20 Things For Kids To Do in Dubai

There are plenty of things for children to do in Dubai, but the main problem is families don’t know how to find places and activities for their little ones, but have no fear All Xpats are here with a list of 20 things for children to do in Dubai.

The list is in no particular order. ENJOY!
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Active Sports Dubai is the number one location for sporty kids, whether you’re looking for them to get some exercise or wanting them to make new friends, Active Sports Dubai offers it all. Active Sports offer so many activities that there will be a sport that every child likes including a summer camp for the little ones. 

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Kidsvilla is a great place for kids to learn, make friends and most importantly have fun. Kidsville offers a range of different activities for children between the age of 0 and 6 years old including camp outs, Dance, Music, Gym, Art and cooking lessons.
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KidZania is a unique family edutainment centre for children between the ages of toddlers to 16 years old.  It is a place where kids can have fun and learn more about the world that they live in and what it is like being an adult. Obviously there is only so much you can teach them about being an adult e.g. (They can’t be taught what a hangover feels like), But they can learn a lot at KidsZania and the great thing about it is they will have fun at the same time.
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Soccer Circus Academy Dubai is unique! It is a fully interactive football attraction, engaging visitors in a series of exciting, immersive football challenges. This unique attraction appeals to a wide audience from ages five to seventy, male and female and enables visitors to have fun in a safe and controlled environment whatever the weather.
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Cafe Ceramique Is a place full of fun for both children and adults with hundreds and maybe even thousands of ceramics lined up on the selves waiting for someone to brighten up their colours. At Cafe Ceramiques you have a huge variety of ceramics to paint from including cups, dishes, animals and much more.
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Favourite Things is a located in Dubai Marina Mall and is a place where you can drop your children off knowing that they are having fun and in safe hands while you shop. Inside Favourite Things there is a huge range of things for your children to do to keep them happy including dance lessons, arcades and play areas.
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Absolute Adventures is a company based in Dubai providing outdoor activities for all ages including mountain climbing, dog-sledding, cycling, rafting, scuba diving, kayaking & horseback riding. If you are looking for a memorable expedition with the family or a few mates
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Motion Club is a place for children to have fun, get some exercise and make new friends. A recent survey was taken in Dubai and did you know that 70% of youths that take up a sport will quit playing it by the age of 13. They also asked why did you quit the sport? The most frequent reply was it stopped being fun. At Motion Club their main aim is to make it fun with loads of sports and activities that are not just sports, but really are good fun.
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Magic Planet is a huge arcade full of games, rides and draws, with over one million AED worth of machinery and games your child will not get bored. Of course there is nothing educational or pro active about Magic Planet and you will end up spending AED one hundred or more, but you will get the satisfaction of making your children happy while watching them have fun.
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Chuck E. Cheese features age appropriate games for children of all ages and is also a very safe place for children as each parent and child get stamped with a number before entry. Chuck E. Cheese can only be found in one location in Dubai and is defiantly worth the journey. They have shows to keep the little ones entertained along with a huge arcade and area for parents to relax and get a snack or coffee.

Fun Square has a big play area for toddlers, a fun jungle gym filled with soft balls for the older children, and a place to grab a snack when they get hungry. The best part is your kids can run and jump around all they want while having fun with friends. At Fun Square you as a parent/guardian can relax while the children are playing in a safe and secure environment.
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Atlantis Kids Club would have to be our number one favourite. Yes if you don’t live on the Palm it will be a bit of a drive but there is plenty to do for all ages. If your children are 3 to 12 years of age they will go in to the play area where there is an underwater theatre,  a command area (Lots of fun gadgets), a play zone and a creation zone (Painting). For children aged 13 to 18 there is an exclusive hang out area which has one very strict rule, NO PARENTS ALLOWED. The Club Rush also has a chill out area, Internet cafe, a game zone and an entertainment zone.

AquaPlay is an indoor edutainment centre for children aged 2 to 8 years of age. Activities that can be found at AquaPlay include a bumper boat pool, tug boat swing ship, gemstone digging, treasure hunts, mad lab (see how all the rides work) and a flum ride.
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Encounter Zone is on the third floor of the Wafi City Mall, the thrilling Encounter Zone entertainment centre is a playground for people of any age. One of the most popular attractions at Encounter Zone is the horror chamber, the Crystal Maze, and the large choice of 3D films. The Zone will keep children of any age happy and amused while you relax or go shopping.
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WonderLand UAE has been open since October 1996 and has received more than 2 million visitors since the beginning. Wonderland is the largest amusement park in the UAE and is open for people to get wet every day of the week. They also have more than 30 attractions and rides across an area of 22 acres. This trip is great for the whole family and relaxing for parents as you know your children will be in good hands with a wide range of Life guards and helpers across the park.
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Dubai Dolphinarium is a fantastic place for the whole family serving you a mixture of live entertainment and education. Dubai Dolphinarium is the first fully air-conditioned indoor Dolphinarium in the Middle East with temperatures ranging from 21°c – 25°c. Dubai Dolphinarium aims to provide a world-class edutainment centre for which the whole family will enjoy.
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Dubai Ice Rink is a fun and joyful place for people of all ages with a huge area to skate on and have a fun time with the family or friends. Also you don’t have to worry about youngsters as there are people there who will help your little one’s get going and help them learn the ropes. If you enjoy Ice rink skating or think you may enjoy ice skating then this is a perfect place to go.

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The Centre for Musical Arts opened in 2006 and provides a high standard of teaching music to young musicians. With a wide range of instruments to learn to play, The Musical Art Centre has attracted hundreds of youths from all over Dubai. With new funds being given to the centre, they have now been able to take on new musicians to teach the students for which some of the teachers are the best musicians in the world.
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Sega Republic indoor Theme Park is a 76,000 sq ft indoor theme park at The Dubai Mall which contains over 150 arcade games along with nine great attractions such as Spin Gear, Sonic Hopper, half-pipe Canyon, Storm-G and Initial D4 Limited. Sega Republic is the place where you know your children will have a great time. Of course you will need to keep an eye on the little ones as it is a big place and easy to get lost.
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Bollywood Dance Class is a professional dance class for children to learn how to dance and have good fun. The minimum age is five years old but there is a company called Boogie Babies that you can take children to if they are under the age of five.

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