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Yas Waterworld
7 TOP 10 PARKS, GARDENS
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi • 02 414
2000 • Adm • www.yaswaterworld.com AND BEACHES
Offering fun-filled adventures for all
ages, this Emirati-themed water
park features 45 rides, slides and
attractions for the whole family.
Kidzania
8
MAP C6 • Dubai Mall, Dubai
• Open 10am–10pm (till 11pm Fri–
Sat • Adm; under 2s free • www.
kidzania.ae Jumeirah Beach Park
Children take over the world at
Kidzania, a miniature city in which 1 Creekside Park
kids can dress up in costumes A huge botanical park with BBQ areas,
and role-play from a selection of a mini golf course and a cable car
different jobs, including policeman (see p16).
and fireman. 2 Za’abeel Park
MAP F5–F6 • Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai
Children’s City
9 A technology-themed park with a
football field, boating lake and cafés.
MAP K3 • Creek Park, Dubai
• 04 334 0808 • Open 9am–7pm 3 Al Seef Rd Park
MAP K2 • Dubai
Sun–Thu, 2–8pm Fri & Sat • Adm; A great place to enjoy the creek action.
under 2s free • www.childrencity. 4 Jumeirah Beach Park
dm.gov.ae This park has landscaped play areas
Housed in a brightly coloured and a beach with sunbeds (see p78).
building, this play zone places an 5 Al Mamzar Beach Park
emphasis on education. Activities MAP F1 • Al Hamriya, Dubai • 04 296
focus on subjects ranging from space 6201 • Open 8am–10pm; Mon is for
exploration to international culture. women and children (boys under 4)
only • Adm
A child-friendly beach park with huge
picnic areas, four swimming beaches, a
mini train and bikes for hire.
6 Umm Suqeim Beach
MAP C2 • Off Jumeirah Beach Rd,
Dubai
This public beach has shallow waters
and views of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.
7 Safa Park
A huge park with lots to do. Try the
trampoline cage for fun (see p77).
8 Mushrif Park
MAP F3 • Al Khawaneej Rd, Dubai
• Open 8am–10:30pm Sat–Wed,
8am–11:30pm Thu–Fri • Adm
A desert park with pools, farm animals,
The futuristic Sega Republic a theatre and a botanic garden.
9 Russian Beach
Sega Republic
0 MAP D4 • Jumeirah Rd, Dubai
This lively local beach is popular with
MAP C6 • Dubai Mall, Dubai
• 04 448 8484 • Open 10am–midnight Russian expats and tourists.
• Adm • www.segarepublic.com 10 Kite Beach
Inside the Dubai Mall is an enormous MAP C2 • Umm Suqeim, behind
Wollongong University, Dubai
amusement arcade and theme park. A popular spot for watersports.
Pay individually for rides, games and
attractions, or buy a combined pass.

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