Family Activities
Indoor
Dubai Bowling Centre
Address: Al Quoz, Dubai
Phone Number: 4-339 1010
Hours: Daily 10am to 11pm
Cost: Average of $1-$2 per game
Location: Al Quoz
Comments: Features world class lanes, snack bar, theme nights and lounge area.
Heritage & Diving Villages
Address: Al-Shindagha Rd, Bur Dubai
Phone Number: 4-393-7151
Hours: Sat-Thu 8am-10pm; Fri 8am-11am, 4pm-10pm
Cost: General admission free
Location: Bur Dubai
Comments: The site showcases the history, art and culture of Dubai, with special focus on architecture, pearl diving and maritime.
Interesting exhibits include a display Bedouin tent village and excavated items from different archaeological sites near Dub
Ski Dubai
Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai
Phone Number: 4-409-4000
Hours: Sun-Wed 10am-11pm; Thu-Sat 10am-midnight
Cost: AED70 per person
Location: Mall of the Emirates
Comments: Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski center in the city, featuring some 22,500 sq meters of real ice.
Galleria Ice Rink
Galleria, Hyatt Regency, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Located at the Galleria shopping complex at the Hyatt Regency.
Rates are Dhs 25, per person, per session and includes skate hire.
Timings are 10am - 1.30pm, 2pm - 5.30pm and 6pm - 9,30pm. Tel: +971-4-2096551
Encounter Zone
Al Garhoud Bridge Rd, Wafi City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971-4-3244555
Magic Planet
Beniyas Rd, Deira City Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971-4-2951010
Outdoor
SplashLand and WonderLand
Address: Al Garhoud Rd, Dubai
Phone Number: 4-324-1222
Hours: Mon-Wed, Sat 2pm-8pm; Thu-Fri noon-8pm
Cost: Adult AED40; Child AED35
Location: Garhoud
Comments: Features a number of exciting rides and attractions such as roller coasters, water rides, bumper boats and more
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Address: Jumeirah, Dubai
Phone Number: 4-348 4444
Hours: Jan to Feb daily 11am-6pm; Mar to May daily 11am-7pm; Jun to Aug daily 1pm-9pm;
Sep to Oct daily 11am-7pm; Nov to Dec daily 11am-6pm
Cost: Adult AED95; Child (4-12) AED75; Child (0-3) Free
Location: Jumeirah
Comments: A great place to cool off during summers, this waterpark features more than 30 water rides and attractions, including waterfalls, tidal pools, water slides, kiddies play area, swimming holes and lots more
Jumeirah Beach
Address: Al-Jumeira Rd, Dubai
Phone Number:
Hours: Sat-Wed 8:00am-9:30pm; Thu-Fri 8:00am-10:30pm;
Wed only for women and children
Cost: Admission free
Location: Jumeira
Comments: A favorite family destination, this public beach offers miles of clean, white sandy beach and clear water.
Facilities include swimming, surfing, boating, kayaking, and jet skiing.
Dubai Zoo
zoo is located just across from Jumeirah Beach, making it easily accessible from the area's most exclusive hotels and resorts.
Timings : Summer 10am-6pm, Winter 10am-5:30pm
Nightlife
Cinestar
Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai
Phone Number: 4-341-4222
Hours: Daily 11am to 11pm
Cost: Average of $8 per person
Location: At Mall of the Emirates
Comments: Features world-class sound system, comfortable seating, concession stands and 14 screens.
Shows include both local and Hollywood movies.
Thunder Bowl
Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Phone Number: 4-343-1000
Hours: Daily 10am to close
Cost: Average of $5 per game
Location: Next to Mazaya Centre
Comments: Features 20 state-of-the-art bowling lanes with automatic scoring, lounge area, snack bar and theme nights.
Dubai Bowling Centre
Address: Al Quoz, Dubai
Phone Number: 4-339 1010
Hours: Daily 10am to 11pm
Cost: Average of $1-$2 per game
Location: Al Quoz
Comments: Features world class lanes, snack bar, theme nights and lounge area.