Activities in the UAE
Theme parks, water parks, beaches, parks, golf and outdoor adventures. This guide covers 108 activities in the UAE, including Saih Shuaib 1, Al Mamzar, Mushrif and Qasr Al Bahr — each with its exact location, practical details and reviews from visitors.
Park & gardenMushrif Park
Mushrif, Dubai
Mushrif Park is Dubai’s largest natural park, a ghaf-tree forest near Mirdif with cycling and mountain-bike trails, pools and an international village.
Nature reserveEastern Mangrove National Park
Qasr Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
The Eastern Mangroves are a protected mangrove forest along Abu Dhabi’s eastern shore, best explored by kayak or paddleboard.
Adventure & sportYas Marina Circuit
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and on other days opens for driving experiences, karting, tours and free cycling and running nights.
Park & gardenShees Park
Khor Fakkan, Sharjah
Shees Park is a park and garden in Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Theme parkChildren's City
Umm Hurair, Dubai
Children's City is a theme park in Umm Hurair, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Stadium & venueRashid Stadium
Al Nahda, Dubai
Rashid Stadium is a stadium and venue in Al Nahda, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 1949.
Theme parkLegoland Dubai
Saih Shuaib 1, Dubai
Legoland Dubai at Dubai Parks and Resorts is aimed at children aged 2 to 12, with rides, building areas and Miniland — the region’s landmarks in Lego bricks.
Park & gardenBurj Park
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Burj Park is a park and garden in Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 2010.
Zoo & wildlifeThe Lost Chambers Aquarium
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
The Lost Chambers Aquarium is a zoo and wildlife in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Stadium & venueMaktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium
Al Mamzar, Dubai
Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium is a stadium and venue in Al Mamzar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 1978.
BeachAl Mamzar Beach Park
Al Mamzar, Dubai
Al Mamzar Beach Park, on the border with Sharjah, has five sheltered beaches, lawns, pools and air-conditioned chalets for hire.
Park & gardenJebel Hafit Desert Park
Jabal Hafeet, Abu Dhabi
Jebel Hafit Desert Park is a park and garden in Jabal Hafeet, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Stadium & venueAl-Maktoum Stadium
Oud Metha, Dubai
Al-Maktoum Stadium is a stadium and venue in Oud Metha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 1981.
Nature reserveAl Wohoosh Desert Conservation Reserve
Dubai
Al Wohoosh Desert Conservation Reserve is a nature reserve in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It dates from 2014.
Nature reserveAl Wathba Wetland Reserve
Jarn Yafour, Abu Dhabi
Al Wathba Wetland Reserve near Abu Dhabi is a protected group of lakes where thousands of flamingos gather in winter.
Golf courseDubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Port Saeed, Dubai
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is a golf course in Port Saeed, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Theme parkMotiongate Dubai
Saih Shuaib 1, Dubai
Motiongate at Dubai Parks and Resorts is a Hollywood-themed park with rides based on films from DreamWorks, Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate.
BeachSnoopy Island
Fujairah
Snoopy Island is a rocky islet just off Al Aqah Beach in Fujairah and one of the best easy snorkelling spots in the UAE.
3D Blacklight Minigolf Dubai
Dubai
3D Blacklight Minigolf Dubai is an adventure and sport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al Dhulaima Nature Reserve
Al Batayih, Sharjah
Al Dhulaima Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Al Batayih, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Al Forsan International Sports Resort
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Al Forsan International Sports Resort is an adventure and sport in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Al Gheil
Kalba, Sharjah
Al Gheil is a nature reserve in Kalba, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Al Heera Beach Sharjah
Al Seef, Sharjah
Al Heera Beach Sharjah is a beach in Al Seef, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Al Khazzan Park
Al Satwa, Dubai
Al Khazzan Park is a park and garden in Al Satwa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.