5 Family-Friendly Ideas

Treat the family to an exciting weekend

Visit INDOORS at City Centre Deira

Your children will love trying over 20 mouth-watering street food dishes at this new pop-up retail and food hall concept. The space is packed with fun activities, food stalls, live entertainment (karaoke and daily movie screenings), arcade games, and retail shops. Whether you’re craving karak, burgers or Jelly Belly ice cream, there’s something for all ages and tastebuds. Located on Level 2, next to Sharaf DG

Sign up for a chocolate tasting menu

Cocoa Kitchen at City Walk have curated a dessert tasting menu for chocolate aficionados. Relish an assortment of four fruity, chocolate-coated confections including an eclair infused with six flavours of chocolate mousse, frozen mixed summer berries with white chocolate ganache and mint, dark chocolate brownie doused in chocolate milk sauce topped with vanilla ice cream, and chocolate and pistachio milk cake. That’s not all, you get a cup of hot chocolate to complement the treats. Dhs60 per person, contact+9714 343 2506

Relax and rejuvenate at a spa

Zen the spa has recently opened its doors at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas. Take a friend along and head there for their Himalayan pink stone healing massage – which combines ancient healing ingredients with innovative therapeutic techniques – or the traditional Turkish/Moroccan hammam. You could also treat your hubby, and opt for The Pearl brightening couples’ massage, where crystal and jade gemstones are used to calm your mind, body and senses.

Contact +971 (2) 697 4140 or email zenspa.saadiyat@rotana.com for the complete service menu

Take the children to a theme park

Make use of the Friends & Family Offer for UAE residents at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and experience the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Formula Rossa. Gather three family members or a group of friends and get 15% discount on general admission tickets on site, or 25% discount on all online purchases. ferrariworldabudhabi.com/

Drop your kids off at the golf course

The Butch Harmon School of Golf are hosting a fun-filled, family open day this Saturday (September 15^th). Golfers aged between 3 and 15 are welcome to try activities such as pitching, putting, and driving, while parents can learn more about the Junior Development Programme which commences on September 30^th. Contact +9714 425 1040 or email reservations@butchharmondubai.com.

Need more ideas? Head to the Museum of Illusion Dubai, Shadowland Dubai, or surprise your loved ones with a last-minute escape