Downtown · About an hour and a half
Burj Khalifa
The tallest building in the world: 828 metres. An observation deck on levels 124–125, or from level 148.
From 184 AED per personDetails →
Attractions
Indoor Attractions in Dubai
In summer the heat in Dubai is strong, and in the midday hours you cannot comfortably spend time outside. The good news is that there is a lot to do indoors: air-conditioned parks, aquariums, viewpoints, museums and shows. If you are looking for [indoor activities in Dubai](/en/attractions/ski-dubai/), or things to do in Dubai in summer, you will find a selection here.
On this page we have gathered the indoor attractions in Dubai that you can book with us. A current price appears on every ticket, and the ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket, so you can check before booking.
Type
The Dubai Mall · Air-conditioned, all year
Dubai Aquarium
A giant tank in the middle of The Dubai Mall, a tunnel that passes beneath sharks and rays, and an underwater zoo on the floor above.
From 211 AED per personDetails →
Inside Mall of the Emirates · indoor, all year
Ski Dubai
Real snow inside a shopping mall: a snow park with sledges and tubing, plus a ski slope for people who already know how to ride.
From 237 AED per personDetails →
Dubailand · Indoor and air-conditioned
IMG Worlds
An indoor, air-conditioned theme park with Marvel, Cartoon Network and dinosaur zones. Open all year.
From 186 AED per personDetails →
The Dubai Mall · Indoor and air-conditioned
KidZania Dubai
A small city where children play at being grown-ups: pilots, doctors, firefighters and chefs. Indoor and air-conditioned.
From 98 AED per personDetails →
City Walk · Indoor rainforest
The Green Planet
A tropical rainforest inside a glass dome in City Walk, with a giant tree, tropical plants and animals.
From 134 AED per personDetails →
Al Barsha South · 2–3 hours
Dubai Butterfly Garden
8,000 to 10,000 butterflies in air-conditioned domes, next to Miracle Garden. Open all year.
From 79 AED per personDetails →
Downtown · Levels 52–53
Sky Views Dubai
An observation deck between two towers facing Burj Khalifa, a glass slide between floors, and for anyone who dares, a walk on the edge outside.
From 267 AED per personDetails →
Palm Jumeirah · Level 52
The View at the Palm
The only way to see the palm shape of the Palm without taking a helicopter: an observation deck on level 52 of The Palm Tower.
From 117 AED per personDetails →
Al Habtoor City · About an hour and a half
La Perle Show
A resident acrobatics and water show, on a stage that fills with water and empties within seconds.
From 247 AED per personDetails →
Palm Jumeirah · every day
The Lost World Aquarium at Atlantis (formerly Lost Chambers)
The legendary aquarium at Atlantis has reopened as Lost World: 14 chambers with projections, more than 65,000 marine animals and a mermaid show in an open lagoon.
From 100 AED per personDetails →
Creek Park · a 45-minute show
Dubai Dolphinarium
A dolphin and seal show in an air-conditioned hall in the heart of Dubai, and an exotic bird show you can see back to back on the same visit.
From 80 AED per personDetails →
Bluewaters · 1–2 hours
Madame Tussauds Dubai Wax Museum
More than 70 wax figures of stars, athletes and leaders, on Bluewaters Island opposite JBR. An indoor, air-conditioned outing for the whole family.
From 64 AED per personDetails →
Nad Al Sheba · 2–3 hours
Deep Dive Dubai
The deepest diving pool in the world: 60 metres, 14 million litres of water and a sunken city on the bottom. Snorkelling, a discovery dive and an underwater walk, with no certification needed.
From 388 AED per personDetails →
City Centre Mirdif · about an hour
IFLY Dubai: Indoor Skydiving in a Wind Tunnel
Free fall with no plane and no parachute: you float in a vertical wind tunnel with an instructor right beside you, at City Centre Mirdif. From age 3.
From 165 AED per personDetails →
The Dubai Mall · 90 minutes
The Ice Rink at The Dubai Mall
Skating on real ice on an Olympic-size rink, on the ground floor of The Dubai Mall. A 90-minute session, skate hire included.
From 108 AED per personDetails →
Wafi City · about an hour and a half
AYA Universe Dubai
Twelve worlds of light, sound and projection at Wafi City: a glowing forest, a giant ball pool, an inverted waterfall and a mirror room with moons.
From 123 AED per personDetails →
Umm Hurair · about an hour
Museum of Candy Dubai
More than 15 colourful candy-themed rooms: a lollipop forest, a gummy bear pool and candy floss clouds. With tastings along the way.
