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Aquaventure Park

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Palm Island

Aquaventure Park is another standout in Dubai's long list of attractions. It is located on the famous man-made island in the shape of a palm tree and is part of the Atlantis The Palm resort. The park's territory is huge, and many attractions have no analogues in the world.

Motiongate Park in Dubai

Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road

The Motiongate theme park in Dubai is definitely worth a visit for those who come on holiday with children. This is a huge entertainment area dedicated to everyone’s favorite cartoons. Here you can meet Shrek and Fiona, Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe and the ubiquitous penguins from Madagascar.

Miracle Garden Flower Park

Dubai, Dubailand Area, Barsha, Al Barsha South, 3

The Arab Emirate of Dubai has long been considered the main expert in the question “How to amaze the world community?” Over the course of a couple of decades, a modern metropolis has grown out of the blue in the middle of the desert: the tallest skyscrapers in the world, a gigantic and well-equipped airport, and mosques.

Holidays in Dubai are impressive and memorable: there are historical sights, modern buildings that are ahead of their time, a hot climate, warm sea, unusual cuisine and an abundance of amusement parks for every taste. All of them will be interesting to both children and adults, but each has its own specifics. Some are based on the plots of famous cartoons or movie masterpieces, in others you can simply splash in the water and ride down the slides, in others you can get into the winter and go to the ski slopes.

When planning a visit with children, you should pay attention to whether there are any restrictions on the height and age of visitors.

Bollywood Parks

Those who love Indian cinema should definitely go to Bollywood Parks. This is a theme park based on Bollywood films. There are few slides and carousels, but almost all the sites are in one way or another connected with the film production process. Here you can watch how they perform tricks, watch a dance show and even feel like an actor. The shopping and restaurant area is designed like a real Mumbai street.

Motiongate

Travelers with children, and just cartoon lovers, enjoy visiting Motiongate Park. This is a huge country where all the kids’ favorite heroes live - the Smurfs, animals from Madagascar, Shrek and Fiona, Kung Fu Panda and many others.

The complex has almost three dozen attractions, designed mainly for children 7-10 years old, although there are also slides for the little ones and carousels for adults. The entire territory is divided into 5 zones, one of which is intended for holding events, and the remaining 4 are for entertainment.

Legoland

Legoland is a real delight for children. The name speaks for itself - this is Lego country! A new, very large park with themed attractions and an unusual entertainment program amazes adult guests with its scale. The territory is divided into two zones - with regular and water attractions. Young visitors can go to Lego City, where they will feel big, mastering professions, obtaining licenses, etc. Parents are more attracted to miniature copies of famous architectural structures in Dubai, assembled from construction kit parts.

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Aquaventure

One of the largest and most famous holiday destinations in Dubai is Aquaventure Park. It is located within the Atlantis The Palm resort, which is located on a man-made island in the shape of a palm tree. The complex has several dozen attractions, many of which have no analogues at all. Among them there are truly scary slides, which only a few dare to go on.

Children under 12 years old are only allowed in if accompanied by an adult, and many areas have height restrictions, usually no lower than 1.2 m.

Interestingly, you can walk around the entire park without getting out of the pools, which is very pleasant - the heat in Dubai is hard to bear, and you really don’t want to get out of the water.

Wild Wadi Waterpark

An excellent water park is Wild Wadi, it is considered one of the best not only in Dubai, but throughout the Middle East. There are several dozen attractions in the park, most of which are very scary (height limit is not lower than 1.1 m). Therefore, young children may be upset that they are not allowed on most slides. But adults have fun here!

The vast expanse of the park has shops, restaurants and cafes; you can pay in them not with cash or a credit card, but with a special waterproof card, which can be credited with any amount.

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Global Village

Global Village (office site in English) is a theme park of several pavilions, each of which represents the culture of one of the countries. Bright, luxurious markets, attractions and carousels, show programs and festive evenings - all complexes try to offer tourists something original and attract their attention. Special educational and entertainment programs are held here for children. And adults will be interested in attending concerts, bicycle and motorcycle shows, laser and light shows.

