Parents are always looking for new ways to keep their kids playing and having fun. Whether it’s a play date with friends or a day out on the town, they are always trying to find new kids activities in Dubai. Luckily, there is no shortage of theme parks in Dubai for the whole family to attend and enjoy.
Dubai Garden Glow
Dubai Garden Glow gets its name from the many glittering lights that make up this truly inspiring theme park. The garden is filled with colorful lights and installations created by artists from all over the world. Made out of recycled material, this theme park aims to bring awareness to important issues affecting the world including global warming and our carbon footprint.
Glow Park – Walk through the largest glow in the dark garden while gazing upon the millions of energy-saving bulbs that decorate the atmosphere around you
Dinosaur Park – Watch as your children’s eyes widen with amazement as they spot the 120 animatronic dinosaurs that fill this park
Ice Park – Marvel at the stunning ice sculptures as you stroll and take in this polar-like experience while being in the middle of the desert
Magic Park – Enter this visually stimulating world of optical illusions and feel the magic that surrounds you
As if all the beautiful and glowing lights weren’t enough, you can even enjoy watching some acrobatic performances to add that extra touch of wonder. If you or your kids get hungry, you can have some street-style food from food trucks that offer hot dogs, pizza, ice cream and more!
Bollywood Parks
If you’re looking for something that hasn’t been done before, then look no further. Theme parks in Dubai are notorious for creating “first time ever” attractions and experiences and Bollywood Parks is the perfect example of that.When you enter this park get ready to learn about all thing related to Bollywood. If you’ve ever watched a Bollywood movie then you know that you’re about to experience action, adventure, romance, music, and dance in the most colorful and exciting way possible.
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. Be prepared to be dazzled with your family.
Look for these rides and attractions:
Don: The Chase – Enjoy this 3D immersive ride as you team up with Interpol agents and track down Don, a mafia boss, who is hiding out in the great city of Dubai
Krrish: Hero’s Flight – A 4D flying theater ride that allows you to feel like you’re actually flying through the sky as you look down and gaze upon the scenery of India’s most beautiful landmarks. Meanwhile you will be trying to save the Earth from an alien invasion!
Mumbai Express Stage – This is your chance to let loose and dance your heart away! Jump onto Mumbai train with your little ones and dance along to some of the Bollywood classics
Adventureland
Known for being a leading destination for kids activities in Dubai, Adventureland is an indoor theme park with a lot to offer you and your family. You’ll be able to enjoy the thrilling rides and attractions all while on the inside and away from the heat! As you explore the park, you’ll notice that there are rides and games for people of all ages. You will find that there is even a soft play area for the younger kids to have fun and play together safely. Take a ride on the Kukulcan, which is a bullet-speed roller coaster. Be prepared for sudden drops and 300 meters of winding tracks. Or try out the Crazy Swing, where you will be launched into the air every which way as you sit on swing-like seats. Want something a little less intense? Ride the bumper cars, forest train or even go rock climbing for a kid-friendly activity.
IMG Worlds of Adventure
IMG Worlds of Adventure is the world’s largest temperature-controlled indoor theme park. The park spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet and is divided into four zone so that it can accommodate the many adventurous attractions inside. Your children will love the familiar characters that surround them from Cartoon Network and from the Marvel superheroes. Each zone is filled with rides and play areas for all to enjoy. The first zone is the IMG Boulevard, which contains the retail stores and restaurants for your family to visit.
Zone rides and attractions to look for
The Marvel Zone –
Spider-Man Doc Ocks Revenge: A roller coaster where you’ll feel like you’re on Marvel’s famour web-slinger flying through the city in order to stop Octopus from stealing the energy source
Lost Valley –
Velociraptor: A roller coaster not to be taken lightly, the Velociraptor will have your stomach filled with butterflies as your journey takes twists and turns through the prehistoric jungles
Cartoon Network : The Amazing Ride of Gumball: Use your quick zapping abilities to target the objects that come to life and try to take over
Aquaventure Waterpark
As the centerpiece of Atlantis Aquaventure, this waterpark is located on the Atlantis part of The Palm islands. This park boasts a massive 17 hectares and uses 18 million liters of water. Inside the park you will find a multitude of rides, waterslides, pools and waves to splash around in. Take a swim in the longest waterpark river built in the Middle East, The Rapids. If you’re looking for something a bit more exciting then the Atlantean Flyers ride is just for you. It’s the longest zip line circuit that exists in the Middle East today and allows you to zip through the air as you look upon the gorgeous views of Dubai’s beachfront.
Don’t forget to take a bunch of pictures of your kids as you visit some of the best theme parks in Dubai.
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