Adventure

Six of the best family hotels in Al Ain, from a resort with a waterslide to a desert hideaway, plus what to do with kids in the Garden City.

Seven of the best family hotels in Fujairah, from Sandy Beach facing Snoopy Island to five-star resorts in Al Aqah and Dibba, with snorkelling tips and areas.

Where to stay in Hatta with kids: JA Hatta Fort Hotel, the lodges and domes at Hatta Resorts, Airstream caravans by the dam and budget picks, plus things to do.

Seven of the best family hotels in Ras Al Khaimah, from all-inclusive resorts with water parks to a budget beachfront pick, with areas, tips and things to do.

Travel car seats and boosters on Amazon.ae for UAE families, plus UAE car seat law and Emirates and flydubai rules for using a car seat on the plane.

The best travel strollers on Amazon.ae for UAE families, from cabin-friendly YOYO and Pockit to budget and twin picks, plus Emirates and flydubai stroller rules.

The best travel backpacks on Amazon.ae for families: carry-on picks that fit flydubai and Emirates limits, plus budget, nappy-bag, hiking and toddler backpacks.

Every UAE school holiday for 2026–27 — National Day, winter break, Eid Al Fitr, spring break, Eid Al Adha and summer — with family trip ideas from Dubai for each break.

UAE National Day 2026 falls on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 December. Here is how to turn it into a five-day family break: fireworks in Dubai, a night in Hatta, Musandam, Muscat, Salalah or Tbilisi.