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Time For Some Theme Park Fun!
Updated on 27 December 2021

Over the years, Dubai has become a hub of exciting destinations for tourists and residents, from having the tallest building in the world to being home to the most luxurious hotel in the world, the city has so much to offer.

If you are looking for a break for the family and just want to spend time bonding with endless entertainment, then here are all the amazing theme parks in Dubai that you should definitely visit. 

IMG Worlds of Adventure

Unleash your inner superhero at IMG Worlds of Adventure. As the largest indoor theme park in the world, delight in meeting your favourite superheroes at the Marvel Zone and get pictures with Thor, Captain America, Black Widow and more.

Catch a movie at Novo Cinemas or go back in time where dinosaurs existed in the Lost Valley zone. Enjoy the amazing roller coasters, the Velociraptor and the Predator that will take you on spins and turns and will have you wanting to go on the rides, over and over again. 

If you love a good scare, step into the Haunted Hotel and get ready to scream and also explore the world of animation at the Cartoon Network zone, with Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls and Adventure Time rides.

www.imgworlds.com

Bollywood Parks

For big Bollywood fans, a trip to Bollywood Parks is a must. Enjoy endless Bollywood fun at the park with various zones including Mela Junction, Bollywood Film Studios, Royal Plaza, Rustic Ravine, Mumbai Chok and Bollywood Boulevard.

Participate in fun activities like riding around in a tanga, being a part of Krrish's fight with a flying 4D theatre and dancing along to Bollywood tunes with the performers.

If you have always wanted to see the Taj Mahal, then stop over at Raj Mahal theatre and pose in front of the stunning creation as well as go on the tallest swing ride in the world, the Bollywood Sky Flyer, for a thrilling ride.

www.bollywoodparksdubai.com

Legoland Dubai

Adventure into a stunning world of Lego at Legoland Dubai. Explore Miniland which features amazing figurines of the iconic Dubai skyline and also enjoy an amazing light show where over 15,000 lego models will light up.

The theme park is the perfect place for children aged 2 to 12 years old and they can enjoy seeing how a Lego brick is made at the Factory and also get a Lego brick to keep.

Kids can go on their first roller coaster aboard the Dragon's Apprentice, get a driving license at Lego City and explore their creativity by learning how to build with Lego at the Master Builder Academy.

www.legoland.com

Motiongate Dubai

Explore the world of Motiongate Dubai where great movies come to life. Explore zones like Colombia Pictures, Studio Central, Lionsgate, Dreamworks and Smurfs Village at the park.

Meet and pose with Hotel Transylvania stars including Count Dracula, Johnny and Mavis, see how the Smurfs were created and join in an adventure to become the next Ghostbuster.

Enter the splash zone in the world of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs while on the river expedition and also go on the Capitol Bullet Train, if you have always wondered what the Capitol in The Hunger Games looks like.

www.motiongatedubai.com

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