< Previous70 OCTOBER 2025 TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM Attractions 7 boredom-busting and thrilling things to do Why settle for a simple family day out when you can swap it in for one of these fun-filled attractions instead? Whether it’s ziplining or zorbing, there are plenty of all-in activities that both the kiddos and the grown-ups can get stuck into. Get ready thrill-seekers, things are getting exciting. Aventura Parks Let the little ones master the Explorador course and bounce around on the Adrenaline-fuelled family fun trampoline, while the grown-ups take on the Thriller and Extreme ropes courses (don’t look down). Packed with ziplines, forest trails and plenty of challenges, expect to raise your heart rate. O From Dhs75. Open Thu-Sun, timings vary. Mushrif Park, aventuraparks.com (052 178 7616). Chaos Karts If the love for Mario Kart runs in your family, get a thrill from the real life version of “From axe- throwing to zorbing, you’re in for thrills”TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM OCTOBER 2025 71 Rainbow Road at Chaos Karts. The Al Quoz course will let you whizz around the indoor track and compete in several races that feel like you’re inside the video game. All varying in design, use your special kart powers and enjoy the music while you race to the finish line. Riders need to be at least 1.30m tall to get racing here. O From Dhs140. Mon-Thu 1pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am- midnight, Sun 11am-11pm. Al Quoz, chaoskarts.ae (04 324 2344). Hatta Wadi Hub Hatta Wadi Hub Road trip! Hatta Wadi Hub is sure to impress. Only a couple of hours from the city, this place has every adrenaline-pumping activity you could think of from aerial adventure parks to a huge series of drop-waterslides flinging you into the water at 40km per hour. From axe- throwing to zorbing, ziplining and kayaking, you’re all in for a thrill here. O Prices vary. Open daily 9am-7pm. Hatta Wadi Hub, Hatta, visithatta.com. Jebel Jais Adventure Park Road trip! If you’re keen on a properly thrill-filled, outdoorsy family day out, Ras Al Khaimah is where it’s at. At Jebel Jais Adventure Park you can’t help but have yourself a super fun, adrenaline-charged time, thanks attractions including the Jebel Jais Flight (the world’s longest zipline), Sky Maze and Jais Sledder. O From Dhs50. Open Wed-Sun, 10.30am-5.30pm. Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, visitjebeljais.com. Loco Bear When it comes to indoor entertainment, pretty much everything you can think of is under this roof. Climbing walls? Yup. Trampolining? Of course. Roll glider? You know it. VR headsets? What do you think? And that’s only the half if it. This cool entertainment park is also home to laser tag arenas, bowling lanes and a lounge serving up some perfect post-run around snacks. We’ll see you there. O Free entry. Credit bands from Dhs250. Open Mon- Thu 11am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-10pm. Al Quoz, locobear.ae (800 56262). Motiongate This has two of the fastest rides in Dubai – The Madagascar Mad Pursuit and The Bullet Train – well as plenty of tamer rides. And with an entire indoor area housing four themed zones – Kung Fu Panda, How to Train your Dragon, Shrek and Madagascar – there is something for everyone, all year- round at this cool theme park. O From Dhs295 (day ticket). Open Sun-Thu,11am- 8pm, Fri-Sat, 11am-9pm. Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road, motiongatedubai.com (04 820 0000). Smash City Smash the office to smithereens, go wild in the supermarket and give a washing machine a piece of your mind at this rage release of an attraction in Mirdif. Designed as a mini city, you can pick a room of your choice, all strap on your safety gear and head in with a hammer or bat of your choice before wrecking the joint. O Smash prices vary. Over fives only. Open Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sun 10am-midnight. Sports Society, Mirdif, thesmashroom.com (04 324 5914). Loco Bear Aventura Parks72 OCTOBER 2025 TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM Family & Kids Teen spirit 12 fun things to do with teenagers in Dubai (that don’t just involve malls) Struggling to keep your teens entertained? Fret not, we’ve rounded up the most exciting things to do with teenagers in Dubai. From whooshing down water slides to rollerblading and skiing, this is how to keep teens entertained in the city. Bowl a strike at Wavehouse Are you looking for a fun night out for the whole family? Then try Wavehouse at Atlantis The Palm for a night of bowling, food and arcade games. After a session of bowling, order some burgers and other teen-friendly food and head up to the arcade to win some prizes on games such as air hockey, basketball and more. With a soft play for the littler ones, it’s a top pick for everyone. O Dhs370 (Mon-Thu, per hour, per lane), Dhs420 (Fri-Sun, per hour, per lane). Open daily noon- 11pm. