Dubai is ideal for family vacation: It offers a number of attractions for both adults and children

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The summer and vacation season is fast approaching, and planning a trip that will delight both parents and children alike seems like an almost impossible mission.

However, it doesn't always have to be that way.

In most cases, safety is the most important thing for parents, and fun for children, so it is necessary to find a place that will satisfy both.

According to recent data published by The Travel Guide, Dubai is ranked seventh on the list of the safest family vacation destinations.

As many as 23 percent of hotels in the Emirates are family-friendly, and more than 18 percent of restaurants and 30 percent of attractions are geared towards children.

What makes the choice particularly easy is a special offer - an outstanding value this summer! Dubai travellers can discover over 70 “Stay More, Pay Less” Offers from Dubai’s best hotels and resorts ranging from affordable three-star properties to the luxury five star resort experience.

If you are still wondering if Dubai is suitable for children and family vacation and if there is content that will make the trip unforgettable for the kids, the short answer is: yes!

When it comes to hotels that are suitable for families with children, we have selected the top four for you that meet all the above criteria.

1. Legoland

The name itself speaks to this hotel being completely child-friendly. With 250 themed rooms and suites, each paying tribute to the Lego franchise and its most famous characters, the hotel takes guests to another world, carefully crafted to spark the imagination in children and adults alike.

Children can also join fun playrooms where they can let their imaginations run wild as they play with animators and their peers. They can also help themselves to food and beverages in the Bricks Family restaurant.

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2. Atlantis The Palm

This is one of the most in-demand hotels in Dubai suitable for a family trip. The resort is adapted to children from three to 12 years old, for teenagers from 13 to 18 years old, and what is most interesting is that Atlantis Hotel offers a babysitting service. The whole family can enjoy the many activities and adventures that Atlantis The Palm Hotel has to offer.

Beside the aqua and adventure park and aquarium, guests have at their disposal a large swimming pool, the possibility to engage in water sports and swim with dolphins, a large number of Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, American and Arabic restaurants, several bars, a beach club, a spa and a fitness center, a bowling alley, a tennis court, animators for children and a club for teenagers, souvenir shops and boutiques and animators for adults.

3. Jumeriah Beach Hotel

Completely renovated in 2019, which restored the splendor of this iconic hotel, Jumeriah Beach Hotel represents the very symbol of the city and one of the most famous beaches in the world, Jumeriah, after which the hotel was named.

What makes it recognizable is certainly its the wavy design, and the services and amenities that the hotel offers are truly broad. Tennis courts, youth activity center with musical instruments, while the little ones can participate in numerous activities - running, jumping on a trampoline, board games, dancing...

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Guests can also enjoy free and unlimited use of Wild Wadi Waterpark.

4. Rove La Mer Beachfront

The hotel is located on La Mer Beach, about five kilometers from the Dubai Mall and the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa. Dubai International Airport is about 15 kilometers from the hotel.

Guests can enjoy the sun, sand and clear water, and try diverse and delicious dishes in modern restaurants.

Activities created for children

Traveling with children to this destination can be very easy if you include them in all the activities and plan the trip carefully.

1. KidZania

This is a place where the little ones play and learn at the same time. The youngest will have the opportunity to try themselves out in more than 70 professions from the world of adults in a very fun way. They can try out the role of firemen, pilots, policemen... Apart from the fact that they will have great fun, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy watching them playful and satisfied.

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KidZania Park covers 7,000 square meters and has more than 60 attractions, and is an ideal place for children from two to 14 years old.

2. OliOli

The Children's Play Museum is located near the Osis Center and is the first experimental children's play museum in Dubai.

Children will be delighted with the idea of being able to explore and thus stimulate their creativity, and the goal is for them to learn to rely on their senses. The museum has eight galleries and more than 40 exhibits inspired by the work of educators, developmental psychologists and artists.

3. Motiongate

The theme park in question was opened in 2016 and is the largest Hollywood-inspired park in the Middle East. Guests begin their journey at the Continental Hotel, and then an unforgettable adventure begins.

They take a ride through the sets of the most famous films for children - Kung Fu Panda, Hotel Transylvania, and the kids will have the opportunity to see the Smurf village as well.

4. IMG Worlds of adventure

The largest indoor theme park in Dubai offers a variety of attractions and is located on an area equal to as many as 28 football fields. There are four entertainment zones and a cinema complex. The Cartoon Network area is intended for the youngest, while adults will be able to meet world-famous superheroes such as Spider-Man and Hulk in the Marvel zone.

5. The Green Planet

Only in Dubai is it possible to create a tropical rainforest ecosystem in the middle of the desert heat. There are more than 3,000 plant and animal species here.

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A visit to this attraction is ideal for older children, and especially for those who are interested in wild animals.

Fun for adults

Dubai, a city that needs to be experienced, is a paradise for shopaholics, a center of extraordinary entertainment and a place of luxury hotels and beautiful beaches. Impressive architecture of buildings and hotels, amusement parks, desert safari or snow skiing, it seems that Dubai has everything that you would like to tick from your bucket list.

1. Museum of the Future

Symbolically, Museum of the Future was opened on February 22, 2022. The space was created by visionary designers, artists and filmmakers. A gateway to a world 50 years from now shows how the solutions of future generations, which include everything from artificial intelligence to the new reality, can improve our lives.

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2. Dubai Opera

Seeing an incredible opera is something that families must experience. Dubai Opera opened in August 2016 and has already brought to the city some of the biggest musicals and operas in the world, such as "Les Miserables", "La Boheme" and "CATS". Apart from quality performances, the building itself is a work of art. Guests can also take a tour of the opera house and learn more about the architecture and artwork that adorns the place.

3. Sky Views Dubai

Sky Views is a newly created city attraction that takes sightseeing to new heights. Those looking for adventure can experience walking on the edge and gliding down in a glass capsule (Edge Walk and Sky Glass) on the part of the building located on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the iconic two-tower Address Sky View Hotel. Guests can also brave their fears by taking a breathtaking ride on a sliding platform, where you move from floor to floor at more than 219.5 meters above the ground.

(Ona.rs/PR)