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Dubai Parks and Resorts

Description of the complex

Dubai Parks and Resorts Integrated Resort is a great destination for a family holiday in the United Arab Emirates. It consists of many theme parks and entertainment areas. Guests of the complex will be able to become a participant in a real adventure and see the characters from their favorite films in the Motiongate™ Dubai area. There are 27 attractions available here from three famous world film studios - Lionsgate, DreamWorks Animation and Sony Pictures Studios. Children will be able to take pictures and chat with Shrek, kung fu master Panda, ghost hunters, animals from Madagascar and other characters from cult cartoons and films.

The atmosphere of Indian romance, fiery dances, music and incredible adventures reigns in the Bollywood Parks™ Dubai area. Here you can become a Mumbai Bollywood film actor, visit a restaurant with traditional Indian cuisine, ride on a variety of attractions, or go to a Broadway musical at the Rajmahal Theater (tickets to the theater will need to be purchased separately).

40 attractions in the style of the designer set beloved by all children on the planet, 15,000 LEGO models, playgrounds and colorful shows will await young visitors in the LEGOLAND® Dubai area. Here you can realize your own idea, using 60 million parts of the designer to create it. Adjacent to the LEGO park is a large water park where guests have access to more than 20 water slides, an attraction with the opportunity to build their own boat to travel along the river from LEGO parts, a swimming pool with simulated sea waves and a play area for kids with large DUPLO elements.

Not far from the park there is an impressively sized promenade with a water park and areas for spectacular shows - Riverland™ Dubai. On its territory, cozy cafes and restaurants of four historical eras opened - France of the 17th century, America of the 50s of the last century, India during the colonial rule of Britain and Europe of the early 19th century, and street theaters also began operating. Riverland™ Dubai also includes more than 50 shops and connects all parts of the resort. You do not need separate tickets to enter.

If you want to spend a few days in the park and have a good rest, you can stay at the Lapita Hotel Dubai, located on the territory of the entertainment complex, from the world famous chain The Autograph Collection. All rooms in this hotel complex are designed in Polynesian style and are reminiscent of the island culture. There are bars and restaurants, a spa and a children's club on site.

If you wish, you can purchase a special annual pass to visit the theme parks and water parks of the entertainment complex (a total of more than 100 attractions!). A yearly pass to any of the resort's theme parks costs AED 2,495 and guarantees holders a 15% discount on dining and shopping, plus free one-day park passes for friends and family!

Special VIP tickets are also available for sale at a price of AED 1,500 for visiting one park per day. Their holders are provided with various privileges, including unlimited use of Q-Fast fast tracks for entry to attractions, the services of a personal guide, additional discounts on food and drinks in restaurants and on purchases in stores. Also, holders of standard one-day tickets can separately purchase the Q-Fast fast track option to minimize the wait time to board the attraction. Q-Fast pricing for each theme park will be announced soon.

Wild Wadi Waterpark

Wild Wadi is one of the best and most modern water parks in the world. It is extremely popular in Dubai. The water park covers an area of ​​5 hectares, there are 24 water attractions connected to each other by channels or water slides. The total length of the waterways is 1.7 km. A constant water temperature of +28C is maintained.

Visitors to the water park find themselves in a fabulous Arabian country. Each attraction has its own legend associated with the famous Sinbad the Sailor, his friend Joha and his wife Julshan, and the story of their sea voyage, during which they were shipwrecked.

This water park has the highest - 32 m - and the fastest water slide in the East, with a speed of up to 80 km/h when descending. Pools with artificial waves allow you to practice bodysurfing - sliding on a board in a lying position. The slowly flowing 485-meter Lazy River - the Lazy River, on the contrary, gives the opportunity to relax and enjoy peace.
To pay for food, drinks and souvenirs, visitors are given a waterproof card that is attached to their wrist. The unused balance is returned and can also be used when visiting the water park again.

Entrance is open daily from 11:00 to 19:30.

Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Wonderland Park

Wonderland is considered one of the largest parks in the Middle East, and has about 30 attractions. The symbol of Wonderland is the cheerful parrot Mitu.
Here you can ride small boats, go-karts, jump into space on the Space Shot catapult and visit any attraction from a simple carousel for little ones to a roller coaster for adults.

The entire park is divided into three zones: the main street (Main St.), the amusement park (Theme park) and the Splashland water park, which occupies most of the territory.

