Dubai
Dubai is one of the easiest big cities to visit with children. It is safe, warm in winter, and many hotels have their own waterparks. Here are the family hotels we recommend, all with a kids' club and a children's pool.
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In short: which Dubai hotel is best for kids?
Atlantis The Palm is our first choice for families, with waterpark access included and Aquaventure next door. More than 1,600 guests rate it 9.4. To stay on the beach closer to the city, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a good alternative.
Our first choice: Atlantis The Palm. Check availability and prices
Picolo has been to Dubai many times, and every hotel below has a kids' club and a children's pool.
Family hotels in Dubai
Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis The Palm sits on Palm Jumeirah, with a private beach and The Lost Chambers aquarium. Waterpark access is included, and Aquaventure is a few minutes away. Guests especially praise its family facilities.
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Atlantis The Palm
Atlantis The Palm has a waterpark and an aquarium, with Aquaventure close by.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Jumeirah Beach Hotel sits on the beach beside the Burj Al Arab, with a free kids' club and a ten-minute walk to Wild Wadi waterpark. More than a thousand guests rate it 9.0.
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Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts
Lapita sits by the Dubai Parks and Resorts theme parks, a few minutes from Legoland Water Park, with its own waterpark. Guests rate it 8.8. The best choice if the parks are the main goal.
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Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Sofitel has five outdoor pools and a kids' club, a few minutes from Aquaventure. More than 1,200 guests rate it 9.2. A calm choice on the palm island.
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JA Ocean View Hotel
JA Ocean View sits on the beach at JBR, with a kids' club and five restaurants. More than a thousand guests rate it 9.0. Best for families who want the promenade and the tram outside the door.
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Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort
Le Royal Méridien has three pools and a kids' club on the beach in Dubai Marina. More than a thousand guests rate it 9.6.
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Tips for Dubai with kids
Go in winter: from November to March it is comfortable to be outdoors. See the Dubai weather.
Waterpark included: check whether the hotel includes free access. At Atlantis it is included.
Plan indoor days: Dubai Mall has an aquarium, and many attractions are indoors.
Frequently asked questions about Dubai with kids
Is Dubai good for kids?
Yes. The city is safe, warm in winter and full of waterparks and beaches.
What is the best family hotel in Dubai?
Atlantis The Palm is our first choice, with waterpark access included and Aquaventure next door.
Where should you stay in Dubai with kids?
Palm Jumeirah for waterparks and beach, Jumeirah for a beach close to the centre and Dubai Parks and Resorts for theme parks.
When is the best time to visit Dubai with kids?
From November to March, when daytime temperatures are around 24 to 31°C.