Attractions
48 June 2019 Time Out UAE Kids
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Essential sights and experiences across Dubai and Abu Dhabi
DUBAI
CULTURE
Al Ahmadiya School
Established in 1912, take a
look around the first national
semi-regular school in the
emirate of Dubai, founded
by His Eminence the late
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Dalmouk,
a leading pearl merchant at
the time.
O Free. Open Sat-Thu
8am-7.30pm, Fri
2.30pm-7.30pm. Al Ras,
Deira (04 226 0286).Alserkal Avenue One of the
region’s best art spaces,
this venue is home to some
amazing galleries and
co-working spaces. Many
art festivals take place here
throughout the year.
O Free. Daily 10am to 7pm.
Street 8, Al Quoz
(050 556 9797).Jumeirah Mosque Built in the
traditional Fatimid style, this
monument can hold up to
1,200 worshippers. Guided
tours are available.
O Guided tours Dhs20 daily
at 10am (ends with Arabic
pastries, coffee and water).
Open Sat-Thu 9.45am-
11.15am. Jumeirah Beach
Road, Jumeirah 1
(04 353 6666).Dubai Frame A brand-new
attraction, the landmark
stands 150 metres tall and
“frames” views of both Old
and New Dubai.
O Dhs50 (adults), Dhs20
(child), free for elderly and
kids aged under three. Open
daily 10am-7pm. Zabeel Park,
http://www.thedubaiframe.com.Dubai Museum Opened in
1971, this museum is housed
in the oldest building in the
city, Al Fahidi Fort. Colourful
dioramas and enthralling
exhibits depict scenes of
everyday life throughout
Dubai’s history.
O Dhs3. Sun-Thu and Sat
8.30am-8.30pm,Fri 2.30pm-8.30pm. Al Fahidi,
Bur Dubai (04 353 1862).Dubai Opera A 2,000-seater
theatre that hosts a wide
range of world-class
performances throughout the
year. All-access, behind-the-
scenes tours are available.
O Ticket prices and timings
vary. Sheikh Mohammed Bin
Rashid Boulevard, Downtown
Dubai (04 440 8888).Dubai Police Museum
Established in 1987, this
museum showcases the
history of the Dubai police
force since its formation
in 1956. On display are
artefacts showcasing the
development and progress
of the city’s Police Force. It’s
filled with old photographs,
exhibits, weapons
and equipment.
O Free. Open daily
7.30am-2.30pm. Dubai Police
General Headquarters, Ittihad
Street, Deira (04 269 2222).Naif Museum This museum
is housed in a historic fort
that was constructed in
1939 almost entirely from
clay. While the fort was
renovated in the early 1990s,
its archaeological features
were meticulously conserved.
Visitors to this fort, which was
Dubai’s first police station,
can see models of police
uniforms ranging from the
traditional to the modern,
police badges and medalsas well as models of arrest
and detention rooms.
O Free. Sun-Thu 8am-2pm.
Naif, Deira (04 227 6484).Saruq Al-Hadid Archaeology
Museum This relatively new
museum takes you into a
stunning world of gold, silver
and bronze artefacts from an
archaeological site discovered
by His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed Bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Vice-President
and Prime Minister of the UAE
and Ruler of Dubai,
while flying his helicopter.
O Dhs20 (adults), Dhs10
(children aged seven to 12),
free (adults over 60 and kids
under six). Open Sun-Thu
8am-2pm. Shindaga
District (04 353 9090).ENTERTAINMENT
Al Seef A new shopping
and dining destination on
the banks of Dubai Creek,
featuring a section designed
to replicate Dubai’s historic
architecture. It’s a
family-friendly venue with
lots to do.
O Free. Open daily
10am-midnight. Bur Dubai
(04 317 3999).Bateaux Dubai Dine on board
this floating, glass-clad vessel
as it journeys up and down
the Dubai Creek.O Dhs950 for two. Open daily
8.30pm-11pm. Al Seef Street,
Bur Dubai (04 814 5553).BBQ Donuts Captain your
own floating, doughnut-
shaped vessel and cook
your own food on the central
barbecue on board.
