Family Dining in Dubai: Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Brunch Spots (2025 Guide)

Looking for the best family dining experiences in Dubai? Whether you're after a fun brunch with the kids, a licensed restaurant with soft play, or a beachside pizzeria where little ones can create their own meals — we've rounded up the top kid-friendly restaurants in Dubai that are perfect for the whole family.

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THE BONEYARD BBQ BRUNCH - SUMMER EDITION AT BAI BAR

RADISSON BLU DUBAI CANAL VIEW

Family Perks: Kids under 10 eat free | 2-for-1 Premium Brunch for BBD Members

Why it’s great for families:
This indoor BBQ brunch in Business Bay serves up solid Southern-style flavours, live entertainment, and kids eat free deals that make it ideal for family weekends.

The BBQ goes indoors this summer as BAI Bar & Terrace brings the smoke and sizzle to the heart of Business Bay. Expect big Southern flavours, live entertainment, and generous sharing plates straight from the grill. Dig into all the delicious dips, snacks, and small plates like BBQ wings, fried baby squid, and crispy fried chicken and indulge in a selection of BBQ Trays where you can pick from smoked lamb ribs, seafood jambalaya, tender brisket, and tons more fun options for you to get your South on!

Room for dessert? Tuck into shareable key lime pie, churros and dark chocolate cremosa.

To quench your thirst, it'll be pouring free-flowing house beverages, cocktails, mocktails, and BAI’s own craft brew!

Enjoy all of this for AED249 for soft package, AED299 for House and AED399 for Premium. The best bit? Kids under 10 eat free and you can redeem an exclusive Best Bites discount on premium packages - 2 brunches for the price of 1!

• AED249 Soft | AED299 House | AED399 Premium
• Exclusive: 2-for-1 on Premium Brunch (BBD members)

Timing: Saturdays | 1 PM – 4 PM
Booking: 056 995 8210
Quote “Best Bites Dubai” when you book to get the discount.

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FIRELAKE GRILL HOUSE, DEEP SOUTH SOCIAL BRUNCH

RADISSON BLU DUBAI WATERFRONT

Family Perks: Kids under 6 eat free | Kids 6–11 only AED105

What makes it family-friendly:
With Southern-style comfort food, live soulful music, and shareable seafood towers, this is a weekend treat for adults and kids alike. There’s also a discounted after-brunch package to extend the fun.

The Deep South Social Brunch returns with its signature Southern charm. Expect an indulgent afternoon of fire-grilled specialties, shareable small plates, and soulful live music, perfect for a weekend escape. Enjoy a delectable selection of starters, we love the yellowfin tuna ceviche and the buttermilk fried chicken. A highlight is the seafood tower, featuring chilled prawns, oysters, mussels and salmon crudo.

Fancy some meat? There’s a range to choose from, including wood-oven and grill favourites.

End your brunch on a sweet note with Deep South beignets, sticky date pudding and, our favourite, milk chocolate tart.

Throughout the afternoon you can refresh on Southern-inspired cocktails including the Deep South highball and the fruity tropical Old Fashioned! 

Enjoy all the Deep South has to offer for AED250 for soft, AED350 for House and AED525 for Premium. Kids aged 6-11 are a great price at only AED105 and under 6’s eat free. We’ve secured a Best Bites discount on this one too - you can enjoy the Premium package at 2for1.

Not ready to go home? There’s an after brunch package from 4PM for only AED175. Go on, you know you want to! 

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Packages:

• AED250 Soft | AED350 House | AED525 Premium
• 2-for-1 Premium Package (BBD members)

Timing: Saturdays | 12:30 PM – 4 PM

Booking: 056 404 4169

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RIMAMBELLE - KIDS SOFT PLAY AND DINING

THE WHARF, BLUEWATERS ISLAND

Family Perks: Full soft play access plus meal included

Why families love it:
This whimsical spot combines a European-Asian fusion restaurant with an indoor kids’ soft play featuring arts, crafts, and cooking classes. It's perfect for hands-on little ones.

Located on Bluewaters Island, Ribambelle is a haven for families. The decor is fun and interesting, as it’s based on an oasis in the middle of the desert with soft greens and neutral colours. Set over two floors, the downstairs has a soft play area which includes a mini car garage, a dress up section and a supermarket. There are also loads of arts and crafts available for kids to try, including painting, pottery and even cooking classes!

Upstairs there's a licensed restaurant area which has a more adult feel. The food is European cuisine with an Asian twist and this is reflected in the kids menu too, which has the classics (chicken tenders, spaghetti bolognese) but also beef dumplings and chicken noodle soup for the more adventurous palate. The adult menu is large, featuring pizza, pasta and a range of seafood. We love their shrimp popcorn, the lemon risotto and the Wagyu burger. Be aware though, the portions aren’t huge - you may need to have an appetizer and a main to leave feeling full! 

Pricing:

• Soft play: AED95 (weekdays) / AED150 (weekends) – includes a kid’s meal
• Licensed dining upstairs for adults

Timing: Daily | 9 AM – 11 PM
Booking: 04 581 5555

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WAVEHOUSE - DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT

ATLANTIS THE PALM, PALM JUMEIRAH

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Family Perks: Bowling, arcade games, and soft play

Why it stands out:
Wavehouse offers bowling, arcade games, live music, and a large multi-level soft play. The Family Bundle deal makes it one of the best value family-friendly restaurants in Dubai.

This family-friendly restaurant at Atlantis the Palm has it all. It’s great for kids of all ages, with bowling and arcade games for the older ones and a large free, 5-storey soft play for the little ones. There are live bands and a DJ playing every day, 8PM - 11.30PM in the week and 5.30PM - 7.30PM and 9PM - 11PM on the weekend, meaning you’re guaranteed to catch some tunes. 

