Places across Dubai that host children's birthday parties

Dubai has a good choice of indoor venues that run children's birthday parties, with party rooms and hosts so you are not organising everything yourself. This guide covers six of them, from trampoline parks to large amusement centres. To choose, check the minimum age or height, what the party package includes, and whether food and parking are on site.

Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali

Sky Zone Trampoline Park | Battuta Mall is an indoor trampoline park in Persia Court at Ibn Battuta Mall, on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Birthday packages such as Tumble Tinies and Jumping Jack include jump time, a decorated party room, food and a party host.

Children must be at least 3 years old and able to walk on their own, and jumpers are grouped by height and age for safety. A parent helping a younger jumper needs a pair of Sky Socks and can stand on the pads around the trampolines, but cannot jump in the same square as the child.

The park also runs instructor-led Sky Warrior classes for children.

Al Quoz

Two party venues sit in the Al Quoz industrial area.

Its activities run from soft play and slime arenas for younger children, through wall climbing, a roll glider, trampolines, VR and arcade games for teenagers, to laser tag, bowling, pool tables, shuffleboards and darts for adults.

A birthday party here can combine several of these in one package, including laser tag, bowling, trampoline, arcade games, VR, slime-making and soft play. Food and drinks come from the in-house Loco Lounge, and outside food is restricted. There are several parking areas and a valet service.

Street Maniax - Adventure & Trampoline Park Dubai is an indoor park of 23,000 square feet with 10 activity zones. Birthday packages include jump time, a party room, a host, jump socks and food.

A cafe on the mezzanine level serves food and coffee and has Wi-Fi.

Check two rules before inviting guests: children must be at least 94cm tall to enter the play area, and all participants must weigh less than 91kg.

Dubai Festival City

Bounce X is a two-level freestyle terrain park with slam dunk zones, free running and giant airbags.

Parties follow a set order:

• a meet, greet and briefing
• jump time and games with a host
• cake cutting and food in a party room

The BOUNCE Cafe serves pizza, snacks and barista-made coffee. Mall parking is available at Dubai Festival City. Parents and guardians are asked to actively supervise anyone under 12, especially in the miniBOUNCE zones.

Al Ghurair Centre, Al Muraqqabat

Glitch Arabia is on Level 2 of Al Ghurair Centre. It covers 40,000 square feet with more than 30 activities for children, teens and adults, including rides, VR experiences and bowling.

Two attractions stand out. Cloud Climbing is a neon-lit climb from one level to the next. The indoor roller glider carries riders in a harness around the ceiling, more than 10 metres up.

Birthday parties have a party room and a dedicated host, with the events team handling the arrangements. Bookings need a minimum of 10 children.

Mirdif

Jump Boxx Indoor Trampoline Park has more than 120 interconnected trampolines across a large indoor arena. Birthday packages are split by age, with separate options for under-10s and over-10s, and you choose by your child's age and group size.

There is a cafe in a designated area that stays open whenever the park is open. Everyone jumping must wear Jump Boxx approved grip socks at all times.

Before you book

• Book ahead. Sky Zone encourages online booking in advance, and at Loco Bear reservations may be needed for some activities, especially at peak times or for larger groups.
• Sort the waivers early. Sky Zone has an online waiver you can fill out before you arrive. At Jump Boxx, arrive early to allow for check-in, waiver verification and the safety video.
• Check the entry rules for every guest: age 3 and walking unaided at Sky Zone, and 94cm tall at Street Maniax.
• Ask about socks. Jump Boxx requires its approved socks, and Street Maniax includes socks in its parties.
• Do not plan on bringing your own food to Loco Bear, where outside food is restricted.
• Count your guests first if you are considering Glitch Arabia, which needs at least 10 children.
• Expect to stay close at Bounce X, where under-12s should be actively supervised.