From 130 AED per personDetails →
The Dubai Mall · about an hour and a half
ARTE Museum Dubai
A museum of immersive digital art at The Dubai Mall: waves, waterfalls, forests and Van Gogh paintings that wrap around the whole room, with music and scent.
From 168 AED per personDetails →
The Dubai Mall · 1–3 hours
Play DXB: A Virtual Reality Park at The Dubai Mall
A virtual reality and games park over two floors at The Dubai Mall: Burj Drop, a 2050 taxi drone, drift cars and a flight simulator. You pay only for what you play.
From 192 AED per cardDetails →
Dubai Hills · a ride of about 2 minutes
The Storm Coaster at Dubai Hills Mall
An indoor rollercoaster that launches you vertically upwards, more than 50 metres into the building, and holds a Guinness record as the rollercoaster with the fastest vertical launch in the world. A short, powerful experience inside an air-conditioned mall.
From 76 AED per personDetails →
The Dubai Mall · about an hour and a half
House of Hype at The Dubai Mall
Twenty-five interactive worlds inside The Dubai Mall: mirror rooms, giant projections, shows that appear without warning and hidden rooms. A colourful, air-conditioned outing for friends, couples and families.
From 143 AED per personDetails →
Al Quoz · two to three hours
OliOli Children's Museum in Dubai
A play museum for children where everything is meant to be touched: colourful climbing nets, a water gallery, glowing balls and interactive projections. One adult enters with each child at no extra cost.
From 149 AED per personDetails →
Emirates Hills · an hour and up
Topgolf Dubai
A three-storey driving range with 96 air-conditioned bays, microchipped balls that keep score and views of the Dubai Marina skyline. You do not need to know how to play golf to enjoy it.
From 166 AED per bay, up to 6 playersDetails →
Downtown · about an hour
Guided Tour of Dubai Opera
A tour of a building shaped like a dhow: the main auditorium, the royal boxes, the hospitality areas, and on some tours the backstage areas too. The way to see the opera house without a ticket to a performance.
From 110 AED per personDetails →
Oasis Mall · about 45–50 minutes
Dopamine Land Dubai
Nine colourful rooms of light, sound and touch, designed to release a little dopamine: a pillow fight, a corridor of lights and walls you are allowed to scribble on. An indoor experience for all ages at Oasis Mall.
From 90 AED per personDetails →
Al Quoz 2 · indoor activity park
Loco Bear Dubai
One of the largest indoor activity parks in the Emirates: trampolines and ninja courses, laser tag, bowling, a climbing wall, VR, an arcade and slime rooms, all under one air-conditioned roof.
From 195 AED per personDetails →
Galleria Mall · 60 minutes
Escape Room in Dubai: Prison Breakout at Escape Hunt
Sixty minutes to escape a 1970s prison cell: puzzles, locks and hidden clues, in a private room for your group only. Suitable for beginners, for families with children from age 7 and for friends.
From 410 AED per group, up to 2 playersDetails →
Several venues in Dubai · 50 minutes to 3 hours
Spas in Dubai: Massage, Hammam and Russian Banya
A massage and flower bath, a facial for women, a Turkish hammam and the Thermal Oasis at Fairmont The Palm, or a private Russian banya. You choose the kind of pampering, and we book the venue for you.
From 159 AED per personDetails →
Hotels and the desert · 2–3 hours
Afternoon Tea in Dubai
Three ways to sit down to afternoon tea in Dubai: a gilded jewellery box at Fairmont, a Versace-designed lounge, and a Bedouin table facing the desert lakes.
From 167 AED per personDetails →
Atlantis on The Palm · dinner
Buffet Dining at the Atlantis Hotels in Dubai
Two large buffet meals at the two Atlantis hotels on Palm Jumeirah: Saffron at Atlantis The Palm, and the Gastronomy food market at Atlantis The Royal.
From 271 AED per personDetails →
Downtown and Madinat Jumeirah · a full evening
Dinner with a Show in Dubai
Two evenings where the food is only half the experience: a seven-course meal inspired by great painters, on the 30th floor above Downtown, and a Latin night at Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
From 358 AED per personDetails →
Restaurants and dining experiences · lunch and dinner
Recommended Restaurants in Dubai
Restaurants and dining experiences you can book through us: lunch on floor 54 facing Burj Khalifa, Persian cuisine at Atlantis The Royal, Italian at Palazzo Versace and glass pods at Bluewaters.
