There is a plethora of activities, both indoors and outdoors, especially during the scorching heat of summer. Shopping malls, in particular, offer a wide range of entertainment activities. From watching a movie to hitting the ski slopes, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
This is our pick of places in Dubai that provide great entertainment to beat the heat with your kids.
1. Wild Wadi
There are thrills galore at Wild Wadi, where you can ride a water roller coaster, hurtle down death-defying slides and ride huge waves. Designed as an Arabian oasis, the park has an Arabian folklore theme and features some of the world’s tallest and fastest water rides. The free fall of Jumeirah Sceirah, the high waves at Breakers Bay and several other thrills are sure to give you an adrenaline rush.
2. Magic Planet
Magic Planet is a one-stop center for children’s entertainment, with huge play areas, countless games and fun activities that appeal to children of all ages. Located in major shopping malls such as Mall of the Emirates, City Center Deira and City Center Mirdif, it is a popular late-night gathering destination for families.
3. iFLY Dubai
Kids and adults alike can experience the thrill of skydiving without going more than three meters above the ground, with iFLY’s state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. Experience the thrill of a skydiving session in absolute safety at iFLY Dubai in Mirdif city center. It’s a guaranteed stress buster and a favorite among kids and adults alike.
4. Dubai Dolphinarium
The Dubai Dolphinarium offers visitors the chance to interact with these playful creatures and watch them perform tricks with their trainers. The Dolphinarium is home to four Black Sea bottlenose dolphins as well as four Northern Fur Seals. Swimming with the dolphins and listening to their whistles can be a fun way to beat the heat.
5. Ski in Dubai
When the heat starts to get to your little ones, cool off in the world’s largest snow-covered park. Located in the Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai boasts a massive 22,500 square meter indoor ski area. It offers a variety of snow activities for children, such as tobogganing, tobogganing, chair lifts and snowboarding, as well as skiing.
6.VOX Cinemas
There is no better way to relax than by watching a movie with your children. VOX Cinemas’ surreal 4DX technology takes you right into the action with multi-sensory effects like movement, rain, wind and smell. No more boredom – it’s the ultimate movie experience!
7. Dubai Fountain
Perched on a large, crystal-clear man-made lake against the backdrop of the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain is a captivating spectacle of water and light. The jet-propelled fountains shoot water up to a height of 500 feet and tumble in a mesmerizing dance of patterns that kids will especially love.
8. Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden is a breath of fresh air if you need a break from city life and sandy terrain. Entering the garden is like entering a painting: it features more than 109 million flowers, making it the largest natural flower garden in the world. Soak up the colors at Dubai Miracle Garden and enjoy watching your kids chase the butterflies.
It can be a Herculean task keeping the kids entertained. Luckily, this is not the case if you are in Dubai, the entertainment capital of the region. Take your kids on a road trip to explore all the amazing action taking place and come back with the memories of a lifetime.