Possibly the most asked question in all mummy forums. To make it easier for all of us, here’s a list of restaurants and cafes with indoor play areas in Dubai. Some have a proper multi-storey soft play structure, whereas most have just created a play corner for the little ones.
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Baker’s Kitchen, Dubai Marina
- In a nutshell : Baker’s Kitchen is a bakery itself that does amazing bread, pastries and cakes. You can sit inside the play area on low tables and chairs, or otherwise outside in the dining area and still keep an eye on the little one. My favourite spot for the under 3s.
- Parking : Right outside the building, or otherwise in the basement.
- Timing : Opens 8am, 7 days a week.
- Deals : 25% or 241 with Entertainer. Every Wed is you get a Cake & Coffee for 35 AED, or otherwise unlimited Cake & Coffee for 55 AED.
- Call Baker’s Kitchen here.
The Scene, Pier 7, Dubai Marina
- In a nutshell : Simple play corner with some toys, a tent and little chair and tables. It’s more or less an enclosed area where you can pop the little ones in while you sit at the tables outside and keep an eye on them. Suitable for under 4s.
- Parking : Valet at Pier 7, or otherwise self-park at Dubai Marina Mall.
- Timing : Opens 12pm Sun-Thurs, 10am Fri & Sat (As of Sept 2021)
- Deals : Changes through the months. Occasionally they’ll have kids eat free offer – keep an eye out on their socials.
- Call The Scene here.
For tickets to Indoor Attractions in Dubai with kids – Have a look through here
Masha the Bear Restaurant, Jumeirah Beach Residence
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- In a nutshell : Multistorey soft play suitable for the older ones, say 3 and above (no slides). There is a mini corner adjacent to it for them to play in – though to highlight there aren’t any toys so best to bring some of your own.
- Parking : Self-park in The Beach JBR Underground Parking – Complimentary for 3 hours if you spend 100 AED.
- Timing : Opens 9am, 7 days a week.
- Deals : 2 for 1 for mains, or otherwise 25% off with the Entertainer.
- Call Masha the Bear here.
Mondoux
The Beach across JBR Branch
- In a nutshell : Enclosed play corner with toys, books, and lots of drawing material. Suitable for 3s and under.
- Parking : Self-park in The Beach Basement close to the Blue columns (central area)
- Timing : Opens 8am, 7 days a week
- Call Mondoux JBR here.
Jones the Grocer, Delta Hotels by Marriott JBR
- In a nutshell : Activity wall suitable for the little ones, with two small tables adjacent to it.
- Parking : Self-park in the designated Delta parking slots in the Bahar parking. Make sure you enter from Al Sufouh ( aka King Salman Road ) into the Bahar parking building.
- Timing : Opens 6:30am, 7 days a week.
- Deals : 20% off total bill for Dubai Marina Mums – details here.
- Call Jones JBR here.
Mango Tree Thai Bistro, Hilton Jumeirah Beach Residence
- In a nutshell : Small play corner with a mini-slide, toys, books and kitchen. Suitable for 3s and under. In the winter months this is moved outside to their terrace.
- Parking : Self-park in the designated Hilton parking slots in the Bahar parking. Make sure you enter from Al Sufouh ( aka King Salman Road ) into the Bahar parking building.
- Timing : Opens 12:30pm, 7 days a week.
- Deals : 241 in the Entertainer. They also have a fab Saturday family brunch.
- Call Mango Tree here.
Have a browse through here for reviews on BBQ Nights and their family brunch.
Luigia, Rixos Premium JBR
- In a nutshell : Room with a mini-slide, toys, arcade machines and another cinema room with beanbags.
- Parking : Complimentary valet parking with minimum spend of 250AED
- Timing :
- Sunday to Thursday from 5:30pm to 12am
- Friday and Saturday from 12:30pm to 12am
- Deals : 2 for 1 for mains, in the Entertainer.
- Call Luigia here.
