An impressive, sprawling desert city, Dubai has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations in recent times, with an increasingly large number of Brits visiting the Emirate every year for guaranteed sun and a wealth of entertainment options.
Famed for year-round warm weather and the grandiose nature of its buildings, malls and hotels, Dubai is a dynamic choice for a trip, whether you’re a honeymooning couple or a family with young kids.
While this sprawling desert city has much to offer in the way of adults-only activities, it’s also a surprisingly family-friendly destination. A range of long, sandy beaches, vast theme parks, traditional markets and unique attractions means that there are plenty of ways to keep children entertained.
Far more than just a convenient stopover destination for long-haul flights, Dubai boasts an eclectic array of things to do, Below, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best offerings to give you a welcome family getaway in the desert, from hotels that feature adjacent waterparks to exploring Dubai’s vibrant marina.
Waterpark hotels
Aquaventure waterpark with Atlantis, The Palm in the background
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Dubai is home to a number waterparks attached to or associated with nearby hotels. A family holiday at the right property can give you all the perks of a luxury hotel stay with the added benefit of keeping the kids happy with multiple slides, rides and pools (while other hotels have free entry into nearby parks if you book a stay).
Dubai has four main waterparks: Aquaventure, Wild Wadi, Legoland and AquaFun. Legoland is more aimed at children between the ages of two and 12, and AquaFun is an inflatable waterpark that lies just off The Beach at JBR. Wild Wadi is the city’s original waterpark, with over 30 attractions sitting near the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach, but Aquaventure is the world’s largest waterpark – this is Dubai after all – with 105 different slides and rides.
While Legoland has its own hotel and AquaFun is not associated with a specific hotel, both Aquaventure and Wild Wadi have offers related to nearby hotels. Aquaventure is a part of the iconic Atlantis hotel, and Wild Wadi is attached to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel (though stays at the Madinat Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab also provide guests with complimentary access)….
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