School’s out (well almost) and the family calendar is wide open… Now what?

The school bell is ringing soon, and the countdown to fun is officially on. The heat is rising, so it’s time to take the fun indoors. From icy adventures and imaginative role plays to neon obstacle courses and sky high trampolines, here’s your go to list of family friendly indoor activities in Dubai this school holiday.

Dubai Ice Rink  

Swap the desert heat for a cool blast of winter air at Dubai Ice Rink in The Dubai Mall. Open to all ages and skill levels, you can skate the day away with public sessions or even level up with a private lesson – because why not.

Where: Dubai Mall
When: daily, 10am to 12am
Contact: (800) 38224 6255, dubaiicerink.com

Fun City

Fun City Dubai

Endless play for the little ones. Need to keep the young ones busy and happy. Fun City is packed with soft play zones, ball pits, arcade games, and mini rides designed to keep children entertained for hours, because parents also need a little time to relax and recharge while the kids have a blast.

Where: Arabian Centre (multiple locations)
When: Mon toThurs 10am to 10pm, Fri to Sun 10am to 12am
Contact: (0)54 581 3428

Hello Park 

Hello Park

Interactive family fun. Located in Dubai Festival City Mall, Hello Park offers immersive, themed adventures like space travel with Rocky the Fox and dinosaur fossil digs. It’s a mix of tech, play, and storytelling that’s fun for all ages.

Where: Dubai Festival City Mall
When: Mon–Thurs 10am–11pm, Fri–Sun 10am–12am
Contact: (0)4 218 9222

KidZania

kidzania

Learn while you play. At KidZania in Dubai Mall, kids (ages 4–16) can role-play real-world careers from doctors to pilots in a mini-city built just for them. It’s fun and educational, perfect for curious minds this school holiday.

Where: Dubai Mall
When: Sun–Thurs 10am–10pm, Fri–Sat 10am–11pm
Contact: (800) 3822 4625

Play DXB

Virtual reality with real thrills. Escape the heat and reality with Play DXB, an immersive VR theme park in Dubai Mall. Whether dune bashing, flying over Dubai, or braving haunted houses, there’s a thrilling experience for every age.

Where: Dubai Mall
When: Daily from 10am
Contact: (0)56 682 4804

Ski Dubai

Snowy school break vibes. Skiing, snowboarding, penguin meet-and-greets—yes, it’s all real and it’s all indoors. Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates is a school holiday must-visit for chilly family fun.

Where: Mall of the Emirates
When: Sat–Sun 9am–12am, Mon–Thurs 10am–11pm, Fri 10am–12am
Contact: (0)4 409 4000 | skidubaipage

Sky Zone

skyzone dubai

Burn Off the Holiday Energy. Located in Ibn Battuta Mall, Sky Zone is 35,000 square feet of active fun—complete with trampolines, ninja warrior courses, climbing walls, and zip lines. Great for older kids and tweens who need to move!

Where: Ibn Battuta Mall, Persian Court
When: Mon–Thurs from 12pm, Fri–Sun from 10am
Contact: 800 7599663, skyzone.ae

The Smash Room

Break time, literally. Perfect for parents (or older teens), The Smash Room is exactly what it sounds like—a safe place to release stress by smashing TVs, furniture, or even your own old junk. Let off steam while the kids play elsewhere!

Where: Al Quoz & Mirdif
When: Al Quoz: Daily from 12pm, Mirdif: Daily from 10am
Contact: (0)4 339 7810

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