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
See : 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
Read : Our breakfast experience at Mondoux JBR
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Jones the Grocer Sheraton the Walk Dubai
- 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
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
Read : Here’s 5 reasons why you should bring your family to Luigia.
The Garden Project Emirates Hills
- In a nutshell : Kid’s Play Area, set up in the corner of the restaurant. Kids’ playhouse, hula hoop, pillows, soft toys, mini kitchen, wooden curve boards and more.
- Parking : Complimentary self-parking outside The Garden Project
- Timing : Opens 12pm – 12am, 7 days a week.
- Deals : Happy Hour Monday-Fridays 12pm-7pm, Friday Night Brunch, Tuesday Quiz Nights. See The Garden Project’s socials for details.
- Call The Garden Project +971 4 423 8327
See : Our Instagram reel for an overall capture of The Garden Project
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 :
- Mon – Thurs : Free
- Fri – Sun : Free, Min spend of 150 AED pp for Adults, check website for updated details
- Call Ribambelle on 04 581 5555 | Whatsapp here
See : 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
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Shvili Palm Jumeirah Mall
- 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.
See : 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 : Our review of Wavehouse
Bricks Family Restaurant Legoland Hotel Dubai
- In a nutshell : 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 when dining at Bricks Restaurant. See legoland.com for F&B offers at Bricks Family Restaurant – to include Buffet Breakfast and Dinner, and A La Carte Lunch & Dinner.
- Parking : Complimentary Valet
- Timing : Mon-Fri 8am-10pm | Sat-Sun 7am-10pm
- Call Legoland Hotel on 04 825 1650
See : Our Instagram Reel of a staycation at Legoland Hotel Dubai
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 Mario on +971 52 929 2088 | Whatsapp here
See : 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
See : Our Instagram reel for an overall capture of Kasibeyaz
Sandersons Sustainability City
- Timing : Opens 8am, 7 days a week.
- Call Sandersons on +971 4 580 4597
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 on +971 4 577 6306
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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 on +971 800 47229
Read : Our breakfast experience at Huqqabaz Jumeirah
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
See : Our Instagram reel for an overall capture of Osteria Mario Dubai Festival City Mall
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