Top Places to Visit and Things to Do in Dubai with Kids

Dubai, one of the most magnificent and majestic cities, is a must visit place with your family. Tourist attractions in Dubai are plenty. Apart from shopping malls and desert safaris, Dubai has some unique attractions that are well suited for tourists who are visiting with their families. Here are some of the top places to visit in Dubai with kids.

1. Dubai Safari Park

Home to over 2000 animals of 250 different species, Dubai Safari Park is one of the best places to visit and enjoy with your family. Kids can have an amazing time as this safari is home to world’s first drive-thru crocodile exhibit and UAE’s largest aviary exhibit. It also houses the drive-thru hippo and tiger exhibit, one of a kind and the first in UAE. The Dubai Safari Park enthralls you by allowing you to wander around African and Asian enclosures which are home to lions, chimpanzees, lemurs and flamingos. You can also hop into a bus and enjoy the Arabian Village and Open Safari Village.

2. Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark

Dubai Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark is a must visit place if you are visiting Dubai with your family. This amusement park has something on offer for everyone. While there are a variety of rides, water tubes and a shark lagoon for adrenaline rush seekers, there is a Splashers Children’s Play Area for the kids to have fun. Take a relaxed stroll along the Lazy River or spend some quality time with the family on the private beach of Atlantis, The Palm.

3. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

This amazing underwater zoo features one of the largest aquarium tanks in the world. Located in Dubai Mall and housing more than thirty thousand aquatic animals, this attraction is a must visit for everyone. This zoo has the largest collection of sand tiger sharks. You can either take a stroll with your family through the 48-metre-long tunnel and experience the aquatic life or try adventures like cage snorkeling and more.

4. Wild Wadi Waterpark

The Wild Wadi Waterpark is one of the famous family Dubai tourist attractions. This park has more than 30 rides on offer for the children and adults alike. One can experience surfing at the Wipeout and Riptide Flowrider or face visit the Tantrum Alley and enjoy three tornados. The park also has 120-metre-long tandem slides located at the Jumeirah Sceirah which move at speed of 80 km/hr. Finish off with a simple and relaxed floating at the Lazy River while admiring the magnificent Burj Al Arab.

5. Dolphin Bay

Located in Atlantis, The Palm, Dolphin Bay is a must visit family destination. This amazing place lets you splash around and play with the dolphins. The place has various packages on offer which are designed keeping in mind the tourists’ needs. Choose the Dolphin Encounter and Dolphin Adventure if you want to swim and play with the dolphins. If you want to swim alongside the cute aquatic animals, then choose the Royal Swim package. Choose the Dolphin Scuba Dive package and do some diving with the dolphins.