Dubai Attractions
Find the best places to visit for the whole family
Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world at 828 metres. You can go up to the viewing decks on floors 124 and 148 to see amazing views of Dubai. Children will love the fast lift ride and the displays that show how the tower was built. A visit takes about 90 minutes, which is good for families with young children.
Opening Hours
Every day: 8.30 AM to 11 PM
Prices
Adults: £35 to £45
Children: £25 to £35
Family Facilities
Lifts, toilets, snacks available
IMG Worlds
Dubai's brilliant for families with children. There's loads to keep the little ones happy. Theme parks, indoor play areas, and fun museums. kids have an absolute blast here. Dubai Parks has Legoland and Motiongate all together. IMG Worlds is the world's largest indoor theme park with Marvel heroes. KidZania lets children try different jobs like being doctors or pilots.
Opening Hours
Every day: 12 pm to 10 PM
Prices
Children: £30 to £50
Adults: £35 to £60
Family Facilities
Baby changing rooms, food courts, rest areas available
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall has over 1,200 shops and lots of things for families to do. The Dubai Aquarium is really popular with thousands of fish and sea animals you can see through a huge window. There is also KidZania where children can try different jobs and activities. The mall has plenty of restaurants that are good for families and baby changing rooms throughout the building.
Opening Hours
Every day: 10 AM to midnight
Prices
Mall entry: Free
Aquarium: £25 per person
Family Facilities
Baby rooms, play areas, restaurants
Palm Jumeirah
This famous man-made island has luxury hotels with beautiful beaches and calm water that is perfect for families. The Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark has rides for young children as well as gentle splash areas. There are kids' clubs where staff look after children so parents can have a break. The monorail goes along the island and children really enjoy the ride and views.
Opening Hours
Beach: Open 24 hours
Waterpark: 10 AM to sunset
Prices
Beach: Free
Waterpark: £55 to £70
Family Facilities
Kids clubs, lifeguards, restaurants
Desert Safari
Family desert safaris have gentle dune driving that is suitable for young children and avoids scary activities. Evening tours include camel rides, traditional shows, and authentic Emirati dinner under the stars. Young children really like riding on camels and playing in the sand. Tours usually finish by 9 PM so children can get to bed on time. Many companies can provide child car seats if you ask when booking.
Opening Hours
Morning and evening tours
Tours run daily
Prices
Adults: £45 to £60
Children: £35 to £45
Family Facilities
Child seats, gentle routes, supervision