Alif — The Mobility Pavilion
Alif at Expo City talks about the development of mobility and human discovery. Interactive spaces connect the past of travel with the future of technology.
Indoor places for children in Dubai
Indoor, family-friendly places for a hot day. Check age, height and supervision requirements before visiting. You may still need to walk outside, so plan transport and the correct entrance.
Terra
The pavilion explores the relationship between man and nature through interactive stories. The spaces beneath the forest and ocean show ecosystems and the impact of everyday decisions.
Archive photo of The Lost Chambers Aquarium, 2011, before renovation and renaming.
The Lost World Aquarium
The aquarium at Atlantis is designed to resemble the underwater world of the legendary Atlantis. In marine exhibits you can see sharks, rays and many other inhabitants.
iFLY Dubai
The wind tunnel at City Center Mirdif allows you to experience flying in a vertical air flow. Before the session, the instructor prepares and accompanies the participant.
Archive photo (19 February 2011).
Ski Dubai
The snow complex at Mall of the Emirates offers indoor winter activities. Packages vary in access to the snow park, slopes and penguin encounters.
KidZania Dubai
Children's City at Dubai Mall offers role-playing activities related to different professions. Children try out the work of city services and learn how institutions interact.
OliOli
OliOli invites children to explore space through play and experimentation. Interactive galleries and temporary exhibitions are designed for independent discovery and time together with parents.
Dubai Frame
The two towers are connected by an observation bridge, from which the old areas and modern Dubai are visible. The exhibition part is dedicated to the past of the city and ideas about its future.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
The aquarium inside the Dubai Mall combines a large sea tank, an underwater tunnel and a zoo. Additional animal encounters and dives are sold as separate options.
Archive photo (19 September 2012).
Dubai Dolphinarium
The Dolphinarium at Creek Park hosts shows with dolphins and fur seals. Separate programs are dedicated to birds and getting to know animals.
Dubai Butterfly Garden
The garden houses butterflies of various species in climate-controlled domes. The walk allows you to observe them up close and learn about the life cycle of insects.
AYA Universe
AYA brings together lights, music and interactive spaces in Wafi City. Visitors walk through fantastical gardens, rivers of light and halls with changing projections.
Dubai Ice Rink
The ice skating rink inside the Dubai Mall offers public skating and instruction. Visits take place in sessions, and separate rules apply for spectators.
Ain Dubai
The Bluewaters wheel offers a 360-degree view of the coastline and high-rise neighborhoods. The operator has regular cabs and options with additional service.
Illusion City Dubai
The interactive museum at Bluewaters explores optical, audio and tactile illusions. It is different from the Museum of Illusions in Al Seefa and is located in a different area.
Al Shindagha Museum
The Dubai Creek History Museum explores the heritage of Dubai and the lives of its people. The visit combines stories about the city with a walk through the old quarter of Al Shindagha.
Museum of the Future
The museum offers future scenarios through technology and immersive spaces. An unusual ring building is located next to the Emirates Towers.
Madame Tussauds Dubai
The wax museum at Bluewaters attracts celebrities from film, music and sport. Interactive zones allow you to take photos next to the figures and change the scenario of your visit.
Saruq Al-Hadid Museum
The Archaeological Museum presents finds from the desert Saruk al-Hadid. An interactive exhibition tells the story of the Iron Age and the region's past.
Etihad Museum
The museum is dedicated to the creation of the United Arab Emirates and the modern history of the country. Photos, films and interactive pavilions tell the story of the path to unification.
IMG Worlds of Adventure
The indoor park brings together the worlds of Marvel, Cartoon Network and the dinosaurs of Lost Valley. In addition to the attractions, there are play spaces and themed areas for different ages.
House of Hype
The entertainment space inside the Dubai Mall is built as a collection of unusual worlds. Light-up decorations, hidden rooms and play activities are suitable for exploration and photography.
Dubai Mall
The shopping and entertainment complex at Burj Khalifa combines shops, restaurants and large family attractions. The aquarium, skating rink and children's centers have their own rules and tickets.
The Green Planet
A tropical biodome transports visitors from the city into a multi-level rain forest. Here they observe plants, birds and animals and learn about the structure of the ecosystem.
ARTE Museum Dubai
A digital exhibition transforms natural scenes into large spaces of light. Among the installations are a forest, flowers, sea images and an endless waterfall.