A few of different options for kids are:

Kids Island Nursery:
For kids aged between 2-5 years old, Kids Island Nursery offers a beautifully creative fun filled ground for boys and girls. The camp includes a number of art and craft activities, storytelling,  as well as singing and dancing lessons.

Favorite Things:
Starts from 4th April to 15th April, Favorite things camp is situated in the Dubai Marina Mall. The camp offers a variety of interesting activities such as art and craft, puppet shows, story telling, magicians, cookery classes and different types of fascinating science sessions. The camp also includes free access to the play area and lunch.

Science Camp:
This is a place for kids who love science. This is a five days camp for children from 5 to 12 years, who would love to build a bridge or explore some crazy chemistry experiment. The camp starts from 4th April to 8th April. The second session is from 11th April to 15th April.

Active Sports Academy:
The Regent International School and Pharaoh’s Club attract kids for the participation of different activities such as arts and crafts, karaoke, painting, yoga, gymnastics, drama, swimming and lot more.

Football Camp:
Held at the Wellington International School, Football Camp is for kids who appreciate the game. Starts from 4th April to 8th April, all the coaching sessions are managed by EA Sports. Kids are made to concentrate on different skills, drills and competitions.

Clark Francis Tennis:
All the young tennis lovers can spoil themselves by playing their favorite sport in between 4th April to 8th April and from 11th April to 15th April, at the Aviation Club. The camp includes fitness training, lessons in coordination and team games. The very young players are also allowed to play matches. Children in between 4 to 14 years are allowed to attend the camp.

Finishing Touch:
Held at the knowledge village, the Finishing Touch camp concentrates in improving the kids’ confidence, body language and posture along with restraining rude behavior. Furthermore, the camp also teaches the kids how to eat with a knife and fork, to eat difficult food easily and quietly, and to address invitation notes or thank you notes. The camp starts from 1st April and lasts till 10th April and is for kids aged between 7-12 years.

A vacation trip to Dubai points towards sun, sand, beach and shopping. The best time to go to the scorching hot city is during its cooler months i.e. in between November and April, when the hot suns is at rest and cool with blowing winds during the evenings and night time. Even if you visit the city during the rest of the months you will find the air-conditioned hotels, malls and other complexes well-equipped to easily keep off the heat.

By and large the tourist season boosts up in between November and April when the temperatures are in between 24-35ºC keeping the evenings warm and nights chill. Months of November, December, January and February observe gentle wind where the mercury goes down almost up to 13 ºC. Likewise you can take pleasure in the rain if you tend to visit the city somewhere in between December and March. The temperature tends to rise up till 30 ºC by April that indicates the onset of approaching hot season-May.

A trip to the beautiful tourist place Dubai can be avoided for a holiday that involve lots of shopping, dinning and fun especially during the months of Ramadan, when the strict rules of Islam are applicable against smoking, drinking and eating and staying outside for long hours. As a consequence, the rates of almost all the hotels drop down up to 70% during this time where you are requested to follow the rules of the festival. If you want to eat during the day time then you are requested to eat somewhere indoors or else to close the windows of the restaurants and cafes while having food.

Though religious beliefs and sentiments are attached here, it equally spoils the total enjoyment involved, where you really find difficult to relax at length which is the sole purpose of your journey to the city. Similarly, avoid the period between June and September. Though the air-conditioned buildings keep off the heat, you would not be able to enjoy much of the outdoor activities except for the nightlife. Desert Safaris, Camping and Camel riding would be a bit difficult to get pleasure from, where sun bathing or playing at the beach can be revered in between April and October where the temperatures rise up to 40 ºC.

Still you can make your holiday remarkable where you can catch Dubai Camel Racing. It is held every Thursday and Friday somewhere in between October to April at the Nad Al Sheba racetrack while Rugby Sevens is hosted in December. The best period to shop in Dubai is around January to March where the famous Dubai Shopping Festival runs for around 4 weeks.

Toting up to being an significant passenger traffic center and the world’s busiest airport, the Dubai International Airport was the world’s 6th busiest airport by international passenger traffic, the world’s 20th busiest airport by passenger traffic and the world’s 11th busiest by cargo traffic. Terminal 2 was improved in January 2009 and the terminal 3 is also expected to be upgraded by Concourse 3 by 2011. The 3rd terminal is the one and only biggest floor spaced building. The airport is expected to handle the arrival of the travelers in near future and will go together with the Al Maktoum International Airport i.e. Dubai World Central International Airport.