From 269 AED per personDetails →
Across the city · 1 to 2 hours
Indoor Fun in Dubai: Trampolines, Glow Mini Golf, Pac-Man and More
Eight air-conditioned venues for a hot day or an evening with friends: a trampoline park, a roller-skating rink, 3D mini golf, a smash room, life-size Pac-Man, dinosaurs in virtual reality, a cricket batting cage and a museum of illusions.
From 84 AED per personDetails →
Downtown · Evening
Seven Paintings: An Immersive 7-Course Dinner in Dubai
A seven-course dinner, each course inspired by a great painter, with the table itself becoming a screen. Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa accompany the evening, on level 30 of the Sofitel Dubai Downtown hotel.
From 449 AED per personDetails →
Palm Jumeirah · Ages 18 and over
Serenity Spa at Fairmont The Palm: Hammam and Thermal Oasis
Serenity Spa at the Fairmont The Palm hotel: a Thermal Oasis with a jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam room and an ice fountain, and a Turkish hammam ritual. Two entry options, ages 18 and over.
From 159 AED per personDetails →
Jumeirah 1 · 3 hours
La Villa Banya: A Private Russian Banya in Dubai
A private Russian banya in a villa in Jumeirah 1: hot steaming, a citrus scrub, a massage or a body scrub, a cold plunge and tea from a samovar. The whole banya is yours for 3 hours.
From 4066 AED per personDetails →
Dubai Festival City Mall · About an hour
Dinosaurs: The Immersive Odyssey — Dinosaurs in Virtual Reality in Dubai
An hour-long journey into the world of the dinosaurs, on level 2 of Dubai Festival City Mall: a fossil store, a free-roam walk in virtual reality, life-size animatronic dinosaurs and a craft corner for children.
From 85 AED per personDetails →
Jumeirah 2 · 50 minutes
Chado Spa in Jumeirah 2: A Deep Cleansing Facial for Women
A 50-minute deep cleansing facial for women at Chado: the spa and beauty centre of a Swiss cosmetics brand, in a villa in Jumeirah 2. Open every day.
From 307 AED per personDetails →
Palm Jumeirah · 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Golden Afternoon Tea at Mashrabiya Lounge, Fairmont The Palm
Afternoon tea served in a gilded jewellery box, at the Mashrabiya Lounge in Fairmont The Palm: savoury bites, pastries, scones, sorbet and tea, facing the waters of the gulf.
From 202 AED per personDetails →
Al Jaddaf · 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
Afternoon Tea at Mosaico, Palazzo Versace Dubai
Afternoon tea in the lounge at the heart of the Palazzo Versace Dubai lobby: sandwiches, scones, pastries and Dammann Frères tea, beside tall windows overlooking the creek and the pool.
From 188 AED per personDetails →
Atlantis The Palm · Dinner
Buffet Dinner at Saffron, Atlantis The Palm
The grand buffet at Atlantis The Palm: more than 220 dishes and 20 live cooking stations, with a seafood night on Tuesdays. The ticket includes soft drinks, valet parking and entry to the Ambassador Lagoon aquarium.
From 271 AED per personDetails →
Atlantis The Royal · Dinner
Buffet Dinner at Gastronomy, Atlantis The Royal
A food market inside Atlantis The Royal: 17 live cooking stations, an oyster bar, a bakery and kitchens from around the world. Dinner every day between 18:00 and 22:00, with a private transfer option.
From 367 AED per personDetails →
Atlantis The Royal · A Persian meal
A 3-Course Menu at Ariana's Persian Kitchen, Atlantis The Royal
A Persian restaurant at Atlantis The Royal, by chef Ariana Bundy, following family recipes. A three-course meal beneath decorated arches and domes.
From 269 AED per personDetails →
Al Jaddaf · Persian dinner
A Persian Sharing Menu at Enigma, Palazzo Versace
A Persian restaurant at the Palazzo Versace hotel, on Dubai Creek. A menu of several dishes to share, chosen by the chef, with a soft drink and valet parking.
From 442 AED per personDetails →
Al Jaddaf · Italian dinner
A 3-Course Italian Menu at Vanitas, Palazzo Versace
The Italian restaurant at the Palazzo Versace hotel, facing Dubai Creek. A three-course menu, with a soft drink and valet parking.
From 442 AED per personDetails →
JBR · About an hour
3D Blacklight Minigolf — Glowing 3D Minigolf at JBR
18 holes of minigolf under ultraviolet light, with 3D glasses, in three rooms painted from floor to ceiling: under the sea, in Arabian landscapes and in space. An indoor, air-conditioned outing on the JBR promenade.
