Legoland Dubai is a theme park with six themed lands: Kingdoms, Adventure, Imagination, Factory, Miniland, and Lego City. Built in 2016, it is the first Legoland park in the Middle East and has more than 40 dynamic rides. Children and adults have an equal amount of excitement while visiting this fun theme park as they know they are going to have the time of their lives. All this and a lot more makes Legoland one of the top tourist attractions in Dubai. So, next time you are in Dubai, make sure to save a day or two for a unique experience.
Quick Details About Legoland Dubai
Legoland Dubai Location: Jebel Ali South, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Legoland Dubai timings: 10 a.m to 6 p.m. (Monday to Friday), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
Legoland Water Park timings: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Wednesdays
Legoland Dubai Ticket Price (1 day ticket): AED 259 per person (online), AED 330 per person (gate price)
Legoland Water Park Ticket Price (1 day ticket): AED 259 per person (online), AED 330 per person (gate price)
Legoland Dubai & Legoland Water Park Combo Ticket (1 day ticket): AED 355 per person (online), AED 395 per person (gate price)
What’s Inside Legoland Dubai?
There are many activities one can indulge in at Legoland Dubai, as this place has a lot to offer to every type of visitor. The highlights are listed below:
1. Factory Tour
A factory tour gives the visitors a detailed tour of how the LEGO bricks are produced. The fun learning experience is one that every parent should encourage their child to undertake. After the tour ends, each kid gets a freshly printed LEGO brick from the casting line. For the differently abled, a wheelchair is accessible from the standard entrance, and a lift is there to access the upper floor.
Height Restrictions: No minimum height
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2. MINILAND Light Show
Gear up for the light show you have never seen before as you witness 15,000 LEGO models light up. This site is a visual treat to the eyes. Some life-sized models include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, India, Dubai Airport, Abu Dhabi, the Ten tallest buildings, and more. The indoor air-conditioned setting gives the guests a chance to build a skyline, an experience at Build A City, which is a 10-metre play table with white LEGO bricks.
Showtimes: 5:45 p.m. (Monday to Thursday), 6:45 p.m. (Friday to Sunday)
3. Driving School
It introduces the kids to the “real-life” driving experience. At the Lego Driving School, the kids get to learn the rules of the road and after completing the activities, they get their Legoland Driving Licence. For the junior driving school (for children between 3 to 5 years), the height requirement is between 95 cm and 110 cm. Whereas, for the other category (children between 5 to 13 years), the height requirement is between 110 cm and 150 cm. There are helpers available to assist the differently abled guests.
Seating arrangement: 1 child per electric car
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4. Entertainment Activities
Lost Kingdom Adventure is a voyage where you attempt to recover the stolen treasure by blasting targets with laser guns as you ride. LEGO Studios 4D offers an amazing cinematic experience with exclusive LEGO movies. Other than that, it also shows 3D films with special effects like lights, water sprays and smoke. There is a separate section called Pharaoh’s Revenge, where parents and children can fire foam balls at targets and each other and indulge in competition in a fun spirit. Those who want to indulge in an underwater adventure can head to the Submarine Adventure section of Legoland, where they can witness rays, sharks, and colourful fish.
Apt for: Children and adults
5. Educational Activities
The Build & Test section in the indoor area lets you build a LEGO car, which you can further test in a competition on a digitally timed track. Whereas, under the LEGO Mindstorms section, you can sign yourself up for tutorials to build and program computerised robots that follow your instructions. You can book a session at the LEGO Mindstorms reception in the Imagination area, as per the time slot availability.
| SPIKE PRIME ROBOTICS (Using robotics to understand and master 21st-century skills) |
SPACE CHALLENGE (Brings Math and Computing alive with a series of robot space challenges) |
WE. DO 2.0 (Basic computing skills, creative problem-solving skills, teamwork) |
| For ages: 6-8 years | For ages: 6-8 years | For ages: 5-8 years |
| Weekdays:
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. |
Weekdays:
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
Weekdays:
5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Weekdays:
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. |
Weekdays:
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
Weekdays:
5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
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6. Thrilling Rides
The Dragon (roller coaster), DUPLO Express (small train ride), Kid Power Towers (free-fall), LEGO Technic Twister (revolving tea cup ride), and Beetle Bounce (bouncing tower ride) are some of the main Legoland Dubai rides. There is a boat ride where a child captains (operates) an individual boat, taking control of the steering wheel and foot peddle through the port, accompanied by an adult. A ride named City Airport is an aeroplane ride for young aviators, where they operate the movement of the plane with a joystick, accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Age & Height criteria: Every ride has a different age and height criteria.