The Emirates Airline is the biggest airline working from the terminal 3 with an armada of about 130 Boeing Aircrafts and Airbuses and offering planned services to Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Middle East. Emirates SkyCargo is a secondary of the Emirates and offers programmed all-cargo benefits all over the world. FlyDubai is a low-cost airline operating terminal 2 and offering over 50 scheduled aircrafts and passenger services to South Asia, Africa, Europe, Middle East and Dubai.

Terminals:
There are 4 terminals stretched across an area of 225,020 sq meters and can handle about 62 million passengers annually. Concourse 1 is at Terminal 1 and concourse 2 and 3 are at Terminal 3. Terminal 2 is a bit away from the two main edifices and the general aviation terminal (GAT) is placed nearby. The cargo terminal is able to manage 3 million tones of cargo over a year.

Today, the airport is equipped with 3 passenger terminals out of which Terminals 1 & 3 are linked with a transit region wherein all the international passengers can walk in between the terminals without any immigration or checking. Terminal 2 is around 20 minutes away from Terminal 1 and around 30 minutes away from Terminal 3, at the opposite side of the airport and it caters all the passengers who wish to fly to the Persian Gulf and Sub Continent regions. The Executive Flights Terminal is placed adjacent to Terminal 2 and it has its own check-in, immigration and customs areas for the lavish travelers and premium passengers. Constructed specially for the Dubai Royal Air Wing, the VIP Pavilion endows a Royal Majlis, antenna farm and 8 aircraft hangers. The Cargo Mega Terminal is capable of housing 2.1 million tones of cargo throughout the year and is in process of expanding itself to 3 million. The Flower Centre handles the import and export of flowers and will be offered with an upgraded automated system that will enable the processing of the flowers at a faster rate.

Concourse:
Concourse 1 was the major part of the Dubai International Airport till the construction of Terminal 3 was completed. It endows about 32 air bridges, 28 remote gates, a business centre, health club, 5 star hotel and other restaurants and lounges. The place also offers duty-free shopping along with a medical centre and prayer rooms. Concourse 2 is nestled in Terminal 3 and is completely dedicated to the Emirates Airline. The place houses around 28 jet bridges and 5 aerobridges those are able to operate A380, the new Airbus. Also, there is a hotel and a health club located inside the building. The Concourse 3, when completed, will be a second side of the Concourse 2. It will be equipped with 18 A380 gates and 2 contact gates, a connection to the Terminal 3 with an automated people mover, baggage transfer and a service tunnel. The airport also offers e-gates for quick immigration and fast processing formalities. The Al Majlis offers special check-in, baggage clearance and immigration formalities along with a limousine or bus ushered to the Sheikh Rashid Terminal (Concourse). Passengers wishing to take the advantage of the Al Majlis have to book it before 24 hours.

Eating and Shopping:

Shopping and Eating Outlets are spread between the three Terminals of the airport. The Terminal 3 has the biggest retail space. Banking services are provided at the Terminal 2. Duty free shopping, perfumes, watches, liquor and tobacco products mostly form the first choice of the passengers. Designer wear, Sports equipments, luxury goods, electronics, jewelry, cosmetics and fresh chocolates are also offered at the Duty Free Shopping options of the Airport. There are a lot of cafes, restaurants, lounges and hotels nestled inside. A few of the options include Food Court, McDonalds, Le Martin Francais, Round Table Pizza and many more. The Airport also enjoys business centers, internet, gaming facilities, health clubs, swimming pool, spas, showers, children’s play areas, women’s and mother’s lounge, prayer rooms and 2 open-air gardens. Furthermore, there are Business class, Airline and Quiet lounges for the passengers.

Security:
The Dubai Government provides small and big range rescue and search services along with medical evacuation and police support. The complete security system is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Dubai. All the terminals are equipped with pre-screening at the entrance. Also, personal and luggage screening is conducted at the respective departure gates.

Dubai Montage

Go on a roller coaster water ride at the Wild Wadi Water Park or make sand castles at Jumeirah beach, Dubai offers much more than it proposes. Luxury hotels in Dubai take care of you and your kid’s minutest needs which include transportation to all the family attractions as well as letting the couple spend the time alone while the young ones are engaged in some fun activities. Neither are the kids glued to you all along the vacation nor do they get bored just because they do not have anything else to do. While you go berserk shopping at Mall of Emirates or Gold Souk, the kids are enjoying the slopes at the tallest man made ski mountain.

