Family - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/family/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:22:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 A free pop culture gathering is taking place in Dubai this weekend https://whatson.ae/2026/06/community-gathering-speedy-comics-dubai-times-square/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:22:23 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391740 Trading cards, cosplay, collectibles and family fun come together at this free community event Collectors, gamers and pop culture fans, clear your calendars. Community Gathering, presented by Speedy Comics, is taking over Times Square Center this weekend on Saturday, June 27 and 28, with a jam-packed line-up of trading cards, collectibles, creativity and family-friendly entertainment. […]

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]]> Boo Boo Laand is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi this August https://whatson.ae/2026/06/boo-boo-laand-abu-dhabi-august-2026/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:31:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391681 Add this to your list of things to do in Abu Dhabi with the family If you and your little ones loved Boo Boo Land in Dubai, there’s good news – the family favourite is opening its doors in Abu Dhabi. It is set to open in August at The Galleria Al Maryah Island. It […]

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]]> Abu Dhabi’s Khalidiya Park has reopened with a new air-conditioned walkway https://whatson.ae/2026/06/abu-dhabis-khalidiya-park-has-reopened-with-a-new-air-conditioned-walkway/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:28:03 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391610 A family favourite is back with some exciting upgrades at Abu Dhabi’s Khalidiya Park… Khalidiya Park in Abu Dhabi – one of the capital’s best-loved green spaces – has officially reopened following a major revamp, and it’s now even better equipped for the summer months. Located in the heart of the capital, Khalidiya Park has […]

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]]> You can once again camp at The Green Planet this summer https://whatson.ae/2026/06/green-planet-camping-in-the-rainforest-dubai/ https://whatson.ae/2026/06/green-planet-camping-in-the-rainforest-dubai/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:33 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=172827 A unique summer sleepover Dubai’s only indoor rainforest, The Green Planet in City Walk, is opening its doors once again for a memorable overnight camping trip. At Camping in the Rainforest, The Green Planet will be pitching up the tents where guests can enjoy a night’s stay under the tropical bio-dome – home to 3,000 […]

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]]> https://whatson.ae/2026/06/green-planet-camping-in-the-rainforest-dubai/feed/ 2 Father’s Day in Abu Dhabi: Fun ways to spoil Dad this Sunday https://whatson.ae/2026/06/fathers-day-in-abu-dhabi-fun-ways-to-spoil-dad-this-sunday/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:43 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391374 Dad deserves more than another tie this Father’s Day This Father’s Day, skip the predictable gifts and treat Dad to a day packed with fun. Whether he’s a thrill-seeker, a gamer, a motorsport fan or simply looking for a memorable day out with the family, Abu Dhabi has plenty of exciting indoor attractions to choose […]

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]]> Father’s Day in Dubai: Fun ways to spoil Dad this Sunday https://whatson.ae/2026/06/fun-ideas-to-spoil-dad-this-sunday-for-fathers-day-2026/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:44:27 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391134 Dad deserves more than another tie this Father’s Day This Father’s Day, go beyond the usual gifts and treat Dad to something he’ll truly remember. Whether he’s into teeing off on the green or chasing thrills in the desert, we’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate across Dubai. From relaxed experiences to high-energy adventures, […]

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]]> Welcome to the urban jungle: 24 botanical UAE beauty spots to explore https://whatson.ae/2026/06/welcome-to-the-urban-jungle-24-botanical-uae-beauty-spots-to-explore/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:13:59 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=386139 Run towards the roar at these fantastical botanical UAE spectacles… For a relatively compact nation, the UAE wears quite the wardrobe of geography. Contained within its confines, intrepid explorers can roam rolling desert dunes, make for manmade island archipelagos, wander in the shadows of huge futuristic tower clusters, hike the spine of entire mountain chains, […]

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]]> 47 things the UAE can’t stop talking about this June https://whatson.ae/2026/06/47-things-the-uae-cant-stop-talking-about-this-june/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:34:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=391026 From Dubai’s hottest new restaurants and World Cup fan zones to Ras Al Khaimah foodie trails and Abu Dhabi’s best malls, here’s everything worth adding to your agenda across the UAE this month June may be heating up, but there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and explore. In fact, to celebrate 47 years […]

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]]> 8 things to do in Abu Dhabi this long weekend: June 12 to 15 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-long-weekend-june-12-to-15/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:08:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390663 From scent-led art at Louvre Abu Dhabi to spa resets, live entertainment and more There’s a long weekend incoming, and Abu Dhabi is rolling out everything from immersive art encounters and chilled-out wellness escapes to high-energy entertainment and culture-backed experiences. Whether you’re planning to slow things down or fill every day with something cool, the […]

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]]> 10 things we rate about: The UAE summer https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-we-rate-about-the-uae-summer/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:54:44 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387281 UAE summers > winter almost everywhere else… A large part of the way you experience life, along with the meaning and enjoyment you extract from it, comes down to perspective. You can actively choose the lens through which you encounter events and emotions, you can always make a conscious decision to opt for love, light, […]

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]]> 11 indoor attractions in Dubai that will pop on your Instagram https://whatson.ae/2026/06/indoor-attractions-in-dubai-that-will-pop-on-your-instagram/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:41 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=310778 Up your ‘gram game… For the ultimate guide to Instagrammable indoor attractions in Dubai, these spots are designed for scroll-stopping content. From candy-coloured rooms and snow-filled scenes to immersive art and surreal backdrops, these indoor attractions in Dubai are not to be missed. Here are 11 indoor attractions in Dubai that will pop on your […]

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]]> CoComelon & Blippi are heading to Abu Dhabi this August https://whatson.ae/2026/06/cocomelon-blippi-are-heading-to-abu-dhabi-this-august/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:38 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390111 Two kids’ favourites, one stage, and plenty of sing-along fun Parents, prepare to hear plenty of excited squeals. CoComelon and Blippi will share the stage in Abu Dhabi for the first time, bringing two of kids’ favourite shows together in one live performance. The hit children’s show CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE lands in Abu Dhabi on […]

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