With the temperature rising, families are starting to look for alternative options to keep the little ones entertained for the summer months. We are pretty lucky that there are so many indoor attractions in Dubai catered for families. A lot of these are also fun for parents as well!

Follow us on Instagram as we explore these attractions with the family.

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Illusion City _{Bluewaters Island Dubai}

• In a nutshell : A really cute installation in Bluewaters Island is Illusion City. The kids will find the art installations fascinating, as they try and ‘figure it out’ the illusion. Our favourite rooms will definitely be the upside down and sideways rooms right at the end!
• Parking : 3 hours comp parking in Bluewaters Basement – Park by Purple Column. Validate your parking.
• Timing : Mon-Thurs: 10am-10pm | Fri-Sun : 10am-11pm
• Cost : 95 AED for 1 Adult Ticket includes 1 Child under 4 – More info on IllusionCity.ae
• Call Illusion City on 04 529 7880

Have a look at our Instagram Reel of Illusion City

Ski Dubai _{Mall of the Emirates}

• In a nutshell : Escape the heat and take the family for a day out in Ski Dubai. You can keep it easy and spend time at the Snow Park with the little ones, or pay a little extra for the Penguin Encounter. Book a skiing or snowboarding session for the little ones and spend an entire day in the snow!
• Parking : 3 hour comp parking in Mall of the Emirates.
• Timing : Weekdays 10am-11pm | Weekends 9am-12am
• Cost : From 250 AED for Snow Classic. Get Ski Dubai Tickets
• Call Ski Dubai on +971 4 820 0000

Minimum age for the Snow Park is 2 years old. Why not book a staycation at Kempinski Mall of the Emirates? You get access to Ski Dubai too!

House of Hype _{The Dubai Mall}

• In a nutshell : An immersive wonderland in Dubai Mall with over 100 experiences, to include glitching neon cities, glowing gardens and robotic light shows. There are also rooms where you can create music videos, generate avatars, try on digital fashion – plus a ball pit built to mimic a bubble tea (original, right?!) Entry entitles all-day access and re-admission is allowed. Don’t miss the amazing dance performances that they have throughout the day!
• Parking :
  • Fountain Views Parking (Any parking P3 to P10). Get to Entrance A, Elevator to P1
  • Cinema Parking P5 (Level 01)
• Timing :
  • Sun – Thurs 10am-10pm ( Last Entry 9pm)
  • Fri – Sat 10am-12am ( Last Entry 11pm )
• Cost : 115 AED (Ages 4 and above) Get Discounted House of Hype Tickets
• Call House of Hype on 04 542 0330

Have a look at our Instagram Reel of House of Hype, and another focusing on the Dance Performances

Arte Museum _{The Dubai Mall}

• In a nutshell : Various rooms with different art installation – combining music, light and scent to create an immersive surreal experience. The kids would love running through the ‘waves’ room, watching the ‘waterfall’ cascade down and dancing through the ‘flowers’. They would most likely spend the longest time in the two sketch rooms where they watch their drawings come to live. It’s one of those experience that both kids and adults would enjoy.
• Parking : P7 Grand Parking – Comp.
• Timing : Mon-Thurs 10am-11pm | Fri-Sun 10am-12am
• Cost : 119.20 AED Adults (18 YO and above), 63.20 AED (4-17 YO) Get Discounted Arte Museum Tickets
• Call Arte Museum on +971 4 570 7084

Have a look at our Instagram Reel of Arte Museum Dubai

Kidzania _{The Dubai Mall}

• In a nutshell : One of our favourite spots to take the kids to, during the summer months is Kidzania in Dubai Mall. We have spent countless hours in here – as they ‘work’ and learn. They can be a firefighter, doctor or a pilot. The kids can learn how it is to work in Rove hotel, changing bedsheets and more. They could be a TV broadcaster or a radio DJ. Kidzania really is educational and so much fun for them. Do note that the minimum age for most activities is 2 year olds.
• Parking : P7 Cinema Parking – Comp.
• Timing : Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm | Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
• Cost : 90 AED Adults, 120 AED 2-3 YO, 195 AED 4-16 YO. Get Kidzania Tickets.
• Call Kidzania on 04 448 5222

Here’s how our Instagram Reel of Kidzania

Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo _{The Dubai Mall}

• In a nutshell : Great for kids as they could get really up-close with the animals. The fact that it was in Dubai Mall makes it a good option so that if you want to take a break from all that shopping you could pop in with the kids to see the animals.
• Timing : Mon-Fri 10am-11pm | Sat-Sun 10am-12am
• Cost : From 135 AED. Get Discounted Dubai Aquarium Tickets
• Call Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo on 800-DUBAI-MALL (800-38224-6255)

Here’s what to expect at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

At The Top _{Burj Khalifa}

• In a nutshell : If you haven’t yet done it – take the little ones to At The Top in Burj Khalifa. They learn about how this structural marvel was constructed, read and learn about the entire process. Remember to take lots of photos at the 124th and 125th storey of the Burj Khalifa!
• Timing : Weekdays 9am-11pm | Weekends 5am-12am
• Cost : From 161.10 AED. Get Discounted At The Top Tickets
• Call At the Top on +971 4 888 8124

Tip : Take them to Atmosphere Dubai if you prefer for a bite – kids are welcome in the lounge in the morning and afternoons depending on age.

