Dubai is an adventure-packed city filled with innovative attractions, cultural marvels, and non-stop entertainment for all ages. For families with teenagers, finding the right balance of thrilling, interactive, and just plain fun experiences during the summer season is key. Whether you’re a resident or a tourist, here are 11 things to do with teenagers in Dubai that are sure to be a hit!
1. Immerse them into a football fantasy at The Messi Experience
This one is for the football fans. The Messi Experience is a unique, interactive experience dedicated to the life and legacy of Lionel Messi. Using cutting-edge AR and VR technology, teenagers can explore Messi’s journey from childhood to global stardom. They’ll even get practice their shooting and dribbling skills in a real drill arena, view personal memorabilia, and interact with an AI version of the football star himself! Get your tickets here.
📍: Dubai Festival City Mall
⏰: 12pm – 10pm
🎟️: From AED 119 per person
2. Cool off at Wild Wadi Water Park
From vertical drop slides, to wave pools and surf zones, Wild Wadi is a perfect way to cool off during the summer season. With 30 splash-tastic rides, including the famous high-speed Jumeirah Sceirah and the twisting Tantrum Alley, it’s every kid, teen and adult water-lover’s dream. Tickets can be purchased here.
📍: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
⏰: 10am – 6pm
🎟️: From AED 179 per person
3. Challenge their wits at Quiz Room
Quiz Room Dubai is where your teens become the stars of a “live game show”. In teams of 4 to 18 players, they face off in themed trivia rounds inside a dynamic, immersive studio. With flashing lights, buzzers, sound effects, and a time pressure environment, it feels like stepping into a TV quiz show. The quizzes vary from pop culture to history, making it perfect for curious, competitive teens. Book your quizzical adventure here.
📍: Goshi Warehouses City, Al Quoz
⏰: 9:30am – 12am
🎟️: From AED 112 per person
4. Indulge in the Museum of Candy for more colourful things to do with teenagers in Dubai
A sensory overload in the best way, the Museum of Candy is part art installation, part photo playground, and part sugary dreamland. Children, teens and adults can wander through rooms filled with candy-themed sculptures, interactive zones, and Instagram-worthy backdrops. It’s all about vibrant colors, sweet smells, and joyful nostalgia, making it a hit for things to do with teenagers. Tickets to this tasty experience are available here.
📍: Umm Hurair Rd, Sounbulah Building
⏰: 10am – 10pm Monday – Saturday
🎟️: From AED 119
5. Take a thrilling ride at IMG Worlds of Adventure
If your teens love Marvel superheroes, Cartoon Network, dinosaurs, scares, or simply fast rides, IMG Worlds of Adventure is their dream day out. It’s the world’s largest indoor theme park, divided into immersive zones with adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, 5D cinema rides, a haunted hotel experience, and even themed dining spots. This exciting, climate-controlled space makes it an all-season winner. You can find ticket options here.
📍: City of Arabia
⏰: 12pm – 10pm Sun – Thurs, 12pm – 11pm Fri & Sat
🎟️: From AED 100
6. Go on a rollerblading adventure for more retro things to do with teenagers
Roller-skating has seen a revival in Dubai in recent years, especially since venues like Roll DXB opened up. With themed nights, roller discos, and much more, it’s the perfect spot for your teens to unleash their inner 80’s roller-diva!
📍: Shed 3 Marina Cubes Street, Dubai Maritime City, Port Rashid
⏰: More info
🎟️: From AED 105 per person
7. Take them skydiving indoors at iFLY Dubai for more thrilling things to do with teenagers
For teens craving thrills without the risk, iFLY Dubai offers the sensation of freefall skydiving inside a vertical wind tunnel. Supervised by trained instructors, it’s a safe but high-energy experience that’s perfect for first-timers! Take flight and get your tickets here.
📍: City Centre Mirdif, Ghoroob, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
⏰: 12pm – 10pm
🎟️: More info
8. Race through the heat at Chaos Karts
Chaos Karts is like stepping into a real-life video game. Teenagers will get to race electric karts through interactive virtual tracks that project changing environments and power-ups onto the floor and walls. It’s fast, interactive, and totally unique, making it a guaranteed hit! Get your tickets here to hit the track.
📍: 6A Street, Al Quoz
⏰: More info
🎟️: From AED 140 per person
9. Explore a VR park at Play DXB
Dubai Mall’s Play DXB is a digital wonderland where teens can play immersive VR games, fight zombies, or race cars through cityscapes. The blend of motion-simulated rides and multiplayer games make this a standout attraction for teenaged-tech-lovers.
📍: Dubai Mall, Downtown
⏰: 10am – 10pm Sun – Wed, 10am – 12am Thurs – Sat
🎟️: From AED 250
10. Take them on a paintballing adventure for more thrilling things to do with teenagers
If your teen loves strategy or shooter video games, teamwork, or just running around with a bit of adrenaline, Action Park’s paintball activity is an exciting way to spend a few hours. It’s one of the most popular paintball arenas in the city, offering a variety of additional activities including archery and axe throwing!
📍: Last Exit AUH Bound
⏰: 11am – 11pm
🎟️: Learn more
11. Spend the day at Dubai Mall
We know, malls, teenagers, cliché right? But clichés work for a reason! With Dubai Mall being as large as it is, and jam-packed with activities, you certainly won’t find a shortage of things to do with teenagers. From ice skating, to the cinema, to the aquarium, a day at the mall could make for a perfect escape from the heat.
📍: Downtown Dubai
⏰: 10am – 11pm