The Ultimate Family Guide To Legoland Theme park Dubai in 2024
Last updated on September 28th, 2024 at 10:16 am
Legoland opened to the public for the first time on October 31, 2016. It was the first Legoland park in the Middle East and the seventh in the world. A British theme park company named Merlin Entertainments runs this park.
With more than 40 rides and attractions, and an impressive collection of over 15,000 LEGO model structures created using over 60 million LEGO bricks, Legoland offers an unforgettable adventure for families with kids aged between 2 and 12.
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Important Facts about Legoland Dubai
Location
Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Timing
Monday – Sunday: 10.00 AM- 06.00 PM
Best time to visit
November to March
During weekdays ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday day)
Tip
Best to visit early at opening time when less crowded.
Avoid government holidays and school holidays.
The time needed to look around
6 – 7 hours ( you can easily spend an entire day and enjoy )
Tip
Most of the attractions in Legoland are hands-on play and engaging, so be prepared to spend more time on every attraction.
How to go to Legoland
By Metro
Take the Red Line Metro Service to Jebel Ali, the closest station to Motiongate. You will need to take a taxi from there to get to Dubai Parks and Resort.
By car
From Dubai Marina, it takes about 20 to 25 minutes to get there. If you are driving from Abu Dhabi to the north, it will take you about an hour.
By taxi
One can easily book an online taxi service like Uber or Careem. Depending on the peak hours, a one-way trip in an Uber can cost you around $40 to $60. It is very efficient when travelling in a group or with family.
Ticket price
Several ticket options are available. Choose the one that suits you and your family.
Children under the age of three are free.
Theme park price 295 AED
Legoland theme park+ water park one-day package price 355 AED
Dubai Parks and Resorts – 2 Park in One Day Ticket 355 AED
This ticket allows you to select any two of the following parks at Dubai Parks and Resorts and enjoy full-day access to them. You can choose from Motiongate, Bollywood Park, Legoland Theme Park, and Legoland Water Park.
If you’re on a tight schedule, visit two parks in a day; this option is a great money saver.
Best Ticket combinations for two parks in one day
Legoland + motiongate
If you are with your children and enjoy the important parks in one day
Tip
Visit Legoland first. Its closing is 6.00 pm; afterwards, you can head over to Motiongate; its closing time is 8.00 pm, allowing you to explore and enjoy the park’s rides and entertainment until closing time.
Legoland + Legoland Water Park
If you want to cool off with water after all the sightseeing and thrill rides at Legoland.
Legoland + Bollywood Park
If you come from Asian countries, specifically India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, or want to explore some culture and Indian cinema.
Dubai Parks and Resorts – 2 days all park pack
If you want fully enjoy the park and resorts in all four parks, this package is perfect for you. You can take your time to explore every park’s attractions and experiences and make the most of your visit to the park and resort.
Note
Buy tickets online to get a discount and save time by avoiding the lines. Go for tickets with QFAST. It will save a lot of time from queuing for every ride.
(Q-Fast privilege will take you straight to the front of the rows so that you can enjoy it without having to wait in line)
You don’t need Q fast on weekdays, as the few people in the park and also few people lined up for queue. However, if you need one, you can easily upgrade at the front desk at Legoland.
Legoland Theme Park Facilities
- ATM is available throughout the park
- Drinking fountains are also available
- Wheelchairs & strollers are available for rent.
- A locker facility is also available inside
Things to do in Legoland Theme Park
Legoland consists of two separate parks: the Legoland Theme Park and the Legoland Water Park.
The Legoland Theme Park is divided into six distinct categories (Factory, Miniland, Legocity, Kingdoms, Imagination, and adventure ), each with unique attractions and experiences.
The Factory
The first thing you visit is Legoland Dubai Park, the Factory Zone.
Here, you can witness how LEGO bricks are made, providing a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of LEGO manufacturing.
And that’s not all – as a special treat, you’ll also have the opportunity to take home your very own LEGO brick as a souvenir of your visit to the park. So, take advantage of the chance to learn and create lasting memories at Legoland Dubai Park Factory Zone.
Miniland
Located at the centre of Legoland Dubai, just after the Factory, Miniland is a fully air-conditioned dome. You can view a miniature version of Dubai made from lego blogs.
You can see famous buildings in Dubai like the Burj Khalifa, the Burj Al Arab, the Mall of Emirates, the Dubai Marina, and Sheikh Zayed Road. Also, you can find historical buildings like Petra in Jordan, the pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India, and many others.
Anyone who likes Legos or is interested in architecture and engineering should visit the Miniland. The craftsmanship and attention to detail on every building will amaze you, and it’s a great way to see some of the world’s most famous landmarks on a smaller scale.
From Miniland, you can access the other four zones easily.
Miniland Light show
See how spectacularly MINILAND changes as it lights up with a mesmerizing light show that is better than any other you have seen. Check out the amazing display of 15,000 LEGO models brought to life by more than 800 lighting channels. It’s a great place to take photos of beautiful scenes.
Miniland Light show timing
Mondays – Thursdays: 5:45 PM
Fridays – Sundays: 6:45 PM
Tip
Watch the show from the café terrace to get a full view of the show.
Lego City
Lego city aims to educate children through hands-on experiences of real-life scenarios.
The zone features several rides, including a driving School’, ‘Boating School’, ‘Police Headquarters’, and ‘Rescue Academy’, which teaches basic civil rules and societal values.
Through these rides, children can learn while they steer a boat, drive a car, and participate in a fire rescue mission, all while gaining an understanding of the roles played by everyday heroes such as firefighters and police officers.
While the rides may be thrilling, their primary objective is to educate your children.
