10 Best Theme Parks In Dubai For Families
Do you find yourself trying to plan a trip to Dubai with your family and not quite sure where to go? Dubai is a city filled with places to have fun and get your adrenaline rush fix. You'll find theme parks with attractions to suit everyone. We've compiled a list of our 10 best theme parks in Dubai for families.
Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of space to practice your winter sports. This massive ski area is located inside the Mall of the Emirates making it convenient for you and your family to visit and explore. It features 5 slopes with varying degrees of difficulty so that everyone can practice at their level of skill or desire. They also offer a sled and toboggan run, climbing towers, and an ice cave. Don't forget to book your encounter with the penguins that live there!
IMG Worlds of Adventure
Welcome to IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world's largest temperature-controlled indoor theme park. It will be an impressive feet if you’re able to explore all 1.5 million square feat of the park in one day. IMG Worlds of Adventure is divided into four zones, one of which is dedicated completely to dinosaurs. Two zones are made to reflect scenes and characters from Cartoon Network and Marvel superheroes. See how many of the 20 rides and attractions you can enjoy on your visit.
Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
Join the fun at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark rated the #1 water park in Dubai by TripAdvisor. Aquaventure Waterpark offers 30 slides and attractions for people of all ages and interests. You’ll probably find yourself screaming as you descend down some adrenaline boosting waterslides. If you prefer a bit more relaxing ride then Rapid River is just for you. It takes about 45 minutes to complete 1 lap on this lazy river, which is the longest one in Dubai! For the animal lovers out there, the park offers close encounters with dolphins, sea lions, sharks and stingrays.
LEGOLAND Dubai
Get ready to see the joy in your kids eyes as they gaze upon the 40 different attractions and rides located in LEGOLAND Dubai. The park is divided into six different zones, each one with its own theme and attractions (Factory, Miniland, Kingdoms, Imagination, Adventure, LEGO city). The journey at LEGOLAND Dubai begins inside the Factory where your little ones will learn everything there is to know about LEGOs. Don’t forget to visit the Big Shop to buy souvenirs and gifts for your loved ones. Miniland is another zone that most find remarkable. LEGOLAND Dubai contains 20 million LEGO bricks that are used to recreate Dubai’s unmatched skyline and other landmarks from around the Middle East.
Motiongate Dubai
Next on the list of 10 best theme parks in Dubai for families is Motiongate Dubai. Inspired by some Hollywood blockbusters, you'll find characters from Ghosbusters, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and The Hunger Games. The park is divided into 5 zones, 3 of which are world famous motion picture studios (DreamWorks, Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate).
Inside you’ll also find 5 roller coasters and 27 other entertaining rides. If you're looking for a thrill, take a ride on the Madagascar Mad Pursuit, which is the fastest roller coaster in the park.
Bollywood Parks Dubai
A park like no other, Bollywood Parks are based on the beauty and colorfulness of Bollywood movies, all brought together to provide you and your family with an amazing and unique experience. Using adventure, romance, music and dance, they will fill your heart with joy and excitement. Each zone in the park is inspired by Bollywood blockbusters and includes rides and attractions that are a combination of stage performances and cinematic rides. Try out the Mumbai Express Stage where you'll get to dance on a train to some Bollywood classics.
VR Park
It's time for a out of this world experience at the VR Park in Dubai that offers virtual reality and augmented reality rides and attractions. This venue is an indoor gaming theme park located inside Dubai Mall. Escape to this gamer heaven and enter worlds you wouldn’t be able to any other way but through VR. There are over 15 rides and immersive activities for the whole family to be able to enjoy. Whether you’re seeking to be playful, scared, or relaxed, there’s something just for you. A favorite ride is the Paradrop where you'll find yourself paragliding through different areas of the Middle East!
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Another park that sets the bar for unique themes, this one definitely makes the cut for the 10 best theme parks in Dubai for families. Based on the story of Juha, this park adds flavor to Arabian folklore and turned into into a water park journey. Throughout the park, there are 30 rides and attractions that are suitable for the whole family. You'll get beautiful views of Burj Al Arab since it's located in the same vicinity. They also have the fastest plummeting water slide outside of the US called the Jumeirah Sceirah.
Laguna Waterpark
Featuring some of the wildest rides out there, Laguna Waterpark will fulfill your adrenaline pumping dreams. There is no shortage of crazy slides and attractions that will keep you entertained for hours. They also have a kid's zone for your little kiddos where they can spend time in the Aqua Play Rain Fortress or the Splash Pad. Laguna has different zones including ones for surfing where they have the WaveOz 180, one of the three surf machines in the world. If you prefer something more relaxing, lay out in one of their cabanas and soak up some rays.
Dubai Miracle Garden
Set in the heart of Dubailand, the Dubai Miracle Garden is a 72,000 square meter explosion of flowers. You won't believe your eyes when you see this garden in full bloom made up of 150 million flowers arranged in colorful arches, shapes and patterns. Inside you will be amazed to see life-sized floral sculptures of an Airbus A380, Disney characters, and many other forms that keep changing each season. Each time you visit you'll be able to experience a whole new concept!