Here’s 5 reasons why you should bring your family to Luigia.
Schoko Fabrik, Bluewaters
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- In a nutshell : Similar to Oompa Loompa – it has a multistorey soft play suitable for the older ones, say 3 and above. There is a really small play corner adjacent to it for the younger ones.
- Parking : Self-park in Bluewaters Underground Parking – CurrentlyOct2021 complimentary.
- Timing : Opens 9am, 7 days a week.
Cafe Confetti, Jumeirah Lake Towers
- In a nutshell : Cosy play corner, suitable for the really young ones, say 3 and under.
- Parking : Pick the right parking when you drive up to Cluster U, take the stairs down. If you have your buggy, you’ll need to take a long way down the driveway to the lakeside. RTA Parking is 393J, Text number : 7275.
- Timing : Opens 8am, 7 days a week.
- Call Cafe Confetti here.
Phileas Foggs, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills
- In a nutshell : Playground is suitable for the say 3s and above. Parents will definitely need to accompany the younger ones – they could fall through the balustrades or from the top of the structure. Still, Phileas’s terrace is huge and has lots of space for kids to run around in which is great. Face painting & Balloon bending 9-12pm every weekend.
- Parking : Self-park outside Phileas Fogg’s. Remember to get in from the main entrance and not through the side gates if you go there in the morning.
- Timing : Opens 8am, 7 days a week.
- Deals : Happy Hour drinks 12-7pm Weekdays. Occasionally they’ll have kids eat free offer – keep an eye out on their socials.
- Call Phileas Fogg’s here.
Have a browse through here for reviews on breakfast, and brunch at Phileas Fogg’s.
For Family Friendly Brunches in Dubai, have a browse through here.
Wavehouse, Atlantis
- In a nutshell : Multistorey soft play area. Minimum height is 1m. They also have arcade machines and bowling for the older ones!
- Parking : Complimentary valet
- Timing : Opens 12pm, 7 days a week. Note that Soft Play area min height is 1m.
- Deals : Happy hour drinks 5-8pm Daily, Discounted F&B with Atlantis Circle App
- Call Wavehouse here.
Read full review of Wavehouse here.
Osterio Mario, Dubai Hills Mall
- In a nutshell : Enclosed playroom within the restaurant. Suitable for toddlers, say age 4 and under, however kids up to 11 are welcome there. There is a staff present everyday (except Monday & Tuesdays) for arts & craft and face painting between 1pm-10pm.
- Parking : Complimentary in Dubai Hills Mall.
- Timing : Opens 10am – 12am, 7 days a week
- Call Osterio here.
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Sandersons, Sustainability City
- Timing : Opens 8am, 7 days a week.
- Call Sandersons here.
Organic Foods & Cafe, Cityland
- In a nutshell : Nice cafe by the Organic Foods Shop itself. You can order from the cafe or otherwise get a coffee and buy some pastries from the shop, which is quite nice. Playground is suitable for under 3s.
- Parking : Self-park outside Organic Foods & Cafe – Free Parking.
- Timing : Opens 8am, 7 days a week.
- Call Organic Foods & Cafe here.
Lime Tree Cafe
Jumeirah Branch
Sheikh Zayed Road Branch
- In a nutshell : Small play corner – suitable for 2s and under.
- Parking : Self-park outside Lime Tree Cafe – RTA Parking.
- Timing : Opens 7:30am, 7 days a week.
Slab, Mercato Mall
Mondoux
Dubai Creek Harbour Branch
Huqqabaz, Jumeirah
- In a nutshell : Lovely enclosed play area where you can drop off your little ones, if you are comfortable enough to. There are two attendants that are present to look after them. There’s a slide, lots of toys, kitchen set.
- Parking : Complimentary valet
- Timing : Opens 10:00am, 7 days a week
- Call Huqqabaz here.
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Note : Please double check venue website for any changes in timing or details.
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