Aren't we all delighted that the temperature is finally dropping and the UAE weather is cooling down? It's time to get those kiddos outside and away from the screens, after a long time of getting baked under our beloved desert sun. We've lined up an awesome list of fun outdoor things to do this month, since it's the perfect season for the family to head outdoors! From unique markets, festivals and glowing gardens, to fun daycations, new adventures and innovative activities - whatever gets you going, we've got you covered! Let's utilize that spectacular early winter weather as much as possible.
Happening now and until Nov 27, Al Barari is hosting a one of a kind Mediterranean inspired market - Le Marché! Expect fun family activities and unique homegrown products. Think arts and crafts, petting zoo and pony rides, with lots of music and entertainment in the background!
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Will your kiddos enjoy a day full of treasure hunts, taster sessions, performances, play time and much more? Then, it's time to head over to the Festival of Schools at Arcadia School on Nov 20!
You and your kiddos will be amazed with the tons of fun-tastic activities they have in store for you! From a sustainable treasure hunt with a very special prize and taster sessions in gymnastics, rock climbing, soccer skills and adventurous activities, to spectacular performances in martial arts, dance, gymnastics, drama and fashion.
They haven't forgotten your little ones either, offering a nursery and FS stay and play creche, where kiddos aged 1-5 years can get engaged in craft, messy play, face painting, junior gym, role play and many more activities with the school’s team of Early Years experts.
Remember to keep your Festival passport handy to get discounts at several play areas.
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Let's get those kiddos of yours splashing and giggles for hours and hours at Aqua Parks Leisure - the awesome fresh water swimming pool waterpark! With over 21 different activities for families to enjoy, you will find yourselves coming back for more and more.
Book your tickets before Nov 26 and pay just AED 30 for 30min Entry with Kidzapp!
The Dubai Garden glow is, without a doubt, a must-try family activity. The whole family will be in complete awe, wandering around its four theme parks!
The Glow Park is the largest glow-in-dark garden made of millions of energy-saving bulbs and yards of recycled luminous fabric, the Dinosaur Park is the biggest Dinosaur park displaying more than 120 animatronic dinosaurs, the Art Park is an eco-friendly art park that stitches the different Notes of Happiness, Cultural Values, Beliefs and Identity, and Overall Paradise of all Colors of Life in the form of varied creations, and last but not least the Magic Park is a visually stunning world of mesmerizing optical illusions.
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How about sharing a snack with your kiddos 40 meters above the ground with your feet freely dangling in the air? That's what you will be doing up there at Flying Cup! This phenomenal venue will take your family up a to height of a 12-story building, offering magnificent panoramic views of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Burj Al Arab, Blue Water Island, Eye of Dubai and much more…
Let your kiddos experience being free like birds (literally) and make lifetime memories to treasure forever!
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Have the coolest family tour all around Dubai and get the chance to experience the city on speedboats with Love Boats - imagine the fun!
They offer several types of tours at different times of the day, ranging from 60 mins to 100mins.
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We're lucky to be one of the few countries that are still perfect for waterparks in November. Take your kids for some splashing fun time at Splash N Party, where they can ride the aquatic waterslides and swim in the pools, or even fly down the thrilling zip line!
Entry for 1 adult + 1 child from just AED 99!
Get ready to be mesmerized by breathtaking flower designs and structures at Dubai Miracle Garden. Perfect for all ages, this awesome Garden is home to 70 flower varieties and approximately 100 million blooming flowers!
Don't miss the famous Airbus 380 structure that has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest floral arrangement.
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Head over to Xpark Jr, where your kids will be spoilt for choice with the endless options of activities and play - water play, climbing structures and wooden forts, arts and crafts, animal encounters, and lots of free play and exploration!
It's the only natural playscape of its kind in the UAE, offering a natural environment that encourages free-play with water streams, wooden forts, climbing ropes, trees and many other activities.
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Sheikha Fatima Park has been revamped and is ready to have you and your kiddos (both little and big!) exploring its three exciting zones - Discovery Zone, Adventure Zone and Experience Zone.
Enjoy this beautiful al fresco adventure that hosts tons of awesome things to do for the whole family - strolls and skates in the lush greenery, flips and tricks at the skate park, splashes and giggles at the splash pad and lots more! Even your four-legged pals will have a great time at the Pet Park.
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MOTN Festival, the famous beloved family-friendly festival is back this December, to celebrate families, community and women in society. Head over with your family for a fun time packed with live performances, exciting adventure zone, skate and parkour park, VR gaming, laser tag, local and global F&B, retail and much more.
Highlights of the festival include an Amusement Park that will feature the World of Nickelodeon, the adventurous Diggers Lab, plenty of carnival rides, lots of skill games, and so much more, as well as an Off-Road Safari that will take you and your kiddos on an immersive safari experience.
The Food Hub will also be hosting over 20 culinary experiences, the perfect spot to feed those hungry tummies, while enjoying live music.
Kiddos of all ages and parents alike very much enjoy a family movie night. How about enjoying this special experience on the stunning grounds of Umm Al Emarat Park? Cinema in the Park is featuring several favourite family movies such as Moana, The Croods 2, Frozen 2, The Incredibles, Big Hero 6, Harry Potter and more.
Looking for more fun to fill the day? Park Rangers will be there to help your children create masterpieces at dedicated Origami Stations. Also, your kids can pop by the Water Splash Area or hop aboard the family-friendly train at the promenade. And for those of you that enjoy being around animals, you can head down to the park's Animal Barn to visit and feed an animal friend or two. Your little ones can get to enjoy camel and pony rides too!
The family-favorite Ripe Market is popping up at Abu Dhabi's Masdar Central Park for three Fridays, bringing the community lots of unique eco and ethical brands.
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It's time to bounce up and down, while enjoying the great outdoorsy weather at Umm Al Emarat Park. Learn new exciting tricks on BOUNCE’s giant fluffy cloud of air and enjoy freestyle fun at BOUNCE’s Free Jump Court.
You can also get a picture with BINC, BOUNCE’s very own Mascot and Progression Master!
Abu Dhabi can only truly be experienced by the water, given its breathtaking seafaring heritage. That is why the Yellow Boats is the perfect way to take a family sightseeing tour all around Abu Dhabi.
Enjoy the contemporary architecture of Emirates Palace, Yas Island, Maya Island, and the Corniche, juxtaposed with the tradition of Fisherman’s Village and Jazeerat Al Sammiliyah forts. With three different exciting tours to choose from, feel free to pick the option that best suits your family's preferences - there's something for everyone!
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Enjoy the beautiful November weather under the sun at RIVA Beach Club for only AED 150 for a family of four! With a backdrop of stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline, temperature-controlled pools, along with a 300m private beach, the whole family is in for the perfect family daycation.
Not only is the family pass offered at an awesome price, but it also gives you 30% off Food & Beverage and 25% off Water Sports. Feel free to bring your four-legged pals as the venue is dog-friendly too!
Just AED 150 for 2 adults and 2 kids!