Dubai is known for discovering the unknown and that sure is a giddy experience for the whole family. Underwater hotel rooms at Middle Eastern Ski resort, The Atlantis Hotel at Palm islands, camel ride or desert safari in the sand dunes or indoor fishing at the Dubai Aquarium; these attractions are just the tip of the iceberg. Disappointment is the word banned from Dubai’s tourism dictionary! If you plan your trip according to the guided rules, enjoying a Dubai vacation is not far away.

Some points to remember before jetting off to Dubai:

1. Check out which part of the year you are planning to travel to Dubai. You might enjoy the blazing sun and return with a glowing tan, but your children will wither in the heat. Temperature can rise well above 40 degree Celsius, so the best season to visit is the winter months when you can enjoy all the indoor as well as outdoor activities. This means in January when temperatures are about 24 degree Celsius with occasional heavy rain. July month is hottest with mercury heating above 40 degree Celsius.
2. If money is not a problem for you, there are quite a few hotels that have a separate children’s department with amusement activities dedicated specially for them. They offer other facilities like cribs, babysitting, etc for a surcharge or it may be complimentary depending on which room/suite you book. The hotels are listed below.
3. If it’s Dubai, then a beach and a water park is a must. Wild Wadi Water Park and Jumeirah beach are favorites, especially if you have access to a private beach. But parents need not worry as there are enough lifeguards and safety precautions taken by hotels and Dubai government to ensure that you enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday.
4. White sands and a good sunshine for your sun tan, warm waters and fluffy sand for your kids and a beautiful backdrop of some amazing architectural structures make for some amazing photo albums.
5. Children can be quite rebellious when it comes to their food. They want what they want and might not adjust to the local flavor of the Arabic cuisine. But this isn’t a worry matter, as you savor some fantastic the Middle Eastern fare, hotels & restaurants offer cuisines from all around the world for your child. Fast food outlets are also in plenty for those who are junk food fanatics. Luxury means getting what you wish for and Dubai is a luxury wonderland for kids.

Dubai Family Attractions

Wild Wadi Water Park

Wild Wadi Water Park: The only themed amusement park in UAE, rides at the Wild Wadi Water Park revolve around the Arabian folk character of Juha. You can revel in a lot of eye popping, thrilling rides at the Park which can be enjoyed by the whole family. The tiny tots can ride the Juha’s Journey, a lazy river whilst the bigger kids can submerge themselves in propelling rides like Master Blaster, Jumeirah Sceirah, Flowrider, Breakers Bay, Juha’s Dhow, Wadi Wash, Flood River and Ring Rides. After you are tired and want to go for some food binging, the whole family has a choice of 6 restaurants or relaxing opportunities at the VIP cabanas. You could also buy the swimwear at the Water Park itself so that you don’t have to tow a whole lot of baggage along with you everywhere.

Address: P.O Box 26416, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4-348 4444
Fax no: +971-4-348 0275
Email: info@wildwadi.com
Website: http://www.jumeirah.com/Hotels-and-Resorts/Wild-Wadi1/

Children's City

Children’s City:  Children’s City in Dubai can be visited if you want your child to go through an educational learning experience. Created for children aged between 2-15 years they have been given full freedom to explore and discover the world around them. Interactive learning via families and school groups is the main aim of the City and it achieves it through various exhibits and regular programs based on themes like ‘Computer & Communication, Play Space, The way we live, Resource Center, Discovery Space, Space & Flight Exploration, Planetarium, Nature Centre, International Culture, Work Shop and Toddlers Area’ for children less than 5 years of age. All over the year, educational workshops are held for children and families with several galleries and a theatre that stage shows for students.

Address: Children’s City Dubai – located in Creek Park Gate 1, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 334 0808
Fax no: +971-4- 334 1122
Email: childcity@dm.gov.ae
Website: http://www.childrencity.ae/

Jumeirah Beach Park

Jumeirah Beach Park: Situated close to the Jumeirah beach, Jumeirah Beach Park proposes umpteen prospects of enjoyment for your family. Sunbathing, beach sports, games for children, food courts, game courts, barbecue area, walking tracks, picnic spots and play areas for small children can be appreciated along the promenade of Jumeirah beach. The Arabian Gulf is well guarded by lifeguards so that you safely play in the warm ruffles of water.

Address: Opp Chilli’s Restaurant on the Beach Road, Next to Hilton beach hotel, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Tel No: +971-4-349 2555
Opening Hours: Daily: 8.00am to 10.30pm, till 11.00pm on Thursday and Friday

Dubai Creek Park

Dubai Creek Park: The Dubai Creek side Park is a favorite among families for its one of the longest waterfront area that divides Dubai and Deira as well as bestowing some peaceful moments for family picnics. It offers an amazing panoramic view of the Dubai Creek with some good provisions made for families to enjoy their day trips. The lush green landscape is spread over an area of 96 hectares and offers an assortment of activities that includes mini golf course, botanical garden, picnic spots, amphitheatre that can hold up to 5000 people, restaurants, cable car ride and games for kids.