Main St. - the street, designed as a street of a Caribbean town, goes from the entrance to the so-called “Mist Lake”. There are many different cafes here, including children's ones, where children's birthdays are often celebrated. Main Street also has attractions for kids, including hilly truck rides, paintball, a real hot air balloon ride, and sports car racing. And at the Kids Soft Play Area you can leave your child to play under the supervision of teachers.

Theme park is located to the right of the main street (entrance through a multi-colored arch). There are attractions for older children, including a log ride along the river. A hidden camera captures you during your triumph or fall into the water and gives you a photo as a souvenir of your fun day. Other entertainment options include karting, a carousel, motor racing tracks, and “boat racing tracks” - the same as a motor racing track, but on small boats. For the most daring, the only attraction in the UAE is Space Shot - a jump into space, when a person flies about seven meters into the air. Splashland water park offers 9 water attractions, mainly water slides, one of them is the Wave Runner, which looks like a giant washboard. Like the Wild Wadi water park, there is the Lazy River, which slowly carries visitors on inflatable mattresses and lifebuoys past tropical islands, under gracefully arched bridges. The water park also has three swimming pools: an adult, a children's with attractions and a pool for water sports games.

In the evening at Mist Lake, the highlight of the program: Water Mist Show - during which films are shown on a screen created by the movement of water.

For those wishing to grab a bite to eat on the Wonderlend site, there are fast food restaurants Jasmine Terrace, Main Street Cafe, Mithu's Nest, and Palm Terrace pizzeria.

Entrance is open daily from 10:00 to 23:00. On Wednesdays and Sundays, entry is limited to women only; on Thursdays, only to families.

The entrance fee is presented in 2 options: Pay Once - a one-time fee that includes an entrance ticket and the right to use attractions throughout the day (but not electronic slot machines) and Pay As You Go - an entrance fee only with subsequent payment on the spot for each attraction with coupons, purchased upon entry. Children under 3 years old have free admission.

The Dubai Zoo is located in the suburbs of Jumeirah in a very green place and is considered the oldest zoo not only in the UAE, but also in the entire Arabian Peninsula. The history of the zoo began with a private collection of exotic animals, which in 1971 was transferred to the disposal of the municipality by one of the rich residents of the Emirates. Subsequently, the zoo's collection began to grow - mainly due to animals confiscated at customs, as well as from people who did not treat them properly. Most often these were street circus performers.

The zoo, although not very large (about 2 hectares), is popular due to some rare species of animals and birds. Today at the Dubai Zoo you can see not only crocodiles, giraffes, monkeys (mainly gorillas and chimpanzees), African lions and Bengal (white) tigers, but also those that are found mainly on the Arabian Peninsula - fennec foxes and Arabian wolves, the only in the world there is a colony of Socotra cormorants and Syrian bears. In addition, only here (this does not happen in other zoos in the world) Arabian chimpanzees and Gordon's wild cat breed in captivity. Since 1999, the Dubai Zoo has even operated a scientific center for the selection of endangered animals of the Arabian Peninsula.

Today the park provides shelter for approximately one and a half thousand animals and birds. There are 9 species of cats and 7 species of primates. Here you can also see desert inhabitants: sand snake, Arabian rattlesnake, long-eared vulture. The zoo has created a special spacious enclosure for birds of prey.

Entrance is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, in the winter months - until 17:00, closed on Tuesdays.

Dubai Creekside Park

Creekside Park is located on the banks of Dubai Creek. This is where its name came from. Creekside's 96 hectares of landscaped grounds extend 2.6 km along the shore.
Creekside is primarily a place for family recreation, and all its internal arrangement is aimed precisely at this: a children's railway, a 1200-seat amphitheater that hosts various public events and concerts, boat stations, a golf course, special jetties for those who want to go fishing. In 2000 (a first for the UAE), a cable car appeared in the park. Now you won’t surprise tourists with this, but, nevertheless, no one denies themselves the pleasure of taking a ride and seeing the beauty of the park from above.

It is prohibited to bring your own bicycles into the park; you can rent them on site for 20 - 30 DHS per hour, but you can bring your own skates.

With all its modern content, Creekside Park looks more like a botanical garden, since much attention was paid to planting during its creation. There are about 280 species of trees and flowers, and most of them were bred in the UAE specifically for decorating urban areas. Walking here is a pleasure, as the park consists of flower beds and lawns with bright green grass, which are complemented by beautiful fountains and a large model sundial.

