By Staff Reporter
Dubai: Looking for fun things to do indoors in Dubai this summer? From walking through a tropical rainforest to marvelling at thousands of butterflies or snapping selfies with lifelike celebrities, the city offers plenty of family-friendly attractions that keep you cool while making lasting memories. These immersive experiences are as educational as they are entertaining, perfect for all ages.
This roundup is part of the Dubai Summer Activities Guide, which features a wide range of indoor and outdoor experiences, including waterparks, play areas, creative workshops, and cultural events. The guide is part of the #DubaiDestinations campaign by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, spotlighting the city’s top seasonal experiences.
1. The Green Planet: Step Inside a Tropical Rainforest
Located in City Walk, The Green Planet is a biodome featuring over 3,000 species of plants, animals, and birds. This immersive attraction is designed to educate visitors on the importance of rainforests and sustainability. Explore four unique levels – the Canopy, Midstory, Forest Floor, and Flooded Rainforest with free-flying creatures and cascading waterfalls creating a true jungle atmosphere.
You can book day tickets starting at Dh155, with options for group and multi-pass bookings. Visit The Green Planet website to choose your date and time.
4 indoor family attractions to beat the heat in Dubai
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2. Dubai Butterfly Garden: Meet 15,000 Butterflies
Tucked inside Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubai Butterfly Garden is the largest butterfly park in the UAE. Spread across 10 climate-controlled domes, this 6,673sqm space is home to over 15,000 butterflies from more than 50 species.
Explore the full life cycle of these insects and stop by the onsite Butterfly and Insect Museum for fascinating facts. Afterward, grab a snack at the café or candy shop. Entry costs Dh55, and kids under 3 enter free. Discounted packages for groups of four are available via the official website.
4 indoor family attractions to beat the heat in Dubai
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3. Theatre of Digital Art (TODA): Classic Art Reimagined
Experience art like never before at TODA, located in Souk Madinat Jumeirah. This immersive venue blends visual storytelling with surround sound and digital projections. Choose from exhibitions such as Klimt, Being Van Gogh, or From Monet to Kandinsky, or attend one of their diverse events including jazz nights, sound healing, and kids’ workshops.
Ticket prices start at Dh110. Browse and book via the TODA website.
Dubai has ushered in a new era of fully immersive interactive art.
Dubai has ushered in a new era of fully immersive interactive art.
4. Madame Tussauds Dubai: Snap Selfies with Celebs
Located on Bluewaters Island, Madame Tussauds Dubai brings you face to face with over 60 wax figures from international stars to regional icons. Explore seven themed zones and pose with figures like Balqees Fathi, Shah Rukh Khan, Nancy Ajram, and Huda Kattan.
Standard tickets start at Dh145, while a family pass for four costs Dh424. For bookings, visit Madame Tussauds Dubai.