Address: Dubai Creek, off Riyadh St, btwn Al-Garhoud & Al-Maktoum Bridges, Bur Dubai, UAE
Tel No: +971-4-800900

Dubai Dolphinarium

Dubai Dolphinarium:  If swimming with the dolphins is your wish, then it shall be fulfilled at the Dubai Dolphinarium where you can interact with the dolphins. An amazing center with lots of dolphin shows and marine conservations programs we don’t feel like living the place even after the trip has ended. It’s a good entertainment package for families where they can educate their children about sea animals in a fun manner along with swimming with the dolphins who are accustomed to human touch. The laser & lights show has augmented the already popular dolphin show. There’s even a gift shop where you can buy some souvenirs for families and friends while a restaurant will satiate your hunger.

Address: P.O.Box 232292, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 336 9773
Fax no: +971-4- 336 9774
Email: info@dubaidolphinarium.ae
Website: http://www.dubaidolphinarium.ae/

Encounter Zone

Encounter Zone: An entire floor known as Encounter Zone at Wafi City is dedicated to families which is an indoor entertainment destination filled with lots of games, activities and excitement for children. Divided into two separate zones: Lunarland and Galactica, Lunarland is for those small kids who want to engage in physical games along with increasing their creativity and imagination. Galactica caters to grown ups and teenagers with extreme sports and inter active games.

Address: P.O.Box 721, Wafi City, 3rd Floor, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 324 7747
Fax no: +971-4- 324 9977
Website: http://www.wafi.com

Magic Planet

Magic Planet: An indoor entertainment complex, Magic Planet encompasses of a whole lot of arcade games and entertainment activities that keep children engaged while their parents are busy shopping at the Deira City Centre Mall. This only one of its kind entertainment center is Dubai’s largest amusement zone with 10-pin bowling alley, crawling bungie jungle, electronic games, mini golf course, playground, video games are just some of the attractions of Magic Planet.

Address: P.O.Box 60772, Deira City Center, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 2954 333
Opening Hours: Daily: 10:00am to 12:00am
Website: http://www.deiracitycentre.com/

Wonderland

Splashland and Wonderland: Splashland and Wonderland are one of the popular water based amusement parks in Dubai offering various thrilling rides for children and grown ups. This mammoth water park has more than 30 water rides and 6 restaurants serving international cuisines. Fast food restaurants, yummy ice cream parlors, snack shop, internationally categorized rides and concessional rates for groups & parties; Splashland and Wonderland doesn’t fail to impress the Dubai tourist.

Address: P.O.Box 28844, Next to Creek Park, Near Garhood Bridge, Dubai, UAE
Tel no: +971-4- 324 1222
Fax no: +971-4-324 3526
Email: info@wonderlanduae.com
Website: http://www.deiracitycentre.com/

Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai: Ski Dubai is one of the largest indoor Ski Resorts in the world featuring a 22,500-square metres of ski area. Located inside the Mall of Emirates it is touted to be the largest mall in the world. It’s uniqueness lies in facts such as that its covered in snow all year round with temperature being constantly maintained between 1º to -2º. Skiers can decide upon the difficulty level in ski slopes with the most difficult having a fall of 60 meters and running 4000 meters long. Unexpected in Dubai, families do not need to buy ski clothing or equipments as it available at the resort. There are various themed restaurants, party rooms, qualified instructors for the newbies and a retail shop for the souvenirs. Go skiing, snowboarding, skating or escape the blistering heat of Dubai, Ski Dubai is at your rescue.

Address: P.O. Box 72999, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel no: +971-4- 409 4000
Fax no: +971-4-409 4101
Opening Hours: Sunday to Wednesday: 10 am to 11 pm, Thursday: 10 am to midnight, Friday: 9 am to midnight, Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm,
Website: http://www.skidxb.com

Family Friendly Hotels in Dubai:

Al Qasr  Madinat Jumeirah

Atlantis – The Palm

Dar Al Masyaf – Madinat Jumeirah

Grand Hyatt Dubai

Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

The Fairmont Dubai

Dream Palace Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai

Golden Sands Hotel Apartments

Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa

Oasis Beach Tower Apartments

Palm Tree Court & Spa

The Harbour Hotel & Residence