Dubai is a city brimming with theme parks. While all theme parks have rides and attractions meant for kids, most of them are more focused on offering thrilling rides, meant for older kids and adults. If you are visiting Dubai with young kids, you may have to miss most of the rides at these amusement parks. This is the reason why Legoland Dubai becomes a favorite among families with younger children. A Lego-inspired theme park, Legoland Dubai has been built for the enjoyment of kids between the age of 2 and 12 years. It is part of Dubai Parks & Resorts, which is home to several more amusement parks and play areas. All the rides and attractions here have been designed to ensure that the children of this age group have the utmost fun. Here you will get to know all about Legoland theme park.
Learning Adventures
Legoland Dubai is not just about enjoying rides. In fact, kids can learn some life lessons and skills while having fun at the numerous attractions at Legoland Dubai.
Take Driving Lessons: Most kids love driving in cars. In Legoland Dubai, they can do more than riding in a car. Here, they can actually drive one. At the Driving School, children will get to ride an electric Lego vehicle. All they have to do is listen to the instructions carefully, and they are good to go. This activity is available to kids older than 5 years, with a height between 110 cm and 150 cm. One of the highlights of this is that kids can earn a Legoland Driving License after they are done with their driving lessons. There is also a Junior Driving School, where kids between the ages of 3 to 5 years can learn to drive a mini version of the electric vehicles and get their own license.
Become a Fire Fighter: Is your kid obsessed with fire engines and fire fighters? Get your kid the chance to be a fire fighter at Legoland Dubai. Here, you will find Lego-inspired fire trucks that have to be manually powered by a person. The fire truck accommodates four people, and an adult has to be a part of the group to manoeuvre the vehicle, although this activity is open to kids above the age of 3 years. As you take the fire truck around, you and your kids would get the chance to use the manually powered fire hose to put out fires, thus learning to be fire fighters. Kids have to be at least above 95 cm to try this ride.
Learn to Ride a Boat: Legoland Dubai gives kids a chance to become captain and ride their own boats. Kids can choose a Lego-inspired boat and steer through a water course by learning a few basic boating skills. Children would learn to turn, steer, and control the speed of the boat as they manoeuvre through the water channel. Along with steering the boat through obstacles and buoys, children will also get to enjoy playful water features. This activity is for children between ages 3 and 7 years, but an adult should always accompany them.
Become a Pilot: Apart from learning to drive, becoming a fire fighter, and steering a boat, Legoland Dubai is also where kids can have fun being a pilot. City Airport is actually an aviation-themed ride, which goes in a circular motion. What adds excitement to this ride is that each of the LEGO planes go up and down when the ride is in motion. Kids can control the height of the place with a simple lever, making it feel like they are flying an airplane. The minimum height requirement for this ride of 95 cm, and the child should be at least 3 years of age.
Fun Rides and Rollercoasters
Like any other theme park, Legoland Dubai also has plenty of rides and rollercoasters. All of the rides have been designed to ensure that kids and parents can enjoy them together. Here are some of the best rides in Legoland Dubai.
The Dragon
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One of the most celebrated rides at Legoland Dubai is the Dragon. A rollercoaster with high speeds and lots of twists and turns, the Dragon goes through the enchanted Lego-themed King’s Castle. The rollercoaster also goes through a section filled with strobe lighting and smoke. Kids should be at least 6 years of age and 120 cm in height to enjoy this Legoland rollercoaster.
Dragon’s Apprentice
If you have younger kids who are disappointed that they cannot ride on the Dragon, take them to Dragon’s Apprentice. Known as a starter roller coaster, this is a mild ride designed especially for kids below 6 years of age. The Dragon’s Apprentice is a small ride that moves at a less speed and does not have any sharp turns, intense loops, and steep drops. A kid has to be minimum 4 years old and 105 cm to enjoy this ride.
Kid Power Towers
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This is a gentle, vertical ride that goes up a tower and brings you down. What makes it different from the other vertical rides you see in theme parks is that the rider can control the speed and height. Kids have to pull the ropes down physically to lift themselves up, and when they leave it, the seats glide down gently. Kid Power Towers is not just a fun ride but teaches kids about physical work, team work, and coordination. Kid Power Towers is perfect for kids between 4 and 10 years.
Merlin’s Challenge
No kids’ theme park or play area can be complete without a carousel ride. Merlin’s Challenge has chariot-style seats that goes around in a circular motion gently. Kids riding the chariot can make the chariot go up and down easily, thus controlling the movement of their ride. Merlion’s Challenge is apt for kids above the age of 5 years or above 105 cm height. The chariot seat can hold two kids or one kid and one adult.
Sightseeing, Play, and Creativity
When you want to take a break from the activities and rides, you get to indulge in some sightseeing inside the Legoland. There are some of the best things to do Legoland Dubai, where kids can unleash their creativity.
Miniland
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Miniland is a museum of sorts where you will get to see miniature versions of some of the iconic buildings from all over the world. As you walk around Miniland, you will get to see Lego models of Dubai Airport, Dubai skyline, Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa, Abu Dhabi, and more. There are also Lego models of some of the most iconic buildings from countries like India, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, etc. There is also a 25-meter-long Play Table, where kids can make their own structures with Lego.
DUPLO Valley
Duplo Valley is a play area designed for younger kids, especially toddlers. Here, you will find a play are with large DUPLO bricks, where children can engage in building something with their imagination. There are also fun and engaging rides like DUPLO Express, which involves a slow train journey. Kids can burn their energy at DUPLO Playtown, where they can run, climb, and slide to their heart’s content. Then there is DUPLO Splash Safari, where kids can indulge in water play.
Factory Tour
One of the most interesting activities to enjoy in Legoland Dubai is the Factory Tour. The tour walks you through the process of how the Lego blocks are made. Here, you will get to know how the Lego blocks get their shape, structure, color, and fit. At the end of the tour, each kid gets a Lego block, which they can take home.
Conclusion
The above-mentioned activities are just a few of the fun things you can enjoy at Legoland Dubai. In reality, several more entertaining and exciting activities, adventures, and attractions await you and your kids at this theme park. Right next to Legoland Dubai is Legoland Water Park, which is also one of the best things to do in Dubai.
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