Calling all mamas and papas! Want some much-needed me-time or need to finish your errands without a cranky kid in tow? At MyBayut we have rounded up the best indoor play areas in Dubai so that you enjoy some kid-free time for a few hours!
BEST KIDS INDOOR PLAY AREAS IN DUBAI
Whether your kid is artsy or sporty, there’s something for eveyone at these indoor play areas in Dubai. Keep in mind, some of the places below require that the child is accompanied by a caretaker. Read on below for some of the best indoor play areas to drop kids off in Dubai for a day!
KIDZANIA
Let the little ones be the adults for a change! This edutainment centre in Dubai offers up a scaled replica of a real city, where the kids are in charge. If your child has dreamed of being a firefighter, police officer or more, KidZania is where those dreams come to life! At this extraordinary interactive city, kids can discover and enjoy through role play in different jobs and earn KidZos, the currency of KidZania at the end of each activity.
Concerned about your kids safety? Please note that fully trained adults known as Zupervisors will be present at every activity to help guide and watch over the children.
- Price: AED 110 (2–3 years old) |AED 195 per child (5 – 16 years old) | Below 2 years old (Free)
- Ages: 2 – 16 years
- Location: Level 2, Dubai Mall
- Opening Hours: Sun -Wed: 12:00 pm – 09:00 pm | Thu-Fri: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Contact: 800-382-246-255
DIG IT
If your child is in awe of the construction around the city, they’ll jump at the chance to spend the day at one of the coolest new indoor play areas in Dubai – based around a construction site!
The kiddos will put their hats on and have a whale of a time as they dig, build, create and work together. Drive a remote-controlled truck? Construct the world’s tallest (Lego) tower? Take control of a full-size digger? Your kids won’t run out of things to do at this place.
There are even drawing and colouring activities for the younger diggers. With child-care certified staff keeping an eye on your little ones, you’re free to catch a movie at the cinemas next door!
- Price: From AED 80
- Ages: 3 years and above
- Location: Level 2, Springs Souk, Springs Community
- Opening Hours: Sun -Wed: 10:00 am – 08:00 pm | Thu-Sat: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-438-4479
CHEEKY MONKEYS
Our next pick is Cheeky Monkeys. An award-winning soft play area in Dubai, Cheeky Monkeys offers oodles of fun with a range of interactive activities. Kids can enjoy softplay, arts and crafts, Monkey market, Monkey Clubhouse and so much more at Cheeky Monkeys.
With multiple locations around Dubai, Cheeky Monkeys is an excellent indoor play area where you can drop kids off in Dubai, while you finish up your day-to-day errands.
- Price: AED 55 (per hour) | AED 33 (Additional hour)
- Ages: 2 years and above
- Location: Multiple locations including Barsha Mall
- Opening hours: Varies
- Contact: +971-4-385-0875
EXTREME FUN
Extreme Fun is the solution to every parent’s busy day. Drop the kids off to this indoor facility and they’ll have a ball as they explore this awesome soft play area. Along with interactive activities for kids, Extreme Fun has a handy parent café, where mums and dads can get up to speed in an interruption-free workspace or have a bite and relax!
- Price: Varies
- Ages: 6 months – 12 years (Kids below five must be accompanied by a caregiver)
- Location: Multiple including Motor City
- Opening Hours: 09:00 am – 08:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-452-5543
PLAYPOINT DUBAI
PlayPoint is another exciting indoor kids club in Dubai. While PlayPoint is more popularly for a trampoline, it also consists of a play area, day care and coffee shop.
At PlayPoint, you can also celebrate your child’s birthday or other special occasions. PlayPoint Dubai also offers a range of art and crafts activities for your little ones.
- Price: Varies
- Ages: 6 months to 9 years old
- Location: The Sustainable City, Al Qudra
- Opening Hours: 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-564-6818
ORANGE WHEELS
Located in Town Centre Jumeirah, Orange Wheels is an indoor playground in Dubai that combines learning with fun. Orange Wheels comprises soft play areas, trampolines, pamper slides, climbing walls, ball pits, hair salon and a cool café.
