10 Things To Do in Dubai With Kids

If you are traveling to Dubai with your family and are stumped on what to do – 10 Things To Do In Dubai With Kids should help you out. Tourism has always been a major industry for almost every country in the world. Millions of people travel from places to places every year. Not so long ago one of the hottest tourists spots in the world now, Dubai ( a city in the United Arab Emirates), was nothing but a desert with absolutely no signs of development what so ever. There was nothing except a few buildings and hardly anybody ever thought about going to this part of the world. A few years later the city experienced a major transition. Heavy construction work was carried out and some of the biggest multinationals in the world were asked to invest in the city. Today Dubai has become one of the leading places for business, tourism and fashion industry. The city has a spirited workforce and a government that continuously invest in transportation and infrastructure to make sure there is no hindrance in the way of economic development.For people looking to know more about the most happening desert in the world, here is our list of 10 Crazy Facts About Dubai.

Travellers from almost every corner of the world visit this dynamic city every year. Whether its desert safari or premium hotels, the city is loaded with places for tourists to go and have a great time. Those who plan on going to this vibrant and highly adventurous city with their kids here are some of the best things they can do to enjoy every second of their trip. Let’s start this list of best things to do in Dubai with kids:

10. Go to Beach

There is no better place to go and have fun with kids than the beach and when in Dubai you will have plenty of good beaches. You can go to normal beaches no charges what so ever or you can even go to paid beaches where you will get plenty of facilities like water sports, sun lounges, ice cream counters, etc.

9. Ride the City’s Metro

Riding the metro is one of the best things you can do with kids in Dubai.  All trains are driverless and the stations are covered in Gold.  The trains run at height, which gives a magnificent view of the city and can take passengers from beaches to man-made islands to shopping malls. Each ride costs over $1.

8. Desert Safari

Whether you have kids or not, desert safari is a must in Dubai. Take a 4-wheel drive and get ready for some adventure in the desert. There are even quad bikes that kids can ride in the desert.  After you are done having fun you can enjoy spectacular food and cultural show in the middle of the desert. It costs around $40 for adults and $37 for kids.

7. Cinemas

With temperatures going up to 50 degrees there is no better indoor activity to do with kids than watching movies in a cinema. Dubai has some of the most modern cinemas in the world and most importantly almost all the movies are in English. The cinema takes the 6^th spot in the list of 10 Things To Do In Dubai With Kids.

6. Atlantis The Palm

You obviously can’t miss a water park during a holiday. Especially in a place like Dubai where the temperatures can get extremely hot. The palm has everything you and your kids need in a water park. Slides like Leap of faith and Shark Attack will certainly have your heart pumping.  At the end of the day you can discover the Lost World of Atlantis, the aquarium that will certainly drop your jaw.

5. Dubai Fountains

No better place to visit with kids in the evening than the spectacular Dubai fountains. The fountain show takes place right in the heart of the man-made lake with Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world in the background and the best part is, it is absolutely free.

4. Go Ice Skating

You don’t have to be a professional skater to enter a proper Olympic-sized skating rink. In Dubai you can go with your family and zip around the rink for 2 hours for $40 for adults and $30 per hour for kids with penguin pals to keep them balanced while skating. The ice rink is situated in The Dubai Mall.

3. Sega Republic

Located in the Dubai Mall, Sega Republic has two floors with rides and lots and lots of arcade games. An all day pass for a 4 people family is about $440. However, individual tickets can also be purchased for rides.

2. Dubai Aquariums and Underwater Zoo

We can bet you and your kids would not have seen an aquarium like this ever. You can actually get very close to the sea life as it contains stingrays, fish and sharks. Walk down the tube and experience the beauty of life under the sea. You can also visit the Underwater Zoo located on top of the aquarium.

1. Kidzania

Disneyland is indeed very popular for kids but Kidzania in Dubai is nothing less.  It is a place where kids can be themselves and chose to become pilots, fire fighters, painters, chefs, doctors and a lot more.  It costs around $104 for the children between the ages of 4 to 16. However, it is free for kids under 2 years. Kidzania takes the first spot in our list of 10 Things To Do in Dubai With Kids.