Explore UAE: 10 Exciting Family Activities
Discover 10 fun and unique ideas, events, and trips to take with your family in the UAE
With the start of the new year, it’s time to make fresh memories with our favourite people and loved ones. Planning a family outing that pleases everyone can be a bit of a challenge.
But here’s where you don’t have to worry, because if you’re on the lookout for unique ideas on where to go and what to do, you’ve come to the right place!
Here are 10 fun family activities to try in the UAE!
Indoor Activities & Events
1. Aya Universe
One of the newest places to launch this new year is Aya Universe, a brand-new magical entertainment light and sound park. You and your family can wander luminous gardens, and experience a unique immersive park, made to feel like a mystical dreamland, full of observatories filled with stars and enchanting animation. You can find rivers, gardens and mesmerizing rooms that transport you into a new reality!
2. The National Aquarium
Take your family on a trip to see the largest aquarium in the middle east! The National Aquarium has over 46,000 animals from more than 300 unique species. With 10-nautical themed zones, you can experience the beauty of the deep ocean and over 60 attractions that will be fun for the whole family!
3. Dubai Dolphinarium
Invite your family on a mesmerizing, jaw-dropping dolphin and seal show where you witness beautiful aquatic creatures steal the spotlight! Immerse yourselves in a lively, interactive 45-minute show where these amazing sea creatures show off their moves and create unforgettable moments for everyone to remember!
4. IMG Worlds of Adventure
What could be more exciting than an epic theme park adventure? As the world’s largest indoor theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure features 4 exciting adventure zones all in one location. You can choose to go on exhilarating rides, rest by the restaurants, shop for goodies, and take pictures with all your favourite Cartoon Network and Marvel characters! With activities all around, tailored for all ages, your family is in for a day filled with genuine fun and special memories!
5. Museum of Illusions
Bundled as both a lesson on perspective and entertainment, the Museum of Illusions is a great choice for the whole family to enjoy. You can experience a variety of captivating holograms, optical illusions, tilted rooms, and capture photos that play tricks on your eyes!
Outdoor Activities & Events
6. Aventura Parks
Spice up your regular park visits by treating your family to the largest zipline adventure park in Dubai! In Aventura, you can go choose to go on multiple adventures, whether it’s zip-lining, obstacle racing, circuits, and games for everyone! The best part is you can choose between many different difficulty and intensity levels, making sure every member of the family can join in the fun!
7. Yas WaterWorld
Visit the pearl of Yas Island and spend the day at the largest waterpark in the Middle East! With over 40 world class rides, sides and attractions, its theme uses Emirati pearl diving heritage at its heart. You can choose between relaxing rivers, sun-bathing beach sides, or feel the adrenaline with many family-friendly rides, and a special kids play area for the little ones to have safe and exhilarating time!
8. MotionGate
Let the fantastic weather be your backdrop for a day of pure adventure at MotionGate theme park in Dubai! Featuring rides and attractions from DreamWorks and Lionsgate, you can see attractions from Hunger Games, Madagascar, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and more! It’s a day filled with exploration, exhilarating rides, restaurants from your favourite movies, and the chance to craft memories that will last a lifetime.
9. Legoland
If you want your family and kids to have fun and try something different, LegoLand is not just for Lego fans but for anyone looking to unleash their imagination and embrace their inner child! Explore Lego City, where your kids can build anything, they dream of, go on multiple adventures, and even obtain their very own Lego driving license. Take a tour of the Lego factory to see how the iconic bricks are made, and don’t miss the chance to visit the largest Lego store in the Middle East.
10. Butterfly Garden
Take your family on a trip to the UAE’s Butterfly Garden, claiming the title of the world’s largest Butterfly Garden! Witness the breathtaking beauty of 15,000 butterflies from 50 colourful species. Your kids will not only be entertained but educated by expert guides, interesting facts, and the fascinating butterfly life cycle. Explore custom-built domes and treat your little ones to the vibrant Butterfly Garden cinema, specially crafted for kids!
With countless exciting activities in the UAE, your family is in for an incredible experience this year! But before you embark on any adventures together, don’t forget to check the weather, secure your bookings, and most importantly, grab those water bottles to keep everyone hydrated and ready for the journey!
