Aug 18, 2020
Posted by: Kidzapp Team
Some venues may have limited capacity, age restrictions or temporarily unavailable activities. We recommend that you call ahead to check for availability to avoid disappointment.
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There are still a couple of weeks left of the summer holiday and if you're anything like us and running out of ideas on how to keep your tiniest ones occupied, we hope that the below picks can help mix things up a bit. From fantastic indoor play areas, budget-friendly picks to places you can explore the animal world, here are some super fun things to do for toddlers in the UAE this summer.
Some venues may have limited capacity, age restrictions or temporarily unavailable activities. We recommend that you call ahead to check for availability to avoid disappointment.
Enjoy XPark Jr’s natural playscape at a special price with your little ones. Gain access to all of the park's beautiful spaces where your kids can play and explore the outdoor forest like playscape with plenty of shade, meet lots of friendly animals, and get a free arts & crafts pack (to be done at home). Meanwhile, mommies enjoy a coffee or tea and a pastry by Park House Café for AED 15.
Now you can choose your preferred timing of visit as per the following schedule:
Sunday & Monday | 8:00am to 10:00am
Tuesday | 3:00pm to 5:pm
Wednesday | 10:30am to 12:30pm
Your kids can have a blast as they learn through play at Cheeky Monkeys dedicated to endless fun. The award-winning soft-play area is home to up to a 5-level play structure with slides, trampolines & climbers, and ball pits for toddlers.
Enjoy bonding with your little ones as you create endless artistic projects in their fully stocked arts and crafts garden, or watch them explore the life-size Monkey Clubhouse, and get pampered at the Kids Salon.
The venue is operating at limited capacity - CALL AHEAD BEFORE BOOKING to confirm availability on your preferred date.
Kids under 2 are currently not allowed entry.
Reopened branches in Al Barsha, Downtown Dubai, J3 Mall, The Pointe, JBR and Arabian Ranches.
Bring your family and spend the day making new friends in a tropical forest full of exotic flora and fauna. For the curious, adventurous, young, and old, The Green Planet offers a first-hand encounter with some of nature's wonders.
Enter a unique play zone that allows your kiddies to get as creative as they like with endless LEGO building blocks. Join in on workshops for any age, get girly in the LEGO Friends zone, and enjoy plenty of famous LEGO collections such as Disney and Star Wars.
Need to run some errands or just want a little me-time? Your kids (from 3yrs+) can stay and play with Bricobilandia's experienced staff.
The Duplo area for toddlers (1.5yrs to 3yrs) is currently unavailable
Your kiddies are in for some digging fun at this edutainment play space based around a real working building site. Boys and girls will learn how to work together as they dig, move, build and create using various means that stimulate their imagination and provide an active, enriching play experience.
Your children can look forward to activities such as ‘climb aboard’ - a real-life digger, operating remote control cars, driving lessons, workshops as well as sand play. Besides the creative play space, kids can also enjoy yummy food & beverage options on-site at the Dig It Café.
Though most activities are best suitable for kids 3-10yrs, there's a small soft play area for the tinies as well. Kids under 2yrs go free if accompanied by a paying carer (AED 40).
Your littles are in for a ton of fun over at La La Land where they can get busy with a host of activities. Blow off some steam over at the Playground that comes complete with slide, trampoline, ball pool, and mats. Your kiddies can also play with a range of educational toys and play dress-up.
Your older kids will enjoy plopping down on a bean bag and getting lost in an electronic adventure in the PS4 area.
Made up of different interactive galleries that combine 30+ hands-on activities, this awesome wonderland focuses on an open-ended and non-judgmental play for children through installations created by academics, artists, professors, and designers.
Hands-on activities include making paper planes and launching them, making art and crafts, creating shapes that can float on a stream of air, and making cars with Lego.
Explore an exciting indoor and outdoor play area that is home to so much excitement for your little ones. From themed arts and crafts, pretend play, a thrilling soft play area, interactive cooking stations and an outdoor water-play space, Orange Wheels’ hands-on activity programs are designed to promote education, excellence and entertainment in a thoroughly safe environment.
