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Cool new family experiences in Dubai
Wed, April 20, 2022
Keep the whole family busy with this must-do list of fresh and exciting children's activities in Dubai.
Keep the whole family busy with this must-do list of fresh and exciting children's activities in Dubai.
Aim for sky-high fun at The View at The Palm

Swing from the trees at Aventura

Show off your moves at Roll DXB

It’s time to get your skates on at Dubai’s first-ever permanent roller disco. RollDXB has opened its doors in Port Rashid, with disco nights, roller derby, musical skate jams and roller hockey making us reach for the leg-warmers. Skating pros keen to show off their moves can hit the floor during 90-minute open sessions, while beginners can take individual or group lessons. The whole family can join in the sliding action as the skate park is open to all ages until 7pm, after which it’s for over 14s only.
Slide into the Jungle Bay Waterpark

Make a splash at Aquaventure

Visit farms with the family
Bearcat necessities at The Green Planet

He's the first bearcat ever to have visited the region, which is why the aptly named Fluffy is creating such a stir at City Walk's The Green Planet. The adorable creature, also known as a binturong, has a cat-like head and bear-like body, and visitors at the indoor rainforest can spot him wandering around the foliage. Children looking for an even more immersive, educational experience can become 'zookeepers' thanks to a new three-hour programme that lets them participate behind the scenes in the laboratories and bio-dome.
Explore underwater worlds at Deep Dive Dubai

It's already broken the Guinness World Record for the world's deepest swimming pool at 60.02m, but Deep Dive Dubai offers aquatic fans so much more to see and do. Don your suit and float your way through an underwater sunken city, reminiscent of the lost land of Atlantis. There are also a host of courses to sign up for if you're keen on free diving and scuba diving. Make your way here, whether you are an expert wanting to plunge to new depths or a beginner keen to explore cool habitats.
Go celebrity spotting at Madame Tussauds

Want to pose with the stars on the red carpet? Madame Tussauds let's you do just that. Visit the famous waxwork museum, known for crafting lifelike replicas of high-profile figures and celebrities, at Bluewaters Dubai. You'll not only be able to mingle with 60 international stars but see figures of 16 regional heavy-hitters too. Record-breaking singer Balqees Fathi is the centre of attention at the A-List Party Room, while Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan shares the spotlight with Nancy Ajram and Maya Diab. Football fans can see their hero Cristiano Ronaldo, while social media queens can take a selfie with Kylie Jenner or Cara Delevingne.
Meet the Smurfs at Dubai Miracle Garden

Make time for Ready, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go is a sprawling, jungle-themed playground that comes complete with soft play area, trampoline park, a mini-town and a zone specially for toddlers. From foam cannons to balance beams, tunnels and rope bridges plus lots of slides, children from the ages of one to 12 have lots of different routes to check out at the Al Quoz-based indoor space. There are even five role play rooms ranging from a princess theme to a disco one, so it's the ideal place to keep them entertained.
Find thrills at Dubai Hills

Whether you have teenagers looking for extreme thrills via The Storm Coaster or kids looking for indoor frolics at Adventure Park, the Dubai Hills Mall has plenty to occupy all ages. Become a storm chaser via the state-of-the-art coaster, with a vertical launch, sharp drop and multiple twists and turns. Just nearby is Adventure Park with ten different experiences, including climbing walls, a trampoline 'jump park', plus caving tunnels and a rope course for hours of non-stop fun.
Book a stay to remember at Legoland Hotel

If you're a fan of Lego you're in for a treat as the region's first ever Legoland Hotel has opened its doors at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Expect a dramatic Ollie the Dragon entrance, brightly-coloured interiors plus rooms decked out in five whimsical motifs, including pirates and Lego Friends themes. Little ones will be kept busy as there's a schedule of imaginative activities and workshops at the hotel, and guests also get free tickets to the nearby theme parks and water park.
Ride thrilling rollercoasters at Motiongate

Climb into the Tr88house

Fast forward at the Museum of the Future

Check in at Deira Islands

Those looking for an eventful family stay can head to Centara Mirage Beach Resort, which presents warm Far Eastern hospitality and plenty of adventures thanks to a waterpark, shoreside souk and seven dining venues. Hotel Riu Dubai at Deira Islands is another top contender – the 24-hour all-inclusive resort offers pools, a spa, themed restaurants and the Splash Water World waterpark.