Here’s a list of all the licensed family restaurants in Dubai, where kids can play. Also known as ‘Restaurants where daddy mummy can have a drink and the little ones can play,’ ‘Restaurants where you can catch up with your friends and your little ones won’t bother you,” or basically “Somewhere to go where the kids are happy and you are happy, too.” 🙂

Hope this comes into handy for all families, for the winter months at least. To add, most of these venues are in our neighbourhood and its surroundings : Dubai Marina, JBR, and the Palm. Please tag us on Instagram – if you go!

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Restaurants with a Playground

Reform Social & Grill _{The Lakes}

• In a nutshell : Outdoor playground with a large gated field area for kids to run around in.
• Can you see the kids from your table? Pick a spot in their outdoor area, by the playground.
• Parking : Self-parking in front of Reform.
• Offers : Happy Hour from 12pm every Friday, and other Daily Offers – see Reform’s website for details.
• Call Reform on +971 58 647 8692

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Phileas Fogg’s, Emirates Hills

• In a nutshell : Shaded playground (Entire area is air-conditioned and enclosed in the summer months).
• Can you see the kids from your table? Pick a spot by the playground.
• Parking : Self-parking in front of Phileas.
• Offers : Happy Hour Monday-Fridays 12pm-7pm, Sunday Funday with free-flowing Pink Gin for Ladies, from 6-10pm. See Phileas’ website for details.
• Call Phileas on +971 4 572 4477

More on Phileas Fogg’s here

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Wavehouse _{Atlantis the Palm}

• In a nutshell : 5-storey soft play (min height 1.1m, 35 AED Fully Redeemable in F&B), Bowling and Arcade games (chargeable) and a Wave-rider.
• Can you see the kids from your table? No – the soft play is tucked to the corner, however if they are doing bowling you will be able to see them.
• Parking : Complimentary Valet at Atlantis.
• Offers : Happy Hour 5-7pm Daily, where selected drinks and arcade games is 50% off and other offers. See Wavehouse’s website for details.
• Call Atlantis on +971 4 426 2626

Read our full review of Wavehouse

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Offside _{JA Ocean View Hotel Dubai}

• In a nutshell : Gated, shaded outdoor playground with a play structure – slides, a climbing apparatus for older kids and a big round nest swing.
• Can you see the kids from your table? Not really – as it’s tucked away to the corner. However, occasionally in the weekends the team will place tables closer to the playground should you wish to watch the younger kids while you dine.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at JA Ocean View Hotel.
• Offers : Buy 1 Get 1 Free Mains with Entertainer, Happy Hour Drinks 12-8pm Weekdays, until 6pm on Weekends. See offsidedubai.com for more offers.
• Call Offside on +971 56 522 0219

Read our full review of Offside

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Seafield, Al Hadiqa or Black Goose _{Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort}

• In a nutshell : Gated, shaded outdoor playground with swings, slide and see-saw. There is also a really cool ship-shaped structure few steps away next to the pool.
• Can you see the kids from your table? Pick a spot by the playground
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Sheraton.
• Call Sheraton on +971 4 315 3999

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Isola _{Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse}

• In a nutshell : Shaded outdoor playground, called Treehouse.
• Can you see the kids from your table? No – it is hidden to the side of the building so you will have to go there with the younger ones
• Parking : Self-parking in front of Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse.
• Offer : Discounted beverages and bites starting at 29 AED Mon-Fri 4-7pm, known as L’aperitivo and cicchetti
• Call Isola on +971 4 583 3124

How is breakfast at Isola?

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Canary Club _{Banyan Tree Residences JLT}

• In a nutshell : Shaded outdoor playground, on ground floor (Note that Canary Club is on the upper level)
• Can you see the kids from your table? If you pick this one table – yes. Otherwise, no.
• Parking : Comp valet in front of Canary Club.
• Offers : Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-7pm – 50% off selected beverages, and other offers. See Canary Club’s website for details.
• Call Canary Club on +971 4 584 5999

Read about their family brunch every Sunday The Brady Brunch here.

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Monty’s _{Address Montgomerie}

• In a nutshell : Shaded small outdoor playground, by Address Montgomerie’s pool
• Can you see the kids from your table? If you pick one of the outdoor tables – yes, though you’ll be better off with the younger ones as the playground is next to the pool.
• Parking : Self-parking in front of Address Montgomerie.
• Offers : 2 for 1 for mains with Entertainer – See Monty’s website for ongoing offers.
• Opening Hours : 6:30am – 10:30pm Daily
• Call Monty’s on +971 4 584 5999

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Beachside Venues

If your little one is happy just playing with sand, there a lot of restaurants and bars that are literally on the beach. This covers most beachside bars in resorts, as well as other licensed venues on the Palm.

