The best things to do with kids in Al Ain in 2026 are Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain Adventure Park at the base of Jebel Hafeet, with whitewater rafting and a wave pool, and Hili Fun City, which opened in 1985 as the Gulf region's first theme park.
Al Ain is the UAE's garden city, about an hour and a half from Abu Dhabi, and it has a zoo, a water adventure park and a classic amusement park. Summer afternoons are very hot, so plan water days for mornings and amusement parks for evenings. Check opening hours and tickets before you go.
A wildlife park with safari experiences and visitor services.
Al Ain Zoo's site describes a day of discovery, learning and wildlife, with safari adventures, a zoo map, parking and a shuttle service. Its plan-your-visit page showed opening hours of 9am to 7pm on the day it was checked.
It suits families with children of all ages.
Good to know: Book tickets online and use the shuttle for a long day.
Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain, UAE
A water adventure park with rafting, a wave pool and a kids' splash zone.
Al Ain Adventure describes itself as the first of its kind in the Middle East, with whitewater rafting, kayaking and surfing at the base of Jebel Hafeet. Its Splash Quest zone has mini slides and fountains for kids.
It suits active families and groups.
Good to know: Choose the pass that matches your group, such as the Splash Pass for younger kids.
Al Ain Adventure Park, base of Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain, UAE
The Gulf region's first theme park, open since 1985.
Visit Abu Dhabi calls Hili Fun City a flagship family entertainment destination that has been a favorite since opening in 1985, when it became the Arabian Gulf region's first theme park.
It suits families wanting a classic amusement-park evening.
Good to know: Check the opening time, which Visit Abu Dhabi lists in the evening.
Hili Fun City, Hili, Al Ain, UAE
Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain Adventure Park and Hili Fun City are the main family attractions.
Its site lists rafting, inflatable kayaking, tubing, a wave pool, an oasis pool and a kids' Splash Quest zone, plus surfing.
Visit Abu Dhabi shows evening opening times, so check before you go.
Its site showed 9am to 7pm on the day it was checked. Confirm the day's hours before you go.