by You do not have to stay at home beneath the air conditioner just because Dubai experiences oppressive heat during the summer. Plan an amazing summer to create unforgettable memories as the city is now filled with a ton of intriguing indoor activities. These are among the top indoor activities and the best things to do in Dubai, regardless of whether you desire to challenge your athletic prowess or even wow the family with a fun adventure.
Stay Cool with These Indoor Activities in Dubai
1. IMG Worlds of Adventure
One of the best theme parks in Dubai, the IMG Worlds of Adventure is the largest indoor theme park in the world, with an area of 1.5 million square feet. IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai is home to some rather impressive rides.
With thrilling IMG World rides, entertaining films, fantastic dining options, and retail attractions in a vast area divided into four adventure zones, the goal here is unquestionably enjoyment and summer adventure at IMG Worlds Dubai. In The Marvel Zone, thrilling rides are shared by a stellar cast of superheroes, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Hulk, Thor, and the Avengers.
The excitement carries over to Lost Valley, where extinct animals come to life for an amazing day out. There are many more adventures to get your adrenaline pumping.
Price: AED 60
Timing: 12 PM to 10 PM (Sunday to Thursday) and 12 PM to 11 PM (Friday and Saturday)
Location: City of Arabia
2. Air Maniax
Bounce off the walls at Air Maniax, Dubai’s multi-activity indoor play area, rather than at home. The largest zone of Air Maniax is an inflatable arena for all ages, measuring 23,000 square feet. The rigorous obstacle courses, zip line, and laser tag game will appeal to fitness enthusiasts, and the color-coded, sensor-activated wristbands are an extra bonus that let individuals with a competitive streak compete against their friends to obtain the highest scores.
Price: Starting at AED 120
Timing: 10 AM to 10 PM (Monday to Thursday) and 10 AM to 12 AM (Friday to Sunday)
Location: Arabian Center Dubai
3. Bounce
At Bounce, an indoor trampoline park committed to the practice of defying gravity, you may put your trampoline talents to the test. Bounce, which has sites in Al Quoz and Al Ain, combines parkour with trampolining. Participants can “free jump” in whatever direction they choose, and the indoor trampoline park contains a ton of activities for both young and older children. The sky is the limit when it comes to what you can do on the performance trampolines, whether you want to go vertically up a wall, bounce back on the large free jumping area, or anything else (or climb the roof of its building, at the very least).
Price: AED 90 (for one hour)
Timing: 10 AM to 10 PM (Sunday to Thursday) and 10 AM to 12 AM (Friday to Saturday)
Location: Dubai Festival City Mall
4. Dubai Aquarium and Dubai Underwater Zoo
At the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo in Downtown Dubai, you can experience the true thrill of the wild while getting up close to some of nature’s most stunning species. Take on a shark encounter, where you will be dropped into the depths of the aquarium tank (within a cage) as about 300 of the beautiful animals crowd surrounding you in preparation for the feeding time.
You can even get to know the aquarium’s resident crocodile, which measures more than five meters long and weighs 750 kilograms. It is thought to be one of nature’s rarest occurrences. If that seems a little overwhelming, you can take in the wonder of the piranhas, crabs, water rats, and throngs of fish that live in the enormous tank within The Dubai Mall.
Price: AED 150
Timing: 10 AM to 11 PM (Monday to Friday) and 10 AM to 12 AM (Saturday and Sunday)
Location: Dubai Mall
5. Dubai Bowling Center
One of Al Quoz’s most recognizable structures, the Dubai Bowling Center, was completely renovated in 2019, which nodded to bowling’s heyday in the 1980s. There are 16 lanes that are of truly professional caliber for keeping the enjoyment of bowling every day & night.
Additionally, if you get tired of watching your friends & family members compete at the time of their turn, you can easily divert your focus to the fantastic movies being projected on projectors. The attraction has areas for free-jumping, dodgeball, basketball, aerobics, an e-gaming area, and classic games like pool and ping pong.
Price: Rates are different for weekdays and weekends
Timing: 10 AM to 12 AM (Sunday to Thursday) and 10 AM to 1 AM (Friday and Saturday)
Location: Al Quoz 1, Meydan Road
6. Dubai Frame
With its incredible vantage point, guests can take an hour-long tour and get a unique look at both the “old” and the “new” Dubai from a 150-meter-high skyglass bridge that is both indoors and fully air-conditioned. The Dubai Frame comprises two 150-meter-tall towers connected at the summit by a 93-meter bridge.
