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Grouped by emirate. Showing up to top 50 per emirate. Last database update: 2026-06-16T15:52:47+02:00

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Abu Dhabi

7/50 listed

Family #19

National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

Al Qana, Abu Dhabi

Family-friendly outing in Al Qana, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #25

Umm Al Emarat Park

Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi

Family-friendly outing in Al Mushrif, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #29

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Family-friendly outing in Yas Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #30

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Family-friendly outing in Yas Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #31

Yas Waterworld

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Family-friendly outing in Yas Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #32

SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Family-friendly outing in Yas Island, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #37

Al Ain Zoo

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Family-friendly outing in Al Ain, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Dubai

9/50 listed

Family #19

Zabeel Park

Zabeel, Dubai

Family-friendly outing in Zabeel, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #21

Global Village

Dubailand, Dubai

Family-friendly outing in Dubailand, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #26

Dubai Safari Park

Al Warqa, Dubai

Family-friendly outing in Al Warqa, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #40

Wild Wadi Waterpark

Umm Suqeim, Dubai

Family-friendly outing in Umm Suqeim, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #41

Ski Dubai

Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

Family-friendly outing in Mall of the Emirates, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #42

IMG Worlds of Adventure

City of Arabia, Dubai

Family-friendly outing in City of Arabia, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #43

Dubai Parks and Resorts

Jebel Ali, Dubai

Family-friendly outing in Jebel Ali, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #44

The Green Planet

City Walk, Dubai

Family-friendly outing in City Walk, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #45

Dubai Garden Glow

Zabeel, Dubai

Family-friendly outing in Zabeel, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Sharjah

6/50 listed

Family #27

Sharjah Aquarium

Al Khan, Sharjah

Family-friendly outing in Al Khan, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #29

Sharjah Science Museum

Al Abar, Sharjah

Family-friendly outing in Al Abar, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #31

Sharjah Desert Park

Al Dhaid Road, Sharjah

Family-friendly outing in Al Dhaid Road, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #32

Al Montazah Parks

Khalid Lagoon, Sharjah

Family-friendly outing in Khalid Lagoon, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #34

Sharjah National Park

Al Qarayen, Sharjah

Family-friendly outing in Al Qarayen, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #47

Madar at Aljada

Aljada, Sharjah

Family-friendly outing in Aljada, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Ajman

7/50 listed

Family #22

Helio Park

Al Helio, Ajman

Family-friendly outing in Al Helio, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #23

Al Jurf Family Park

Al Jurf, Ajman

Family-friendly outing in Al Jurf, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #24

Al Safia Park

Al Safia, Ajman

Family-friendly outing in Al Safia, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #25

Rashidiya Park

Al Rashidiya, Ajman

Family-friendly outing in Al Rashidiya, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #29

Al Nuaimiya Park

Al Nuaimiya, Ajman

Family-friendly outing in Al Nuaimiya, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #30

Mushairif Ladies Park

Mushairif, Ajman

Family-friendly outing in Mushairif, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #32

Al Hamidiya Park

Al Hamidiya, Ajman

Family-friendly outing in Al Hamidiya, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Top places

Fujairah

1/50 listed

Family #37

Fujairah Ladies Park

Fujairah City, Fujairah

Family-friendly outing in Fujairah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Ras Al Khaimah

2/50 listed

Family #26

Saqr Park

Ras Al Khaimah City, Ras Al Khaimah

Family-friendly outing in Ras Al Khaimah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Family #32

RAK Zoo Area

Digdaga, Ras Al Khaimah

Family-friendly outing in Digdaga, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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Umm Al Quwain

1/50 listed

Family #7

Dreamland Aqua Park

UAQ Coast, Umm Al Quwain

Family-friendly outing in UAQ Coast, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Year-round; check opening hours
Duration: 2-5 hours
Budget: Free to ticketed

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