Tired of the same “what should we do this weekend?” conversation? Dubai and Abu Dhabi are full of adventures and ways to have fun as a family. Whether you’re planning an indoor or outdoor weekend with kids, here are ideas that get everyone involved and having fun together.
Family Activities in Dubai
Explore the wild at Aventura Parks Dubai
It’s where you can unleash your inner adventurer. Rope courses, balance challenges, and ziplines take you up into the trees, where every step needs focus. You’ll find different activities depending on how brave you’re feeling. Some are easier, some will test your nerves, but all of them get the group working together.
A glowing game of mini golf
3D Blacklight Minigolf takes a familiar game and turns it into something you don’t usually see. The space is covered in neon, hand-painted visuals that react once you put on the 3D glasses. As you move through the course, the walls and obstacles shift and play with your depth.
Smash everything (yes, really)
The Smash Room is exactly what it sounds like. Grab a bat, pick your items, and start breaking things: TVs, bottles, appliances. It’s loud, messy, and oddly satisfying.
There are two locations in Dubai, so you can pick the one that suits you best. Kids aged five and up can join, so everyone gets a turn.
A neon laser tag game
TR88HOUSE Laser Tag drops you into a huge glowing arena filled with hiding spots, corners, and multiple levels to move through. Run, hide, track your targets, and stay out of sight. It gets competitive quickly and keeps everyone moving from start to finish.
Get lost inside House of Hype
House of Hype is packed with interactive spaces, games, and unexpected moments. Stick together and you’ll find hidden doors, join activities, and even end up dancing in a parade.
Family Activities in Abu Dhabi
The ultimate game day at Lucky 8 Arcade & Billiards
Head to Lucky 8 at Bloom Soho Square on Saadiyat Island for a mix of arcade games, billiards, private karaoke rooms, and PlayStation gaming zones. You can move between games, sing a few songs, or settle into a pool match.
An unusual cinema experience at 7D Flying Theatre
Pick from 15 different movies and settle in for a ride that goes beyond a regular screen. Go for a duo, triple, or family bundle and watch the action play out with movement built into the experience.
Finish your visit with the mirror maze and see how long it takes to find your way out.
An educational day at Natural History Museum
Walk through 18 galleries filled with rare meteorites, dinosaur fossils, and full-scale skeletons. You’ll come face to face with a Tyrannosaurus rex, see a complete Brachiosaurus, and stand under a 25-metre blue whale skeleton. Read more about Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi here.
Entry is free for visitors under 18. Adults can book tickets below.
Make the most of your weekend with these family activities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi you can actually enjoy together.
