Why family travel to the UAE
The UAE has a tropical desert climate, rarely raining, and the sun shines all year round. It is only divided into summer and winter, and even the lowest temperature is above 10℃. There are already a lot of luggage for traveling with children, right? Reducing rain gear also reduces a burden. Moreover, it is rare to cancel or affect a certain amusement project due to weather reasons, so it will not delay the journey!
Dubai is known as one of the safest cities in the world, with a crime rate close to 0%. There are almost no police on the road. If you need help, you can call the emergency number 999. This is the best condition for the whole family to travel with peace of mind!
Of course, the most important thing is that there are a wealth of interactive experience projects, food, and hotels suitable for children, which is the core reason for my recommendation. Let's read on!
Cultural Life
1. Sheikh Mohammed Cultural Exchange Center (SMCCU)
While eating authentic Arabic food, listen to the local people's explanation of local culture with friends from all over the world! This is a great opportunity to taste authentic local food, and also a good opportunity to meet, ask and communicate with local people in the UAE. It is an interesting and meaningful lesson for both adults and children to directly display the UAE culture through food. In addition, one of the functions of the establishment of the center is to eliminate barriers and promote people's understanding of the UAE country, culture and religion. Another point is to teach Emiratis how to understand foreigners and live in harmony with them!
The center displays many old photos of Dubai and many books. You and your children will enjoy the original traditional food of the UAE in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. At the same time, there will be a knowledgeable UAE local who will explain the local traditional customs in an interactive way. Why do local UAE women wear black and men wear white? What is the situation in the mosque? Ask any questions! Let the teacher answer them for you one by one.
Breakfast opening hours and prices: Monday/Wednesday 10:00-11:30, 120 dirhams/person
Brunch opening hours and prices: Saturday 10:30-12:00, 150 dirhams/person
Lunch opening hours and prices: Sunday to Thursday 13:00-14:30, 130 dirhams/person
Dinner opening hours and prices: Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday 19:00-20:30, 150 dirhams/person
Note:
- Children aged 0-5 are free, 6-11 years old are 50% of the above price
- Must book in advance (at least 12 days in advance), click to book the official website
- English explanation
2. Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi is not a copycat, but was built after reaching an agreement with the French government (the cost is a mystery). The museum is located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi and is known as the "City of Museums on the Sea". However, this is also the junction of the desert and the ocean, so it is also called the "Louvre in the Desert". Since its opening in November 2017, a total of 620 works of art have been exhibited. According to the information, 235 art exhibits here are from the Louvre Abu Dhabi's own collection (Middle Eastern tycoons do not fight or scramble, all rely on money to buy), and another 300 collections are temporarily borrowed from the Louvre in France and 12 famous French museums for a period of 10 years. If you love art and want to cultivate your children's artistic cells, you must not miss this place!
It must be mentioned that the Louvre Abu Dhabi was designed by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel. It combines modern and Arabic styles, with different shapes and natural appearance. Although the UAE already has many "magical" buildings, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is indeed an amazing one in appearance.
The most eye-catching thing is the huge silver dome that covers the museum. The huge dome with a diameter of 180 meters is composed of nearly 8,000 unique metal stars. These stars form a complex geometric pattern. When the sun shines through the dome, a dynamic rain of light will appear under the dome, reminiscent of the overlapping palm trees in the UAE oasis. This is a peaceful and pleasant world where light and shadow interweave, tranquility and meditation coexist.
Opening hours: Saturday to Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00, Thursday to Friday 10:00 - 22:00, closed on Monday
Tickets: 60 dirhams/person for adults, 30 dirhams/person for teenagers (13-22 years old), free for children under 13 years old
Tips:
Photographing: Taking photos with cameras or mobile phones is allowed, but in order not to affect other visitors, flash photography is prohibited
Others: There are dedicated wheelchair ramps and stroller ramps, which are humane and meticulous like other places in Abu Dhabi, suitable for the whole family to visit
Official reminder: It is a great pleasure to appreciate rare and famous items up close, but please remember that they are extremely precious and fragile, and never touch them with your hands