Ras Al Khaimah has matured into one of the most kid-friendly emirates in the UAE. The Jebel Jais zipline pulls thrill-seeking teens, Dino World at Al Naeem City Center keeps toddlers and primary-school kids busy, Sparky’s ice rink at RAK Mall is the underrated weekend draw, and the resort kids clubs at the major beach hotels handle the school-holiday childcare problem with style. This is the WOW-RAK 2026 complete guide to family things to do in Ras Al Khaimah with kids, organised by category with a seasonal calendar at the end.
Quick pick: what to do with the kids today
- Weekend morning, ages 0-5: Dino World at Al Naeem City Center (toddler rides), or Sparky’s at RAK Mall (soft play and mini bowling)
- Weekend afternoon, ages 6-12: Sparky’s ice rink and indoor go-karts at RAK Mall, or Tridom Sky Tower at Manar Mall, or Jump Street at Al Naeem Mall
- Weekend day out, ages 8 and up: Jebel Jais zipline, Jais Sledder, Via Ferrata, Bear Grylls Explorers Camp
- School-holiday childcare with pool and beach: hotel kids clubs and day passes at Mövenpick, Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Sofitel, DoubleTree, and InterContinental
- Rainy or sandy day plan: Vox or Novo Cinemas plus a mall meal
- Birthday party: Sparky’s at RAK Mall, Dino World at Al Naeem City Center, or one of the resort kids clubs
- Structured term-time activity: sports academy, music class, swimming lesson
Indoor activities for kids in RAK
RAK’s mall-based indoor cluster handles the summer months and the sandy weeks. Each major mall has its own entertainment anchor, and the differentiation between them is meaningful enough that families pick a destination based on which kid is along.
Sparky’s at RAK Mall
The UAE’s only mall family entertainment centre that combines an ice rink with indoor go-karting under one roof.
Area: RAK Mall, Khuzam Road, central RAK
Attractions: Ice rink, indoor go-karting, climbing wall, mini bowling alley, football academy, 5D cinema, billiards, arcade
Best for: Ages 4 to 14, weekend day out, birthday parties
Read more: RAK Mall full guide
Tridom at Manar Mall
UAE’s largest covered play area, anchored by the Sky Tower drop ride (the tallest indoor drop tower in the Middle East).
Area: Manar Mall, Al Muntasir Road, central RAK
Attractions: Sky Tower drop ride, soft play, climbing structures, arcade, kids rides
Best for: Ages 3 to 12, thrill-seeking primary-school kids
Read more: Manar Mall full guide
Dino World at Al Naeem City Center
Dinosaur-themed indoor family attraction with rides, animatronics and weekly AED 1 Monday and AED 2 Tuesday offers.
Area: Al Naeem City Center, 1st floor, Al Dhait North
Best for: Ages 1 to 12, budget family day out
Read more: Dino World full guide
Jump Street at Al Naeem Mall
Trampolines, foam pits, climbing structures and arcade-style games.
Area: Al Naeem Mall, Bin Daher Street, Dafan Al Nakheel
Best for: Primary-school and teen, hourly pass format
Read more: Al Naeem Mall full guide
Cheeky Monkeys at Al Naeem Mall
The big soft-play and party venue at Al Naeem Mall, a RAK parent staple with well over a thousand reviews and a name for genuinely good birthday parties.
Area: Al Naeem Mall, Bin Daher Street, Al Nakheel, central RAK
Attractions: Soft play, arts and painting, party rooms, parent coffee corner
Best for: Ages 1 to 10, casual play, birthday parties
Hours: Daily 11:00 to 23:00
Other indoor options worth a direct enquiry: Fun Ville at Al Hamra Mall (smaller community-mall family entertainment centre, good for Al Hamra residents), Mama Bella Slime for hands-on slime and sensory play, and Kangaroo Activity Center for general indoor active play.
Hotel kids clubs and resort family programmes
The major beach resorts on Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra Village, and Mina Al Arab all run kids clubs, with most opening to non-residents via a paid day pass or a treatment booking. Programmes run year-round with intensified summer schedules.
Important: Kids club age brackets, day-pass prices and operating hours change with the season and with hotel management updates. The age ranges and day-pass guidance below are typical for each chain in 2026, but always confirm the current policy directly with the property when you book – especially for school-holiday and weekend visits.
Planet Trekkers Kids Club, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort
IHG’s signature children’s club brand applied to the InterContinental Mina Al Arab beachfront resort.
Area: Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah
Typical ages: 4 to 12 (IHG global Planet Trekkers standard – confirm with property)
Hours guide: usually 9:00am-5:00pm daily, extended during school holidays
Day-pass guide: paid day pass available for non-residents, typically includes pool and beach access plus supervised kids time
Format: Daily activity programme with arts, crafts, water games, themed days
Best for: Resort staycation with kids, parents wanting structured time for kids
Rixy Club, Rixos Bab Al Bahr
Rixos’s chain-wide all-inclusive kids club brand at the Bab Al Bahr beachfront on Al Marjan Island.