Capacity is at currently at 50% and you need to book in advance. Two adults go free per paying child.
Enjoy getting soaked and splashing around while riding the aquatic waterslides and swimming in the pools - or even flying down a thrilling zip line at Splash N Party. This intimate aqua park has something for everyone, with splash pads for the little kiddos and a restaurant and juice bar for mammas and pappas.
Every Sunday & Wednesday is LADIES DAY from 3pm to 9pm. Boys 10yrs and below are welcome.
Stay cool this summer as BurJuman brings the outdoors indoor with an “A-MAZE-ING” Dubai Summer Surprises extravaganza for the whole family (with strict social distancing and safety protocols in place).
Navigate through a life-size, 18-metre-long MAZE filled with picture-perfect opportunities; explore the Insta-worthy photo-op stations spread across the mall or treat yourself with the diverse F&B offerings.
Explore the Aquarium Tunnel and Underwater Zoo and bring your family face to face with exciting underwater life, which lets you immerse yourself in the world of sharks, stingrays, and piranha.
Take a trip to the desert and check out a man-made lake in the shape of two intertwined hearts. The word LOVE is spelled out in trees right in front of it, making for a perfect spot to spend some time with your loved ones.
Take a long stroll, watch the colourful fish, snap wonderful shots at cute and quirky nature props, and even have a family picnic!
Allow your kids to explore, experiment and learn through play, all while developing physical coordination and having a great time. The kids play area relies on the use of specially designed age-related activities, arts and crafts, a kinetic sand pit, playdough, coloring, a lego wall and many STEM toys.
Lookout for Cuckoo's many events and camps including but not limited to storytelling, magic shows, puppet shows and many seasonal celebrations.
This exciting and unusual play space showcases 8 galleries drawing inspiration from children's museums, science centres and art studios across the world lets you and your children immerse yourselves in a colourful and whimsical environment with stimulating and interactive activities.
The venue is temporarily open at reduced capacity - only 90 individuals at a time (adults and children alike)
Make your way to Emirates Park Zoo, which houses hippos, flamingos, reptiles, and over 1,400 wild animals and pets, for an unforgettable family day out.
You and your family will have the chance to get up close and personal with various animals and species, and you can also participate in feeding some, like giraffes, elephants, goats, monkeys, and hippos.
Your kids will absolutely love attending the exciting animal shows and presentations, including the Sea Lion presentation, Elephant Encounter, and Tropical Birds Show.
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.
KIDZAPP DEAL: Save up to 20% on your entry tickets!
It is mandatory to book your visiting date before arriving at the theme park.
The theme park will operate at reduced capacity and some attractions/features may be temporarily unavailable.
Head out for a fun day under the sun at this new 1km beachfront paradise on Saadiyat Island.
You can order food and beverages right from your sun lounger. Each table features a QR code, which gives you access to the menu. Orders can be made via WhatsApp, and will be delivered by buggy.
All sun beds are spaced at least two metres apart, with free sanitiser on hand for guests, while a lifeguard will watch the swimming zone.
Price per person includes the use of a sun bed and a parasol
Discover the amazing diversity of indigenous wildlife found on the Arabian Peninsula at Sharjah Arabia's Wildlife Centre. The whole family will be amazed at the sight of wildcats, gazelles, Nubian ibex, flamingos, baboons, Arabian Leopards, and much more.
Dive into an aquatic-themed, soft adventure playground where your children will discover a world of slides, obstacle courses, climbing frames, and ball pits. Not only is the play area designed beautifully, but it also ensures your little ones' safety.
Children below 3 are required to be accompanied by a guardian.
Head to Sharjah Aquarium to discover the incredible hidden world of the deep sea and marvel at its incredible creatures. You and your family can have a close-up view of the local fish and learn all about the historic coasts and ports of Sharjah.