During the summer months, Creekside hosts the Frozen World ice show from July 15th to August 31st. An impressive ice sculpture exhibition is organized indoors near Entrance No. 1. Models of buildings, images of birds, animal dragons, antique interiors - everything here is made of ice, most with internal color lighting. Well-chosen music gives this unusual spectacle for a hot country an almost mystical touch.

Entrance is open daily from 8-00 to 23-00. On Wednesdays - Ladies day with children under eight years old.

Mushrif Park

Mashrif Park is quite a large and interesting park, the popularity of which is not harmed even by the fact that it is 15 km away from the city center and is located near Dubai Airport. The park's special pride is its several swimming pools, including a separate pool for women.
Previously, this place had always been popular with local residents as a picnic area, and then a public park was organized there, in which special areas with grills, wooden benches and tables appeared. The green area of ​​the park is enlivened by fountains, artificial lakes and an alpine slide. Children can ride camels and ponies there. Especially for them there are playgrounds with a railway, which operates in the afternoon. There is an open theater for various concerts and events. Bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades are prohibited.

The International Village deserves special attention, where there are miniature copies of traditional buildings from different nations of the world (English, Norwegian, Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese and others). This village includes thirteen model houses, thoroughly showing the architectural features of each culture. The youngest visitors to this open-air exhibition can get acquainted with the presented examples of construction while playing. All exhibits here can be used as a children's playground.

Entrance is open daily from 8:00 to 22:30, on Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 to 23:30.

Al Safa Park

Safa Park is one of the oldest parks in Dubai, which has been operating since 1975 and has always been popular all this time. The park is located near the city center (Jumeirah area) on an area of ​​64 hectares. In Safa, much attention is paid to sports games. There are excellent opportunities for active recreation. A large green lawn is dedicated to a football field; on the side there are basketball and volleyball courts, tennis courts, and marked cross-country tracks. You can rent a bicycle. It will cost 20-30 DHS per hour, with a deposit of 100 DHS. But you can bring a skateboard and roller skates with you; there are many suitable paths, descents and ascents, curbs and railings. You can see the panorama of the entire park by taking a ride on the huge Ferris Wheel, which is installed on a high hill. However, it only works on weekends and holidays. By the way, you can easily find the park itself using it.

Children were also not forgotten during the design process. A unique “Children's Transport Village” for the Emirates was created here. This is nothing more than a children's racing track with houses and traffic lights, signs and crossings. Here kids can learn the rules of the street and the basics of driving. There is also a children's railway in the park. In addition, there are various electronic slot machines.
Barbecue and picnic areas are scattered throughout Safa Park. They are equipped with wooden tables and benches, grills. For those who didn't bring anything with them, there are several restaurants and eateries.

And the magnificent beaches here offer another form of entertainment. This is a visit to numerous theme parks built specifically for this purpose. Here you can ride camels, ski, or visit the race track. But first things first.

So, the following amusement parks in the UAE are recognized by tourists as the best places where you can have great fun, learn a lot of new things and take great pictures:

• IMG Boulevard welcomes guests of the park, surprises with its scale and entertains with performances by artists and animators;
• Cartoon Network and Marvel are thematic zones that give visitors of different ages the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of their favorite cartoon characters;
• Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure offers safari rides through the park with huge moving dinosaurs, a roller coaster and several other attractions dedicated to huge prehistoric reptiles.

• India of colonial times, where there was a place for traditional Asian entertainment and shopping;
• France, 17th century, Mediterranean style village;
• North and South America during the 50s of the last century with its neon signs, the bustle of developing cities against the backdrop of palm trees and other exotic things;
• The Peninsula is the central part of the park, where modern concerts and festivals take place, and bars and restaurants invite Riverland Dubai guests to relax in comfort.

• mini-zoo;
• amusement town;
• bowling and billiards;
• video games;
• 2 swimming pools;
• artificial waterfall.

• A 100-meter fountain with beautiful lighting, dancing to the beat of the music;
• play area with many swings and playgrounds;
• a fun water activity called Splash Park;
• mini golf;
• Alwan interactive center;
• pleasure train;
• Museum “Hierarchy of Life”, designed in the form of a huge camera obscura.