Area: Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
Typical ages: 4 to 12 for the supervised club; teen lounge and activities for 13 and up where available (confirm with property)
Hours guide: usually 10:00am-10:00pm during peak season, with structured day and evening activities
Day-pass guide: family day pass available for non-residents, typically includes Rixy Club access, pool and beach, water park access where applicable, and all-inclusive dining
Format: Rixy mascot programme, water games, themed nights, kids disco, age-segregated activities
Read more: Rixos Bab Al Bahr family day pass
Le Petit Prince Kids Club, Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort
Sofitel’s signature kids club brand on the Al Hamra Village beachfront. Also runs a summer camp programme.
Area: Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah
Typical ages: 4 to 12 (Sofitel chain standard – confirm with property)
Hours guide: usually 9:00am-6:00pm daily, extended during peak season
Day-pass guide: day pass available for non-resident families, typically includes pool, beach, Le Petit Prince kids supervision and lunch
Format: Daily activity programme plus seasonal summer camp
Read more: Le Petit Prince Summer Camp
DoubleTree by Hilton Marjan Island Recreation Membership
Recreation membership including pool, beach, gym and kids facility access for non-resident families.
Area: Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
Typical ages: all ages with family membership tiers (confirm with property)
Format: Monthly and annual membership, family-friendly recreation access
Day pass: day passes also typically available alongside the membership
Read more: DoubleTree Recreation Membership
Other resort kids programmes worth a direct enquiry: Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island kids club, Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort kids club, Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island, Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah, The Cove Rotana, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah (luxury family suites and kids programme), and Anantara Mina Al Arab Beach Resort. Age brackets, day-pass policies and operating hours vary by season and by property – always confirm before booking.
WOW-RAK Expert Tip: The kids club day-pass approach is the most underrated family hack in RAK. A weekday day pass at Mövenpick, Rixos or Sofitel typically gets you the kids club supervision, the pool and beach access, and lunch at the buffet for less than the cost of two separate activities plus a restaurant meal. Resident kids clubs run 9:00am to 5:00pm or 6:00pm on weekdays, and the school holiday programme intensifies the daily schedule.
Outdoor adventure for kids and teens
Jebel Jais cluster
Jebel Jais is the headline outdoor day in RAK, and the adventure program works for kids from primary school up through teens, depending on the activity. The drive from RAK City takes around 90 minutes, including the mountain ascent.
- Jais Sledder: 1,840-metre mountain coaster, ages 6 and up with an adult (younger kids in tandem)
- Jais Sky Tour: Six zipline circuit, family-friendly with minimum age and weight requirements
- Jebel Jais Flight zipline: 2.83-kilometre zipline, age 12 and weight 50-105 kg, the teen and adult option
- Via Ferrata: Guided mountain climbing route, age 12 and up
- Jais Adventure Peak: Family hub at the summit with viewing platforms and food trucks
- 1484 by Puro: The UAE’s highest restaurant for a family lunch with a view
- Bear Grylls Explorers Camp: Family-friendly outdoor adventure at Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert (separate cluster)
For the full breakdown, including drive route, opening times and seasonal weather notes, see our Jebel Jais complete 2026 guide.
Beaches and water activities
- Al Marjan Beach and Wynn area: resort beachfronts with day-pass access at Mövenpick, Rixos and DoubleTree
- Al Hamra Beach: Sofitel, Cove Rotana and Hilton Garden Inn beachfront stretches
- Mina Al Arab Beach: Anantara and InterContinental beachfronts
- RAK Public Beach (Corniche): free, family-friendly, weekday quieter than weekends
- Eco Mangroves Kayaking: family-friendly kayak tour through the mangroves at Mina Al Arab
- Hot Air Balloon Ras Al Khaimah: sunrise family experience, weight and age minimums apply
Wadis and hiking
RAK’s wadis and short hikes work well for older kids and teens during the October to April outdoor season. See our RAK hiking trails 2026 guide for the routes, including family-friendly options like Wadi Shawka and Wadi Asimah. Pack water, sunscreen and proper closed shoes.
Sports academies and structured activities
For year-round structured kids activities, RAK has matured into a strong term-time market. Football academies, music schools, swimming clubs and creative classes all run alongside the resort programmes.
- Youth football: see our youth football academies in RAK guide for Juventus Academy RAK, SK Football Academy, The Football Academy (TFA), RAK City FC
- Music: see our music classes in Ras Al Khaimah guide for Music Zone, private tutors via dubizzle, school programmes and ABRSM/Trinity grade prep
- Swimming lessons: most hotel pools and several community pools run kids swim programmes year-round. Ask at your local resort or school
- Chase Sports Playgrounds and Academy: multi-sport academy with football, basketball, volleyball and badminton
- Tennis and padel: Padel RAK and several resort tennis programmes
- Martial arts: a handful of dojos and academies run weekly classes for primary-school and teen ages
Summer and winter camps
RAK’s camp calendar peaks in summer (late June to August), with shorter winter and spring breaks too. For the full breakdown of resort camps, sports academies, nursery programmes and creative camps, see our best summer camps in Ras Al Khaimah guide.