Price: AED 52
Timing: 9 AM to 9 PM
Location: Zabeel Park
7. Dubai Ice Rink
There is just one method to guarantee that things cool down immediately when the outside temperature becomes too high. Visit the Olympic-sized skating rink at The Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai. On Dubai’s most well-liked ice rink, people of all ages may move around, have fun, and improve their skating. Additionally, it is a fantastic justification for dusting up your winter clothing. Your chilly fantasies will come true thanks to the artificial snowflakes falling from the mall’s rooftop.
Price: AED 110
Timing: 10 AM to 12 AM
Location: Dubai Mall
8. Dubai Kartdrome
Would you like to channel your inner Lewis Hamilton? The Dubai Kartdrome in Dubai Motor City offers both indoor and outdoor circuits for riders aged seven and up. With a winding 1.2 km track with 17 turns (although six, seven, and eight can be completed at full speed and with one swift grip of the wheel), it is the region’s best place to go karting. Put the meta pedal to the metal now.
Price: AED 125
Timing: 12 AM to 12 PM
Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
9. Infinity des Lumieres
Infinity des Lumires is an immersive, interactive art display that has gained worldwide acclaim. The primary goal of the Infinity des Lumires summer exhibitions is to present future art in a future metropolis. Both shows draw inspiration from Dubai life and focus on the technologically advanced features of the city’s development: space and data.
As a tribute to the UAE’s accomplishments in space, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the French CNES collaborated to develop the digital art spread titled Destination Cosmos. Through a multi-sensory experience where guests are asked to feel, experience, and co-create, Dubai Data connects the audience with the art.
Timing: 9 AM to 5 PM (Friday to Sunday)
Location: Dubai Mall
10. iFly Dubai
If you want to experience weightlessness but that leaping off a plane with Skydive Dubai is too daunting for you, your only choice is iFly. Jets of wind will launch you into the air when you put on a special suit, enter a 10-meter inside glass tunnel, and attempt aerial tricks.
Price: AED 179
Timing: 12 PM to 10 PM (Monday to Thursday), 12 PM to 12 AM (Friday), and 12 PM to 11 PM (Saturday)
Location: City Centre Mirdif
11. Green Planet Dubai
A rainforest in the desert city of Dubai seems like a far-fetched idea. But the city has made it possible with Green Planet Dubai. This is a vertical, indoor tropical rainforest, complete with all the flora and fauna you will find in an actual one. The main highlight of Green Planet Dubai is the large bio-dome made up of four levels, each representing different aspects of a rainforest. The four levels of the done are the Flooded Rainforest, the Forest Floor, the Midstory, and the Canopy. Some interesting animals to see here are sloth, armadillo, anteater, and porcupine. The place also has a variety of bird and reptile species. A visit to the Green Planet is both interesting and fun.
Price: AED 155
Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM (Monday to Saturday) and 12 AM to 6 PM (Sunday)
Location: City Walk
12. Ski Dubai
The list of indoor attractions in Dubai cannot be complete without mentioning Ski Dubai. It may sound strange, but this desert city is home to the largest indoor ski park in the world. Located in the Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai covers 22,500 square meters and has the largest indoor ski mountain. Comprising different slopes and difficulty levels, this mountain is perfect for skiing and snowboarding for people of all skill levels. There are several other snow activities here. Moreover, the place also has a Snow Park where you can play fun snow games and meet cute little penguins.
Price: AED 263
Timing: 10 AM to 12 AM (Monday to Friday) and 9 AM to 12 AM (Saturday and Sunday)
Location: Mall of the Emirates
13. Museum of Illusions
Most museums tell you about the stories of the past. But the Museum of Illusion in Dubai is a unique museum. As the name suggests, this museum has more than 60 exhibits with visual and sensory illusions that look nothing less than magic. The installation and art of the museum would leave you in a spellbind. But the most special thing about this museum is that it is interactive. Plus, you will get to take some cool pictures that would add more likes to your Instagram page.
Price: AED 90
Timing: 10 AM to 10 PM (Monday to Thursday) and 10 AM to 11 PM (Friday to Sunday)
Location: Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
14. Neon Galaxy Dubai
Neon Galaxy Dubai is a newly launched indoor attraction for kids, from toddlers to tweens. This indoor playground is a part of Dubai Parks & Resorts. This galaxy-themed play area has a lot of avenues where kids can play jump, skip, climb, and slide. Wipe Out Zones, Ball Pits, Ninja Courses, Climbing Wall, etc., are some of the amazing attractions here. The Astro Arena is full of challenges and obstacles for older kids, while Little Astronauts is for the younger ones. Neon Galaxy Dubai promises absolute fun and entertainment to the little ones.
