Dubai Family Holidays

Dazzling Dubai is a city of superlatives that boasts the biggest and the best, from the world’s tallest building to the largest mall, along with some of the most luxurious hotels. Gigantic modern malls offer world-class shopping whilst age-old souks and grand mosques reveal the traditional side of this city of contrasts. With its white sand beaches, sensational adventure-themed parks and fantastic leisure activities, Dubai offers thrill-seekers of all ages endless possibilities for adventure. View all Dubai family resorts.

Incredible family-friendly resorts

Choose from a fantastic selection of award-winning family-friendly resorts that boast fine facilities, fun activities and great kids’ clubs. Jebel Ali Hotel offers a myriad of facilities including 15 restaurants, a holistic spa and a golf academy. Kids will be spoilt for choice with table tennis, an aqua gym, horse riding and camel rides as well as a fun-filled kids’ club (3-16 year olds) that keeps youngsters entertained with a range of activities. The resort’s all inclusive package enables you to to manage your budget whilst enjoying delicious dining and a range of activities.

The luxurious Jumeirah Beach Hotel enjoys a stylish beachfront setting, comprehensive facilities and free access to the spectacular Wild Wadi Water Park. Sinbad’s Kids Club (2-12 year olds) provides little ones with extensive play areas and fun activities including face-painting, crafts, sports and film nights whilst older kids (11-17 year olds) will love hanging out at The Hub, a cool spot where they can socialise and play beach volleyball, football and video games. Teens can also unwind at the relaxing Chill Lounge.

Enjoy thrills and spills at the magnificent Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, an exciting resort that boasts a bountiful selection of activities and attractions as well as an incredible 17 restaurants and beautiful pool areas. The excellent Aquaventure waterpark will provide hours of fun with its exhilarating slides and thrilling rapids. Tiny tots will love splashing around in the water playground whilst daredevils can enjoy a breathtaking plummet down a vertiginous slide into a transparent tunnel surrounded by sharks. Explore the winding mazes and tunnels of the resort’s fascinating marine habitat and enjoy magical encounters with dolphins. The kids’ club (3-12 year olds) offers fun-packed activities, children over eight can enjoy junior dive programmes and Club Rush offers teens (13-18 year olds) a game zone, internet café and bar which serves delicious mocktails.

Popular attractions

Venture beyond Dubai’s fabulous resorts to discover a wealth of activities. The whole family can enjoy an authentic Arabian experience with an incredible desert safari. Enjoy a thrilling 4x4 ride over the sweeping dunes, plod across the desert on a camel and dine under the stars whilst enjoying traditional entertainment as a belly-dancer sways to the hypnotic beats of Arabian music.

See the world’s largest dancing fountain or visit the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, an architectural wonder that soars over 800 metres tall and boasts an incredible observation deck. Or why not swap the Arabian sun for a winter wonderland with a visit to Ski Dubai, the world’s largest indoor snow park.