Top 15 Things to Do in Dubai Mall

With more than a thousand shops to choose from, shopping is definitely right up there on your list when you’re at the Dubai Mall. We have shared a list of 15 exciting things to do in Dubai Mall with kids and family. Dubai Mall The mall with its luxury and opulence offers a shopping experience like no other. However, the Dubai Mall is more than just shopping. It welcomes visitors with a variety of fun activities that can keep both adults and kids busy all day.

Activities that Can Keep Your Kids Busy

It’s only stating the obvious that your kids won’t enjoy hours of shopping one bit. But when you’re at the Dubai Mall, you shouldn’t let that worry you at all. With a range of exciting activities on offer, the Dubai Mall is one place your kids would love to be while you get busy shopping. Here’s a list of activities that can keep your kids entertained.

Here is the updated list of the 15 Best Things to do in Dubai Mall:

Kidzania

Kidzania is a very educational and interactive activity that kids are sure to enjoy. There’s a full-scale replica of a real city where your kids are made to feel like adults. Passing through as many as 60 activities, your kids shall get a chance to roleplay, take crucial decisions, and choose careers while they work together drawing on their creativity and analytical skills to run the city.

• Timings: 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday through Wednesday and 10 am to 11 pm Thursday through Saturday
• Ticket Price: AED 160 for kids aged 4-16 years

‘Goal’- the Football Arena

If you often see your kids rooting for their favorite football stars, this is one activity they are sure to enjoy. You’ll find this arena on the second floor of the Dubai Mall which has a FIFA certified turf laid out for your kids to have a go at football on. The place is ideal for kids between 5 & 15 years of age who would surely love kicking a football around as they make new friends.

• Timings: 10 am to 12 am

The Dubai Dino

For kids who find paleontology curious, the Dubai Dino zone at the Dubai Mall is sure to pique their interests. Situated right in the heart of The Souk in Dubai Mall, your kids can take in the imposing view of the dinosaur skeleton that’s 155 million years old. Notice the long whip-like tail, the small head, and the slender neck, features that characterize the Diplodocus Longus species of the late Jurassic period.

• Timings: Open as long as the Dubai Mall itself is

Caboodle

When shopping at the Dubai Mall, Caboodle happens to be a very popular choice among parents for a fun time for their kids. The aim is to ensure an all-around development of your child covering the social, physical, and cognitive aspects in an indoor play area designed to do so. There’s a wide range to choose from including arts and crafts.

• Ticket Price: For supervised entry, the ticket comes at AED 70 per child for every hour. The ‘drop and shop’ facility comes at AED 70 per child for every 30 minutes

Print Candies at Candylicious

It’s not just feasting over sugary sweet candies here. You actually get to design and your own candies and decide the flavors too! This place is an absolute paradise for kids and you’ll love to see them drool as they see their favorite candies being made.

• Timings: 10 am to 12 am
• Ticket Prices: They start at AED 65

Other Attractions to Keep You Enthralled

The Dubai Mall Aquarium and the Underwater Zoo

One of the most popular indoor attractions at the Dubai Mall is the mammoth Dubai Mall Aquarium tank filled with a stupendous 10 million liters of water. The aquarium is home to the world’s largest collection of Sand Tiger sharks and other varieties of exotic marine life like sharks and rays. There are other animals too like otters, turtles, penguins, and a huge saltwater crocodile. Call him King Croc!

• Timings: 10 am to 12 am
• Ticket Prices: They start at AED 90 for the residents of the UAE and the prices vary. Online tickets are available too

The Dubai Ice Rink

Yes, you heard us right. There’s an ice rink here in this hot desert city! Drawing both grownups and kids, this Olympic-sized ice rink is a thrill-filled activity for all. There are a variety of exciting events that you can attend. It’s a great place to go skating and take refresher courses at. You may also hold a birthday party for your kid here. Being in warm clothing in the heart of Dubai is a unique experience indeed.

