10 of the best family-friendly hotels in Dubai


  • 1. Atlantis, The Palm is not only one of Dubai's best-known landmarks, it's also one of its top family-friendly resorts. Photo: Unsplash
    1. Atlantis, The Palm is not only one of Dubai's best-known landmarks, it's also one of its top family-friendly resorts. Photo: Unsplash
  • 2. Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is a 'family-themed' hotel with plenty to keep children entertained. Photo: Centara Hotels
    2. Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is a 'family-themed' hotel with plenty to keep children entertained. Photo: Centara Hotels
  • 3. The Middle East’s first Legoland Hotel in Dubai offers a hyper-themed getaway where children come first. Photo: Legoland Hotel Dubai
    3. The Middle East’s first Legoland Hotel in Dubai offers a hyper-themed getaway where children come first. Photo: Legoland Hotel Dubai
  • 4. Splash Water World at the Riu Hotel Dubai on Deira Island. The family-friendly hotel offers all-inclusive escapes. Pawan Singh / The National
    4. Splash Water World at the Riu Hotel Dubai on Deira Island. The family-friendly hotel offers all-inclusive escapes. Pawan Singh / The National
  • 5. JA The Resort is Dubai's biggest family-friendly resort. Photo: JA Resorts & Hotels
    5. JA The Resort is Dubai's biggest family-friendly resort. Photo: JA Resorts & Hotels
  • 6. With a huge private shoreline and free access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, Jumeirah Beach Hotel has long been a family favourite. Photo: Jumeirah
    6. With a huge private shoreline and free access to Wild Wadi Waterpark, Jumeirah Beach Hotel has long been a family favourite. Photo: Jumeirah
  • 7. Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Waterpark gives guests access to the fun-packed Jungle Bay water park. Photo: Le Meridien
    7. Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Waterpark gives guests access to the fun-packed Jungle Bay water park. Photo: Le Meridien
  • 8. Families can enjoy an exotic getaway on Dubai's man-made island at Anantara The Palm Dubai. Photo: Anantara The Palm
    8. Families can enjoy an exotic getaway on Dubai's man-made island at Anantara The Palm Dubai. Photo: Anantara The Palm
  • 9. Take the children for a Polynesian-inspired stay at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts. Photo: Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection
    9. Take the children for a Polynesian-inspired stay at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts. Photo: Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection
  • 10. Hatta Dome Park is one of several family-friendly options at Hatta Wadi Hub. Photo: Hatta Wadi Hub
    10. Hatta Dome Park is one of several family-friendly options at Hatta Wadi Hub. Photo: Hatta Wadi Hub