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, @wavehousedubai (04 426 2626). Climb at Rock Republic Dubai Have an active youth as part of your gang? Teens who are looking to challenge themselves should head down to Rock Republic Dubai. The venue features over 400 square metres of bouldering walls and more than 150 routes to climb. Haven’t tried it yet? Not to worry, you’ll be buckled up the whole time and climbing shoes will help you to easily make your way up the wall. If you need extra help, professional instructors are available to help you learn. You never know you might find a new family activity for the weekends. O From Dhs100. Open Mon-Fri 3.30pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Dubai Investment Park, rockrepublicdubai.com (04 882 9361). Get the adrenaline pumping at Action Park If you’re looking for something action- packed, round up the gang and hop over to Action Park. This indoor and outdoor adventure park can be found at The Last Exit on the way to Abu Dhabi from Dubai. You can try out a number of adrenaline- pumping activities here, including paintball, go-karting and The Smash Room. O Prices vary. Open Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri- Sun 10am-1am. The Last Exit, Sheikh Zayed Road, actionpark.ae (04 235 8893). Hop around at Bounce Looking to get your teens burning energy? This endorphin-pumping activity encourages freestyle movement with 3,000 square metres of indoor trampolines, adventure Wild wadiTIMEOUTDUBAI.COM OCTOBER 2025 73 Get competitive Practise your putting at 3D Blacklight Mini Golf The only thing better than mini golf? 3D mini golf – in the dark – of course. So, gather your fam and head over to the 3D Blacklight Mini Golf venue in JBR. Teens can get kitted out in white or fluorescent colours to enjoy the glow before taking on 18 holes. O From Dhs110. Open Mon-Thu 1pm-1am and Fri-Sun noon-1am. Plaza Level, Bahar 4, The Walk, JBR, 3d-blacklight-minigolf.com (04 565 7621). Unwind at Unwind board game café Get competitive with your teenagers at the Unwind Board Games Café. With more than 500 games, there are plenty of games to choose from and, if choosing is hard, enlist the help of the game masters who will help you pick the perfect game. O Prices vary. Open Mon-Thu 2.30pm- midnight, Fri 2.30pm-1am, Sat-Sun 12.30pm-1am. Al Barsha, unwinddubai.com (04 336 6611). Roll DXB Ski down the slopes at Ski Dubai Only in Dubai can you be in 40-degree heat one minute, and skiing down a real snow slope the next. Set foot in 3,000 square metres of real snow, teens can ski, bob- sleigh and toboggan down the slope. They have activities for all levels of experience, so even if they’ve not been skiing before, this is still a fun experience. O Price varies per activity. Open Mon-Thu 10am- 11pm, Fri 10am-midnight, Sat-Sun 9am-midnight. Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, skidxb.com (04 409 4000). Take a peek into what’s to come at the Museum of the Future A trip to the museum may not sound exciting, but the Museum of the Future has been a game-changer ever since it landed in the city. Teens will have a ball of a time at this interactive museum that features flying robots, a four-legged robot dog, Bob the robot barista and the ‘Tomorrow Today’ exhibition, which explores near-future technologies and much more. Younger kids can hop over to Children’s World, which focuses on workshops for future skills. O From Dhs159 (per person). Open daily 10am- 7.30pm. Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Trade Centre 2, museumofthefuture.ae (800 2071). Rollerblade at Roll DXB With the ’80s having a massive revival, this is bang on trend. Roll DXB offers an endless variety of skating events from skate jams to disco nights and options to rent out for a birthday party. It also offers ladies’ night on Wednesdays – ideal for teen girls who want to channel their inner dancing queen. O Dhs90 (one hour with your own skates), Dhs105 (skates rental with pads for an hour). Open Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-midnight, Sat-Sun 10am- 11pm. Shed 3, Marina Cubes Street, Dubai Maritime City, rolldxb.com (04 238 6206). Splash around at Wild Wadi When the whole family is looking to cool down, an aquatic adventure should be on the agenda. And what better place than Dubai’s original waterpark? Try the wave simulator, the 32-metre-high Jumeirah Sceirah slide and Tantrum Alley. After something more leisurely? Float along a 360-metre-long lazy river and relax. O From Dhs179. Open daily 10am-6pm. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Umm Suqeim, wildwadi.com (04 348 4444). Watch a film at the biggest cinema screen in the region Your teens can catch all the latest films at Roxy Cinema in Dubai Hills Mall. The biggest screen in the Middle East and North Africa, the size of two tennis courts, this is an experience that they’re sure to love. O Prices and times vary. Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills, theroxycinemas.com (800 7699). features, padding and airbags. O From Dhs80. Open Sun 10am-8pm, Mon-Fri 11am- 8pm, Sat 10am-9pm. Al Quoz, bounce.ae (04 339 0911). Ride the roller coasters at IMG Worlds of Adventures As one of the biggest theme parks in the world, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Superhero fans can head to The Marvel Zone while The Cartoon Network Zone features favourites like The Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10. If your teen is a dinosaur fanatic, The Lost Valley zone is the place to be (and the roller coasters here are huge). O Dhs365. Open Sun-Thu noon-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-midnight. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, imgworlds.com (04 403 8888). Wavehouse74 OCTOBER 2025 TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM October picks to invigorate your month outside (or in) Active mode Treat your plus one. O From Dhs100. Florette, florette.ae. Those running clubs are calling. O Dhs179. Under Armour, namshi.com. Shopping Off-duty but make it stylish. O Dhs549. adidas, bloomingdales.ae. Soft(er) skin incoming. O Dhs319.87. Mirror Water, revolve.com. The ultimate steps companion. O Dhs115. Nespresso, nespresso.com. Upgrade your off-duty vibe. O Dhs110. Pedal, pedal.cc. Put that on the CV. O Dhs296. Not On The High St, notonthehighstreet.com. Ed’s pickTIMEOUTDUBAI.COM OCOBER 2025 75 Four to try Bodify If you want to switch up how you get your steps in, then strap on a pair of boots at Bodify and get bouncing. Helping improve your flexibility and burning up to 800 calories per session, expect to sweat. O From Dhs55 (trial class). Open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. Business Central Towers, Dubai Internet City, bodify.ae (050 337 0188). Chalk Training Ground Get ready for a range of fitness sessions focused primarily on strength, conditioning and high- intensity interval training. Classes are tough but have a ‘positive energy’. O Open Mon-Fri 5.30am-9pm, Sat-Sun 6am-4pm. Golden Mile 3, Palm Jumeirah, chalktrainingground.com (04 589 7978). In The Pink This place is a one-stop shop for all things wellness. The studio in Dubai Hills is a women-only space where you can find a cute new workout ’fit before getting involved with a mat Pilates, yoga or stretching class. You can even stop in for a healthy lunch and a matcha in the café. O From Dhs150 (per class). Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-9pm. Dubai Hills Estate, inthepink.ae (052 560 5523). The Hundred Wellness Centre Pilates classes are taken up a notch here. Exercises are performed on bars and using springs and straps to correct any imbalances, build strength, power and stability and help achieve greater mobility. The studio also offers mat and reformer. O Dhs140 (single class). Open Mon-Thu 7am-8pm, Sat-Sun 7am-8pm. 53b Street, Jumeirah 1, thehundred.ae (04 344 7333). Small but mighty. O Dhs105. Gisou, sephora.me. One for the ones who can cook. O Dhs202.75. Muraglia, Waitrose, waitrose.ae. One for the collection. O Dhs125. Varley, bloomingdales.com. Carry it all, literally. O Dhs225. Lululemon, lululemon.me. Invest in the dinner table. O Dhs190 each. Addison Ross, heartcottagelane.com.76 OCTOBER 2025 TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM ... Or at least just have some fun with your pals. Here’s where to play padel Bring your A game Sports & Outdoors With padel being one of the fastest- growing sports in the world, there’s no better time to pick up a racket and play padel in Dubai. Something of a craze in the UAE, it’s a fun, fast and energetic sport that shares elements with tennis and squash. Think of a three-quarter-sized tennis court placed in a concealed, four-wall box as in squash then add in a stringless racket and you more or less have it. Padels poised, here’s where to get moving. Central Padel Dubai Seven courts are available for players to get active on at Central Padel Dubai. Want to improve your game? Coaching is available for all ages and abilities whether you’re looking for ladies-only sessions or lessons for your kids. Not to mention there’s a club shop where you can get your hands on kit. O From Dhs300 (90 mins). Open daily 7am-midnight. Al Quoz, centralpadel.ae (04 528 4777) Dubai Creek Golf Club With four outdoor courts there’s plenty of space for a game here. Plus, you’ll get the chance to enjoy the pool or add on a hops deal for a post-padel dip or sip deal. O From Dhs380 (90 mins). Open daily 7am-11pm. Dubai