What do you do when you it's scorching hot outside and you've got kiddos in tow who still need to be entertained? Well, we've rounded up 10 of our favourite things to do with the kids when it's too hot in Abu Dhabi. It's your go-to list of awesome kids activities that will keep your sanity throughout the summer heat.
Find indoor adventure right in the heart of the city at this adrenaline-fuelled action park. With exciting fun for both tiny little ones all the way up to adults, everyone is sure to have a blast in their interactive zones. Have a laugh at the inflatables arena, compete against each other in the multi-level warrior assault arena, experience what it's like to fly as you zip-line, navigate through a maze of lasers, or have oodles of fun in the dedicated toddler area.
Need a family-friendly daycation to escape from the city's hustle and bustle? Then pack your bags and head over to Emirates Park Resort where you and the kiddos can lounge about in exotic surroundings as you either dip into the pool, stroll through their gorgeous gardens or pop over for a visit to the zoo, right next door.
The Day Pass is for a family of 4 and gives you access to a lovely hotel room that you can use from 10am to 6pm. You also get 4 Entry Tickets to Emirates Park Zoo. Be sure to book early as dates get booked fast.
Pay just AED 200 for the Day Pass when you book with Kidzapp!
There's something for everyone at this family-orientated waterpark. Fun areas include the tots playground Marah Fortress which has swings and slides with squirters for the littlest, while rides and larger slides will get your older adrenaline junkies flying around the park. It's fun for all the family.
Every Thursday is Ladies Day. Boys aged 8 and below are welcome (their Emirates IDs are required upon entry).
Book now to get over 25% off Entry Tickets + AED 10 Cashback!
Buildings, city blocks, plazas and streets for children to play at being adults, with 60 different real-life professions available for children with big dreams. This is what KidZania is all about: an interactive city made for children and ran by them, a city that combines inspiration, fun and learning through realistic role-play.
At KidZania Abu Dhabi, your children have the opportunity of having adult-like experiences while assuming the role of firemen, construction workers, police officers, and fashion designers, among others.
With over 80 wall-to-wall interconnected trampolines, let your little ones loose and watch as they bounce, flip and slam dunk their way through the centre, take part in wall-running or enjoy the warfare of dodgeball. This free-jumping revolution is heaps of fun for the thrill-loving family.
If you’re looking for a fun day out with kids in Abu Dhabi and a chance to do something different, then Adventure Zone Dalma Mall is the place to go. With a wide range of adrenaline-fuelled activities, Adventure Zone Dalma Mall is every daredevil’s dream. Tackle the high ropes course and climbing features, or let the kids loose in the skate park where they can practice and fine-tune their skills. There’s also a pump track for BMX’ing and a trampoline park.
When you need to escape the summer heat and the hustle and bustle of the city, a Family Pool Day at Westin is the way to relax, unwind, and get that perfect sun-kissed tan. Enjoy your choice of several pools including the main pool with inlayed sun loungers, a large lap pool surrounded by cabanas and a kids pool.
So bundle up the kids and book yourself and the family a fun and relaxing day at up to 60% off! .
24 hours prior booking required.
Get your adrenaline pumping at this indoor theme park with its six immersive lands, catering to all ages. Your tinies and tots (up to 6 years old) will feel right at home at Cartoon Junction, which combines rides and soft-play areas for when the kids are bored of queueing or just need to run around. Put on your 3D glasses with your 4-15 year old's, and dive into the interactive video game, Ani-Mayhem.
Don't miss the flagship ride, Scooby-Doo! The Museum of Mysteries, for a little bit of spine-chilling fear. Or, if you're after the bigger rides, head to Dynamite Gulch and Bedrock where you'll find roller coasters and endless other attractions You'll find food options throughout the park, and your little ones will love getting huge hugs from the different Looney-Tunes characters roaming around.
Spend the day at Louvre Abu Dhabi with it's endless variety of exhibitions, masterpieces and rotating installations. Gain an understanding of the world, and what connects us as humans as you and your family explore everything this grand museum has to offer.
Your kiddos would love trying their free children's app that lets your little ones go on amazing adventures and explore the stories behind the masterpieces of their collection. The app is available on tablets on the Apple and Google Play Store.
Gear up to conquer two record-breaking experiences all under one roof at the world’s ultimate adventure hub - Clymb. The thrilling venue revolutionizes indoor skydiving and climbing; housing the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber with a record-breaking width of 32 feet and height of 82 feet, and the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall, measuring a mountainous 141 feet in height.
If you're there to simply watch the action, make your way to Altitude Café, where you can grab a snack alongside a spectacular 360 degree view of the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber.