Dubai With Kids: Indoor Activities for Hot Days, Malls, Museums and Play Spaces – A Family Guide to Staying Cool and Having Fun
Dubai’s heat can make a full day outdoors feel like hard work, especially with children. The good news? There’s loads to do inside. From aquariums to play museums, you can keep everyone busy without spending hours in the sun.
Spend the Day at a Mall
Dubai’s malls are much more than places to shop. At the Dubai Mall, families can visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo or let children try different jobs at KidZania. There are plenty of cafés and restaurants too, so it’s easy to stop for lunch and make a whole day of it.
See What Your Hotel Has for Kids
Before heading out, check what’s available where you’re staying. Some family hotels in Dubai have indoor clubs with arts and crafts, games and organised activities for children and teenagers. If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to stay, consider Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.
Try a Hands-On Museum
If your children like touching, building and experimenting, try OliOli in Al Quoz. It isn’t the kind of museum where you have to keep telling them not to touch anything. Its interactive galleries encourage children to explore, create and learn through play. There’s also a separate area for toddlers.
Let Them Burn Off Some Energy
Sometimes children just need space to run around. Dubai has indoor trampoline parks, climbing areas and soft-play centres for different ages. You’ll also find skiing, virtual-reality games and other indoor adventures around the city. Check the age and height rules before you go, and book ahead during weekends or school holidays.
Dubai With Kids Indoor Activities for Hot Days Malls Museums and Play Spaces