How much are Dubai Parks and Resorts tickets?

Single-park day passes start from approximately AED 250–295 per adult and AED 220–265 per child (under 1.05 metres free) as of 2026. Multi-park passes covering two or three parks in one day are available at a premium. The My Dubai Parks annual pass covers unlimited entry to all parks and often represents better value for UAE residents planning multiple visits. Check the official Dubai Parks website for current pricing as promotions are frequent.

Which Dubai Parks and Resorts park is best for families with young children?

Legoland Dubai is the strongest choice for families with children aged 2–12. The entire park is built around Lego theming with a large proportion of rides suitable for young children, interactive build workshops, and a dedicated water park (Legoland Water Park, ticketed separately). Motiongate skews older — most headline rides have minimum height requirements of 1.05–1.2 metres.

What happened to Riverland Dubai?

Riverland Dubai is the outdoor retail and dining village connecting all three parks. It is free to enter and functions as the central hub with restaurants, cafés, a canal walk, and entertainment areas. You do not need a park ticket to visit Riverland.

How long does a day at Dubai Parks and Resorts take?

A single park can be covered comfortably in 5–7 hours. Two parks in one day is achievable but rushed — particularly in summer when the outdoor sections of Motiongate can be overwhelming midday. Most visitors recommend a separate day per park. The multi-park pass is valid across multiple calendar days if needed.

How do you get to Dubai Parks and Resorts?

Dubai Parks and Resorts is on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) in Jebel Ali, approximately 30 km from Downtown Dubai. Take the Dubai Metro Red Line to Jebel Ali station, then an RTA bus or taxi to the park (approximately 10–15 minutes). By car from Dubai Marina: approximately 25 minutes. Paid parking on site.

Dubai Parks and Resorts Guide

Dubai Parks and Resorts is the largest theme park destination in the Middle East, combining three separately ticketed parks — Motiongate Dubai, Legoland Dubai, and Bollywood Parks Dubai — on a single site near Jebel Ali. A connecting village (Riverland Dubai) acts as the free-to-enter hub linking all parks with dining and shopping along a canal boardwalk.

The complex opened in phases from 2016. While visitor numbers took time to build, the parks have grown into a genuine destination for families in the UAE, offering a scale and variety of rides unavailable elsewhere in the country.

Motiongate Dubai

Motiongate is the largest of the three parks and the one with the broadest age appeal. The park is organised around Hollywood studios — DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures, and Lionsgate — each with their own themed zone.

DreamWorks Zone

Characters and rides based on DreamWorks franchises:

Shrek’s Merry Fairy Tale Journey — A dark ride through scenes from the Shrek films. Low intensity; suitable for young children.

How to Train Your Dragon: Dragon Racing — A high-speed family coaster themed around the film franchise. One of the park’s most popular attractions. Height requirement: 1.05 metres.

Madagascar: Mad Pursuit — A rapid indoor coaster through Madagascar-themed environments. Height requirement: 1.2 metres.

The Penguins of Madagascar: Operación Pingüino — A spinning dark ride suitable for young children.

Sony Pictures Zone

The Green Hornet: High-Speed Chase — An outdoor coaster simulating a high-speed pursuit. One of Motiongate’s fastest rides. Height requirement: 1.2 metres.

Hotel Transylvania: Mavis’ Flight School — A family spinner. Height requirement: 1.05 metres.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: River Expedition — A water ride with a final drop. Expect to get wet. Height requirement: 1.05 metres.

Lionsgate Zone

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Flight Rebel — A suspended coaster with inversions. Motiongate’s most intense ride. Height requirement: 1.2 metres.

Now You See Me: High Roller — A top-spin thrill ride. Height requirement: 1.2 metres.

Motiongate Tips

Arrive at park opening (typically 10:00 or 11:00) and head immediately to The Hunger Games coaster, which draws the longest queues.
The park’s indoor zones (DreamWorks, Sony screens) provide meaningful air-conditioned relief during summer visits.
A mobile app shows live wait times — download before arriving.

Legoland Dubai

Legoland Dubai is purpose-built for children aged 2–12, though older children and Lego enthusiasts also enjoy the build workshops and model displays. The park is extensively shaded and well-adapted for family groups.

Key Zones

Factory — The entry zone with the largest Miniland model (Dubai in Lego, featuring the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and Downtown skyline in miniature). Interactive Lego build tables are available throughout.

