# Children's City, United Arab Emirates: what it is and when to go

> Children's City is a visitor attraction (مدينة الطفل) in United Arab Emirates (Dubai). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/children-s-city/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids
- **Local name:** مدينة الطفل
- **Where:** United Arab Emirates
- **Best time:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** DXB Dubai, 4.6 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [childrencity.dm.gov.ae](https://childrencity.dm.gov.ae/)
- **Coordinates:** 25.23585, 55.32845

## What it is and where

Children's City is a visitor attraction (مدينة الطفل) in United Arab Emirates (Dubai).

It is in [Dubai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/dubai/), where this site lists 58 more places to see, 5.1 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 25.23585, 55.32845; the nearest main airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB, Dubai), 4.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Arab Emirates (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=25.235848%2C55.328454)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=25.235848%2C55.328454)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/familia/) places in United Arab Emirates. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Children's City is **November to March**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 35 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 09 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 49 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 36 |
| May | Better not | 13 h 14 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 34 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 26 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 53 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 08 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 45 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 26 |

In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United Arab Emirates in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United Arab Emirates

To enter United Arab Emirates there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United Arab Emirates checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: UAE dirham (AED), pegged to the dollar; plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter: the British three-pin); emergencies: 999 police · 998 ambulance · 997 fire.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Dubai Dolphinarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/dubai-dolphinarium/): Aquarium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 212 m
- [Wonderland Theme & Water Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/wonderland-theme-water-park/): With kids · 450 m
- [St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/st-marys-catholic-church/): Church in United Arab Emirates · 1.2 km
- [Jameel Arts Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/jameel-arts-centre/): Museum in Dubai, UAE · 1.5 km
- [Dubai Frame](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/dubai-frame/): Architectural landmark in Dubai · 2.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United Arab Emirates guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/).

## More in United Arab Emirates: With kids

- [Ferrari World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/ferrari-world/): theme park in Abu Dhabi
- [Ain Dubai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/ain-dubai/): observation wheel in Dubai, UAE
- [Wild Wadi Water Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/wild-wadi-waterpark/): outdoor water park in Dubai
- [Al Ain Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/al-ain-zoo/): zoo in eastern region of Abu Dhabi, the UAE
- [Legoland Dubai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/legoland-dubai/): Family theme park in Dubai
- [IMG Worlds of Adventure](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/img-worlds-of-adventure/): indoor theme park in the City of Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Every United Arab Emirates place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Children's City?

It is a visitor attraction (مدينة الطفل in the local language) in United Arab Emirates.

### When is the best time to visit Children's City?

November to March. In June there are 13 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26.

### How do you get to Children's City?

The nearest main airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 4.6 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=25.235848%2C55.328454) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Arab Emirates is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Arab Emirates map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Dubai Dolphinarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/dubai-dolphinarium/), [Wonderland Theme & Water Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/wonderland-theme-water-park/), [St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/st-marys-catholic-church/). The rest is in [the United Arab Emirates guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/emiratos-arabes-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/386206274), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).