KidZania Dubai Experience

Honestly, Dubai KidZania was a real disappointment. The ticket price is extremely high, yet the activities inside are very limited and quite basic. There are only a few things that truly keep children engaged, and even those don’t last long. The staff looked tired and unmotivated — most of them seemed to just want to finish their shift rather than create a fun experience for kids. What’s even more surprising is that they charge 90 AED for adults, even though there’s literally nothing for adults to do inside. At least offer a cup of tea or coffee if you’re going to charge that much! Compared to the KidZania I visited in Russia, the Dubai version feels simple, dull, and poorly organized. For such a high price, I expected a much richer and better-managed experience. Definitely not worth the money.

What a wonderful idea to help children learn while having fun! This could inspire them to explore future career paths. The program begins with children opening a bank account, then they explore a simulated city, visiting various workplaces that interest them. They learn about different jobs, complete tasks, and earn money that can be spent in a gift shop. The staff were all fantastic and wonderful with the children, making the visit even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this for children aged 2 and older.

5 stars for the venue itself...my 6 year just loves it and the variety here is commendable. 3-4 stars however for the staff and management. We were a friend's group of 2 adults and 2 kids and were not allowed to pay with 2 cards. They insisted only one payment per transaction as per policy however the terms and conditions on the wall do not stipulate this. Manager eventually allowed. Furthermore the staff in the ice cream shop were very rude. I requested 2 coffees and the 3 of them were laughing and just standing around after I made my order. I actually asked them - why they were laughing and did they not want to make out coffees? Definitely room for improvement from an adult point of view

Kidzania Dubai is an amazing world of role play where kids get to explore real life professions in a fun, safe, and interactive way. The activities are well organized, staff are friendly, and the whole experience keeps children engaged while learning important life skills. A must visit for families in Dubai!

We did a lot of fun things in Dubai, including Ski Dubai, a desert safari, amusement parks, etc., but I'd say Kidzania was probably the best. The 4 hours we spent there went by incredibly fast and the kids were having nonstop fun. The defining characteristic of Kidzania is the enthusiasm of the staff. They don't care if it's one kid doing a job at a time, they still give it their full attention and don't stop smiling and radiating positive energy. The jobs are also very fun, and there's so much variety in what the kids can do. From putting out the fire, being a doctor, to walking the beat as a policeman, being a dentist, learning to drive, making chocolate, delivering juice, repairing tires, etc., it's a never ending list of so many different options that we spent 4 hours here and probably did less than 1/3 of the activities. There were other people when we were there, but I wouldn't call it crowded at all. There were never more than about 5 people doing a given job at a time, and most of the time it was just our child and the teacher and sometimes one other kid. Would go back in a hearbeat. One note is that the premium package is not worth it in my view. The 20 AED credit at the gift shop doesn't get you a whole lot and there's no need to have access to the seasonal activities or obstacle course because there's so much else to do. The 20 AED credit for the food making activities is nice (making smoothies, working at McDonalds, baking cookies, etc.), but better to pay the basic fee and then splurge on as many food activities as you want instead of paying the extra 65 AED for the premium pass. The 195 AED pass is very fair considering the value you get, but they also charge an extra 90 AED per adult which raises the cost significantly, but still a great deal in my opinion. I look forward to going back to Kidzania soon so my kids can try some of the many jobs we didn't have a chance to do this time.