Enjoy Abu Dhabi with Kids: Top Places To Explore

Enjoy Abu Dhabi with Kids: Top Places To Explore

Abu Dhabi is not only a destination for adults seeking adventure but also a fantastic place for families with kids. With its modern infrastructure, family-friendly attractions, and warm hospitality, Abu Dhabi offers a perfect blend of entertainment, education, and fun for children of all ages. If you’re planning a family vacation, here’s a guide to the top places to explore in Abu Dhabi with your kids, ensuring an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

1.     KidZania Abu Dhabi

KidZania is an innovative edutainment concept that allows kids to role-play different professions in a child-sized city. At KidZania Abu Dhabi, children can learn valuable life skills through fun and engaging activities. This unique experience empowers children to explore their interests and aspirations in a safe and interactive environment. KidZania emphasizes experiential learning, promoting creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Children are encouraged to make decisions and handle tasks independently, fostering a sense of responsibility and confidence.

Role Playing Activities:

In KidZania, children can choose from various role playing activities designed to teach them about various professions and life skills while having fun. These activities include:

• Firefighter: Kids can dress up as firefighters, use equipment to simulate firefighting tasks, and learn about fire safety.

• Doctor: Children can experience working in a hospital, donning scrubs, and performing basic medical procedures in a kid-friendly setting.

• Chef: Kids can learn about food preparation, cooking, and kitchen safety while creating their own dishes.

• Pilot: In a simulated cockpit, children can take on the role of a pilot, learn about aviation, and even fly a plane.

• News Reporter: Children can act as reporters, read scripts in front of cameras, and learn about journalism and media.

• Police Officer: Kids can dress as police officers, patrol the streets, and learn about law enforcement and safety.

Location: KidZania Abu Dhabi is located on the ground floor at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi

Working Hours: Opens Daily

Sun-Thu: From 11 am to 8 pm 

 Fri-Sat: From 11 am to 11 pm 

Tickets Prices: Prices start from 105 AED/per child. 

Note: Children under 120cm need to be accompanied by a guardian 18 years or over.

2.     Slide and ride at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

At the mega water park, your kid can enjoy more than 40 slides and rides for an incredible entertainment experience. The park offers exciting water playgrounds that consist of climbing frames, water cannons, and tipping buckets. This interactive play area such as Tot’s Playground allows kids to engage in imaginative play, making new friends as they play together and entertain. Also, the mini slides are designed to give young children the thrill of sliding down into the water without being overwhelmed. These slides have a moderate gradient and are shorter in length. Your kid will enjoy a day of fun at the park with all the safety measures taken by the Yas Waterworld management team.

Slides and Rides your kid can try at Yas Waterworld (+110 cm) :

• Rush Rider

• Cine Splash

• Bubbles Barrel 

• Sebag

• Slithers Slides 

• Bandit Bomber

• Falcons Falaj

• Al Raha River 

Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi 

Tickets Prices: Single day ticket for ultimate all day access to Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi for 295 AED.

3.     Nello’s Adventureland and Junior Training Camp at Ferrari World

This attraction offers young visitors an unforgettable experience filled with fun, education, and excitement. The area is designed to captivate the imagination of children and immerse them in a world of racing and exploration. This interactive area is packed with an array of thrilling and age-appropriate activities. Aspiring little racers to participate in various games and challenges that allow them to develop their driving skills. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, young drivers will receive basic driving lessons, teaching them essential skills such as steering, braking, and accelerating. It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to feel like real Formula 1 drivers. In addition, the place offers Hexagonal Towers where your child can experience climbing three different walls to brave new heights.

Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Height Restriction: 120 com 

Working Hours: From 12 pm to 8 pm 

Tickets Prices: Single day ticket accessing rides and attractions for 345 DHS.

4.     Themed families ride at Warner Bros World

This colorful and vibrant area brings together beloved cartoon characters from Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera, such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tom and Jerry, and Scooby-Doo. The rides here are designed with young children in mind, offering gentle and fun experiences suitable for the whole family. There are interactive rides where families can compete together to catch escaped animated characters. Also, explore the futuristic world of Dynamite Gulch at The Jetson’s Cosmic Orbiter. Take a high-energy spin in your very own spacecraft up in the sky.

Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Tickets Prices: Single day ticket accessing rides and attractions for 345 DHS

5.     Kids Zone at The National Aquarium

Children will probably find great enjoyment in the exciting activities available at the National Aquarium kids zone. These activities comprise colouring their beloved animals and witnessing them come alive on an animated wall display. Additionally, kids can safely interact with the real animals in the Flooded Forest using their artwork. Besides the National Aquarium kids zone, kids can have opportunities to engage with technology in this super-cool environment. They can utilize a sand table to create a volcano, play an interactive ice-age game, and explore touch screens filled with entertaining facts.

Location: Al Qana – Rabdan – Abu Dhabi

Working Hours: Sun-Sat: From 10 am to 10 pm 

Tickets Prices: General admission tickets for 110 DHS

6. Bounce 

 Bounce UAE typically offers a range of interconnected trampolines that cover the floor and walls, creating a vast bouncing area. Kids can engage in activities such as free jumping, basketballs, and practicing flips in a controlled environment. Both kids and adults can thoroughly enjoy themselves at this expansive indoor playground that’s tailored for jumping enthusiasts. Whether it’s perfect jumps in the open jumping area or beating The Wall challenge, this venue offers a haven for exhilaration and amusement.

Location: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi

Working Hours

Sunday – Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday – Saturday – 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Ticket Prices: Ticket prices starts from 80 DHS

7. E-karting at Adrenark Adventure

Adrenark Adventure, situated within Al Qana, the biggest indoor adventure park in the area, boasts close to 20 diverse attractions and experiences. It stands as a top choice for family entertainment in Abu Dhabi. The place houses the inaugural three storey e-karting track in the UAE with a wide array of activities available, spanning from young children to adolescents. E-karting at Adrenark Adventure, an energetic and immersive physical activity center, is part of the iconic destination.

Location: Al Qana – Rabdan Al Maqta’a – Bawabat Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi

Working hours

Sat-Wed 10 am-10 pm

Thu-Fri 10am-midnight

Ticket Prices

79 DHS for toddler pass

99 DHS for explorer pass

179 DHS for adventure pass

399 DHS for Adrenark day pass

8. Bowling at Central

Central offers its guests an opportunity to secure the ultimate package involving burgers, music beats, and bowling. Taking a trip to Central at Yas Bay will certainly captivate children. Featuring delectable burgers and shakes, enjoyable arcade games, and a bowling facility, you are guaranteed hours of entertainment at this well-liked destination within Yas Bay. Moreover, this outing is priced at 50 AED per person per game during weekdays and 75 AED per person per game on weekends. Each lane can accommodate up to six players.

Location: Yas Bay Waterfront

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 12 am

Friday – Saturday 12 pm – 2 am

Sunday 12 pm – 12 am

Ticket Prices:

Weekdays 50 DHS per person per game 

Weekends 75 DHS per person per game 

9. Pixoul Gaming

If your child is into immersive gaming experiences, consider adding Pixoul Gaming to your must-visit destinations. This virtual reality and Esports center presents an extensive Virtual Reality Gaming Zone, an Esports Academy equipped with a specialized training facility for gaming athletes and global gaming competitions, a throwback gaming area, and an Esports bar. Guests will have the opportunity to fully engage in online gaming using the latest advancements in technology across a range of virtual reality simulators.

Location: Al Qana Walk – Rabdan – Abu Dhabi

Working Hours

Mon-Wed: 10 AM – 10 PM

Fri-Sat: 10 AM – 12 AM

Sun & Thu: 10 AM – 11 PM

Ticket Prices: Ticket prices starts from 35 DHS

10. CLYMB 

The ultimate destination for adventure in the area. If your fearless children are most joyful when experiencing adventures, CLYMB Abu Dhabi is an essential attraction and among the top activities for families in Abu Dhabi. Featuring the largest indoor skydiving chamber globally and the SUMMYT, the tallest climbing wall in the region. This venue provides an abundance of entertainment.

