10 Best Family & Kid Friendly Hotels in Dubai

Perfectly located just minutes from key business hubs and all pleasures of Dubai, the Four Seasons resort offers the best of what the city has to offer. With the city’s iconic cityscape on one side and waters of the Arabian Gulf on the other, this beachside resort is truly a traveller’s playground.

The resort has a lot to offer visitors – airy rooms and suites, beautiful spaces to celebrate special occasions, an impressive range of dining temptations, a luxe pool, and beach experience and warm and elegant service. Four Seasons Resort is also a paradise for kids. The hotel features complimentary touches like child-sized bathrobes, toiletries designed for kids, and stuffed toy camels. There’s also a Kids For All Seasons activity and hangout centre that is open until 11 pm on weekends (to parent’s delight).

One of Dubai’s original beach hotels, the Jumeirah Mina A’Salam beach hotel is cleverly designed so all rooms have sea views, pool views, and Burj views. The spacious 292 guest suites and rooms are beautifully furnished and offer an authentic Arabian experience.

Known for its Sinbad’s Kids Club, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam has a kid’s area (at over 10,000 square feet) that is open from 8 am to 8 pm and is free of charge. This self-contained world for children comes with swimming pools, play areas like tennis and squash courts and activities, including organized sports games and face painting. The hotel also offers guests a complimentary Wild Wadi Waterpark, which features an 18-metre waterfall that flows every 10 minutes. These luxurious perks make the hotel a fun and relaxing place for kids.

Sitting on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah Island, Atlantis is a family-friendly hotel that features a lot of things to do that most travellers will not be able to pack in a single holiday. It has 23 restaurants, an underwater aquarium that offers opportunities to swim with dolphins, and the largest waterpark in the Middle East. The Palm waterpark is the big highlight, featuring a zipline, a lazy river, and numerous slides. Additionally, the hotel has kids’ and teens’ clubs that offer special programs during the summer.

The rooms have Arabian and oceanic décor inspired rooms that offer scenic views while some include a large terrace with panoramic views of the palm. The family friendly resort features a range of high-end shops and boutiques that cater for travellers’ holiday essentials.

Nestled on a private beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is popular with couples and little guests alike. With 294 opulently decorated rooms and suites providing sea and garden views, this intimately luxurious hotel is one of the best places to relax and indulge.

Dubai’s Ritz Carlton features first-class spa facilities that offer a variety of signature therapies and treatments, a hammam area, a state-of-the-art gym, and six outdoor swimming pools for adults and children. The resort has a kids’ program that offers daily supervised activities for kids including cooking activities, storytime and handicrafts and origami workshops.

This 5-star beach resort occupies a prime location on Jumeirah Beach and features muted desert tones, classical design, and chic furnishings. Despite the magnificence, the resort is fun, social, and family-friendly.

The palatial property has eight restaurants, five resort pools, a 500 metre private beach, and 292 spacious hotel rooms and suites that offer panoramic views of the Palm Jumeira and the Arabian Gulf. There’s a kids’ club and a shaded children’s pool. Kids can interact at the playground and participate in daily activities such as face painting, sensory games, and soft archery.

One of Dubai’s original beachfront properties, this award-winning Resort and Spa is a sun-soaked playground for all ages. Guests will enjoy the pristine 250-metre beach, three pools, and a great selection of restaurants. There’s also a Roman-themed spa that comes with saunas and steam rooms and five pools of varying temperatures.

Beach lovers can indulge in watersports such as kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing while landlubbers can play tennis, crazy golf, squash, and beach volleyball. If splashing gets old, free kids’ and teens’ club offers activities such as karaoke and banana boat rides and a dedicated playroom.

This is a luxury multi-concept beach resort situated on the fronds of the renowned Palm Jumeirah. While it may lack the architectural pizzazz typical of Dubai’s high-end resorts, it scores high in friendly customer service, amenities, and functionality.

The resort offers spectacular views of Dubai Marina’s glittering skyline, the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf and the city’s prominent landmarks. There are two oasis themed pools, a separate kids’ pool, basket and tennis courts, and water sports. Also, there is a fabulous kids’ club that will occupy young guests with a full schedule of activities.