O Dhs300 for two. Open daily
noon-9pm. Dubai Creek
Golf & Yacht Club, Deira
(04 295 6000).Big Bus Tour A classic hop-
on, hop-off tour of the city,
with numerous routes
to choose from.
O Dhs240 for adults. Open
Sat-Thu 24 hours. Various
locations, including Deira City
Centre, Deira (04 340 7709).Burj Al Arab Jumeirah One
of the city’s most enduring
tourist attractions, if only for
the obligatory photograph.
Dining options within
including Nathan Outlaw at
Al Mahara and the outdoor,
California-inspired Scape.
Reservations are essential in
order to gain access to the
hotel (and island it sits on).
O Open daily. Umm Suqeim
(04 301 7777).Desert Safari A ritual for
most visitors to the city, head
out into the desert in a 4x4 to
enjoy a barbecue meal, camel
rides and belly dancing,
among other experiences.
O Prices and pick-up points
vary. Various tour companies
including Arabian Adventures,
http://www.arabian-adventures.com.Dinner in the Sky A unique
dining concept. Tuck into a
meal while you’re held aloft,
50 metres up, by a crane,
near Dubai Marina.
O From Dhs599 per person.
Open daily 2pm-10pm. Near
Skydive Dubai, Dubai Marina
(050 925 6341).Dubai Aquarium &
Underwater Zoo
A ten-million-litre aquarium
home to thousands of sea
creatures (including sand
tiger sharks), in addition to an
educational zoo on marine,
reptile and amphibious
creatures.
O From Dhs55 per person.
Sat-Wed 10am-11pm, Thu-Fri
10am-midnight. The Dubai
Mall, Downtown Dubai
(04 448 5200).Dubai Ice Rink An Olympic-
sized rink in the centre of The
Dubai Mall, with coaching
and figure skating.
O From Dhs63. Sun-Wed
10am-11pm, Thu-Sat
10am-midnight. The Dubai
Mall, Downtown Dubai
(04 448 5111).Dubai Safari Housing 2,500
animals belonging to an
astounding 250 species,
Dubai Safari is also home
to the world’s first drive-thru
crocodile exhibit, the UAE’s
largest aviary exhibit, and the
UAE’s only drive-thru hippo
and tiger exhibit. Visitors can
check out African, Arabian,
Asian and an Open Safari.
O From Dhs50 (adults),
Dhs20 (children), free for
adults over 60 and children
under three. Open daily
9am-9pm. Al Warqa 5,
near Dragon Mart,
http://www.dubaisafari.ae.Green Planet A bio-dome
hosting a collection of
flaura and fauna, designed
to educate visitors on
environmental issues. Expect
more than 3,000 plants and
animals, including a sloth.
O From Dhs99 (adults),
Dhs74 (children), free for kids
aged under three. Sat-Wed
10am-6pm, Thu-Fri
10am-8pm. City Walk, Al Safa
Street (04 317 3999).Hub Zero An immersive
gaming park. There are 18
unique games on the ground
floor, including Resident Evil,
which allow players
to compete and make their
way through targets in a
realistic setting designed for
older kids and teens to play in
an immersive environment.
O Dhs165 (Master Pass),
Dhs99 (Child Pass). Sat-Wed
2pm-10pm, Thu-Fri
2pm-12am. City Walk,
Al Safa Street, Jumeirah
(800 637 227).SHOPPING
Boxpark Funky shops, quirky
eateries and more to explore
at this shipping container-
styled spot.
O Free. Open daily
10am-midnight. Al Wasl Road,
Al Safa (800 637 227).City Walk Ever-expanding
shopping and dining
spot, home to The Green
Planet and Hub Zero among
other attractions. Its The
Square hosts licensed
restaurants.
O Open daily 10am-midnight
(restaurant hours vary).
Al Safa Street (800 637 227).Gold Souk As enthralling
as ever for visitors, the old
Gold Souk in Deira is made
up of shops with windows
filled with glittering jewellery
of all shapes and sizes.
Prices fluctuate with the
commodities market, andHub Zero
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