Location: Yas Mall

Working Hours

Sun-Thu 12 pm – 9 pm 

Ticket Prices: Prices starts from:

120 DHS for climbing

235 DHS for skydiving

11. Velocity

Velocity stands as the Middle East’s most extended and tallest stainless-steel slide. This attraction in Abu Dhabi offers a unique experience. Spanning from the highest floor of the mall to its lowest, these two stainless steel slides feature enticing twists and turns to zoom down in the thrilling descent. Velocity offers their guests many discounts and promotions to enjoy unlimited visits to the destination. 

Location: World Trade Centre (WTC). The Mall, Level 1

Working Hours

Sunday to Thursday – 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Friday & Saturday – 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Ticket Prices: 

25 DHS for a single slide

35 DHS for single slide with video experience

40 DHS for double slide

50 DHS one-day unlimited slides

12. Splatter Room

An enjoyable art workshop where you can unleash your creativity by splattering paint onto an empty canvas. This experience not only grants you kid artistic freedom but also provides a sense of fulfillment as you witness your kid’s unique masterpiece taking shape. Whether it’s your kid’s birthday celebration, a team event, or simply a group gathering, you can reserve a spot for some delightful paint splattering, keeping in mind that the more participants, the merrier the experience.

Location:  Al Seef Village Mall – 1st Floor –  Abu Dhabi

Working Hour: Opens Daily

Sat-Sun 10 AM to 10 PM

13. Orange Wheels

It is considered one of the best indoor play areas in the UAE. Orange Wheels goes beyond the ordinary when it comes to play spaces. The place crafted an exceptional setting that allows kids to play, explore, and unleash their creativity to the fullest. Orange Wheel creates an environment that’s both enjoyable and educational, fostering your little ones’ development.  The facility is designed with both kids and parents in mind. While your kid is playing, you can enjoy it at the café. Giving you the opportunity to keep a watchful eye on your young adventurers as they have a blast discovering new things.

Location: Al Wahda Mall, Reem Mall,  and Al Raha Mall

Working Hours: Opens Daily

Mon-Thu 9 AM to 9 PM

Fri-Sun 9 Am to 10 PM

Ticket Prices:

A session for 90 minutes for 90 DHS

 Additional Hour 50 DHS.

1 Adult free per household, additional adult AED 25

14. Explore the Mangroves

When setting out on a mangrove exploration with kids in Abu Dhabi, safety and education are of paramount importance. The experience of kayaking through shallow waters, spotting birds and marine life, and learning about the interconnectedness of these environments is both entertaining and educational.  These activities allow families to navigate the waterways, observe the abundant birdlife, and gain a better understanding of the mangrove’s complex ecosystem.

Location: Al Jubail Island – Abu Dhabi

Working Hours: Opens Daily

8:30 AM – 6 PM

Ticket Prices: 

15 DHS for adults

5 DHS for kids two to seven years

Free for children under two

15. Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi provides its visitors with incredible family and children workshop activities to adventure and unveil the latest exhibition that keeps your kid entertained. The museum offers children’s museums and custom exhibitions that target kids to learn about past cultures and be more educated and knowledgeable about history. Keep in mind that these exhibitions are conducted during specific times and for specific periods. Check the museum website for more information about the upcoming kids exhibitions and events:https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/learn/family-and-children-activities  

Location: Saadiyat – Abu Dhabi 

Working Hours

Tue- Thu  10 AM to 6:30 PM

Fri – Sun 10 AM to 8:30 PM

Monday Closed

Ticket Prices:

63 DHS for general admission

Free entry for kids under 18 and residents over 60

16. Lego pop in & play

The Lego store provides an excellent indoor option for kids to engage in. Families can visit the store and discover the wide array of Lego offerings.  The store affords customers the opportunity to engage with the products prior to making a purchase. This implies that children can dedicate long periods at the store, to constructing various Lego figures, structures, and worlds.

