Looking for a fun, screen-free way to keep your kids entertained in Abu Dhabi? The city offers some fantastic indoor soft play areas that’ll let your little ones burn off energy and unleash their creativity.

Here’s a look at 6 top spots where they can explore, create, and have a blast!

1. Caboodle at The Galleria

Caboodle offers a nature-inspired play experience with its indoor setup that mimics the outdoors. Kids can explore grassy hills, sand pits, and treehouses, letting their imaginations run wild in a calm, screen-free environment. You can also add extra activities like teddy bear building or cookie decorating.

  • What kids can do here: explore treehouses, climb on grassy hills, dig for fossils in the sand pit, and get creative with arts and crafts
  • Location: The Galleria, Al Maryah Island
  • Timings: Sunday-Thursday from 10 AM to 10 PM | Friday-Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM

2. Leo&Loona (two locations)

It’s is the largest indoor play area in Abu Dhabi! Leo&Loona offers a huge space for kids to have fun, with themed zones like a princess dress-up room and a supermarket role-play area. Kids can also watch live performances and take part in creative workshops. If you’re interested in exploring every corner of this park, get your tickets on Platinumlist!

  • What kids can do here: dress up as a princess, play in a supermarket, enjoy live character performances, and participate in creative workshops
  • Location: Yas Mall, Dalma Mall
  • Timings: Monday-Thursday from 10 AM to 10 PM | Friday-Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM

3. Cheeky Monkeys at Al Forsan Village

Cheeky Monkeys in Khalifa City is a five-level play centre designed for kids to explore and engage in various imaginative activities. It’s a spacious spot with tons of fun for younger children, including a play kitchen, supermarket, and a hidden disco. Plus, they offer arts and crafts for extra creativity.

  • What kids can do here: play in the space shuttle, pretend to shop in the supermarket, enjoy arts and crafts, and explore the hidden disco
  • Location: Al Forsan Village, Khalifa City
  • Timings: Sunday-Thursday from 9 AM to 9 PM | Friday-Saturday from 9 AM to 10 PM

4. Fun Works at Yas Mall

Fun Works is a vibrant, multi-level play area that’s all about active play. From climbing walls to tunnels and slides, this indoor park will get your kids moving and having fun. If you visit regularly, the unlimited membership offers great value. Adults can also join in on the action with special “big rides.”

  • What kids can do here: climb walls, crawl through tunnels, race down slides, and ride big rides with adults
  • Location: Yas Mall
  • Timings: Sunday-Thursday from 10 AM to 10 PM | Friday-Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM

5. miniBOUNCE at Reem Mall

miniBOUNCE is the perfect place for kids under six to jump and play in a safe, age-appropriate trampoline park. With trampolines, slides, obstacle courses, and ball pits, your little ones will have a blast burning off energy in a fun, supervised environment.

  • What kids can do here: Jump on trampolines, slide through obstacle courses, and play in ball pits.
  • Location: multiple locations
  • Timings: Sunday-Thursday from 10 AM to 10 PM | Friday-Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM

6. Little Acres Kids Club at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club

Little Acres Kids Club is a great spot to let your kids enjoy soft play while you relax. The play area includes slides, trampolines, and a ball pit, plus workshops like face painting, cupcake baking, and pizza making.

  • What kids can do here: jump on trampolines, slide down slides, make pizzas, bake cupcakes, and enjoy face painting workshops
  • Location: Yas Acres Golf & Country Club
  • Timings: Monday-Friday 7 AM to 7 PM | Saturday-Sunday from 8 AM to 7 PM

With so many places to explore, you’ll never run out of fun with the kids in Abu Dhabi! Make the most of these spots before your little ones get too big!