TimeOut Dubai Kids – August 2019

Free things to do

16 August 2019 Time Out UAE Kids

Beaches & pool days

Beach day in front of the “seven

star” Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

The hotel sealed its place in history after

being declared a “seven-star resort” by a

British journalist who was blown away during

a visit. You can’t get into the Burj Al Arab

without a reservation (and it’s not cheap)

but the free-to-enter Sunset Beach is one of

Dubai’s landmark locations for stunning family

photographs at sundown. The orange, red and

pink hues cast over a silhouetted Burj makes

for a magniÀcent background.

O On Sunset Beach, near Jumeirah

Beach Road, Dubai.

Free theme park fun on Yas Island

Book a staycation on Yas Island this summer

and children under the age of 12 stay

absolutely free. That’s not all, as kids will

also be able to access Yas Island’s theme

parks for free when accompanied by an adult.

The kids-go-free package is a great way to

keep little one’s amused while you enjoy a

break, plus Yas Island is also offering a

‘buy three get one free’ on theme park tickets

for adults, too. The deal is valid for

stays until September 30.

O Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, http://www.yasisland.ae.

Free birthdays at

Aquaventure Waterpark

Celebrating your birthday this summer?

If so, here’s a little gift from Aquaventure

Waterpark to you. Boasting dozens of

pulsating rides, a lazy river, private beach

and more at Atlantis The Palm resort, the

waterpark offers free tickets to all birthday

boys and girls, no matter how old. Simply Àll

out your details online and reserve your ticket.

You’ll need ID to prove it on the door.

O Visit aquaventurebirthday.ae.

Get active on the beach at La Mer

This water play hub crosses two beaches

with its own waterpark. Families can chill at

the many beachside cabanas or if the kids

have energy to burn, there’s Hawa Hawa, an

inÁatable trampoline concept park, featuring

a series of dune-shaped peaks for low-impact,

high intensity fun (Dhs25 for 15 minutes).

Laguna Waterpark includes a surf machine,

Àve water slides, a lazy river and play area,

though it will cost Dhs95 to get in. There are

free showers and changing facilities for young

and old plus plenty of street art to soak up.

O La Mer, Jumeirah 1 (800 637 227).

Open their eyes to some

of the most stunning

architecture in

the region

Family weekend

away in the UAE?

Activities might

just come

free...

Sheikh Zayed Mosque

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