Children’s City

On the outskirts of Deira inside Creek Park, Children’s City (dubaipublicparks.ae; adult/child from Dhs15/10) is an often-overlooked attraction that’s worth a visit if you have little ones in tow. Designed to be fun and educational, the entertainment center has interactive, hands-on activities themed around various subjects including the human body, Arab culture and nature. There’s also a planetarium with regular shows exploring space, and an aeronautics section where children can learn about gravity, create a tornado and see what it’s like to fly a plane. A soft play area keeps younger children entertained; there’s also an outdoor park, a library and a cafe. The entry fees are a lot lower than many of Dubai’s other kid-friendly draws.