To make it easier for all of us parents with little ones, here is a list of restaurants and cafes with indoor play areas in Dubai. Some have a proper multi-storey soft play structure, whereas most have created a play corner for the little ones – which to be honest, is sometimes all we need!
Please give them a call to double check opening times and details as these may change at any time.
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Osteria Mario Marina Moon Tower, Dubai Marina
- In a nutshell : Shaded play corner on the upper floor (outdoor terrace) – with books, soft and wooden toys, kitchen toys and a TV showing cartoons. Complimentary masterclasses at every Saturday & Sunday for kids age 4+ at 4:30pm – upon reservations only. See here for current schedule.
- Parking : Comp parking at Marina Moon Tower
- Closest Water Taxi & Tram Station : Dubai Marina Mall
- Timing : 9am-1am Daily
- Call Osteria Mario Marina on 058 562 5251 | Whatsapp here.
Have a look at our Instagram reel for an overall capture of Osteria Mario Marina
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 on 04 584 5177
Here’s how breakfast is like, at Mondoux JBR.
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 : Mom’s Breakfast Offer 7 – 9am Weekdays for 65 AED. More details here.
- Call Jones JBR on 04 318 2319 | Whatsapp here.
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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 :
- Monday to Friday from 5:30pm to 12am
- Saturday and Sunday from 12:30pm to 12am
- Deals : 2 for 1 for mains, in the Entertainer.
- Call Luigia on 971 4 349 6950
Here’s 5 reasons why you should bring your family to Luigia.
Ribambelle Bluewaters Island
- In a nutshell : Quality, large play area on Ground Floor – with slide, ball pit, lots of toys in the lower section – craft, garage, as well as a costume area. Separate area for arts and crafts – and masterclasses. Check @Ribambelle on Instagram for schedules.
- Parking : 3 hours Comp Parking in Bluewaters Basement if you validate in Ribambelle. Enter through Purple Parking – Park around Purple or Turquoise Columns.
- Timing : Opens 9am-11pm, 7 days a week.
- Cost : For 2 hour use of Play Area (includes 1 Kids’ Meal) – 12 months & above :
- Mon – Thurs : 95 AED
- Fri – Sun : 150 AED
- Call Ribambelle 04 581 5555 | Whatsapp here
Have a look at our Instagram reel for an overall capture of Ribambelle
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 on 04 554 6206
See our Instagram Post on Cafe Confetti
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 on 04 554 6206 | Whatsapp here
Have a browse through here for reviews on breakfast, and brunch at Phileas Fogg’s.
Have a browse through our Best Family Brunches in Dubai : Tried and Tested listing!
Shvili Nakheel Mall Palm Jumeirah
- In a nutshell : Enclosed playroom within the restaurant. Suitable for toddlers, say age 5 and under, however older kids are welcome. Cooking Master Classes set up outside the playroom in the restaurant every Sunday from 1pm. Creative Master Classes from Wednesdays to Sundays at 4pm-6pm. See here for current schedule.
- Parking : Complimentary in Nakheel Mall
- Timing : Opens 9am – 11am Mon-Thurs, 9am-12am Fri-Sun
- Call Shvili on 058 512 6795 | Whatsapp here.
Have a look at our Instagram reel for an overall capture of Shvili
Wavehouse Atlantis Dubai the Palm
- In a nutshell : Multistorey (5-levels) soft play area with slides, climbing frames and mazes, for kids between 1.10m to 1.50m in height, and 5-12 year olds. They also have arcade machines and bowling for the older ones (chargeable)!
- Cost : 35 AED, Fully Redeemable in F&B in Wavehouse.
- Parking : Complimentary valet
- Timing : Opens 12pm, 7 days a week.
- Deals : Happy hour drinks 4-7pm Daily, Discounted F&B with Atlantis Circle App. More on atlantis.com
- Call Wavehouse on 04 426 2626
Read full review of Wavehouse here.
