{"id":52961,"date":"2026-04-09T16:12:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=52961"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:15:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:15:25","slug":"8-family-activities-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-that-are-actually-fun-weekend-ideas-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/8-family-activities-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-that-are-actually-fun-weekend-ideas-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Family Activities in Dubai & Abu Dhabi That Are Actually Fun: Weekend Ideas to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tired of the same \u201cwhat should we do this weekend?\u201d conversation? Dubai and Abu Dhabi are full of adventures and ways to have fun as a family<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re planning an indoor or outdoor weekend with kids, here are ideas that get everyone involved and having fun together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Activities in Dubai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore the wild at Aventura Parks Dubai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s 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\u2019ll find different activities depending on how brave you\u2019re feeling. Some are easier, some will test your nerves, but all of them get the group working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Aventura <\/a>
Aventura Park - Forest Explorer <\/a> AED\u00a0175.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"Aventura <\/a>
Aventura Park - Rope Rangers <\/a> AED\u00a0145.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A glowing game of mini golf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

3D Blacklight Minigolf takes a familiar game and turns it into something you don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"3D <\/a>
3D Blacklight Minigolf Tickets <\/a><\/div>
AED\u00a090.00 <\/span> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Smash everything (yes, really)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Smash Room is exactly what it sounds like. Grab a bat, pick your items, and start breaking things: TVs, bottles, appliances. It\u2019s loud, messy, and oddly satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Smash <\/a>
Smash Room Al Quoz <\/a> AED\u00a099.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div>
\"The <\/a>
The Smash Room City <\/a> AED\u00a099.00 <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A neon laser tag game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"TR88HOUSE: <\/a>
TR88HOUSE: Laser Rush <\/a><\/div>
AED\u00a090.00 <\/span> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Get lost inside House of Hype<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

House of Hype is packed with interactive spaces, games, and unexpected moments. Stick together and you\u2019ll find hidden doors, join activities, and even end up dancing in a parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"House <\/a>
House Of Hype-Dubai Mall <\/a><\/div>
AED\u00a0110.00 <\/span> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Family Activities in Abu Dhabi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ultimate game day at Lucky 8 Arcade & Billiards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lucky <\/a>
Lucky 8 Arcade & Billiards <\/a><\/div>
AED\u00a0262.50 <\/span> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

An unusual cinema experience at 7D Flying Theatre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish your visit with the mirror maze and see how long it takes to find your way out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Galaxia <\/a>
Galaxia - VR Wonderland <\/a><\/div>
AED\u00a025.00 <\/span> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

An educational day at Natural History Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walk through 18 galleries filled with rare meteorites, dinosaur fossils, and full-scale skeletons. You\u2019ll 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<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry is free for visitors under 18. Adults can book tickets below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Natural <\/a>
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi (anyone under 18 years go free) <\/a><\/div>
AED\u00a058.00 <\/span> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Make the most of your weekend with these family activities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi you can actually enjoy together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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