Located on the crescent of the infamous Palm Jumeirah, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is surrounded by lush gardens and has 293 beautiful rooms and villas designed with Asian-inspired décor. The resort caters to couples and families alike with both romantic lodgings and an array of activities for younger guests. Youngsters are well looked after here, with different kinds of activities at the Chill Teens’ Club and Tuk Tuk Kids’ Club.

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort features four restaurants, three swimming pools, a Thai-inspired spa, and an exclusive sandy beach. Water lovers can enjoy diving, snorkelling, and other water activities upon request.

Cleverly designed so all rooms and suites provide views of the sea and Burj, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray offers visitors complimentary access to Wild Wadi waterpark.

In this excellent fun zone, families can enjoy 30 water rides, playing in the waves, floating down a river, or taking the plunge on the exhilarating waterslides. Plus, there is a climbing wall, tennis court, and watersports. Other on-site amenities include 10 restaurants, a swimming pool, and a stellar spa.

Combining Mediterranean and Moorish influences, Grand Hyatt is set on landscaped gardens and towers majestically over the city skyline and Dubai Creek, marina. Located in the heart of the city, this exotic resort houses a palm-fringed swimming pool, waterfront dining promenade, an award-winning spa, and 682 luxurious rooms.

Guests can relax in the indoor pool, enjoy sunbathing in the spacious pool area, or work out in the ultra-modern fitness centre. The resort also has an atrium that features a tropical indoor garden with bridges and streams.

Located within JA The Resort, Jebel Ali Beach Dubai, JA Palm Tree Court is one of the best hotels in Dubai that offers guests value for their money. The resort is surrounded by lush gardens, birdlife, peaceful water features, and an 800 metre private beach. It also features a swanky spa, horse stables, a private marina, four tennis courts, four temperature-controlled swimming pools, and 16 restaurants and bars. Plus, the 208 spacious suites have private terraces and balconies that offer spectacular views of the beach and the garden.

Young guests will be entertained at the ChillZone teen club which caters for teenagers from 13 to 16 years, CoolZone offers exciting activities for kids aged between 4 to 12 years, while Crèche is dedicated to babies from four months to toddlers.

This family-friendly hotel is located across the famous Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall and sits on a private stretch of beach. The rooms and suites of this resort offer views of the city or the lush courtyard gardens. Some of the accommodation interconnect, a rollaway can be provided and cots are free for babies up to two years old.

Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai has a health club and wellness centre which is fully equipped, sauna, hot tub, and gym. Guests also have access to a steam room, on-site beauty salon, tennis court, and babysitting services.

Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of The Emirates is one of the most intimate, exclusive, and budget friendly properties in Dubai. Located Off Sheikh Zayed Road, the hotel is next to the Mall of Emirates and 16 km from Burj Khalifa in the downtown district hotels.

The 4-star hotel has a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, complemented by 24-hour butler service and currency exchange for guests. If swimming gets old, kids can go play and interact at the children’s playground.

This upscale boutique hotel is strategically located in the centre of Dubai. Situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai, the 4-star Manzil Downtown is a walking distance from Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

The hotel combines modern design with Arabesque architecture making it a great place for urban travelers and the culturally attuned. The rooms and suites offer magnificent views of the outdoors while the swimming pool features sun lougers that overlook the skyline views.

Located in Dubai Parks and Resorts, Rove At The Park is a pocket-friendly option that is big on style and convenience. It features interconnecting rooms designed for families, an outdoor pool and deck, a state-of-the-art gym, a launderette, and luggage lockers. Some rooms have funny and funky themes while others are decorated with abstract art and contemporary furniture.

The Rove’s package deals include half-price breakfast for children up to 16 and passes to Dubai Parks and Resorts. There are also gaming zones with PlayStation consoles, arcade machines, table tennis, mini-golf, and foosball tables.

Lapita, Dubai’s largest integrated theme park destination, is a Polynesian-themed hotel dedicated to those who want to have an adrenaline-packed holiday.

Located at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the hotel offers guests complimentary access to four of Dubai’s best theme parks: Legoland Dubai Waterpark, Legoland Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, and Motiongate Dubai. In addition to the parks, little ones will love the Luna and Nova Kids’ and Teens’ Club that offer a wide range of themed activities.