Osterio Mario/Shvili 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. Complimentary creative masterclasses at 1pm and 2pm on Fridays, and 4pm and 6pm from Wednesdays to Sundays. Complimentary cooking masterclasses every Friday at 3:30pm and 5:30pm. See here for current schedule.
- Parking : Complimentary in Dubai Hills Mall – P4, Cinema Parking
- Timing : Opens 10am – 12am, 7 days a week
- Call Osterio Marion on +971 52 929 2088 | Whatsapp here.
Have a look at our Instagram reel for an overall capture of Osteria Mario
Kasibeyaz Dubai Hills Mall
- In a nutshell : Enclosed playroom within the restaurant. Suitable for toddlers, say age 5 and under. Lots of toys, mini table & chairs
- Parking : Complimentary in Dubai Hills Mall – P4, Cinema Parking
- Timing : Opens 9am – 11pm, 7 days a week
- Call Kasibeyaz on 04 363 7007
Have a look at our Instagram reel for an overall capture of Kasibeyaz
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. 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.
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Slab Mercato Mall
- Parking : Complimentary Basement Parking
- Timing : Slab Cafe Opens 8am-11pm | Slab Restaurants Opens 9am – 11pm, 7 days a week.
- Call Slab on +971 4 548 1477
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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Osteria Mario/Shvili Dubai Festival City Mall
- In a nutshell : Indoor play area within the Shvili part of the restaurant (Shvili & Osteria Mario is inter-connected) – with books, soft and wooden toys, kids’ kitchen and mezzanine area for reading. Complimentary cooking masterclasses every Thursday and Friday at 5pm for kids age 4+, and creative masterclasses every Wed to Sun at 6pm – upon reservations only. See here for current schedule.
- Parking : Comp parking at Dubai Festival City Mall – North Entrance
- Timing : Mon-Fri : 10am-11pm | Sat-Sun : 10am-12am
- Call Osteria Mario Dubai Festival City on 052 220 0868 | Whatsapp here.
Have a look at our Instagram reel for an overall capture of Osteria Mario Dubai Festival City Mall
Mondoux Dubai Creek Harbour Branch
Bricks Restaurant Legoland Hotel Dubai
- In a nutshell : Nice castle-themed play area with slides and soft play inside. Legoland Hotel also have their Lego characters roaming around the lobby at set times so it’s a nice spot to spend the afternoon! You can see the play area from the restaurant. See website for details.
- Parking : Complimentary valet
- Timing : 8:00am-10:00pm
- Call Legoland Hotel.
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Unicorn Cafe Liv Residence, Dubai Marina
- In a nutshell : Large play corner, with a ballpit, various play sections with toys for cooking, supermarket, garage and beauty salon. At the top, there are a lot of busyboards installed on the wall for the little ones to play with. Complimentary masterclasses at various times – check @unicorncafe.ae for schedule.
- Parking : 2 hour comp parking in Park Island for Unicorn Cafe guests – upon validating parking ticket in Unicorn Cafe. 3 minute walk away.
- Closest Tram station : JBR1 Station
- Timing : Mon-Fri: 8am-9pm | Sat-Sun: 9am-9pm
- Cost : Min spend of 80AED on F&B for 2 hours access to the Play Area per child. Additional child – 40 AED.
- Call Unicorn Cafe on 052 733 1283 | Whatsapp here.
Read our detailed feature of Unicorn Cafe
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.
Masha the Bear Restaurant Jumeirah Beach Residence
- 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 on 04 578 6093.
Baker’s Kitchen, Dubai Marina (Feb 2024 Update : Dubai Marina branch is now closed. See their branch at Leva Hotel, Mazaya Centre which does have a small play area)
- 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.
Schoko Fabrik Bluewaters Island (2024 Update : Venue is closed)
Instagram Page (No website)
- 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.
The Scene Pier 7, Dubai Marina (May 2024 Updated : Closed)
- 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 on 04 422 2328.
Do have a look at our ‘Licensed Dubai Family Restaurants where kids can play‘ listing as well.
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