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Dubai with children
A stroller-friendly rhythm matters more than chasing every attraction
Plan outdoor time for mornings and late afternoons, and keep the big malls for the middle of the day.
Top six for a family-focused trip
Dubai Aquarium
Ski Dubai
Aquaventure
Legoland
Green Planet
Kite Beach
Big family days
Downtown
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
A giant tank you can see free from the mall, plus a walk-through tunnel and zoo upstairs.
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Al Barsha
Ski Dubai
Real snow, a snow park and penguin encounters inside Mall of the Emirates; warm kit is included.
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Palm Jumeirah
Atlantis Aquaventure
One of the world’s largest water parks, with slides for every age and a lazy river.
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Dubai Parks and Resorts
Legoland Dubai
Rides and Lego models at Dubai Parks and Resorts, best for children aged 2–12.
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City Walk
The Green Planet
A four-storey indoor rainforest with sloths, birds and reptiles at City Walk.
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Learning & culture
Al Khawaneej
Quranic Park
Gardens of plants named in the Qur’an, a glasshouse and a Cave of Miracles.
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Creek Park
Children’s City
A hands-on learning centre in Creek Park with science, space and culture zones.
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Parks & beaches
Al Safa
Al Safa Park
A large, renovated park with lawns, playgrounds and a running track; ideal for a picnic.
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Umm Suqeim
Kite Beach
A long public beach with lifeguards, cafés and a clear Burj Al Arab view.
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Marina
JBR Beach
Calm water, a splash pad and The Walk’s restaurants right behind the sand.
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Jumeirah 1
La Mer
A beachfront with a playground, cafés and shallow water near Jumeirah.
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Use the women and children cabins on the Metro with strollers. Sun cream and hats still matter in December, and booking water parks online is usually cheaper.
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