The best things to do with kids in Abu Dhabi in 2026 are SeaWorld Yas Island, Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and Yas Waterworld on Yas Island, plus CLYMB Abu Dhabi for older children. Jubail Mangrove Park and the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital are the best calm, local alternatives.
Most of Abu Dhabi's big family attractions are on Yas Island, about 30 minutes from the city center, and most are indoors, so they work in summer. The cooler months, from November to March, are better for the beach, mangroves and outdoor sights. See our best attractions in Abu Dhabi for the broader list.
A marine-life park with an indoor aquarium and animal habitats.
SeaWorld Yas Island is a marine-life park with large aquariums, animal habitats and rides. It is mostly indoors and shaded.
It suits families with children of all ages and works well in the heat.
Good to know: Book online and arrive at opening time for the shortest queues.
SeaWorld Yas Island, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A Ferrari-themed park with Formula Rossa, billed as the world's fastest roller coaster.
Ferrari World is a Ferrari-themed park on Yas Island, under a large red roof. Its main attraction is Formula Rossa, a roller coaster billed as the world's fastest.
It is mostly aimed at older children and teens, but has some rides for smaller ones.
Good to know: Check height restrictions on the website before you plan, as many rides have minimums.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
An indoor park with six themed lands, from Gotham City to Bedrock.
Warner Bros. World is an indoor park with themed lands based on Warner Bros. characters, including Metropolis, Gotham City, Cartoon Junction and Bedrock. It is fully air-conditioned.
It has a good mix of rides for different ages.
Good to know: Cartoon Junction and Bedrock have the gentlest rides for small children.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A large water park with slides for all ages and a pearl-diving theme.
Yas Waterworld is a water park on Yas Island, themed around the story of a pearl-diving hero. It has dozens of rides and slides, a lazy river and a wave pool.
Younger children have their own shallow areas, and thrill-seekers have large slides.
Good to know: It is outdoors, so go in the cooler months or arrive at opening in summer.
Yas Waterworld, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
An indoor climbing, skydiving and ropes attraction for older kids and adults.
CLYMB Abu Dhabi is an indoor adventure attraction on Yas Island, with a very tall climbing wall, a ropes course and a drop zone. It is aimed at older children and adults.
It is a good choice for active teens.
Good to know: Check minimum age and height before booking.
CLYMB Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tours of the world's best-known falcon clinic, with a small museum.
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital offers tours of its clinic, where falcons are treated, and a small museum. Tours explain the role of falcons in Emirati culture.
It is a short, memorable stop for children who like animals.
Good to know: Tours must be booked in advance; check the website for the current schedule.
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, Sweihan Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A boardwalk through mangroves, with birds and crabs to spot.
Jubail Mangrove Park is a boardwalk through the mangroves on Jubail Island, with viewing points for birds, crabs and fish. A visitor center and a cafe are on site.
It is calm and shaded in places, which suits younger children.
Good to know: Bring water and sun protection, and go in the morning.
Jubail Mangrove Park, Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A children's museum inside the Louvre Abu Dhabi, with exhibits for ages 3 and up.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi has a children's museum area with exhibits designed for younger visitors, alongside the main galleries. The museum building itself, with its large dome, is a draw.
It makes a calm indoor option for a hot day.
Good to know: Check the website for the children's museum's current hours and age range.
Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Warner Bros. World has a mix of gentle rides in Cartoon Junction and Bedrock, and SeaWorld Yas Island works for most ages. Ferrari World has a few rides for small children, but is mostly aimed at older kids and teens.
Yes. Warner Bros. World, Ferrari World, SeaWorld Yas Island and CLYMB are all indoors. Yas Waterworld is outdoors, so go in the morning.
Yes, they are close together and multi-park tickets are available. Check each park's website for current bundles, and allow a full day per park.
Yes, with the Louvre Abu Dhabi's children's museum, the beach at Saadiyat and the calm boardwalk of Jubail Mangrove Park all suited to small children.