• Timings: 10 am to 12 am on weekdays and 10 am to 1 am on weekends
• Ticket Price: The prices of the tickets here start at AED 75

Dubai Fountain

While it’s not exactly located inside the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain may still be counted as one of the major attractions during a visit to the mall. You can view this fountain, the world’s largest dancing one from the decks of the Dubai Mall. You may also take in exotic views of this gorgeous fountain while biting into sumptuous cuisine at one of the restaurants overlooking the mall. To get closer to the spectacular fountain, you may board an Abra, a traditional boat.

• Timings: The evening shows kick off at 6 pm and continue till 11 pm every 30 minutes
• Ticket Prices: An Abra ride comes at AED 20 per head

Hysteria

If it’s the thrill of horror that gives you a kick, Hysteria is the place for you. As spooky as any horror film, this attraction isn’t quite the thing for the faint-hearted. This attraction that draws visitors with its extreme fear-based theme is just the place for those seeking an adrenaline rush. There are many scary shows filled with spine-chilling moments.

• Timings: Mon to Wednesday and Saturdays and Sundays- 10 am to 12 am and on Thursdays and Fridays- 10 am to 1 am
• Ticket Prices: The ticket prices here start at AED 35

Emirates A380 Simulator

Being a pilot has been a dream for many of us when we were kids. Well, if you’re looking to get a feel of the real thing, here’s the place to be at. The state-of-the-art Emirates A380 Simulator at the Dubai Mall is pretty real and the experience of being on it is truly exhilarating! Take your pick from one of the 12 busy airports and earn points from the instructor as you show off your navigation skills.

• Timings: Sunday to Wednesday- 10 am to 10 pm and Thursday to Saturday- 10 am to 12 am
• Ticket Prices: The off-peak sessions of 30 minutes each come at AED 325 while the peak sessions come at AED 375

VR Park

The newly opened VR Park at the Dubai Mall is a dream-come-true for fans of virtual reality. A favorite among both kids and adults, this place has a plethora of augmented reality shows that take your breath away. While you’re here, don’t forget to try the Dubai Drone and ApeX. The John Wick experience is absolutely mind-blowing too! So, no more grumbling husbands as the ladies go shopping.

• Timings: Weekdays- 10 am to 12 am and weekends- 10 am to 1 am
• Ticket Prices: AED 35 for the individual attractions while a day pass for an adult comes at AED 150

Shopping at Fashion Avenue

Well stocked with more than 200 luxury brands, the Fashion House is a must-visit place in the Dubai Mall for all fashionistas. You just can’t take your eyes away from the glamour and opulence. Feel the aura of this hell of a chic place as you check out the latest designs in fashion wear. With its limited-edition bags, exclusive watches, fancy shoes, and high-end clothing, Fashion Avenue can never ever disappoint the fashion consciously.

• Timings: 10 am to 12 am

The Beautiful Human Waterfalls

Covering every floor of the Dubai Mall, the Human Waterfalls are yet another breathtaking attraction of this place. There are fiberglass figures depicting human divers that look stunningly real. Each of these figures is a display of sculpting excellence. This waterfall is surely one of the major attractions of the Dubai Mall.

• Timings: 10 am to 12 am

Reel Cinemas

With its 26 screens, Reel Cinemas at the Dubai Mall is an unmissable attraction for movie buffs. It’s counted among the largest and the most luxurious malls in the world. You can watch movies one after the other at the plush theatres here. The place features movies of every genre that makes it ideal for all movie enthusiasts.

• Ticket Prices: The average price of each movie ticket is AED 50

Watch the Burj Khalifa

True, your trip to Dubai is pretty meaningless if you fail to catch the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. While this does not strictly count as an attraction of the Dubai Mall itself, watching the majestic Burj Khalifa stand tall from the mall’s decks is an unforgettable experience in itself. You can take in the razzmatazz of the stunning fireworks shows at the Burj Khalifa from the Dubai Mall’s decks on special occasions like New Year’s Eve.

Conclusion

Each of the activities included above on the Top 15 Things to Do in Dubai Mall is truly an unforgettable one. We’ve taken care to see that we handpick attractions that give you memories you won’t ever forget. These make your trip to Dubai all that more special. Do tell us which activity you enjoyed the most. Enjoy your stay in Dubai!