Full day · Departing from Dubai
Day trip to Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre and Yas Island. An hour and a half to two hours' drive from Dubai.
From 98 AED per personDetails →
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Attractions with Kids
Abu Dhabi is quieter and more spacious than Dubai, which is a big advantage for families. Many of the attractions are concentrated on Yas Island and in Al Qana, and you can combine several of them on the same day or on nearby days. If you are looking for kids activities in Abu Dhabi, you will find a selection here.
On this page we have gathered the Abu Dhabi attractions with kids that you can book with us, divided by type. A current price appears on every ticket, and the ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket. Those staying in Dubai can also combine a day trip.
Type
Yas Island · Full day
Ferrari World
An indoor theme park under the sign of Ferrari, beneath the red roof of Yas Island.
From 322 AED per personDetails →
Yas Island · Full day
Warner Bros. World
An indoor park with the superheroes and cartoon characters of Warner Bros. Especially good for families.
From 323 AED per personDetails →
Yas Island · Full day
Yas Waterworld
The water park of Yas Island: slides, wave pools and areas for younger children.
From 282 AED per personDetails →
Yas Island · Full day
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
An indoor marine park: huge aquariums, shows and rides, from the poles to the open ocean.
From 346 AED per personDetails →
Saadiyat · 1.5–3 hours
TeamLab Phenomena
A museum of digital art that you walk into: light, water and movement all around you.
From 142 AED per personDetails →
Saadiyat · New
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's new natural history museum, with enormous dinosaur skeletons. A strong draw for families.
From 119 AED per personDetails →
Al Qana · 2–3 hours
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
A vast aquarium at the Al Qana complex, with sharks, sea turtles and an underwater tunnel. A convenient stop on the way from Dubai.
From 92 AED per personDetails →
Al Ain · Full day
Day trip to Al Ain
Abu Dhabi's garden city: a palm oasis, mud-brick forts and Jebel Hafeet. A day trip from Dubai or from Abu Dhabi.
From 293 AED per personDetails →
Al Khatim · Half a day
Desert safari in Abu Dhabi
Pick-up from your Abu Dhabi hotel, a drive of less than an hour to the dunes of Al Khatim, and there a jeep, camels, sandboarding and sunset at the camp.
From 259 AED per personDetails →
Al Reem Island · 2–4 hours
Snow Abu Dhabi
Real snow in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Sledges, a train, a carousel and a snow-covered tree house, at minus 2 degrees, with warm clothing handed out at the entrance.
From 195 AED per personDetails →
Al Qana · 1–2 hours
Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi
Two air-conditioned glass domes at Al Qana, with more than 10,000 butterflies flying freely around you. Inside there are also sloths, binturongs, a caiman and a koi pond.
From 54 AED per personDetails →
Al Qana · Half a day
Adrenark Adventure Park
A covered, air-conditioned adventure park at Al Qana, with about 20 experiences: climbing walls, rope courses, an air-bag jump, a zip line and a karting track on three levels.
From 160 AED per personDetails →
Yas Mall · Half a day
KidZania Abu Dhabi
A small, child-sized city inside Yas Mall. Children choose a profession, put on a uniform, work and earn the city's own money. More than 40 activities, from a fire station to an animation studio.
From 114 AED per childDetails →
Departs from Abu Dhabi Mall · 1.5 to 2 hours
Panoramic Bus Tour in Abu Dhabi
An air-conditioned sightseeing bus that passes the big sites of Abu Dhabi, with an audio guide. You leave Abu Dhabi Mall at a fixed time and stay on the bus for the whole route.
From 147 AED per personDetails →
Departure from your hotel in Abu Dhabi · 4 hours to a full day
Abu Dhabi City Tour
For anyone already staying in Abu Dhabi: a guided tour with hotel pick-up that links Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the Corniche, the Heritage Village, the date market and Emirates Palace into one half day.
From 169 AED per personDetails →
Al Khatim Desert · about 3 hours · shared morning group
Abu Dhabi Camel Trekking Safari with Arabic Coffee and Dates
An air-conditioned 4x4 pickup, a 30-minute camel ride across the dunes, and Arabic coffee with dates at a desert camp. A calm safari that suits families.
From 257 AED per personDetails →
Abu Dhabi · a full day from Dubai with pickup
Abu Dhabi from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Ferrari World, with Transfer
In one day: a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and entry to Ferrari World theme park on Yas Island, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Dubai.
From 531 AED per personDetails →
Indoor amusement parks on Yas Island
Several of the large parks are concentrated on Yas Island. Warner Bros. World is an indoor park with the superheroes and cartoon characters of Warner Bros., and is especially suitable for families. Ferrari World is an indoor amusement park themed on Ferrari, under the red roof. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is an indoor marine park with aquariums, shows and rides, and Yas Waterworld is a water park with slides, wave pools and areas for small children. KidZania Abu Dhabi at Yas Mall is a small city where the children choose a profession and work in it.
Animals and nature
The National Aquarium at Al Qana includes sharks, sea turtles and an underwater tunnel, and the Butterfly Gardens Abu Dhabi are close to it, with air-conditioned domes and butterflies flying free. Emirates Park Zoo is a family zoo in Abu Dhabi where you feed giraffes. For those who like quiet nature, Jubail Mangrove Park offers a wooden boardwalk and the option of kayaking. The Falcon Hospital is a tour where you can hold a falcon on your hand.
Museums and experiences
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is a new museum with giant dinosaur skeletons, and a strong attraction for families. The Louvre Abu Dhabi also includes a children's museum, and teamLab Phenomena is a digital art museum that you enter into. Snow Abu Dhabi offers real snow inside the city, with warm clothing that you receive at the entrance. The Adrenark adventure park offers climbing walls, rope courses and karting inside an air-conditioned building.
Day trips and desert
Those who sleep in Dubai can go on a day trip to Abu Dhabi with Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the Louvre and Yas Island, or combine the mosque with Ferrari World with transportation. A camel safari in Abu Dhabi suits families and offers a camel ride and Arabic coffee with dates. A day trip to Al Ain adds an oasis, forts and Jebel Hafeet.
Frequently asked questions
Which attractions in Abu Dhabi suit children?
The Yas parks such as Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld and Yas Waterworld, and also the Natural History Museum, the National Aquarium and Emirates Park Zoo. The ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.
Can I visit Abu Dhabi with kids as a day trip from Dubai?
Yes. There are organized day tours from Dubai, and the drive is an hour and a half to two hours.
What can you do when it is hot?
Indoor parks such as Warner Bros. World, Ferrari World and SeaWorld, an aquarium and museums are a convenient option.
How many parks can I combine?
There are tickets for two parks, but with children it is better to do one park a day, with time to rest.
Is there a child ticket?
In most places yes, and it appears on every product. At KidZania Abu Dhabi there are separate tickets for a child, a toddler and an accompanying adult.
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