What’s Inside Legoland Water Park?
In addition to a visit to Legoland Dubai, one who wants to indulge in water activities can head to Legoland Waterpark. There are a plethora of water slides and pool activities to indulge in. Some of the highlights are:
1. Building Activities
Activities like Build-A-Boat and Build-A-Raft River with LEGO bricks are exciting activities to undertake. Build the boat and raft as per your imagination, creativity and design, and let it float on the water. For Build-A-Boat activity, children under 3 years are not allowed, while the others require direct supervision of adults at all times. For Build-A-Raft River activity, children under 6 years of age must be supervised by an adult.
Instructions: Swimwear with exposed rivets, zippers, buckles, or any metal ornamentation are not permitted.
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2. Water Slides
LEGO Slide Racers are six mat slides attached horizontally to each other, where you can race with your friends. Red Rush is a slide which can accommodate a family-sized raft, where a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 members are allowed in a raft. You can also enjoy double tube slides like Splash ‘N’ Swirl and Twist ‘N’ Spin if you have a plus one. Brave souls can also try the Tidal Tube, which is a 70-metre closed tube slide, while those not wanting to take risks can opt for Wave Rider, an open-body slide.
Age & Height criteria: Every slide has a different age and height criteria.
3. Wave Pools
DUPLO Wave Pool is designed for toddlers with fun interactive elements. While LEGO Wave Pool is family-friendly with big waves. There are certain guidelines that you need to follow for both the pools:
- Children below 6 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Proper swimwear must be worn at all times.
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Shopping at Legoland Dubai & Legoland Water Park
At Legoland, one can indulge in shopping and take back something that can be cherished for a lifetime. You can buy Lego toy sets from The Big Shop (the largest LEGO store in the Middle East), bulk bricks from Pick-A-Brick, LEGO icons, swords & shields from King’s Market, underwater treasures & supplies from The Sub Shop, and minifigures from the Minifigure Market as souvenirs.
Dining at Legoland Dubai & Legoland Water Park
One gets tired while hopping from one slide to another ride. To satiate your hunger pangs, there are a wide variety of dining options available at Legoland Dubai. For popcorn, hotdogs and cold beverages, you can head to City Snacks. Ice Factory serves a range of lollies, ice creams, and soda & slushies. You can tantalise your taste buds with a buffet-style feast at Caesar’s Pizza & Pasta.
The Café at Legoland Dubai offers hotdogs, salads, wraps, sandwiches, coffees, and frozen iced drinks. Whereas, Knight’s Table is the place to go for chicken burgers and beef burgers. If you are craving slushes, Aqua Treats is where you should stop by. However, the speciality at Legoland Dubai is Granny’s Apple Fries served with whipped cream.
There are three dining options available at Legoland Water Park. Waterside snacks that serve sandwiches, hotdogs, salads, and wraps. Bricks Bites serves vegetarian, non-vegetarian and gluten-free Pizzas. Whereas, Waves Bistro serve burgers, wraps, and salads.
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Intrigued after reading what Legoland Dubai has to offer? We know the answer is yes! So, on your upcoming trip to Dubai , indulge in a day of fun or two at Legoland, where your inner child is surely gonna crawl out. Additionally, you can visit Legoland Water Park for a fun-filled experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legoland Dubai
How much time do you need for Legoland Dubai?
With the number of attractions this place has, one day is not enough to explore the amusement park. So, at least two days are required for a complete tour of Legoland Dubai. Additionally, you can also visit Legoland Water Park for an incredible experience.
How many rides are there in Legoland Dubai?
There are more than 40 dynamic rides in Legoland Dubai. It includes water slides, roller coasters, train rides, free-fall, revolving rides, tower rides and more.
Is food allowed in Legoland Dubai?
The visitors cannot bring outside food to Legoland. However, there are a lot of eating options on the premises that you can choose from.
What are the Legoland Dubai opening hours?
The opening hours of Legoland Dubai are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekends. You can plan your trip here accordingly.
What are the height restrictions at Legoland?
Each ride, slide and activity have different age and height criteria set up to ensure the safety of the visitors. It is advised that you comply with all the rules and regulations at Legoland.
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