Dubai: Best Things To See And Do In Dubai With Kids

Dubai is a land of tall skyscrapers, sleepy towns, pristine beaches, vast deserts, and technological advancements. This city of glamor and glitz is also the land of fun. The city of Dubai has many things to do and see when you visit with your family.

Oli Oli

Oli Oli is a fresh concept based on a range of interactive and inventive activities for children. Aimed to engage children from 2 to 11-year-old. This sprawling theme park in Al Quoz is divided into eight different galleries. The highlight here is Toshi’s Net, which is a colorful hanging play area designed by a Japanese artist. Other fun activities include cannonballs launching in the Water Gallery and creative lab. You can also avail birthday packages here.

Aquaventure Waterpark

Adrenaline rush pumping through your blood is a guarantee here in Aquaventure Waterpark for both kids and adults. Check out the thrilling rides here one of which plummets you into a tube and take you through shark-infested waters. Kids can burn the sugar rush in them by cooling off in the tamer rides and children’s splasher play area. After all the thrilling rides if you need a calmer ride to cool off, enjoy along the Palm’s tranquil waterways. You can also relax and rejuvenate by catching a spot of sun on the private beach. A visit to the Aquaventure park is one of the best things to do and see in Dubai.

Kidzania

This ultimate kid zone of fun is inside The Dubai Mall. Kids here can have an adult experience scaled down in size. Kidzania is an edutainment complex where kids play and experience what it is to be an adult. Kids here need to take up jobs such as fireman, doctors, chefs, radio-show hosts, pilots, or even perfumers to create their scents. Kids here get paid Kidzania money for their services. The space center here is the highlight. Resembling a real-life space center, children here can learn about astronauts and the world with the help of
simulated attractions and virtual reality.

Dolphin Bay

You can connect with nature’s friendliest mammals the dolphins at Dolphin Bay in Atlantis Palm. People of all ages are encouraged to interact with these dolphins. Dolphin Bay is the most sophisticated dolphin habitat in the world to educate visitors about the importance of preserving their natural habitats. You’ll be surprised to know that your kids will have made new friends at the end of the day.

IMG World of Adventure

IMG World Dubai, one of Dubai’s newest and most exciting theme parks, will bring smiles on your child’s face. With over the size of 28 football fields, characters from Powerpuff girls and Jurrasic Park bring to life in this world of fun. A day at IMG World Dubai will make it a memorable vacation for your family.

Bounce Dubai

Bounce Dubai is the city’s playtime favorite with over 100 connected trampolines. In this challenging fun place, children can jump and somersault at Mini Bounce while older kids can perform dunks and perform tricks and bounce off the wall. After all the bouncing and burning, even adults will have a sound sleep like kids.

Wild Wadi Waterpark

With over 30 attractions at Wild Wadi Waterpark Slip and slide your way. Take jump down the gravity-defying slides or ride a water roller coaster. After all the adrenaline-pumping fun, you can also float and glide down the lazy river and soak in the stunning view of the Burj Al Arab. Young kids can enjoy in an area dedicated to kids with climbing frames, small slides, and dumping buckets for all the fun.

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Explore the largest suspended aquarium in the world at Dubai Mall. This giant aquarium has 10 million liters of water and houses over 30,000 marine animals. Rising to the third floor in Dubai Mall, it is home to over 140 species of marine life and an extensive collection of sand tiger sharks in the world. The 48-meter tunnel of the aquarium envelopes you from overhead and around. Have a mermaid makeover, and take a glass-bottom tour. You can snorkel and enjoy looking at sharks up close inside the safety of the cage and seeing the sharks and rays swimming overhead. If you are of the adventure type, you can rent an oxygen tank and go swimming with the sharks.

Dubai Parks and Resorts

Parks and Resorts are vast, with three theme parks and a waterpark in it. Adults and children alike can enjoy the fantastic array of activities in Motiongate, Bollywood Park, and Legoland. While Motiongate Dubai shows themed areas based on Dreamworlds Animation, Columbia Pictures, The Smurfs and Lionsgate, you can enjoy all the fun in Legoland Dubai. Enjoy in dining boulevard or rest in Riverland entertainment for dynamic fun. Stay at Lapita the Polynesian styled luxury hotel located right in the park.

In visiting Dubai, it is essential to know the Do’s and Don’ts of the country before your travel. Below are the lists of the Do’s and Don’ts in the country.

Do’s and Don’ts in Dubai

• Dress sensibly and respectfully. While women are advised to wear loose-fitting clothes
and skirts that drop till knee, men are encouraged to wear jeans, trousers and full sleeve tops.
• Take taxis directly from hotel or night clubs. Drinking and being intoxicated in public is an
offense. It will only take one person to report that you are drunk and causing a public nuisance to get you into trouble.
• If you visit someone’s home, do remove your shoes.
• Check timings in advance before you reach a venue for shopping or entertainment.
• Be careful while crossing roads. Crossroads only in pedestrian crossing else you will be knocked down by a speeding vehicle.
• Don’t insult Emiratis with your behavior, or it may have serious consequences, from fines to imprisonment.
• Public display of affection ( PDA ) isn’t allowed in public. But holding hands is ok but other than that it’s not acceptable.
• It’s not allowed to take photographs of government buildings.
• Don’t take drugs.
• No drinking or eating in public during Ramadan Holidays.

As a whole country, this is a fun-filled city and an excellent destination for the entire family to visit. There is something for everyone in this
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