The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in the UAE

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE

Are you looking for the most family-friendly hotel in the UAE? We've analyzed all of the best kid-friendly hotels in the UAE to find the absolute best based on guest ratings, cost, family-friendly amenities, nearby activities, location and more. Below, you'll find our picks for the top family places to stay. These hotels are even great for larger families, a family of 5, or a family of 4, too. When traveling with children, you'll probably be looking for kid-friendly amenities such as swimming pools, kitchens, extra space, games, and other family-oriented activities. Many of these family hotels and resorts in the UAE offer these great features. If you're wondering where to stay with kids, all of these hotels are recommended for families with children. So, let's get started planning your next family-friendly getaway to the UAE with one of these terrific hotels.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $240 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Family Fun
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms

Located at P.O. Box 26525, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai has great rooms from $240 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, families will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and rooms with kitchens at this family-friendly hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


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Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1050 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for a Family Getaway to the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai which has nice rooms starting at $1050. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Palm Jumeirah, West Crescent. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and child care which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $348 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels for a Family Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

We found Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $348. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at King Salman bin Abdulaziz Umm Suqeim 3 Building B P.O.Box 75157. You'll also find a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club


Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $289 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Trip with Kids to the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $289, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, at 1, West Corniche Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club


Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
5-star Resort with prices starting at $229 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Children
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $229 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Marjan Island Boulevard. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, which is nice for families. Just a short drive from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
5-star Resort with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to the UAE
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $105, and it's located at Marjan Island Blvd. We also love the a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for families with kids. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Resort with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in the UAE
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms

A cool place is Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $142. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at East Crescent Road. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors with kids will especially love snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a hot tub at this family-friendly hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $87 (before taxes). It's located at Al Raha Beach Corniche Abu Dhabi 38616 AE and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Pool table
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


Jumeirah Al Qasr Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $349 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in the UAE
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

Located at Jumeirah Al Qasr-Madinat Jumeirah, PO Box 75157, Jumeirah Al Qasr Dubai has great rooms from $349 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which families will love. And this family hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Kids' club


One&Only Royal Mirage

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $261 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is One&Only Royal Mirage which has nice rooms starting at $261. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 37252 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St , Jumeirah Beach Dubai, Uae. Families with kids will really like this fun hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Tennis
  • Kids' club


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How much do family-friendly hotels cost in the UAE?

UAE Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$107

Travelers to the UAE will have a large number of terrific family-friendly accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of family-friendly hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 203 family-friendly hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $107. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in the UAE.

The average prices of our suggested family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $157
  • 4-star hotels: $55
  • 3-star hotels: $43


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