TimeOut Dubai Kids – August 2019

Free things to do

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Explore Abu Dhabi’s Corniche

Stretching out over eight kilometres, the

Corniche is Abu Dhabi’s main beachfront

encompassing family beaches, playgrounds,

palm tree-lined pedestrian walkways and

change facilities. One section with a grassed

lawn and picnic area is fenced off for families

only with a small entry fee. An area called Al

Bahar is designed as a family entertainment

zone and includes Aqua Fun – an inÁatable

obstacle course on the water – as well as a

giant playground (free) and many paid activities

including rope courses and arcade-style games

and eateries. All along the Corniche there is a

pedestrian path as well as a bike path.

Keep fit for free at

Yas Marina Circuit

Early-risers can head to Yas Marina Circuit

from 5-8am on a Monday, Wednesday and

Thursday morning to start the day with some

free exercise training around the 5.55km

track. For those who don’t mind the heat,

the Tuesday night event (where you can also

run around the track) will continue even in

summer from 6-10pm. Until September 22.

O Mon, Wed, Thu 5am-8am, Tue 6pm-10pm. Yas Marina

Circuit, Yas Island http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com.

Night strolls around The Beach

Offering countless restaurants, a beach,

playground, cushioned running track, ice

cream parlours, outdoor gym equipment,

market stalls and more to enjoy after sunset,

this spot is a hit with families all year round.

It’s also home to Pots, Pans & Boards, the

current winner of Time Out Dubai’s Best

Breakfast award 2019.

O The Beach, JBR, thebeach.ae.

Roam the lanes of Al Seef

On the Bur Dubai side of Dubai Creek, part of

this development is designed to transport you

back to a bygone age. Packed with old-style

buildings, cobbled back alleys and weathered

huts, this is like a walking history tour for

kids. The restaurants, cafés and shops lean

on the contemporary elements of Dubai life,

but reÁect and pay homage to its history.

O Open daily 10am-midnight. Al Seef, Bur Dubai,

alseef.ae.

Set sail at Dubai Creek

Embrace Dubai’s past with a visit to the

buzzing Old Town and stroll along Dubai

Creek. If you have a few shiny Dhs1 coins

to spare, you can take the kids on an abra

(water taxi) ride across the water. The short

trip connects the spice and gold souks, Bur

Dubai and Deira, both of which are free to

roam around. A stint on board a sailing abra

surrounded by the old city makes for the ideal

family photo opportunity.

O Dhs1 per passenger, Dubai Creek.

Cycle along this

sprawling promenade

Dubai Creek

Abu Dhabi’s Corniche

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