From 123 AED per personDetails →
Al Quoz · 90 minutes
A Pottery Workshop in Dubai
A wheel-throwing pottery workshop in a spacious studio in Al Quoz: 90 minutes with an instructor, clay, tools and kiln firing.
From 379 AED per personDetails →
Oasis Mall · An hour and a half
Flower bath and massage in Dubai: Soul Senses Spa at Oasis Mall
An hour-long massage followed by half an hour in a bath full of fresh flowers, at Soul Senses Spa in Oasis Mall. For one person or a couple, with a steam room and sauna before or after.
From 611 AED per personDetails →
Dubai · minus 6 degrees · thermal clothing included
Chillout Ice Lounge Dubai: An Ice Lounge at Minus 6 Degrees
A lounge whose interior, seating and sculptures are made of ice, at a temperature of minus 6 degrees Celsius. You receive thermal coats, gloves and fur caps at the entrance. From age 4.
From 89 AED per personDetails →
JBR · ages 21 and over · live show, dinner and after-party
DREAM Dinner Show in Dubai: Dinner, Show and After-Party at JBR
An evening that combines a Mediterranean-inspired menu, signature cocktails and live performances of singing, dance and acrobatics about every 10 minutes, followed by an after-party with a DJ. Entry is from age 21, and the ticket is per group.
From 2029 AED per groupDetails →
DXB Terminal 3 · after passport control · two or 3 hours
Airport Lounges at Dubai International (DXB), Terminal 3
Two lounge options in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport: Plaza Premium Lounge in Concourse A for two hours, with no shower, or Ahlan Lounge above Gate C13 for 3 hours.
From 133 AED per personDetails →
Meydan · the racecourse grandstand · ages 21+
Winner's Circle Restaurant at the Meydan Grandstand, Dubai
An admission ticket to the Winner's Circle Restaurant in the Meydan grandstand, with indoor panoramic views of the track and the Parade Ring. Ages 21 and over.
From 594 AED per personDetails →
Sheikh Zayed Road · world cuisines · lunch, weekend dinners and themed nights
Mundo Restaurant at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai
A restaurant at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel with cuisines from India, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Asia. The page has options for lunch, a weekend dinner buffet and weekday themed nights.
From 188 AED per personDetails →
Dubai · 5 courses · 3-4 hours around a shared table
Secret Underground Supper Club in Dubai: 5 Courses at a Hidden Location
A secret food evening with a 5-course menu from chefs on Dubai's underground dining scene. The location is revealed only 24 hours ahead, and the table is shared with new people.
From 559 AED per personDetails →
Parks and snow
Ski Dubai is real snow inside a mall: a snow park with sleds and tubes, and a ski slope for those who already know how to ski. IMG Worlds is an indoor, air-conditioned amusement park with Marvel, Cartoon Network and dinosaur zones, and it operates all year round. KidZania Dubai is a small indoor, air-conditioned city where the children play at being adults.
Animals and nature inside
Dubai Aquarium includes a tunnel that passes beneath sharks and stingrays, and an underwater zoo on the floor above. The Lost World aquarium at Atlantis has reopened with 14 rooms and projections. The Dubai Butterfly Garden is open all year round, and the Green Planet is a tropical rainforest inside a glass dome at City Walk. The Dolphinarium offers a dolphin and seal show in an air-conditioned hall.
Viewpoints, museums and shows
Burj Khalifa, Sky Views Dubai and the viewpoint at the Palm (The View) offer a view of the city from an air-conditioned place. Madame Tussauds wax museum is an indoor place for the whole family, and La Perle show combines acrobatics and water. For those who want something different, Deep Dive Dubai offers snorkeling, introductory diving and an underwater walk in a sunken city, even without a certificate.
How to plan a summer day
It is worth planning morning or evening for outdoor activities, and leaving the midday hours for one of the places here. Usually you can combine two attractions a day, with a break in the middle.
Frequently asked questions
What do you do in Dubai when it is very hot?
At midday, prefer indoor parks, aquariums, viewpoints and museums, and leave the outdoor experiences for the morning and the evening.
What suits kids indoors?
IMG Worlds, KidZania, aquariums and the Butterfly Garden. The ages and safety requirements appear on every ticket.
Is there real snow in Dubai?
Yes, at Ski Dubai, inside a mall.
Are the indoor attractions open all year round?
Some of them are, for example IMG Worlds and the Butterfly Garden. The details appear on every ticket.
Can I book online?
Yes, you can book on the site, and you can also contact us on WhatsApp.
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