Location: 

Yas Mall 

Galleria Mall 

WTC Mall

Working Hours

Saturday to Wednesday – 10 AM to 10 PM

Thursday to Friday – 10 AM to 12 Midnight

Ticket Prices:

Peak hours for 49 DHS per hour. Each additional hour 39 DHS per hour.

Off peak hours for 39 DHS per hour. Each additional hour 29 DHS per hour. 

Note: OFF Peak Timing: 10 AM – 4 PM / Mon to Thurs. Peak: 4 pm till closing / Days: Mon to Sun

17. National Geographic Ultimate Explorer

The concept underlying this remarkably innovative indoor adventure aims to motivate the upcoming kids of scientists, engineers, intellectuals, and adventurers. National Geographic Ultimate Explorer amalgamates enhanced reality, virtual reality, and 3D technology to establish a wholly immersive educational experience rooted in play, intended for children aged 5 to 12.

Location: The Galleria Al Maryah Island – Level 2

Working Hours: Opens Daily 

Saturday – Wednesday: 10 AM – 10 PM

Thursday – Friday: 10 AM – 12 AM

Ticket Prices:

Adults/Guardian – Weekdays (FULL DAY ACCESS) for 40 DHS

Adults/Guardian – Weekend (2 HOURS ACCESS)for 40 DHS

Kids – Weekdays (FULL DAY ACCESS) for 80 DHS

Kids – Weekends (2 HOURS ACCESS)for 80 DHS

18. XTREME Zone

An indoor experience is suitable for children of all age groups. Bringing a variety of activities suitable for the entire family, Xtreme Zone offers attractions such as arcade games, challenging climbing walls, a trampoline park, as well as billiards and air hockey, ensuring that everyone in the family can participate. The soft play area includes a café where you can savor a drink and observe from a distance.

Location: 

The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Abu Dhabi Mall

Working Hours 

Sun – Thurs: 10 AM – 10 PM

Fri – Sat: 10 AM – 12 AM

19. Caboodle

Experience a world full of boundless opportunities within our play zone at Caboodle. There’s an array of activities catering to the imaginative whims of every child. For those seeking to engage their little ones while taking a personal break, the soft play area offers a café where you can savor a beverage while observing from a distance. If your children are of an appropriate age to be supervised by our Xtreme Staff, there are opportunities to entrust them to our care while you partake in shopping or catch a movie at the mall. 

Location: The Galleria Al Maryah Island – Level 2

Working Hours

Sun – Thursday: 10 AM – 10 PM

Fri – Sat: 10 AM  – 12 AM

Ticket Prices:

3 years and above

1 hour of play for 59 DHS

Additional hour for 35 DHS

1 adult per child is free of charge

Each additional adult for 20 DHS

20. Fit 4 Fun

Focusing on a wide range of games and pastimes suitable for individuals of every age, guests have the opportunity to engage in a variety of sports. Fit4Fun delivers delightful athletic experiences within a secure setting, overseen by skilled instructors. Kids can challenge themselves on the skating rink, as well as in enclosed spaces designed for cricket and football. Expert coaching services are also at hand, covering gymnastics, karate, judo, and kickboxing.

Location: The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Ticket Packages:

Fun Package: Includes access to multi-sports including Skating Rink, Football Cage. For ages 5 and above.

150 DHS per child

Fit Package: Includes access to Gymnastics, Kickboxing, Karate, and Judo coaching classes. For ages 3 and above

200 DHS per child

Fit & Package: Includes access to multi-sports including Skating Rink, Football Cage, Cricket Cage, Mini Golf, and Gymnastics coaching class. For ages 5 and above.

 300 DHS per child

Conclusion

When planning a family trip to Abu Dhabi, it’s essential to consider the ages and interests of the kids, as well as the best time to visit to avoid extreme weather conditions. Abu Dhabi City’s commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for families ensures that parents can relax and enjoy their vacation without worry. Abu Dhabi’s stunning destinations offer endless opportunities for kids to play, explore, and connect. With thoughtful planning and an open mind, families can truly enjoy an enriching and enjoyable vacation in Abu Dhabi, creating memories that will last forever.