Day trips and attractions further afield
- Sharjah Safari Park: family safari park about 90 minutes from RAK
- Suwaidi Pearl Farm tour: dhow trip and pearl extraction demonstration
- Al Jazirah Al Hamra Ghost Town: heritage walking tour for older kids interested in history
- National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah (Al Hisn Fort): heritage and archaeology museum
- Kuwaiti Souq: the traditional market, good for cultural exposure for older kids
- Saqr Park: public park with playgrounds and green space
- Friday Market on Masafi Road: day-trip stop for pottery, dates and produce
School holiday calendar at a glance
UAE schools follow a calendar set by the Ministry of Education. Public-school and private-school dates can vary by a week or two but the general windows are:
- Winter break: mid-December to early January
- Spring break: end of March to mid-April (see our spring break in RAK guide for the seasonal plan)
- Summer break: late June through August (10 weeks). See the summer camps guide
- Public holidays: UAE National Day (2 December), New Year’s Day, Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, Islamic New Year, Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, Commemoration Day, Israa wal Miraj
Birthday party venues
- Sparky’s at RAK Mall: party packages with ice rink session, go-karts and food
- Tridom at Manar Mall: party rooms plus Sky Tower drop ride
- Dino World at Al Naeem City Center: dinosaur-themed party packages
- Jump Street at Al Naeem Mall: trampoline party packages
- Mama Bella Slime: creative slime-making birthday workshops
- Resort kids clubs: Mövenpick, Sofitel and Rixos all host beachfront birthday parties
Where this fits in the wider RAK landscape
For the all-ages activity landscape, see the Things to Do in Ras Al Khaimah pillar. For weekend accommodation pairings, see the best staycation offers. For shopping and mall family entertainment, see the best shopping malls in Ras Al Khaimah pillar. For cultural and heritage day options, see the Cultural Heritage and History of RAK pillar.
Frequently asked questions
Sparky’s at RAK Mall (ice rink and indoor go-karts), Tridom at Manar Mall (Sky Tower drop ride), Dino World at Al Naeem City Center, Jump Street at Al Naeem Mall, the Jebel Jais adventure cluster (Sledder, Sky Tour, zipline), and the resort beachfront kids clubs at Mövenpick, Rixos, Sofitel and InterContinental.
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Resort runs Planet Trekkers (IHG’s signature kids club). Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort runs Le Petit Prince. Rixos Bab Al Bahr runs Rixy Club. Mövenpick, Hilton RAK Beach Resort, DoubleTree Marjan Island, Hampton by Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Anantara Mina Al Arab and Cove Rotana also run kids programmes. Age brackets and day-pass policies vary – always confirm with the property when you book.
The chain-standard kids club brands at the major RAK resorts (Planet Trekkers at InterContinental, Le Petit Prince at Sofitel, Rixy Club at Rixos) typically run for ages 4 to 12, with some chains offering separate teen programmes for 13 and up. Younger children (under 4) usually need a parent or nanny accompaniment. Confirm the current age policy with the resort at booking.
Most resort kids clubs accept non-residents via a paid day pass. The day pass typically includes pool and beach access, kids club supervision, and lunch at the buffet. Confirm rate and inclusions with each resort, especially for school-holiday and weekend visits.
Sparky’s at RAK Mall is the strongest summer-friendly indoor option, with an ice rink that works year-round regardless of outside heat. Tridom at Manar Mall, Dino World at Al Naeem City Center and Jump Street at Al Naeem Mall are also fully air-conditioned indoor options.
Yes, with caveats. Jais Sledder works for ages 6 and up with an adult. Jais Sky Tour has age and weight minimums. Jebel Jais Flight zipline is age 12 plus 50-105 kg. Younger kids enjoy the viewing platforms and food trucks at Jais Adventure Peak. See our Jebel Jais complete guide for the activity-by-activity age and weight requirements.
Sparky’s at RAK Mall, Tridom at Manar Mall, Dino World at Al Naeem City Center and Jump Street at Al Naeem Mall all run party packages. Mama Bella Slime offers creative slime-making parties. For beachfront resort parties, Mövenpick, Sofitel and Rixos all host kids events.
Winter break mid-December to early January. Spring break end of March to mid-April. Summer break late June through August (around 10 weeks). Plus UAE public holidays including National Day (2 December), Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, Islamic New Year, Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, Commemoration Day and Israa wal Miraj.
Yes. Youth football academies (Juventus Academy RAK, SK Football, TFA, RAK City FC), Music Zone for music lessons, private music tutors via dubizzle, swimming lessons at hotel and community pools, Chase Sports Playgrounds and Academy for multi-sport, plus tennis and padel programmes at the resorts.
