Many families enjoy Dubai city holidays. Dubai city hotels are very kid friendly, and this area offers a lot of entertainment for children. Dubai is actually a great place for kids. Most public areas have specially designated areas for children.

Since Dubai is a part of Muslim country, the culture is based on a deeply rooted belief in Islam and centers hence there are some days reserved during the week for just children and women.

A wonderful spot for kids from two through fifteen years old is Children's City in Dubai. This place really makes learning fun. It opened in 2002 in Dubai Creek Park. This is a great place for families as well as school groups. Displays are in both English and Arabic. They touch on subjects like international cultures, space, science, nature, and the human body. Disabled children are welcome. A souvenir shop, cafe, and prayer rooms are open for family's use. Children's City is open everyday except Friday, from 9am to 8:30pm. Friday the hours are 3pm to 8:30pm. Admission costs US $3 (10 Dhs) per child and US $4 (15 Dhs) per adult.

With Dubai cheap flights it is very affordable to take the whole family to visit. The kids will love Wonderland in Dubai. It is in Al Gharhoud. It is a wonderful water park that has things like bumper boats, twister, a cruise, wave runners, surf hills, and speed slides. They also put on shows for your entertainment. The whole park is done in a Caribbean style. Main Street, Splashland, and Theme Park are the three main sections it is divided into. There is a restaurant onsite for your convenience. Wonderland in Dubai is open everyday but Sunday. Admission is $7 US (25 Dhs) for kids and $11 us (40 Dhs) for adults.

Dubai city also has Magic Planet on Al Garhoud Bridge Road. It is all indoors and created just for kids. It includes an 11 screen Cinestar movie theater, electronic games, a bowling alley, carousels, miniature golf, a child's hairdresser, a crawling jungle, and Camel's Adventure Zone. It is located inside of a mall so parents can shop while the children play. It is open everyday 6pm to 9pm. Tickets are required, but they are very affordable.

Encounter Zone is an amusement park for children and families on the third floor of Wafi City Mall. It is divided into two worlds. Galactica has arcade and video games. Lunarland is a play area that even has a flying spaceship. There is also a virtual reality rollercoaster, horror chamber, roller blading, and 3D movies. It doesn't cost anything to go in, but tickets are required for rides and games. They are open 10am to 11pm all days except Friday.

Many hotels in Dubai city offer activities for kids to enjoy too. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel has Sinbad's Kids Club where children can play and do activities while being supervised. This same hotel has Vibes Teen Club so even the older children have a place to hang out and have fun. This hotel also offers unlimited admission to Wild Wadi Waterpark during your stay. Sitting directly on the beach and having five pools the kids may not want to leave the hotel to do anything else.

With so many places just for children and with hotels that provide everything a family could need there is plenty for kids to do in Dubai.