The Summer’s in Dubai are severe and we recommend to do most of the things indoor.
So what do we do? Do we hibernate in our apartment and let the kids have unlimited screen time?
Well, not really!
We’re not saying to ditch the SPF, but these indoor activities for kids certainly deserve to be on your summer bucket list. After a pool or beach visit, the family is going to want to have other entertainment options considering the temperatures soar to 45 C during the day.
So explore these best indoor activities for kids during Dubai Summers!
1.Mattel Play Town
Situated in the heart of Dubai at Citywalk Mall, it is a place where your children can spend half a day. Bob the Builder is so much fun that they wont get enough of it, and Thomas show will give them some adrenaline rush. They also have some great shows on Angelina Ballerina and Barney – find out about their show timings, as you wouldn’t want to miss out on all the fun.
Location: Citywalk Dubai
Price: Child – 95 Dhs, Adult – 55 Dhs
2.Water Splash Areas.
Beat the heat! This isn’t indoors but water play is a must for Summers. Run to Splash ‘n’ Party at Al Wasl Road, they have some cool water slides. You can also take them to Splash Pad at JBR or Al Majaz at Sharjah, whichever closer to your home. Or just let them splash some water fountain at JBR or Marina Walk for free.
Splash ‘n’ Party. Location: Umm Suqueim
Price: Child – 100 Dhs, Adult – 50 Dhs(weekday rates)
Location: JBR Beach
Price: Child – 65 Dhs per hr or 95 Dhs full day
Location: Sharjah
Price: Child – 30 Dhs per hr.
3. Adventure HQ at Galleria Mall
I Love this Place!! It has Rock climbing, Rope Adventure as well as Thematic walls. Suitable for all age groups. This place challenges your children to do better every time. They also have timers for the Thematic walls. If you are looking at introducing Rock climbing to your child, this is the place! Start young.
Location: Galleria Mall AL Wasl road
Price: Child – 35 dhs(30 min session)
4.Trampoline Parks
Where do they get all that energy from? Don’t we all wonder! So lets burn it out. A perfect place to exhaust them during the summer holidays. Take them to Trampoline Parks. There are a few in Dubai – Bounce – Flip out – Jump Boxx
Bounce – Location : Al Quoz
Price: 80 Dhs per session
Jump Boxx – Location: Uptown Mirdiff mall
Price: 80 Dhs per session
Flip Out – Location: Al Quoz
Price: 70 Dhs per session
5. Dubai Dolphinarioum:
This is a favourite among kids. Suitable for all age groups, watching dolphins splash into the water has always fascinated kids.
Try the ‘Meet, Swim and Play’ with the Dolphins. If time Permits take them to the ‘Mirror Maze’ and also ‘Meet the Exotic birds’ next door.
A day out for kids!
Location: Dubai creek park
6. Oli Oli
This edutainment space basically has everything toshi’s nets, future park, air fun, forts and dens, toddler space, water play.
The place is so huge and well made that you would be happy to let your children run around.
If you are out of the soft play areas, ball pits and slides and looking for something different, this is the place!
Location: Al Quoz
Price: Child – 126 Dhs, Adult – 42 Dhs
7. The Jam Jar
Indulge into painting a canvas. Encourage the artist within your children. This is a fun place for mother and child to satisfy their artistic cravings.
Location: Al Quoz
Price: 80 – 100 Dhs
8. Butterfly Garden
The feeling you get when beautiful butterflies surround you. Do a little study and make a Play and Learn for your children. Try to take a Scavenger hunt for the Butterfly garden.
Location : Dubailand
Price: Adult – 50 dhs, Child – 50 Dhs (Below 3 years go free)
9. Ski Dubai
This is a cliché. But nothing can be more fun when the outside temperatures soar to 45 C and you can enjoy snow at Ski Dubai. And there isn’t just snow, there are penguins, snow boarding, snow lift and ski lessons too. It happens only in Dubai.
Location: The Mall of the Emirates
Price: Child – 200 Dhs, Adult – 200 Dhs.
10. The Green Planet
Get the Curious mind to work!
This Rainforest in the middle of the desert is going to bring out the explorer in your child. Read more on all the things to do in Green planet.
Try taking a Nature Scavenger Hunt to make it more interesting.
Location: City walk, Dubai
Price: 99Dhs
11. The Children’s City
A whole lot of edutainment under one roof. They have a lot of zones which include the human body, space exploration, toddler area and international culture. The planetarium is worth a visit. It has shows on solar system and space which are very informative and fun. A big thumbs up to the Planetarium!
Location: Creek Park
12. Ceramique Cafe
13. Chill out Lounge
Sip a coffee at this Sub Zero Ice Lounge. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be sitting on ice furniture in this heat. Nothing better than to ‘Chill Out’ and beat the heat.
Location: Times Square
Price: Adult – 75 dhs, Child – 35 dhs
14. Dubai Sports World
Everything under one roof plus Indoors. They have a jogging track, Gym, Lawn tennis, Ping Pong, Football, Cricket, Skateboarding all activities. Book a pitch or enroll your child in one of the Summer camps. Bring Fitness vibes only.
Location: World Trade Centre
Price: Free entry
15. Imax Vox Mall of the Emirates
Imax Vox Cinema at MOE has Astronaut and Space movies. Children are the most fascinated with Astronauts and Space. These movies are informative and fun. Don’t forget popcorn and nachos too.
Location: Mall of the Emirates
Price: Child – 35dhs, Adult – 35dhs
* All prices are stated as on the respective company website
* Always check for Entertainer vouchers, UAE Resident offer and Groupon/Cobone deals for discounts.
Summer is going to be fun! This big list of indoor activities in Dubai will make sure your kids are entertained this summer. Hoping you can checklist a few of them this summer.