The Green Planet _{City Walk Dubai}

• In a nutshell : A perfect spot for the little ones to see animals in a temperature-controlled environment. Come up close and personal with a variety of birds, say hi to the hanging slothes and walk through the bat cave. Brave up and the little ones could even hold a giant cockroach!
• Parking : 4 hours free parking at underground City Walk mall parking with a minimum spend of AED 100 at The Green Planet. Validate your token before exiting, each additional hour is charged at AED 20.
• Timing : 10am-6pm Daily
• Cost : Summer 2025 Offer Kids 2-10 YO – 102 AED, From 11+ & Adults, 119 AED. Get Discounted Green Planet Tickets.
• Call Green Planet on 800 7699

Activities at Green Planet :

• Read our review of doing the Zookeeper for a day experience
• Camping in the Rainforest is usually back on over the summer season

Escape Hunt _{Galleria Mall Dubai}

• In a nutshell : An exciting escape room game attraction located in Galleria Mall. It’s definitely one for the older kids, and I guarantee you the parents will enjoy it just as much as well. If solving puzzles is something you enjoy – give it a try. They have an Alice in Puzzleland theme, Prison Breakout, Aladdin, as well as Jack the Ripper.
• Parking : Comp parking in Galleria Mall’s Basement Parking. RTA paid parking on ground level.
• Timing : 11:30am – 10pm Daily
• Cost : Ranges from 130-200 per person (Depends on no. of people in room), from age 8 and above. Book on Escapehunt.ae
• Call Escape Hunt on 04 334 4473

Have a look at our Alice in Puzzleland experience.

Museum of the Future

• In a nutshell : Museum of the Future is a great way to teach the kids of how the world might be, in the future. It’s interesting and exciting, as they enter the elevator to ‘outerspace’. There is also in indoor play area on the 1st floor which they will like.
• Timing : 9:30am – 9:00 pm
• Cost : 159 AED per person, from ages 4+. Get Museum of the Future tickets
• Call Museum of the Future on 800 2071

Here’s what to expect at Museum of the Future, if you are going with kids.

Aya Universe _{Wafi Mall}

• In a nutshell : Take the kids to an immersive entertainment experience at Aya Universe in Wafi Mall. Get transported into a different universe as you go through 12 different rooms. They use music, lighting, projections, and in one room – water, to create a unique experience. Don’t forget to check out Aya’s new experience room – Celestia, just opened in May 2024!
• Timing : Sun-Thurs: 10am-10pm | Fri-Sat: 10am-12am
• Cost : From 99 AED per person, from age 3 and above. Get Discounted Aya Universe tickets
• Call Aya Universe on 04 542 0300

Here’s what to expect in Aya Universe with kids

Dubai Butterfly Garden

• In a nutshell : A climate-controlled, indoor dome enclosures with thousands of beautifle butterflies and plants. Learn about the life cycle of the butterfly, and if you are lucky – you’ll be able to watch the butterflies come out from the pupa as well!
• Timing : 9am-6pm Daily
• Cost : 55 AED per person, from age 3 and above. Get Discounted Butterfly Garden tickets.
• Call Butterfly Garden on 04 422 8902

Neon Galaxy _{Riverland Dubai}

• In a nutshell : Neon Galaxy is a fun indoor adventure park located in Riverland. The kids will love the indoor playground – it’s all dark, and they play music making it fun for kids and parents alike. Take note of the height restrictions for the different areas.
• Parking : Comp parking at the large ground floor parking area in front of Riverland.
• Timing : Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm | Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
• Cost : Tickets starts from 60AED for Little Astronauts, 85 AED for Astro Arena. Buy 1 get 1 free with the Entertainer for All-Day Passes. See dubaiparksandresorts.com for details
• Call Neon Galaxy on 800 7699

Here’s what to expect in Neon Galaxy with kids

Legoland _{Dubai Parks and Resorts}

• In a nutshell : Legoland has a combination of indoor and outdoor experiences. Miniland is a great place for the little ones to explore the entire Dubai as a miniature Lego City. Take the submarine as you explore the ‘underwater lego world’.
• Parking : Comp parking at the large ground floor parking area in front of Riverland.
• Timing : 10am-7pm Daily
• Cost : 230 AED for 1-day passes | 295 AED, 2-parks 1 day, from age 3+. Get Discounted Legoland Dubai Tickets.
• Call Dubai Parks and Resorts on +971 4 820 0000

La Perle

• In a nutshell : Take the kids to La Perle – it’s a fascinating and impressive show for everyone, adults included! Note that the show is not recommended for kids under 2 years old, and prices are the same for kids & adults.
• Cost : From 220 AED, from age 2+. Get La Perle Tickets.
• Call La Perle on +971 4 437 0001

Other Indoor Play Areas

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