White Friday 2020 UAE: Amazing discounts at these awesome kid-friendly attractions in Dubai

From November 22nd until November 26th, families will be able to enjoy some of Dubai’s most iconic attractions and destinations for a fraction of the price as part of the upcoming White Friday Promotion. You will be able to get 60% off standard ticket prices at all of the following kid-friendly Dubai attractions…

DUBAI AQUARIUM AND UNDERWATER ZOO: It’s impossible not to be impressed by this enormous aquarium, stretching across the full height of Dubai Mall and teeming with hundreds of rippling rays, steely sharks and vibrant tropical fish behind the world’s largest single pane of glass. Children will be mesmerised by the googly fish eyes and shimmering fins surrounding them as you wander through the incredible underwater glass tunnel, and they can then turn that amazement into knowledge in the underwater zoo, where fascinating exhibits dedicated to different marine life are packed full of information. As well as a dazzling array of fish, kids can see crabs, sea horses, penguins, otters, water rats, crocodiles, and they can even interact with and touch some of the aquatic species in the rock pool exhibit. From 22-26 November you can visit here for 60% off the regular ticket price of Dh110, thedubaiaquarium.com.

DIG IT DUBAI: This digger-themed indoor play space in the Springs Souk Dubai is dedicated to all things construction-related and will thrill little boys and girls alike. From scooping up balls with an electronically operated mini digger, to exploring Jurassic landscapes in the augmented reality sand-projection table, a remote-control truck course, Lego-truck racing track, interactive drawing table and a big soft play, there’s something to delight all children from 0 to 10. During the promotional period you can get 60% off the usual ticket price of Dh80 for 2 hours, Digitdubai.com.

KIDZANIA: This extensive indoor theme park recreates an entire life-sized city for children with incredible attention to detail, where they can role-play a range of jobs from firefighter at the fire station, doctor or dentist at the hospital to chocolate-making factory worker, Emirates airline check-in desk attendant, radio broadcaster and much more. Best of all, they earn Kidzania money for each of the ‘jobs’ they perform, which enables them to purchase toys in the KidZania shop. Children will want to stay here all day as they explore the more-than 70 role-playing activities for kids aged 2-16 and learn all about jobs, money and the real world, while developing life skills that cannot be taught in the classroom. During the promotional period you can get 60% off the regular prices of Dh179 for kids aged 4-16, Dh69 for adults, and Dh89 for toddlers 2-3 (babies 1 and under are free). Dubai.kidzania.com.

AT THE TOP, BURJ KHALIFA: If you haven’t taken the kids up to the top of the world’s tallest tower yet then now is the time to do it while the White Friday promotion is running. There’s nothing quite like seeing the city from 125 floors (465m) above, where you can enjoy staggering 360-degree views, take amazing pictures with its special green screen photography, as well as challenge yourself on a virtual reality experience to the pinnacle of the Burj Khalifa. During the White Friday promotion you can get 60% off the regular ticket price of Dh129 for adults and Dh87 for kids aged 4-12. Tickets.atthetop.ae/atthetop/en-us.

EKART ZABEEL: This go-karting track on the rooftop of the Dubai Mall has everything you need for a thrilling driving experience with the family. Race the electronic karts against yourself or your team mates, recording lap times and competing for adrenaline-fuelled fun. Suitable for kids from age 14 (140cm) and upwards, during the White Friday promotion you get 60% off the regular price of Dh95. Ekartzabeel.ae.

DUBAI ICE RINK: While little ones from the age of three are welcome to try their hand at learning to ice skate, booking into a Snowfall session at this Dubai Mall-based ice rink offers an even more magical experience. Smaller kids can rent a seal skate support, which functions as a ride for them to sit on while you glide them around the rink. Meanwhile older kids who are just getting use to their ice skates can use a snowman or penguin support to lean on as they find their feet. During the promotional period you’ll get 60% off the regular public skating session price of Dh75 or Dh40 for kids under 100cm. Dubaiicerink.com.

VR PARK: This indoor gaming area features 25 interactive virtual-reality and augmented-reality attractions and experiences that kids and teens will love. From the futuristic Dubai Drone VR ride, to thrilling dune bashing and stealth plane driving experiences, to the stomach-churning Burj Drop, there are also some attractions suitable for younger kids, as well as a soft play. Entrance is free but during the promotional experience you will get 60% off play passes. Vrparkdubai.com.