Price: AED 60
Timing: 11 AM to 8 PM (Sunday to Thursday)
Location: Dubai Parks & Resorts
15. Play DXB
Play DXB is an indoor playground meant for both kids, teenagers, and adults who love a good adventure. It is in Dubai Mall and is a place where you can enjoy rides and games that bring together augmented reality and virtual reality. For the younger ones there are inflatable playgrounds, trampolines, carousel rides, and arcade games. Older kids and adults would have an amazing time trying out the attractions, rides, and games like APE-X, The Raft, Burj Drop, Payday: VR Heist, The Walking Dead VR Outbreak, and much more.
Price: AED 198
Timing: 10 AM to 11 PM (Sunday to Thursday) and 10 AM to 12 PM (Friday and Saturday)
Location: Dubai Mall
16. KidZania Dubai
There is no dearth of indoor attractions exclusively meant for kids in Dubai. But KidZania Dubai needs a special mention. It is a mini city inside Dubai Mall, where children can become adults for a short period. KidZania is the perfect example of edutainment. The 7000 square meters indoor park gives kids the chance to learn about the adult working world through role play. Kids can choose from more than 40 professions, including that of medical professionals, teachers, firefighters, reporters, and more. The best part? They can also earn money in the form of KidZania currency and spend it on toys or spa experiences.
Price: AED 75
Timing: 10 AM to 10 PM (Sunday to Thursday) and 10 AM to 11 PM (Friday and Saturday)
Location: Dubai Mall
17. Dubai Dolphinarium
Another indoor attraction that is the most popular with kids is the Dubai Dolphinarium. The most sought-after event in the place is the Dolphin & Seal Show. This is a 45-minute show where the most-friendly dolphins and seals show off their talent. It is a true delight to watch the dolphins and seals dance, juggle, play basketball, swim, and paint. If you want, you can also take this opportunity to meet and pet these friendly beings. Some other attractions of Dubai Dolphinarium are the Exotic Bird Show, Swimming with the Dolphins, Art Factory, Mirror Maze, and more.
Price: AED 50
Timing: 9 AM to 7 PM (Wednesday to Friday and Sunday), 9 AM to 8 PM (Saturday and Monday), and Tuesday closed
Location: Creek Park
18. The Smash Room
This is probably one of the unique places you will see in Dubai. The Smash Room is exactly what it sounds like. You gear up with helmets, thick overalls, and gloves and smash the things in the room for an hour. The Smash Room allows the participants to choose weapons like crowbars, mallets, sledgehammers, and baseball bats to smash and destroy everything from laptops and televisions to mannequins. If life is giving you too much stress, head out to the Smash Room for some much-needed relief. The best part about making a mess here is that there is no need to clean it up yourself.
Price: AED 69 (basic price)
Timing: 12.30 PM to 10 PM (Monday to Thursday), 12.30 PM to 11 PM (Friday and Saturday), and 12.30 PM to 10.30 PM (Sunday)
Location: Umm Suqeim Street
19. Expo City Dubai
In 2021, Dubai hosted one of the most prestigious and much awaited exhibitions in the world, Expo 2020. While the exhibition is long over, the city built exclusively for this event is still thriving. You can still explore all the amazing attractions of the World Expo 2020 by visiting Expo City Dubai. The pavilions, museums, and other attractions built for the exhibition are still there. Some of the attractions you must check out here are Terra, Alif, Vision, Expo City Farm, Women’s Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai Museum, Stories of Nations, Garden in the Sky, Al Wasl Plaza, and more. The place also hosts events and workshops regularly.
Price: AED 120
Timing: 12 PM to 8 PM
Location: Al Wasl Avenue
20. Café Ceramique
This location gives the best of both worlds if you enjoy art and eating equally. Diners have the option to paint and create anything they like, such as a conventional cup or miniature porcelain creatures. After being fired in the kiln, your painted items can be picked up in a week. A good reason to go back.
Price: As per menu
Timing: 9 AM to 12 AM
Location: Golden Mile Galleria
The list of the best indoor activities in Dubai does not end here. It includes the OliOli museum, Storm Coaster, Street Maniax, Thejamjar, and others. While you can visit these places anytime you want, they are perfect for Dubai in June, July, August, and September, i.e., during peak summers. So what are you waiting for? Dubai is calling!!