BBG _{One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai}

• In a nutshell : Beach Bar right by the sand – located at The Palace, One&Only Royal Mirage serving exquisite Mediterranean & Seafood.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at The Palace, One&Only Royal Mirage.
• Offers : Lazy Sunday Brunch. See One&Only Royal Mirage’s page for details.
• Opening Hours : 12pm-11pm Daily
• Call Beach Bar & Grill on +971 4 315 2412

Read our experience of the Lazy Sunday Brunch at Beach Bar & Grill

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Fish Beach Taverna _{Le Meridien Mina Seyahi}

• In a nutshell : Beautiful seafood restaurant, right by the beach.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi.
• Offers : Turkish Breakfast every weekend for 145 AED per person – see Fish’s website for details. 25% off Ala Carte Menu with Careem Dineout.
• Opening Hours : 9am – 11pm Daily
• Call Westin on +971 4 511 7373

See our Instagram Reel of the turkish breakfast experience at Fish

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Sand Bar _{Westin Mina Seyahi}

• In a nutshell : Westin’s beach bar, right on the sand.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Westin Mina Seyahi.
• Offers : Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-8pm
• Opening Hours : 9am – 11pm Daily
• Call Westin on +971 4 511 7373

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Wavebreaker _{Hilton Jumeirah Beach Resort}

• In a nutshell : Family-friendly bar by the beach in JBR – often showing sports on the big-screen.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Hilton.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily 7-10pm and other offers – see Wavebreaker’s website for details.
• Opening Hours : 12pm-11pm Weekdays | 10am-11pm Weekends
• Call Wavebreaker on +971 4 318 2319

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Al Manara Beach Bar _{Al Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa}

• In a nutshell : Habtoor Grand’s beach bar, right at the end of the resort on the sand. Remember to bring their scooters as it is a long trek from the main building!
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Al Habtoor Grand Resort.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm. See other offers on Al Manara’s website.
• Opening Hours : 8:30am – 8:30pm Daily
• Call Al Manara Beach Bar on +971 4 666 1111

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Senor Pico _{Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai}

• In a nutshell : Fountains on one side, sand right in front, and endless boardwalk for them to scoot on.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Marriott.
• Offers : Taco Tuesdays, Buy 1 Get 1 Free for Mains & Drinks on More Cravings. See Senor Pico’s page for details.
• Opening Hours : 12pm – 12am Sun-Wed | 12pm – 1am Thurs-Sat
• Call Senor Pico on +971 4 666 1111

Read our full review of Senor Pico

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Zing Beach Bar _{Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah}

• In a nutshell : Lots of space for the kids to scoot and run around, or otherwise play on the sand.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Hilton.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily, 5-8pm
• Opening Hours : 10am – 11pm Daily
• Call Zing on +971 4 230 0073

Read our full review of Zing Beach Bar

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Jones the Grocer _{Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah}

• In a nutshell : Kids can play on the sand while you have a drink. A lot of families go to Jones so it does get very busy, and note that you cannot book so go early if you can!
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Hilton.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily, 7pm onwards. Daily Offers – to include Cheese & Wine Mondays, Pizza & Pint Tuesdays, Ladies Night Wednesdays, Steak Frites Thursdays & Sundowner Brunch on Fridays. See Jones’ website for details.
• Opening Hours : 7:30am – 1am Daily
• Call Jones on +971 54 998 6162

Read our full review of Sundowners at Jones

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Peaches and Cream _{Shorelines 1&2}

• In a nutshell : Family-friendly beach club in Shorelines 1&2. Pick a seat outside and kids can run around on the lawn. Get a day pass – they can jump in and out of the kids pool!
• Parking : Self-park at Shorelines 1&2, or Valet for 20AED in front of Peaches.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm, Ladies Night Wednesdays, Pizza Night Thursdays. See Peaches’ website for details.
• Opening Hours : 10am – 12am Mon-Thurs | 9am – 1am Fri-Sun
• Call Peaches and Cream on +971 52 947 4552

Read our full review of Peaches and Cream

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Sunset 55 _{Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah}

• In a nutshell : Waldorf’s beach bar, right on the sand. There’s hammocks, swings, and lots of space for the little ones to run around.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Waldorf.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily 5-6pm. See Waldorf’s website for other offers.
• Opening Hours : 5pm – 11:30pm Sun-Thurs | 5pm – 12am Fri-Sat
• Call Waldorf on +971 4 818 2222

See our Sunset 55 Instagram reel.

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The Beach House _{Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort}

• In a nutshell : Anantara’s beachside restaurant.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Anantara.
• Offers : Happy hour Daily 10pm – 12am. Sunset Barbeque every Friday – see details. See The Beach House’s website for other offers.
• Opening Hours : Daily 12pm – 1am

Read our full review of Sunset Barbeque at The Beach House

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Helios _{Anantara World Islands Dubai}

• In a nutshell : Anantara World Island’s beachside restaurant – with tables right on the sand.
• How to get there : Via boat, from J4 Marina
• Offers : Happy hour Daily 5pm – 7pm. Note that there is a minimum spend of 200 AED per person at Helios, and an additional 150 AED for boat transfers. Alternatively, if you do a day pass – part of it can be redeemed in F&B at Helios. See Helios’ website
• Opening Hours : Daily 12pm – 11:30pm
• Call Helios on +971 4 567 8624

Here’s 5 reasons why you should spend the day at Anantara World Island with the Family

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Villamore _{Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah}

• In a nutshell : Kempinski’s beach bar, next to the pool, and beach. Pick a spot on the terrace and let the little ones run free! There’s a swing, and hammocks as well closeby.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Kempinski.
• Offers : Happy hour between 4-7pm called ‘Golden Hour’, and other offers. See Villamore’s website.
• Opening Hours : Daily 9am – 11pm
• Call Villamore on +971 4 444 2000

Read our full review of Villamore

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Note :

1. Please check venue website for current pricing.
2. Have a look at the ‘Restaurants with an Indoor Play Area‘ listing as well (typically, not licensed)