Legoland Dubai: tickets, prices and opening hours

The little ones at home will love it if you include a visit to Legoland on your list of things to see and do in Dubai. They can ride amazing rides and rollercoasters, build their own experiences and play in different areas of this great park.

This complex offers to build cars with Lego blocks and enjoy many more attractions. Among the most popular is LEGO technic Twister, a wheel where the whole family can get on and start spinning; the faster it goes, the more dizzy they get, which means more fun!

The best option

Legoland Dubai Tickets

Enjoy a family day out with skip-the-line tickets to Legoland

Unlimited access to the attractions of Legoland Dubai and have fun on any of the roller coasters or in the themed areas where you can even build your own with Lego pieces.

From £66 at Hellotickets

With tickets to Legoland Dubai you get unlimited access to all the rides and shows at this great park dedicated exclusively to Lego. You'll be able to enjoy a full day without having to queue at the entrance to get your ticket, which will allow you to make the most of your time in the park.

With more than 15,000 Lego pieces built, 40 attractions including roller coasters and many other experiences, this park is a paradise for fans of these legendary building blocks. What's more, many of the models come to life so you can have a great time in the different themed areas. For example, in Miniland you will see a Lego representation of the buildings of Dubai, or in the Imagination area you can build your own cars and then drive them? Don't miss it!

Recommended if... You are a Lego fan and don't want to waste time queuing at the park entrance.

Day tickets to Legoland Dubai cost approximately 75 ¤. If you book these Lego park tickets online in advance you get unlimited access to all rides and shows, but exclude access to the Legoland Water Park.

There are also combination ticket passes with tickets to other Dubai Parks Resort parks which may be a better investment. I recommend buying that one if you plan to visit other attractions such as Legoland Water Park, Motiongate and Bollywood Parks.

On the other hand, the prices at the ticket office may be cheaper but I don't recommend it as you may find yourself without tickets when you arrive at the park as well as having to wait in long queues. Therefore, I always recommend that you get your tickets in advance so you don't waste time.

Is it worth buying a ticket?

Just by looking at the entrance to the park you will realise that you are in for a day of family adventures. See the park from the top of the Kid Power Towers. In Lego City, the little ones can become firemen or get their driving licences. One of the most visited areas is Miniland where the little ones can feel like giants.

The park is open all year round from 10:00 to 18:00. On Thursdays and Fridays (and on busier days or public holidays) the closing time is extended by 2 hours.

I recommend you check the opening times before you go in case there are any changes. Another tip is to go before opening time; this way you can be one of the first to arrive and avoid the queues.

Located within the Dubai Park and Resort complex, close to Sheikh Zayed Road in Jebel Ali and near The Palm Island. To get there, take the red metro line or a tourist bus south to the Jebel Ali end station. From there you can take a taxi to the park.

There are several transfer options from the airport, but if you want to arrive by car you should drive south on Sheikh Zayed Road E11 towards Abu Dhabi. Dubai Parks & Resorts is just beyond the Jebel Ali area, on the left-hand side. The drive, if there is not too much traffic, should take about 45 minutes.

Parking at Legoland Dubai

This park offers parking for its visitors. Consideration is given to people with limited abilities by offering separate parking. A wheelchair service is provided to enable them to move from this area to the internal area of the theme park.

You can pay for parking at the entrance to the park or online which is quicker. The normal rate is around €23 and priority parking is around €29.

Legoland Dubai is a family theme park where children between the ages of 2 and 12 are welcome. While there is no rule stating that children under the age of 2 cannot enter, the minimum height for most rides is 90cm. This means that, although you can bring your baby or a child under the age mentioned above, they will not be able to go on the rides.

All rides and games in the theme park are subject to safety protocols, so the park is a safe environment to take your young children to.

Children under the age of 3 are free of charge. In addition, this park offers assistance in case of possible injuries and transfer to places where they can be medically assisted.

To avoid any accidents if you go with small children, it is important that you keep an eye out for them on every attraction they enter. In fact, for this project, consideration was also given to providing shade and climate control in virtually every play area. So if you're heading to Dubai in July or August, you're guaranteed a safe crowd.

Legoland Dubai Resort opened its doors in 2016 as the first family theme park in Dubai and is the only one in the Middle East and number 7 worldwide. As such, it is full of dynamic activities and games that are not to be missed if you have children between the ages of 2 and 12.

A curious part of the park is to visit a section where they explain to children and adults how Lego pieces are made in the plant. This is where you can order a Lego block with your name printed on it, a great souvenir to take home.