Apart from fun-filled activities, children can enjoy learning with a range of classes. From karate to ballet, options are aplenty at this soft play area in Dubai.
- Price: AED 80 (90 minutes) | AED 35 (Additional hour) | Free (1 Adult per household) | AED 25 (Additional Adult)
- Ages: Up to 10 years old
- Location: FF2, First Floor, Town Centre Jumeirah
- Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-385-1885
Please note that maximum two adults are allowed at Orange Wheels due to capacity restrictions.
FUN CITY
With multiple branches across Dubai, Fun City is an indoor play area where children up to 12 years old can indulge in a number of activities. Kids can enjoy rides, games, access to Fun ‘n’ Learn and Play Zone at Fun City.
Kids love to be rewarded and there could be nothing better than a redemption counter at Fun City. From soft toys to the latest mobile phones, your little ones can win lots of prizes at the counter!
- Price: From AED 125 | From AED 89 (PlayZone) | From AED 79 (Fun ‘n’ Learn)
- Ages: 1 year to 12 years
- Location: Multiple including Level 3, Oasis Mall, Sheikh Zayed Road
- Opening Hours:
- Contact: +971-54-581-3437
KIDS HQ
Want your little one to interact and socialise with other kids? Kids Jungle could be your best bet. Located in Al Barsha, Kids HQ provides kids with lots of entertainment. With a ball pit, trampolines and three-floor soft play area, it is a great venue to indulge in interactive play. With Kids HQ, you can also celebrate special occasions and events.
KidsHQ also offers opportunity for a playdate. The playdate package offers access to games, entertainment and soft play. A minimum of 5 kids are required to book this two-hour playdate. The cost is AED 60 per child. There are also fun, structured classes for kids as well as parents at this indoor venue.
- Price: Varies
- Ages: From 1 year old
- Location: Umm Suqeim Street, Al Barsha
- Opening Hours: 08:30 am – 06:00 pm | Fri: 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-379-4233
KIDS JUNGLE
If you live in Dubai with kids, you might have heard of an indoor play area, Kids Jungle. Located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Kids Jungle offers a safe and nurturing environment for kids to play.
Parents who want their kids to spend time with their friends can book them a playdate package. There are three types of packages at Kids Jungle: Crafty Fun Playdate, Playdate With Sand Art and Canvas Painting Playdate. As the name suggests, each of them includes art-related activities. Their cost starts from AED 75.
- Price: From AED 47.25 |50% discount (Children of determination)
- Ages: Varies depending upon the type of activity
- Location: Cedre Shopping Centre, Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Opening Hours: 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-333-7388
WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM (WTRS)
Is your little one always buzzing with energy? Let your kids get active at this unique kids’ gym in Dubai! From trampolines to ziplines, it’s an exciting adventure at We Rock The Spectrum (WRTS). All the activities geared toward developing motor skills, strength and hand-eye coordination. So, your kids will be developing a healthier lifestyle – all while having boatloads of fun!
The WRTS is also an all-inclusive kids’ gym: children with sensory processing disorders can have fun with the specialised sensory equipment that is specifically designed for them. An arts and crafts section also awaits with beading, painting and other fun activities.
- Price: From AED 63 per hour
- Contact: info@werockthespectrumdubai.com
Please note that We Rock the Spectrum is relocating to another area in Dubai thus it is temporarily closed until further notice.
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE BEST INDOOR ATTRACTIONS IN DUBAI?
Ski Dubai, IMG Worlds of Adventure and the Dubai Dolphinarium are amongst the top indoor attractions in Dubai
ARE THERE ANY PUBLIC PARKS IN DUBAI?
Yep, there are plenty of public parks in Dubai perfect for quality family time, during the cooler months obviously.
That brings an end to our list of indoor play areas in Dubai. Unwind at the spa, catch up with friends or finish that pressing errand – all while your little one is entertained by some of the most fun and educational kids activities in Dubai.
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