• Encounter incredible animals at The Green Planet 

• Explore the IMG Worlds of Adventure 

• Catch some air at iFly Dubai 

• Be bemused by the Museum of Illusions 

• Find marvellous marine life at the Atlantis Lost Chambers Aquarium 

• Play among the lights of AYA Universe 

• Brave the glass floors of Sky Views 

• Take to the skies in the Dubai Balloon 

• Spend a day at the Global Village 

For thrill-seeking families, iFly Dubai is a must. Kids and adults alike can suit up for this adrenaline-pumping indoor skydive, which will see you suspended in mid-air as the wind rushes through your hair. 

Take it in turns to fly with the guidance of a professional instructor, learning skydiving techniques as you soar above the Magic Planet amusement park in the City Centre Mirdif mall. 

A thrilling adventure for all ages, an indoor skydive will leave you and your children buzzing with excitement – and with a series of hilarious wind-swept photos too.

iFly Dubai: good to know

Location: Third Floor, Play Nation Area, City Centre Mirdif, Ghoroob, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai

Opening times: 12:00-21:00 Monday to Thursday, 12:00-22:00 Friday and Sunday, 12:00-23:00 Saturday 

Useful information for families:  

• Participants must be at least 3 years old 

• Participants taller than 1.8m must weigh less than 115kg 

• Participants shorter than 1.8m must weigh less than 105kg  

• Participants under the age of 18 years old must have signed permission from a parent or guardian 

Ever wondered what life would be like if your toddler was twice your size? Get a glimpse of this frightening prospect at the giggle-inducing Museum of Illusions! 

This family-friendly hub of visual, sensory and educational experiences is sure to leave both you and your kids amazed – and slightly bemused (in a good way).  

At the museum, you can snap memorable photos as you walk in an upside-down world, tiptoe along a bridge surrounded by a spinning vortex and see your family duplicated at a mind-bending cloning table. 

You can easily spend a couple of hours exploring the museum with your family thanks to its extensive collection of interactive exhibits and illusion rooms, as well as a gallery of mind-bending images. 

Museum of Illusions: good to know

Location: 7873+RP9 Dubai Creek, Heritage Area, Al Seef Street, Al Hamriya, Dubai

Opening times: 10:00-22:00 Monday to Thursday, 10:00-23:00 Friday to Sunday.

Useful information for families:  

• Children aged three years old and below are admitted free of charge

The AYA Universe is a unique experience for families, with 12 mesmerising displays that engage audiences of every age. 

You and your family will be transported to alternative worlds through interactive, light-based experiences that blend art and cutting-edge technology. 

Let your young ones lead the way as you wander through themed rooms, where stunning lighting, projections and music create distinctive atmospheres. There’s no pre-determined route through the exhibitions, so kids are free to explore as they please, led by sensory sensations. 

The interactivity of the experiences will be sure to keep young ones interested for hours – they can create colourful swirls as they wade through rivers of light, and climb on structures among forests of glowing orbs.

AYA Universe: good to know

Location: Wafi City, Oud Metha, Dubai

Opening times: 10:00-22:00 Sunday to Thursday, 10:00-00:00 Friday to Saturday.

Useful information for families:  

• Entrance is free for children aged 3 years old or below. Collect tickets at the customer service desk 

• All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times at the attraction 

• Children under 1m tall will not be permitted to enter The Star Pool zone's ball pit area 

• Both adults and children are required to wear socks when entering the ball pit area 

• AYA Universe is wheelchair and stroller accessible 

• The experiences may not be suitable for those sensitive to flashing lights, loud noises or dark spaces.

Dubai is renowned for its towering skyscrapers and stunning city views, and you can enjoy all that – along with further exciting experiences to keep kids entertained – at Sky Views. 

At the Sky Views Observatory on floors 52 and 53 of the Address Sky View Hotel, you’ll find breathtaking angles of the nearby Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. 

Accessed by a panoramic glass elevator, the observatory provides more than simply jaw-dropping vistas. Families can walk across a 46m glass floor to get an uninterrupted, leg-wobbling view of the ground some 219m below. Snap a once-in-a-lifetime picture of you and your young ones seemingly levitating above the cityscape. 

For the most daring families, there’s more adrenaline-pumping experiences on offer. Head down the Glass Slide, a transparent tube that wraps around the tower’s exterior, for a truly unforgettable ride from floor 53 to 52. 

On another level of exhilaration is the Sky Views Edge Walk, a full circle, hands-free walk around the exterior of the tower’s main pod. There are no windows or barriers between you and the edge, letting you lean right over the street below, suspended only by your bungee cord. 

Sky Views: good to know

Location: Address Sky View Hotel, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai

Sky View Observatory & Glass Slide opening times: 10:00-22:00 Sunday to Thursday, 10:00-00:00 Friday to Saturday.

Sky View Edge Walk opening times: 14:00-21:00 every day 

Useful information for families: (Glass Slide):  

• Participants must weigh between 30kg and 150kg 

• Participants must be between 1.2m and 2m tall

Useful information for families: (Sky View Edge Walk):  

• Participants must be between 12 and 65 years old 

• Minors under 18 years old require in-person parental consent 

• Participants must weigh between 30kg and 120kg 

• Participants must be between 1.3m and 2m tall 

When it comes to family-friendly destinations in Dubai, there’s few more suitable than the Global Village. 

This vast celebration of worldwide cultures, where Tuesdays are exclusively reserved for families, couples and ladies, has countless experiences and attractions for children. 

Daily shows include a choreographed laser display, brilliant impromptu performances from a Bollywood flash mob and The Lion Tamer, who launches into daring acrobatics in a circus display for kids. 

There are hundreds of rides and games to try at a themed carnival too, from the G-forces of the Jamaica Drum’s spinning arms to the splashes and sprays of the Miami Surf boats. 

There are also hundreds of street food vendors, restaurants and cafes throughout the Global Village, meaning your family can stay fuelled for a full day of fun.

Global Village: good to know

Location: Global Village, 38C5+F57, Dubai

Opening times: 16:00-00:00 Sunday to Wednesday, 16:00-01:00 Thursday to Saturday (the park closes during the summer, with its opening season typically running from October to May) 

Useful information for families: 

• Children under 3 years old and seniors above 65 years old are eligible for complimentary tickets. These tickets must be claimed at the ticket booths, and cannot be redeemed online 

• Tuesdays are exclusively reserved for families, couples and ladies (unless the Tuesday coincides with a public holiday) 

• Parents are encouraged to register and pick up a free wristband for children, provided by the ticket booths. These will help the guest services team reunite lost children with their parents 

• There is stroller and wheelchair access to all attractions