Creek Golf Club, Deira, dubaigolf.com (04 6021533). Just Padel There are two outdoor courts at Kite Beach that can be booked if you are keen on some padel in the open air. There are also indoor and outdoor courts in Mina Rashid so you’re never far from a game. O From Dhs231 (45 mins). Open daily 6am-midnight (Kite Beach), 6am-2.15am (Mina Rashid). Kite Beach & Port Rashid, justpadel.ae (055 9928 022). Matcha Club Six outdoor courts feature at trendy Matcha Club in Al Quoz. The cool Nette café is perfect for a post-game coffee or Japanese- European breakfast too. There are also six courts at Meydan to try as well, if you’re in that area. O From Dhs400 (90 mins). Times vary. Meydan & Al Quoz, matcha-club.ae (04 548 8364).TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM OCTOBER 2025 77 All the gear El Padel This specialised online padel store has everything you might need, from rackets to shoes, bags to sportswear and loads more. O elpadel.ae. Padel Life This UAE store stocks a range of rackets, balls, accessories and more aimed at a variety of padel levels. O Jumeirah 3, padellifeshop.com. Padel Shop A one-stop shop for padel gear. Plus, when you need padel equipment to your door, Padel Shop does home delivery too. No excuses. O padelshop.ae. Padel Edition Padel Edition serves up one of the most stylish (and photogenic) courts in the city, and for just Dhs80 per person during off- peak hours, you can smash your fitness goals while looking good doing it. After your game, cool down with an ice bath or take a time out in the infrared sauna at the on-site recovery studio. O Dhs80 (per person, off-peak hours). Open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm. Al Quoz, padeledition.ae (04 348 7481). Padel Point Claiming to be the UAE’s first public indoor padel club, Padel Point in Dubai’s Al Quoz also has a shop for you to stock up on equipment for your new hobby, so you can at least look the part even if your game needs some practice. What’s more, now it has affordable morning rates, where you can play against the padel ball machine from 7am to 3pm for just Dhs280. O From Dhs300 (90 mins). Open daily 8am-midnight. Al Quoz, padelpointae.com (055 449 4830). Padel Pro UAE Have friends that enjoy padel? There are four indoor padel courts that can be rented at Al Quoz’s Padel Pro, while its padel facilities next to the Museum of the Future has five outdoor courts to play with. Padel Pro is a community of like-minded people who love to compete, have fun and socialise, providing an opportunity to network and meet new people. O From Dhs400 (90 mins, indoor court). Open daily 7am-midnight. Al Quoz & One Central, padelpro.ae (04 327 7762). PadelX Ready for something totally different? This court might just be one of the coolest yet. Hailing from Sweden, PadelX Floating Court in JLT is a cool court on water. Just make sure you’re not too over-exuberant with your shot. O From Dhs225 (90 mins, off-peak). Open daily 4pm-11pm. Cluster I, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, playtomic.io. Smash A place for fitness fans to tick off several goals in one go. There are padel courts that can be booked for some competitive fun, and also a gym for those who wish to get their pump on before or after a game at Al Furjan. Live on the Palm? There are three courts and a fitness centre at Smash’s Golden Mile branch. O From Dhs200 (90 mins, off peak). Open daily 6am- 10.30pm. Jebel Ali Village, Al Furjan; Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah, smash.ae (058 503 3555). The Lob Dubai You know those super modern and aesthetic wellness clubs you see on Instagram? Well, you’ve found it. This padel and wellness club is perfect for those looking for a picture- perfect indoor court. Found in Al Quoz, the space also features a Pilates studio and an infrared sauna for recovery. O Open Mon-Sat 7am-11.30pm, Sun 7am-10.30pm. Al Quoz, thisisthelob.com (052 936 5460) Viya Padel This classy spot has ten courts ready to play on. The outdoor courts are located at Emirates Golf Club so you can make those winning shots with great views. O From Dhs360 (90 mins). Open daily 7am-11pm. Emirates Golf Club, Sheikh Zayed Road, dubaigolf. com (04 417 9833). World Padel Academy Serious player? World Padel Academy should be on your radar. Found in Al Quoz, WPA offers a state-of-the art experience, with professional coaching and even tournaments to try your hand at if you’re the competitive type. New to padel? The padel academy is a great place to start, being ideal for beginners looking to take up the sport. It may well become your new hobby. O Dhs500 (90 mins). Open daily 7am-midnight. Al Quoz, wpa.ae (056 549 9449). Central Padel Dubai Padel Edition78 OCTOBER 2025 TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM Whether you’re attempting a