You don’t have to go far away to experience a splendid summer vacation. With such surreal tropical landscapes; postcard worthy stretches of luxurious private beaches; adrenaline-pumping Atlantis Aquaventure; incredible family-friendly leisure activities and fun things to do; a range of unique luxury hotel room experiences; some of the leading award-winning signature restaurants; Atlantis, The Palm is an iconic 5-star hotel on The Palm and one of the most popular all-inclusive staycation destinations in Dubai.

A huge range of family activities are available at the resort when you fancy taking the kids over on a family-friendly trip with a twist. Let them run a riot in Aquaventure Waterpark or have them pick their favourite summer programme and fire up their imagination at the most popular summer camp offerings in Dubai. No matter what suits you and your family best, we’ve rounded up a selection of the best things to do with kids in Atlantis, so everyone in the clan is guaranteed a good time!

Get Your Thrills at Aquaventure Waterpark

Atlantis, The Palm holds a host of superlatives (like the Middle East’s largest waterpark, only waterpark in Africa and the Middle East to have 700 metres of white sand beach, and home to the longest zip line circuit in the Middle East, and many more) and plenty of dawn-to-dusk activities, more than 20 waterslides and Marine and Waterpark attractions catering to your every whim.

August is a season of abundant fun at Atlantis, The Palm. Dubai’s first Emoji party #AquaventureAfterDark! is happening on Thursday, 15^th of August, the immersive After Dark event will turn Aquaventure Waterpark into a celebratory moonlit party venue, featuring unique night time waterslide thrills, a range of laser and fire shows, with DJ Kazen and Martin Avari in designated music zones providing with this year’s hottest tunes in the glitz of the lit-up park throughout the night.

There will be endless food options for everyone; Shark Bites and Barracudas will offer indoor and outdoor seating and something for every taste buds.

Swim with Dolphins and Sea Lions

Have you met our resident dolphins yet? Enter the fascinating world of one of our most intelligent residents at Dolphin Bay, which is the largest, most sophisticated dolphin habitats in the Middle East. Create memorable moments to cherish with a range of one-of-a-kind dolphin experiences on offer, from feeding and playing, to scuba diving and swimming with dolphins in their incredible habitat.

An array of more adventurous underwater experiences are available for those looking to have some unique fun, such as the action-packed swimming programme, Royal Swim and the signature belly-ride in Dolphin Adventure.

Come say hello to our adorable sea lions at Sea Lion Point, a lagoon specially designed to accommodate these sociable sea creatures. You will have plenty of opportunities to meet our playful ‘sea puppies’ and learn about these interesting mammals in a safe and relaxed environment.

Explore the Underwater World of Sharks

If you are more adventurous, be sure to take part in the our week-long summer shark adventures Atlantis Shark Week celebratory activities onsite with some of the most thrilling shark experiences at Atlantis, The Palm. Each of these unique experiences have been given a shark-themed twist to celebrate the occasion.

Whether you are looking forward to snorkel with sharks above the ruins of the Lost City of Atlantis, or handfeed the mysterious predators in the Atlantis Shark Dive experience, you will have plenty of opportunities to meet our sharks and more than 65,000 marine animals for a variety of shark encounters with these amazing Atlantis offers:

Shark Snorkel

An unmissable experience for those who crave a bit of adventure. Snorkel above the ruins of The Lost City of Atlantis in the marine wonderland of The Ambassador Lagoon. Have an amazing time snorkelling with sharks, rays and its 65,000 marine animals.

Recommended for: Families with kids aged 6 and above

Shark Explorer

Delight in the rare experience of diving alongside incredible sea creatures and marvel at the artefacts the ancient Atlanteans left behind in this single tank dive. This diving experience is a-once-in-a-lifetime thrill and provides specific information on interacting safely with sharks while diving.

Recommended for: Certified divers seeking an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Aquatrek

Dive into depths of the Ambassador Lagoon from a 3-metre shallow ledge and discover the magical underwater world at Atlantis with our best-selling underwater experience, Shark Trek! Breathe and walk underwater using a special helmet as sharks, rays and colourful fish swim by you during your trek underwater.

Recommended for: Adults and kids aged 8 and above, seeking a unique underwater experience

Shark Discovery

Want to experience shark diving in Dubai? Atlantis Dive Discovery is just that perfect scuba diving experience for you to discover Atlantis’ fascinating diving waterscape in Dubai. Get a bit of diving practice, descend to a depth of up to 8 meters and enjoy a personal encounter with our marine dwellers – such as sharks, napoleon wrasse, colourful fish and rays – in the incredible environs of the region’s largest aquarium!

Minimum age: 12 years

Take a look at some ‘fin’tastic facts about Atlantis sharks before your visit.

Experience Complete inner wellbeing and Pure Indulgence at ShuiQi Spa

Inner wellbeing and ultimate relaxation are part of everyday life in Atlantis and if you haven’t experienced it, you haven’t been to ShuiQi Spa. Our multi-award winning luxury spa is a haven for pure indulgence, offering a host of personalized body treatments and massages in Dubai with a holistic wellness approach that combines complementary and alternative medicines. If you are pressed for time, you can buy ShuiQi Spa’s range of exclusive treatments and products from well-known international brands such as ESPA, Shiseido and Aromatherapy Associates and take your spa experience to your home.

Dine Around the World in Atlantis Restaurants

Atlantis restaurants in Dubai offer international cuisines that combine distinctive flavours in an extraordinary manner to take your dining experience to new heights. Whether you are craving worldly delicacies in one of our international restaurants or savour avant-garde cuisines served in the most irresistible fashion at our signature restaurants? All you need to do is choose the restaurant you like and surrender yourself to the mouth-watering creations of our celebrated chefs.

Savour authentic Lebanese delicacies with a modern touch at Ayamna Lebanese Restaurant; experience the harmony of flavours in Omakase Menu while enjoying Japanese fine dining at Nobu; Dine at Ossiano, the award-winning romantic restaurant in Dubai, and treat your senses to the most luxurious underwater dining experience while enjoying gorgeous views of The Ambassador Lagoon; relish a mouthful of the tastiest, most succulent Signature Atlantis beef in Dubai at Seafire Steakhouse; or tuck into Gordon Ramsay’s Beef wellington and a selection of British favourites with a warm Family Brunch at Bread Street kitchen.

Atlantis Offers – Special Summer Deals!

No matter what time of the year it is, Atlantis is always buzzing with endless fun family activities and has lots of amazing deals to let you embrace the best the season has to offer.

Your summer holiday gets even better with our exclusive Mastercard® offer, which gives you 25% discount on attractions and activities across Atlantis resort – including 25% off on stays in hotel rooms and suites, Aquaventure Waterpark, marine & waterpark experiences and more!

The Exclusive FAB offer gives you 40% off on Dolphin and Sea Lion interactions at Atlantis Aquaventure.

Explore all our culinary offers and special summer deals, including Atlantis’ Super Summer Half Board Offer and Emirates NBD Offer this summer to get more bang for your buck at Atlantis.

So, what are you waiting for? Have a splendid summer holiday at  The best hotel on The Palm in Dubai while making memorable moments with your friends and family