Kingdoms — A medieval theme with Legoland’s most prominent coaster: The Dragon, a steel family coaster that passes through a Lego castle interior and an outdoor section with views across the park.

Imagination — Build and test engineering challenges, including a Lego boat-racing channel and a brick pit. Children spend significant time here.

Adventure — A zone with a moderate-intensity water ride (Project X) and a 4D cinema.

Lego City — A dedicated young-children area with driving school (kids earn a Lego driver’s licence), a fire station ride, and a police helicopter ride. Very popular with under-6s.

Legoland Water Park (Separate Ticket)

An add-on water park adjacent to the main Legoland park, with 20 water attractions including a wave pool and build-your-own raft. Approximately AED 195 per child / AED 215 per adult as of 2026, separately from the main park entry.

Bollywood Parks Dubai

The smallest of the three parks, Bollywood Parks is themed entirely around Indian cinema. The park has received mixed reviews since opening — ride capacity is more limited than Motiongate and the target audience is specific. However, it is the only Bollywood-themed park in the world and offers experiences unavailable anywhere else:

KRISH: Hero’s Journey — A multi-sensory ride based on the Bollywood superhero film franchise.

Don: The Chase — A motion simulator ride.

Lagaan: Train to Victory — A slow-moving journey through scenes from the celebrated Lagaan film, with dioramas and audio narration.

Live Shows — The park’s strongest element: live Bollywood dance performances on multiple stages, running on a rotation schedule throughout the day. These are genuinely high-production and draw appreciative crowds.

Bollywood Tips: The live shows are the reason to visit Bollywood Parks. Check the show schedule at the entrance and plan your visit around the headlining evening performance. The park is particularly atmospheric after 18:00 when the venue lighting improves.

Riverland Dubai — Free to Enter

The outdoor village connecting all three parks requires no theme park ticket. Riverland has:

A canal boardwalk with restaurants from multiple cuisine categories
A French village zone, a Boardwalk zone, and an India Gate zone with corresponding dining
Free live entertainment on weekends
Several F&B options at moderate prices (AED 40–80 per main dish)

Worth an evening visit even without a park ticket — the atmosphere from 18:00 onward with canal reflections is pleasant.

Tickets

Single-park day pass: Approximately AED 250–295 per adult, AED 220–265 per child as of 2026. Children under 1.05 metres enter free.

Multi-park pass: Two parks covered in one day: approximately AED 360–390 per adult. Three parks: approximately AED 430–460 per adult. Prices fluctuate by season and promotion.

Annual Pass (My Dubai Parks): Covers unlimited access to all three parks for 12 months. Approximately AED 650–850 per person as of 2026. Strong value for UAE residents or visitors planning 3+ days at the parks.

Book through the official Dubai Parks website or GetYourGuide for the most current prices and bundle options.

Opening Hours

Parks typically open at 11:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends, closing at 20:00 or 21:00. Extended hours operate during UAE school holidays and December–January peak season. Bollywood Parks sometimes has later hours for evening performances. Confirm current hours on the Dubai Parks website before visiting.

Getting There

By Metro + Bus/Taxi: Dubai Metro Red Line to Jebel Ali station, then a taxi (approximately AED 20–30) or the 105 RTA bus to the park entrance.

By car: Located on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) at Jebel Ali. Paid parking on site — approximately AED 20–30 per day. From Downtown Dubai, allow 35–45 minutes. From Dubai Marina, approximately 25 minutes.

Practical Tips

Best months: November through March. Summer months (May–September) bring intense heat to the outdoor sections of Motiongate and Bollywood Parks. Indoor zones and Legoland’s shaded areas remain manageable.
Sunscreen and layers: Even in winter, afternoon sun is strong. Light covering for children is advisable.
Food: Motiongate has the strongest food options (multiple table-service restaurants themed to each zone). Legoland has several quick-service outlets. Bollywood Parks food is Indian-dominant and good quality.
Photography: The Miniland at Legoland (Dubai skyline in Lego at roughly 1:150 scale) is one of the most photographed spots in the complex.

For comparison with the Atlantis waterpark experience, see our Aquaventure guide. For broader Dubai activities, the Dubai city guide and Yas Island guide both cover the wider theme park landscape in the UAE.

Dubai Parks and Resorts: Motiongate, Legoland, and Bollywood Parks Guide

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