Best Places To Visit In Dubai With Family

For an ideal family vacation, tick off
the emirate that boasts a stunning cityscape, beautiful shoreline, artificial
islands, and the endless desert. Packing a punch, Dubai is the bucket
list-worthy destination. Born from a fishing village, today the city hosts the
biggest shopping festivals, an array of water sports, desert safaris,
adventurous rides, fine dining experiences and much more. Dipped in gold and
glamour, the city goes the extra mile to help the family enjoy a wonderful stay
in its heavenly accommodations. And if you are here with your kids, an
adrenaline rush is inevitable.

 

Keeping it simple, we have handpicked the best
places to visit in Dubai with family

1.       
Dubai
Parks and Resorts

An all-in-one location, Dubai Parks
and Resorts is the Middle East’s largest integrated theme park with four
fascinating zones. Bollywood Parks offer a range of entertainment straight from
India, such as Bhangra dance, Mumbai food and movie-inspired rides. Then,
unleash your childhood at Legoland Park and dive into the world of Hollywood
storytelling at Motiongate. Overall, it is a fun-themed destination where you
can watch artistic sculpture, meet superheroes from flicks, enjoy various
events, dine gourmet meals, and shop for souvenirs.

 

2.       
Desert
Safari

At a drive away from the streets of
Downtown and the city’s extravagance, you would find the untamed desert. Put on
your shades and explore the dune hills on a sandboard. Adrenaline junkies can
go for the monstrous dune bashing, ATV ride and hot air balloon ride. For a
more relaxed activity, choose camel riding. The sunset that you come across on
the desert safari Dubai is Instagram-worthy. Later, at the campsite, you can kick
back and admire the live performances, while the chef prepares the best
barbecue dishes. To embrace more of the Bedouin lifestyle, stay overnight and
gaze at the stars by the bonfire.

 

3.       
Ski
Dubai

If you couldn’t go to any cold city
this holiday, Dubai has brought the winter wonderland in the middle of the
desert. Featuring the largest snow park, Ski Dubai is a hub of polar
activities, located in the Mall of the Emirates. In this family-friendly Dubai
attraction, there are five slopes of varying lengths and difficulties to ski as
per your skills. This indoor ski resort is spread over 22,500 square meters and
offers plenty of opportunities for non-skiers as well. You can snowboard, go
for toboggan runs, zip line, take a chairlift ride or meet the penguins. Let
kids have fun by building a snow castle or playing with snowballs.

 

4.       
Kite
Beach

Dubai has an extensive coastline,
taking advantage of which there are popular beaches lined up with attractions,
sports, food courts and plenty of other exciting things to do. Kite Beach is
one of the perfect options for sun-seekers. Get your tan game on by relaxing on
the recliners and sinking your feet in its white sand. It is a beautiful
environment to unwind overlooking the majestic Burj Al Arab. Then, choose from
the high-quality equipment and try kitesurfing, paddle boarding and more water
sports. Grab some quick bites, jog on the 14 km track, and explore the children’s play area. November to April has
favourable weather for such outdoor excursions and is the right time for
applying for the Dubai visa.

 

5.       
Dubai
Fountain

Celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to witness one of the largest choreographed fountains in the world,
Dubai Fountain. It is situated at the foot of Burj Khalifa on Burj Lake. It is
a mesmerising spectacle that uses 6,600 lights and 25 colour projectors to
spread its charm. Jetting water 500 ft towards the sky and performing on
world-class music, the fountain is visible from every point on the lake
promenade. But if you want to experience it from the front row seats, hop on
the boat ride. 

 

6.       
Dubai
Mall

A one-stop family leisure and
entertainment venue, Dubai Mall is not your usual shopping mall. Well, you can
surely load your arms with heavy shopping bags of the latest reputed brands, as
you browse hundreds of stores. There is so much else that you can do here: ski
in the Olympian-sized ice rink, visit the Virtual reality park, take a look at
the Dinosaur ruin, swim with the sharks, and gaze at the artworks. It is so
massive that there are buggies for you taking you around the place. Take breaks
between shopping at multiple restaurants and cafes here.

 

7.       
Wild Wadi Waterpark

Relive childhood memories in the Wild
Wadi Waterpark that boasts 30 state-of-the-art slides and rides. Based on the
mystical Arabic folklore theme around the tale of Juha, it is a thrill galore
where you can challenge yourself to fall from a hair-raising 120-metre height
or just casually float in a pool. Refuel yourselves at the dining areas with
dishes like pizzas to fruit salads. This No.1 Dubai waterpark also has other
add-ons like a kid’s play zone, retail outlets, luxury cabanas, shaded
hammocks, and a wave pool.

 

8.       
Dubai
Souks

An Arabian marketplace in the Old
town, Dubai Souks is dotted with retails selling lavish gold jewellery,
aromatic spices, handwoven fabrics, traditional perfumes, and pretty souvenirs.
Go on a shopping spree at bargaining rates in these winding alleyways. You can
check out the products by the emerging fashion designers and fine silk in the
textile souk while getting the bespoke gold pieces as a couple’s memento in the
gold souk.

 

Conclusion

Dubai is an eclectic mix of old and
new, adventure and culture. Either you are a local or a tourist, make sure you
visit these places with your family for an incredible trip filled with happy
memories.