Free things to do with your kids in Dubai

Planning for a baby's day out?? On budget?? Dont worry… There are free things to do in Dubai with kids.

Parks

There are so many parks in Dubai with children's play areas.If the kids are driving you crazy,take them to the parks near to your locality and let them burn off some excess energy. Certain parks have running tracks too.While kids are having fun, you can even take a couple of laps in the track.

Visit turtles at Mina Al Salam

Take a trip to Hotel Mina Al Salam on a Wednesday morning and meet the resident turtles. After a short educational talk you can get a chance to feed them.

Every Wednesday at 11am.

Mina Al Salam, Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Road (04 3668888)

www.jumeirah.com

Animal visit at Posh Paws

Wanna meet animals like ponies, deer, llamas, rabbits, goats, cows, baboon, ducks etc. Then the ideal place is Posh Paws Animal Sanctuary and Petting Farm. No entry charge but you can donate.

Every day 9am-5pm.

Posh Paws, The Desert Equestrian Club, near Municipality Vet Clinic, Al Khawaneej (050 2730973)

www.poshpawsdubai.com

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Flamingos… The main attraction of Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is the bright pink flamingos. Take your kids there and stand at the Flamingo Roost and watch them. Also there are 270 other species of birds at the nature reserve.

Sat-Thurs 9am-4pm.

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, off junction of Al Wasl and Oud Metha Roads (04 6066822).

www.wildlife.ae

Marina Walk Fountains

Dubai Marina Walk is a great place to roam around with kids.They can have fun splashing in the walk-through fountains while you relax at the waterfront. Make sure to carry an extra set of dress for your little ones.

IKEA

IKEA located at Dubai offers free supervised play area,so you can shop to your heart's content without dragging the kids around the shop.

Sun-Wed 10am-11pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-midnight.

IKEA, Dubai Festival City, Al Rabat Road (04 2037555)

www.ikea.com/ae

Hamleys

Are you planning to spend the day in dubai mall??Then you can take your kids to the free play area located within Hamley's on second floor. Slides, swings, playhouses and also there are exciting events and activities to keep them entertained.

Sun-Wed 10am-11pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-midnight.

Hamleys, Second Floor, Dubai Mall (04 3398889)

www.thedubaimall.com

There are many more places in Dubai where kids can have fun

• Dubai Miracle Garden
• Light and sound show at Wafi
• Dubai Fountain water show