 400 metres with a drop of 60 metres you wont be disappointed. Not to mention this is also home to a penguin enclosure, a snow park and a snow cavern with an ice maze.

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Situated on the ground level at The Dubai Mall on Doha Street, the Aquarium houses over 33,000 marine creatures and has the largest collection of sand tiger sharks on Earth along with a five-meter Australian crocodile named King Croc. With unique water activities to take part in such diving with sharks, cage snorkelling and a glass bottom ride this is a rare trip for the whole family to enjoy.

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