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Family Fun this Easter
It’s that time again that many parents dread. School Holidays! When you need to rack your brain and come up with endless activities to keep the kids amused. But have no fear, we’re here to help and we’ve got some great suggestions for family-friendly hotels where you can enjoy the last few days of the holidays in style.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
Jumeirah Beach Hotel - Photo Courtesy of Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai One of Dubai’s most iconic hotels also provides some of the best offerings for little ones. Not only does a stay at the hotel mean complimentary access to Wild Wadi Water Park, but it also means free admission to Sinbad’s Kids Club.
Wild Wadi Water Park - Photo Courtesy of Jumeirah Beach Hotel They have a huge range of activities for children, from aqua fun and face painting to movie time and craft making. With a total of 1,178 sq m of play, chill and swim areas, there are plenty of options available for children up to the age of 12.
Sinbad Kids Club - Photo Courtesy of Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai If you have teenagers they won’t be left out of the fun as they have their own venue called the Hub, where they can hang out and potentially make new friends (children aged 11 to 17 are permitted). Additional Information: Access to Sinbad’s Kids Club and the Hub is free for in-house guests. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Babysitting services are available for a surcharge.
Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah
Banyan Tree Al Wadi - Photo Courtesy of Banyan Tree Al Wadi, RAK For a more relaxing, but just as enjoyable vacation with the family we love the Banyan Tree Al Wadi. The private villas are huge with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for a family of four. The fact that there is also a private plunge pool for each villa in the resort is an added bonus. Heated or chilled exactly to your liking, it makes the villa itself a great place for children to play around.
Camel Trekking - Photo Courtesy of Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah Traditional Arabic activities on offer year-round at the resort include camel safaris, bike trails and horseback-riding.
Kids Playground - Photo Courtesy of Banyan Tree Al Wadi, Ras Al Khaimah Additional Information: Kids activities will be planned for Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday. Price: AED 95+ per child per day including soft drinks and activities. Access to the activity centre and Kids Club is complimentary for in-house guests.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort - Photo Courtesy of St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Families planning a trip to the UAE’s capital should definitely check out the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. It’s not hard to see why celebrities and golfers find this hotel attractive, with beautiful Mediterranean architecture, stunning golfing greens and the azure waters of the Gulf within easy reach. However, the little guests at this hotel are also given the 5-star treatment at the Sandcastle Kids Club.
Sandcastle Club - Photo Courtesy of St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Complimentary activities at the kids club include treasure hunts, face painting, origami, art lessons and dancing for the younger guests and beach volleyball and tennis for older children. There is also a children’s swimming pool, sandpit, movie area and even a nap zone for toddlers (but really, who would want to nap with all the excitement available here?)
The Cave - Photo Courtesy of St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Additional information: The Sandcastle Club is complimentary to all in-house guests between the ages of 1 to 12. Children under 3 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Babysitting services are available for a surcharge.
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Atlantis, The Palm Kids Activities - Photo Courtesy of Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai Atlantis, The Palm offers adults the opportunity to enjoy the glitz and glam of a 5-Star resort whilst their children are being entertained in a multitude of different ways. From the moment you set foot in the resort, adults and children alike will feel like they’ve been welcomed in to a 5-Star playpark suitable for the big kids in the family as well as the little ones.
The Lost Chambers - Photo Courtesy of Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai Guests at the hotel will enjoy complimentary access to Aquaventure Waterpark and the Lost Chambers Aquarium and also get preferential rates when they book to swim with the dolphins. A whole holiday could be taken up with just these three activities, but if you have any spare time you should definitely consider sending the children along to the Kids Club or Club Rush for Teens.
Chamber Quest at the Lost Chambers - Photo Courtesy of Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai Children aged 3 to 12 can spend a morning, afternoon or evening at the Kids Club where four zones of entertainment will keep them amused. Additional Information: The Atlantis Kids Club is not complimentary as standard with all room types, please check before booking. Babysitting services are offered for a surcharge. Related Links:
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