downward- facing dog in an infrared sauna room or boogying to Sabrina Carpenter in an ice-cold chamber set to a cool minus 110 degrees, hot and cold workouts are here to dial up your exercise regime up a notch. From sizzling barre classes hotter than Dubai summer to ice-cold plunges, we’ve found the best spots to elevate your compulsory Sunday morning workout. BRINGING THE HEAT Feel the burn at Brrn Barre With signature red LED mirrors and sweaty mat routines, Instagram-loved Brrn Barre delivers exactly what it says on the tin. The Al Quoz spot hosts ladies-only barre, functional training and core Pilates classes in its heated rooms for a sweaty workout that really does burn (in a good way.) O From Dhs155. Open Tue-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-1pm. Goshi Warehouse City, Al Quoz, brrnbarre. com (04 397 5887). Prepare to sweat at DRYP Yoga This Dubai Marina studio is known for its extra hot classes, ranging from Yin Yoga to Wellbeing Hot or cold? Dubai’s wellness scene has never been hotter (or cooler). By Aimee Jakes Breasy Aqua FitTIMEOUTDUBAI.COM OCTOBER 2025 79 a challenging (and very spicy) HIIT class. State-of-the-art infrared heat technology works to heat up your body gently, rather than the room, and comes with a whole host of health benefits, including flexibility, detoxification and a guaranteed mood boost that lasts all day. O From Dhs125. Also available on ClassPass. Open Mon-Wed 6am-10pm, Thu 7.30pm-10pm, Fri 7.30pm- 7pm, Sat 8am-6.30pm, Sun 8am-8pm. Orra Marina Tower, Dubai Marina, dryp.ae (04 220 5330). Sweat on purpose at YOFIT Hot Studios With studios in The Greens and DIFC, YOFIT Hot Studios specialise in sizzling mat workouts designed to push you to your limits. Loved for its funky, tie-dye yoga mats and generous selection of workouts to pick from, it’s a top spot to get your endorphin fix. For an added shot of wellbeing, it also hosts a Red Light Therapy class, which helps improve cell function and trigger blood flow. Why not give it a try? O From Dhs125. Also available on Privilee. Multiple locations, yofithotstudios.com (058 592 4135). Try hot flow at Fitness First International fitness centre brand Fitness song to pass the time. Cold therapy has a whole range of benefits including faster muscle recovery and enhanced general health and wellness. O Open daily 7am- 8pm. Also available on ClassPass. Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, Dubai Marina, byformation.com (058 538 8065). Dive into fitness with Aqua Fit For a fun way to cool off, you can take part in an Aquaspinning class complete with gorgeous Dubai skyline views. It’s low- impact, high-energy and a seriously cool (and super fun) way to work out, all while being in a swimming pool. We recommend trying the sunset session to take in all those glorious city sights. O Times and prices vary. Also availabe on ClassPass. Intercontinental Dubai Marina, aquafit.ae (050 715 9187). Simply switch off at Simple Float Sometimes the best thing for your body is a good ol’ float in a completely soundproof pod. Simply Float in Jumeirah features float talks filled with Epsom salt meaning you can effortless float and while away the time in a realxing environment. As well as some much-needed peace and quiet, the experience can also help support pain relief and muscle recovery. O From Dhs200. Open daily 10am-11pm. The Village Mall, Jumeirah 1, simplefloat.org (056 579 2221). Take the plunge at Breasy In the mood to test yourself with an icy plunge? It’s time to give it a go. Work up a sweat during a tough workout class and cool off afterwards with a refreshing ice bath, courtesy of Breasy. Located at FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai, you can sign up for an outdoor yoga session or challenging gym class and then ‘reward’ yourself with a 15-minute cold plunge, complete with photogenic beach and ocean views. Just think of the benefits. O From Dhs189. Also available on ClassPass. Various timings. FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, breasydxb.com (971 58 256 1918). Hot flow YOFIT First hosts heated classes at many of its Dubai branches. Hot flow yoga is a multi- level yoga class where the temperature is cranked up to approximately 37-38 degrees to increase flexibility, mobility and metabolism. You can find Hot Yoga at many branches including Dubai Marina, Media City, Palm Jumeirah, DIFC and Silicon Oasis. O Prices start from Dhs369 a month. Also available on Privilee. Multiple locations including DIFC and Dubai Marina, uae.fitnessfirstme.com. COOLING IT DOWN Dance in a cryotherapy chamber at Formation You can try cryotherapy in Dubai Marina, which essentially is an ice-cold chamber set to minus 110 degrees. Lasting just three minutes, you simply stand inside the chilly booth and can even dance to your favourite Next >