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Dubai does family travel well – you’ll see it the moment you land. These hotels offer a sanctuary where both kids and adults can have fun. Here’s what to expect from the best in Dubai.
Rooms That Actually Fit a Family
A good family hotel would not squeeze all of you into a tiny space. Here’s what you should look for:
- Large family rooms or suites with plenty of breathing room
- King beds and sofa beds or rollaways for kids
- Balconies overlooking greenery, lakes or fairways
- Bathrooms with walk-in showers and big tubs
- Quiet corners of the resort designed for families
If you’re travelling with kids who need their space, or parents who need a moment of silence, a spacious room makes all the difference.
Kids’ Clubs That Offer Something More Than Just Colouring Pages
One of Dubai’s best family perks is how seriously hotels take kids’ clubs. They just know what both parents and kids need.
A kids’ club with dedicated indoor and outdoor play areas is the best. There should be a good daily activity schedule that includes arts and crafts, nature walks, splash play, and mini games. Supervised play is a godsend because parents can sneak off to the spa. A kids’ club ideally would have spaces designed for different ages – toddlers, tweens, and early teens.
The best family hotels in Dubai also have teen-friendly hangout areas because, well, if you’re a parent, you know that teenagers are like a different species.
If you want a kids’ club as good as the one mentioned here, what kind of hotel should you go for? Well, you have plenty of choices, although when people search for ‘best 5-star hotels in Dubai’, a name that often comes up is JA Lake View Hotel Dubai.
Luxury Suites
If you want a bit more comfort and indulgence than what a standard room offers, a luxury suite is where you’ll find it.
What the suites are like:
- Huge layouts around 168 m² / 1,808 ft². There’s enough room for kids to play around.
- Separate living and bedroom areas so that parents don’t have to whisper after 8 p.m.
- Large balconies or terraces with views of either calm greenery, the lake, or the golf course.
- Premium things like big bathtubs, walk-in showers, soft robes, and higher-end amenities.
Parents love luxury suites because they can finally have some peaceful time while the kids have their own space to run around and play. Plus, everyone gets better sleep because you’re not all thrown into a tiny room.
Pricing varies by season:
- Low to shoulder season from May to September: Around US$320–US$450 per night for the luxury suite category.
- High season from October to April: Around US$550–US$850 per night, depending on demand
- Peak holiday periods like Christmas, New Year, and Easter: Prices can reach US$900–US$1,200 per night
Also, keep an eye out for offers. Half board or full board upgrades, kids-stay-and-eat-free deals, stay 4–pay 3 or stay 7–pay 5 offers, and discounts on spa, dining, and sports make these family hotels even more attractive.
Pools for Every Age
The best family hotels in Dubai usually have good pools suited to every age group. After all, it’s not only parents who want to go for a swim; kids want it too.
When choosing a hotel, make sure it offers:
- Massive main pools with shallow areas for kids
- Splash zones or water play areas
- Quiet or adults-only pools for when you need a real break
- Poolside food and drinks, so you’re not constantly getting up to find snacks
If a hotel can offer all these in one place, it’s a huge win.
Easy Access to Dining
If you’re travelling with children, the idea of dining can be dreadful instead of delightful. Kids can be picky, and sometimes you can’t, for the life of you, figure out what they actually would like to eat. This is why having easy access to restaurants is a must. If it’s a hotel with onsite dining options, well, that’s half the work done right there.
What would families with kids actually love to have? Buffets with loads of choice, à la carte restaurants with healthy food, cafés, and room service that doesn’t take forever.
Not to mention, places that understand allergies, picky eaters, or that one child who insists onf eating pasta every day for a week are the best!
Great Location
Dubai is home to many family attractions. The best family hotels in the city make it easy to get to them.
- Short drives to theme parks
- Close access to malls, cinemas and waterfront areas
- Easy hotel transport options
- Nearby beaches or recreational areas
A well-located hotel saves you a lot of time and money.
Activities
Dubai’s best offer plenty to do on-site, such as:
- Sports facilities – tennis, padel, football, biking
- Wellness sessions – yoga, stretch classes, morning walks
- Live entertainment in the evenings
- Water sports or lake-side activities, depending on the location
You deserve to stay at a place where you don’t ever have to utter the phrase ‘I’m bored’.