10 Unique Dining Experiences For The Whole Family

This is a fun one and not just because of the clever wordplay. Imagine choosing from heaps of cereal brands from five different countries. Add over twenty different kinds of milk to the flavoured, lactose-free, organic mix. Now throw in a bunch of fruity or chocolaty toppings. Heavenly. The kids are sure to love the entire experience.

Head to the Middle East's first sub zero lounge where you can finally beat the desert heat and enjoy some tasty refreshments. The entry fee includes a complimentary welcome drink such as tea, coffee and their signature hot chocolate; just like you find in the Alps. 

A unique time out, you and your kiddos will be spellbound with the gorgeous ice sculptures, carved out seating arrangements, illuminated interiors - all at a temperature of minus six degrees.

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Step into the Willy Wonka's world (without the need for a Golden Ticket) at this quirky and family-friendly restaurant. Alongside the international comfort food, the eatery is home to a themed soft play area and also hosts fun-filled chocolate masterclasses just for kids.

An absolute Dubai gem, this cafe, located right on the creek inside the old textile souk, is the perfect experience of tradition with a modern twist. While you and your littles dig into delicious dishes, you can enjoy watching the magic of the creek as busy abras sail by back and forth. Plus there are plenty of food options to satisfy both big and small tummies. 

Looking for something new and cool? How does night time access to Dubai Safari Park sound? Now you and the kiddos can buy a ticket to enter the park and enjoy a fun family outing. You'll be able to access the food trucks, enjoy the weather, and take a walk through the surrounding landscape. 

It'll be bedtime for the animals, but who doesn't want to enjoy an evening out at a safari park? (Do note that there will be no viewing of animals during the night time visits).

A restaurant and cinema rolled into one - how does that sound for a fun time out? Say goodbye to standard cinema snacks and enjoy restaurant-prepared culinary delights served to your diner-style seats, while you enjoy the latest blockbusters on the big screen. 

Choose what you want from the extensive restaurant menu, and while it's being freshly prepared, relax in your leather seat that looks like it's been taken straight from your local diner. Once your meal's ready, waiters will bring it to the bench-table in front of you, so you can tuck in without taking your eyes off the screen. 

Choose between breakfast, lunch or dinner, served directly to your seat while the action's on.

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This offer is also available at Reel Cinemas, Jebel Ali Recreation Club

Explore a pit stop featuring great food and a post-apocalyptic scenery filled with monster trucks, war rigs, abandoned vehicles, and delicious flavours. 

Some of the food trucks you can find on-site are Burger Pit, Cupagahwa, Johnny Rockets and My Karak.

This cafe brings the garden indoors with its glass-roofed gazebo. It offers you and your littles a light and airy spot to enjoy a fantastic coffee and delicious munchies. It's fully equipped with toys and books too to keep the kiddos busy while you kick back and relax.

This popular amazonian-inspired restaurant is now open at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi. Head deep into the rainforest for a dining experience your little explorers will be keen to try. One of the biggest reasons behind the brand’s continued popularity is the mid-meal theatrics of the ‘living decor’. Enjoy wild animal noises, including crocodiles and elephants, and the crash of thunder that will keep young ones entertained throughout the meal.

You can also find Rainforest Café at The Dubai Mall.

Abu Dhabi is now home to the region’s only owl café. Boomah Café is home to nine owls that you can learn about and hold when buying a ticket, under the supervision of trainers that care for the birds of prey. These birds aren't kept for entertainment; many of them wouldn't survive in the wild due to injury or disability, so the Café is the perfect place for kids and adults alike to learn about these magnificent birds. And a delicious meal on the side won't do any harm