Miniland

At Legoland Dubai you'll find Miniland, where children can play with more than 20 million bricks to build more than 15,000 miniature figures. There are also more impressive attractions such as roller coasters, Lego vehicle constructions and long roads for Lego cars. All Legoland parks include this attraction, which shows the city where the park is located in miniature.

Main themed attractions

• Factory Experience: This is where children and parents can learn about the process of how each Lego toy brick is made step by step. You can buy as many Lego bricks as you want and even have your child's name engraved on one of them.
• LEGO City: this game is one of the activities in which children take the lead, it is possible to fly a plane, drive a vehicle, be a ship captain and become a firefighter, just like Rescue Academy.
• Imagination zone: this is a space where children can let their creativity run wild and build anything they want. There are different colour graphics, huge floors, ceilings and lots and lots of bricks.
• Kingdoms Aventure: This attraction is inspired by a medieval kingdom, with roller coasters in the shape of green dragons. Here children take part in a royal tournament between the kingdoms. The boys feel like real medieval knights and the girls like princesses. They also face mummies and skeletons in the search for hidden treasures. The minimum height requirement for this attraction is 0.76 m, or enter with an adult.
• LEGO Adventure: Here the little ones dive into an underwater adventure.

In this theme park you will find more than 40 dynamic and recreational attractions. Depending on the activities and the amount of time your child wants to play, one day may not be enough time to see everything. So I would say you need at least 2 days.

But, if you can't afford to go 2 days in a row because you are going to spend 4 days or less in Dubai, you can do quite a lot in a full day if you arrive early. This will give you the opportunity to see and ride as many attractions as possible.

Within this theme park there is also one of the largest Lego shops in the Middle East. I advise you to visit at least an hour before it closes, so the kids will have enough time to choose which LEGO set to bring.

Places to eat inside Legoland Dubai

One thing that will allow you to make the most of your day at Legoland Dubai is having places to eat inside the park. It is valid that you go there in the morning and eat in one of the 10 restaurants. Here is a list of what I consider to be the best:

• The Fried Chicken Co
• Caesar's Pizza & Pasta Buffet
• Knight's Tablet
• Market Restaurant

• If you go in high season make sure you arrive early to avoid the queues when you buy your ticket at the ticket office.
• Visit the Water Park for a more complete experience of the park, with floats for different weights.
• Wear appropriate clothing, remember that temperatures in Dubai can get very hot. So it's best to wear cool clothes, comfortable shoes, hats or caps to protect yourself from the sun.
• The rides are designed for children, but adults and children over the age of 12 can also have a great time. So you can also go on rides like the roller coaster or the submarines.
• Don't forget that it is possible to take pictures everywhere so you can take unforgettable memories with you.
• If you are going to eat in the park's restaurants, I recommend that you do so before 12 noon and after 2 pm to avoid peak hours.
• Bring a change of clothes for the little ones, as they might get wet on one of the rides. Also bring your water bottle.

If you travel to Dubai for Christmas and visit Legoland you can enjoy an amazing day of family fun. You'll have the chance to build festive Lego tree decorations with your little ones, play Lego bingo, decorate festive cupcakes and enjoy the snowfall. You will also be able to see LEGOSanta during his surprise visits.

From 5 to 25 December one lucky daily winner will have the chance to open the door of the LEGO advent calendar and get the prize behind it. So the more times you visit Legoland at Christmas, the more chances you have to win.

At Caesar's Pizza & Pasta Buffet, one child can eat free with every adult paying full price. Enjoy tasty salads, pastas and pizzas. The Cafe includes Christmas biscuit frappes, chocolate raspberry treats and peppermint mochas on their menu.

If you do your Christmas shopping, they offer free gift wrapping at The Big Shop from 12-31 December. Limited edition Legoland gift wrap is also available for purchase.

Legoland Hotel is located at the entrance of Legoland Dubai and Legoland Water Park within the Dubai Park & Resort complexes. By staying there you enjoy exclusive benefits when you visit Legoland Dubai. For example, you can enter the park before other visitors.

There are also Lego themed play areas at the hotel with children's entertainment and outdoor pools - goodbye boring hotel rooms! Each suite is capable of accommodating up to 8 guests, and in the standard rooms a maximum of 5.

In conclusion, if you are planning to visit the UAE with your family (especially if you have young children) Legoland is an almost obligatory stop. This huge amusement theme park has fun for children, young and old.