The menu is gastro-pub style and has something for everyone, with a healthy section, burgers, pizzas and a pork section too. For the kids there’s all the favourites, including mac and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs and the hotdog (which can be pork or chicken). 

During the week they’re offering a Family bundle package - great family fun for the warmer weather!

Family Bundle:

• AED495 for bowling, 2 adult meals, 2 kids’ meals, and soft drinks

Timing: Daily | 12 PM – 11 PM
Booking: 04 426 2626

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REFORM SOCIAL AND GRILL

THE LAKES FUN CLUB

Family Perks: Outdoor play area | Dog-friendly | Weekly events

Perfect for:
Families looking for a British-style gastropub with large grassy play areas, slides, swings, and even space for football or gymnastics.

This popular spot, nestled in the heart of the Lakes, is the ideal family-dining destination. With a large outdoor play area, including slides and swings, and a grassy area to kick a ball around or practise gymnastics, the kids will be kept busy whilst you enjoy a relaxed meal. It’s a dog-friendly destination, so there’s no need to leave any family member behind! 

It hosts a range of different events throughout the week, including a family brunch on Saturdays and pizza and prosecco on Monday from 4PM (AED199 for 2 hours of unlimited pizza and prosecco, with kids aged 6-12 costing AED50). There’s also a daily Happy Hour from 4PM -8PM with drinks starting from a wallet- friendly AED37 . 

Their breakfast menu is varied and includes a range of pork items (bacon bap, anyone?) and their roast is one of the best in the city. The kids menu features all the usual and also has some pork options too, including a great sausage and mash.

Weekly Highlights:

• Family Brunch (Saturdays)
• Pizza & Prosecco (Mondays from AED199)
• Daily Happy Hour (4–8 PM)

Timing: Daily | 8 AM – 12 AM
Booking: 04 454 2638

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MAISON MATHIS ARABIAN RANCHES

ARABIAN RANCHES GOLF CLUB

Family Perks: Outdoor play area | Kid-friendly breakfast until 2 PM

Why families love it:
This light-filled bistro overlooks a golf course and offers fresh pizzas from an indoor oven, seasonal dishes, a kid-friendly menu and places to play.

This family-friendly restaurant is found in Arabian ranches and is a great option for families around that area. It’s extremely popular due to its good food, varied drink options and child-friendly atmosphere. The decor is light and airy and it overlooks the golf course so you can enjoy a bit of greenery. 

There’s a small outdoor play area featuring a slide and monkey bars, as well as a larger grassy area for the bigger kids to play. The kids menu has a lot of options and is reasonably priced. It also includes breakfast items until 2PM - their pancakes are a popular choice! We love their Tuscan chicken pasta, the shakshuka from the breakfast menu (add chorizo for the ultimate indulgence) and the burger is spot on. Their pizzas are very good and you can watch them being cooked in the indoor pizza oven - a hit with the kids! They also have a seasonal menu, which is a nice touch and features dishes using local ingredients. 

It’s always busy so be sure to book a table, especially if you’re planning a visit on the weekends. 

Top Picks:

• Chicken Tuscan pasta
• Pancakes (available till 2 PM)
• Shakshuka with chorizo

Timing: Daily | 8 AM – 1 AM
Booking: 04 450 1313

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LIMONATA - BEACHFRONT ITALIAN DINING

CLUB VISTA MARE, PALM JUMEIRAH

Family Perks: Weekend kids’ activities and beachfront play area

Best for:
A relaxed Italian beach day with the family.

For a family-friendly Italian restaurant look no further than Limonata. It’s an ideal family day out on the beach and perfect for adults to relax whilst their little ones are entertained. The decor is beautiful, inspired by 1960s Italy with vibrant yellow stripes and warm oranges. 

In terms of family they’ve thought of it all. With mini sunbeds which the kids love, children’s activities on the weekend and a kids play area, as well as the beach to keep them busy, there’s everything you could want for a family day out.

The ‘bambino’ menu is an Italian twist on the usual, with fish fingers, chicken strips and, of course, margarita pizza! 

Timing:

• Monday to Friday: 2 PM – 11 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 12 PM – 12 AM‍

‍Booking: 058 140 5777

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NAUGHTY PIZZA - PIZZA PARTIES FOR KIDS

VEZUL RESIDENCE, BUSINESS BAY

Family Perks: Pizza-making for kids

Why it’s perfect:
For family-friendly dining around Business Bay, head to Naughty Pizza. This fun restaurant lets kids unleash their creativity creating their own pizza, choosing their toppings and designing their perfect dish. This family-run restaurant uses fresh ingredients and custom-made pizza ovens to deliver the best pizza around.

The service is attentive, especially if you have little ones with you - they go out of their way to make you feel welcome.

It’s known for its lively pizza parties, where kids can join hands-on pizza making, play games and enjoy some tasty treats along the way. Their regular pizzas are reasonably priced, averaging AED90

Don’t miss: The Naughty Angels Nutella dessert pizza - one of the most popular dishes for kids.

Timing:

• Monday to Friday: 5 PM – 12 AM
• Saturday and Sunday: 12 PM – 1 AM‍

Booking: 04 426 9991

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Final Thoughts: Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Dubai

Dubai offers endless options when it comes to family dining.

From indoor soft plays and creative pizza parties to beachfront brunches and garden gastropubs, there's something for every kind of family day out. Save this guide and start planning your next delicious adventure with the kids.

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