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6 Indoor Activities in Dubai

11 May 2023 Written by Staff Writer

Summer hasn't arrived yet in Dubai, but soon the sweltering temperatures will put an end to weekend BBQs and beach days until September. However, there's still plenty to enjoy in the city within the comfort of four walls. Whether you're visiting an indoor amusement park or spending a night at the theatre, these are the best indoor activities in Dubai to enjoy this summer. Plus, if you're searching for the best areas to live in Dubai with family, there are many options that offer easy access to these activities.

Best Indoor Activities in Dubai for Family

1. IMG Worlds of Adventure 2. VR Park Dubai Mall 3. iFly Dubai
4. The Smash Room 5. The Glowing Rooms 6. La Perle

IMG Worlds of Adventure

best indoor activities in Dubai

Located in the Dubailand district, IMG Worlds of Adventure is home to some of the best rides and attractions in Dubai, such as the Forbidden Territory, the Predator and the Haunted Hotel. It is spread across five different zones, most of which is indoors and fully air-conditioned. Restaurants, retail areas and a cinema multiplex are also part of the park, making this the perfect family getaway for a fun-filled weekend before the school term begins.

VR Park Dubai Mall

One of the newest attractions at the Dubai Mall, VR Park is a theme park where every single ride is a virtual reality experience. From pulse-pounding vertical drops and roller coasters to action-packed shooting gallery adventures, once you put on the supplied headgear you will instantly be transported to a different world without having to go anywhere at all. Entry to the park is free, with rides priced individually

iFly Dubai

iFly Dubai

Adrenaline junkies will want to check out Skydive Dubai and the XLine in Dubai Marina once the weather gets a little cooler, but for now you can experience the same type of rush at iFly Dubai in Mirdif City Centre. A 10-meter high wind tunnel propels you into the air, giving you the sensation of a free fall that lasts longer than a bungee jump. It is the world’s first double air tunnel and also the first to be inside a mall.

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The Smash Room

The Smash Room

Summer not relaxing enough for you? Do you have a lot of stress that needs to be worked out? Then you need to spend some time in the Smash Room. Located in the heart of the Al Quoz Industrial Area, the Smash Room has been stocked with old furniture and breakable items that you can destroy to your heart’s content releasing your inner demolitionist. If you have any old discard items (such as an unwanted present you would feel bad about regifting or an old laptop that’s beyond salvation), simply donate them to the Smash Room where they can go out in a blaze of glory.

The Glowing Rooms

The Glowing Rooms

In another month or so, the weather will be ideal for heading out to one of Dubai’s beautiful golf courses for a few rounds. For now, you can try out the Glowing Rooms at Jumeirah Beach Residence, a mini golf course like no other. The darkened rooms feature neon lighting and 3D lighting effects that project backgrounds onto the walls and floors, letting you practice your shots in the middle of the desert or at the bottom of a shimmering sea.

La Perle

La Perle

One of our personal favorites, La Perle at Al Habtoor City is always an excellent choice if you are looking for an evening of indoor entertainment. The grand theatrical performance, which features high-flying acrobatics and death-defying plunges into a specially designed aquatic stage, is a 90-minute thrill ride that you absolutely cannot miss.

All images are courtesy of the respective establishments mentioned. Cover image courtesy of The Glowing Rooms.

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