Rides in Legocity
| Ride | Ride Type | Height Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Boating School | Boat riding | An adult must accompany children under 120 cm. |
| Driving School | A real-life driving experience for children | Riders must be at least 110 cm or five years old. The maximum height for riders is 150 cm, or 13 years old. |
| Junior Driving School | A real-life driving experience for children | Children must be 95 cm – 110 cm or ( 3-5 years old ) |
| City Airport | Fly a Plane | Children must be 95 cm and three years old. An adult must accompany children under 120 cm. |
| Rescue Academy | Fire Drill! Take control of your fire truck. as a whole family | Riders must be at least 95cm and three years old. An adult must accompany riders under 130cm. |
| Seaport | Play Area | All ages are allowed. |
| Police Headquarters | Play Area | All ages are allowed. |
Imagination
This zone is primarily for children who wish to play with Lego blocks and construct something new, like cars and robots and play with them.
Rides in Imagination
| Ride | Ride Type | Height Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Built and Test | Build and test cars | All ages are allowed. |
| Duplo Express | Train Ride | All ages are allowed. ( best Suitable for children aged five years old and above. ) |
| Duplo Valley | Play Area | All ages are allowed. |
| Kid Power Towers | puling self up in a tower | Riders must be at least 95 cm and four years old. An adult must accompany riders under 130 cm. |
| Lego master builder academy | Building Experience | Twist and spin your teacup |
| Lego Mindstorms | Building Experience | All ages are allowed. ( best suitable for six years or above ) |
| Lego studio 4D | Movie experience | All ages are allowed. |
| Lego Technic Twister | Twist and spin your tea cup | Riders must be at least 105 cm and four years old. An adult must accompany riders under 120cm. |
Kingdoms
Legoland’s most adventurous roller coaster, Dragon, is here. The ride begins from within a stunning castle constructed entirely from Lego blocks.
For small children, Dragon’s Apprentice ride might be a better option.
Rides in Kingdoms
The Dragon
Get on the Dragon roller coaster from the Ancient World. The ride starts in a magnificent castle where you can see scenes from the King’s life made from LEGO bricks. Then, the outdoor track twists and turns at 60km per hour.
Height Requirements
The rider must be at least 120cm and six years old.
An adult must accompany riders under 130 cm.
Suitable for children aged six and above.
Dragons Apprentice
A smaller version of The Dragon Ride
Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 105 cm and four years old.
An adult must accompany riders under 120 cm.
The maximum height for riders is 195 cm.
Adventure
The name of this area tells you that it is one of the most exciting and thrilling parts of Legoland Dubai Park.
You can enjoy a fascinating submarine adventure or race through waves and avoid water blasts in the wave races. You can also go to the old ruins to get back a pharaoh’s stolen treasure.
Rides in Adventure
| Ride | Ride Type | Height Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Beetle Bounce | vertical drop | Must be at least 90cm or two years old. An adult must accompany riders under 130 cm. |
| Lost kingdom adventure | Target shoot ride | Must be at least 90cm or two years old. An adult must accompany riders under 130 cm. |
| Pharaoh’s revenge | Play area | All ages are allowed Suitable for children aged four and above. |
| Submarine Adventure | Submarine ride | The rider must be at least 80cm and one year old. Between 80 cm and 130 cm must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Wave Riders | Fun water ride | Must be at least 80cm and one year old. Between 80 cm and 130 cm must be accompanied by an adult. |
Restaurants inside the Legoland theme park
01. Caesar’s pizza and pasta buffet ( Adventure Zone)
Indulge in tasty pizzas, pasta, and salads all day long at Caesar’s Pizza & Pasta Buffet, where you can eat as much as you want! The best part is that your children can enjoy a free meal here. You may even get to meet some of our fantastic LEGO characters. ( One free child with every paying adult )
02. Knights Table ( Kingdoms zone)
The restaurant has medieval-themed decorations and serves fast food like burgers, fried chicken and salads.
03. City snacks ( Lego City)
The best place in the city to grab a quick bite.
04. The Cafe (Factory)
Located at the front of the Park near the Miniland, The Café offers a wide range of freshly baked goods, sandwiches, salads and wraps.
05. Ice Factory ( Factory)
Ice cream shop
Important Tips
01. A free shuttle service is available between the parks.
02. Let your child build their own dream Lego skyscraper at the Miniland.
03. Pick a map at the entrance to help you navigate the park quickly and easily.
04. Watch Legoland’s most famous Ninjaco muppet show and 4d cinema show.
( you can find the time of the shows on the Legoland Park map)
05. Purchase a refillable bottle at Legoland (AED 75 for one bottle or AED 130 for two), and you can enjoy unlimited refills of soft drinks and water throughout the park for the entire day. While the bottles may be small, they can help keep you hydrated as you walk around and are more cost-effective than buying individual glasses of cold drinks.
06. Don’t miss out on the chance to take selfies with the famous LEGO characters in every zone. These figures are a must-see attraction and provide excellent selfie opportunities to remember your lifetime.
07. Remember your sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses. Most of the zones and rides are well protected from the heat of the desert, but you have to walk a lot to get from one attraction to the next.
08. Your child can obtain a driving license at the Driving School, and there is an option to purchase a “proper” license that comes with a photocard featuring their picture, a transparent holder, and a neck strap. You can find the booth for purchasing these licenses near the exit.
09. Don’t forget to take personalised engraved lego brick or keychain at the factory
10. There is no outside food allowed in the theme park or water park except for baby food and small meals for people on special diets.
11. Before queuing up for a ride at Legoland Dubai, check the posted age and height restrictions at each ride to avoid disappointment for yourself and your child and save time for other suitable rides.
12. There is a place for a baby care facility in the imagination zone. The baby care facility has a kitchenette and a play area for babies. This is a great place for moms to nurse their babies while their older children play in the park
