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Top Birthday Party Venues in Dubai

Best Birthday Party Places in Dubai

Birthdays are indeed extra special and call for celebrations. Every individual has his or her own way of memorializing the day.

One prevalent way of celebrating such a special occasion is to book a venue and host a birthday party. With a guest list that ranges from a few selected attendees to hundreds and sometimes even thousands of people, selecting a suitable venue is the most imperative step when planning such an event.

Dubai, the modern epicenter of all happening trends, has a plethora of world-class birthday party venues. That’s the good part; the not-so-good part is that choosing the best one for a party is a pretty daunting task, considering the multiple options.

Continue reading as we list out the best venues in Dubai where you can celebrate your special day with near and dear ones.

Birthday Party Venues in Dubai for Kids


Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Amidst 30,000 fishes, kids have the best time underwater in the Dubai Aquarium. It’s not an experience that every kid on the planet can readily access, and that is what makes this experience truly worthwhile. If you are in Dubai to celebrate your child’s birthday, take them for this pleasant outing at Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai. It is one of the best tourist spots in Dubai for family vacations too.

At this venue, there are two package choices that include games, guided tours, and other startling surprises for the kids. The package choices include-

  • Aqua Package – Minimum Guarantee of 15 kids
  • Aqua Venture – Minimum Guarantee of 15 kids

Package charges:

  • Aqua Package: Monday – Thursday:  AED 169 per person (kids/adults)
  • Aqua Package: Friday – Sunday:  AED 199 per person (kids/adults)
  • Aqua Venture: Monday – Thursday:  AED 199 per person (kids/adults)
  • Aqua Venture: Friday – Sunday:  AED 229 per person (kids/adults)

BOUNCE

BOUNCE at Al Quoz 1 is just the place you want to head out to with your super-excited kids and their friends on D-day. This is a freestyle trampoline park with the right elements to match the high energies of children. A resident party host takes care of the entire event once the kids come in.

The party is for two hours consisting of 30 minutes of meet and greet, one hour of freestyle trampoline joys, followed by cake-cutting in a designated private room and snacks.  The birthday package includes the party host charges, meals, grip socks, and more. Charges for the cake are extra. A minimum count of 10 children is required to get the birthday package offer. All kids should be 3 years old or more.

The cost of organizing a treat here is AED 155 per child.

Dubai Dolphinarium

This facility covering around 54,000 sq. ft of area inside Dubai Creek Park is another hotspot for the birthday treat. The kids love interacting with the six-bottlenose dolphins. Besides the resident dolphins, there are exotic bird species and seals that help kids get closer to marine life.

The birthday package at the Dubai Dolphinarium requires a minimum of 10 kids. The package includes – a public greeting for the birthday kid on the screen, a bespoke invitation for all the guests, the seal and dolphin show, and a photograph with the dolphins. There are gifts too.

If the number of kids increases to 15 or 25, the birthday package includes all the above, as well as the Bird Show and the Mirror Maze. Food and the birthday cake are charged extra.

The package for 10 kids is priced at AED 1,399, while the package for 15 to 25 kids is priced at AED 1,699.

The Green Planet

Let your kids discover the joys of nature at this indoor rainforest in City Walk. The venue also termed the ‘Oasis of Exotic Wildlife’ is home to innumerable flora and fauna species. This birthday party is going to be all about fun with an educational undertone.

There are spot monkeys, colorful birds, reptiles, bats, snakes, and other tropical animals and plants amidst waterfalls and rope bridges. Kids, part of the animal encounter birthday package, are introduced to the resident sloth, who’s a bit sleepy but quite friendly. The little ones can pose with the sloth and take photos with it.

Interested parents need to call the venue for bookings and also to get the best deal from the facility.

Birthday Party Venues in Dubai for Adults


At.mosphere

If the height gives you a thrill or chill, this is a venue that must be on your list. At.mosphere is the pride of honor of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. About 442 meters from the ground, the signature restaurant is decked up on the 122nd level. It is the place to treat your closet circle to lavish European cuisine.

Depending on whether you book the window or non-window seats, the rate per person differs. Expect the cost to be anywhere between AED 600 and 800 per person for this once-in-a-lifetime treat.

Note: Kids under 6 years are not allowed inside the restaurant.

The Thai Kitchen

Located in the Park Hyatt Dubai, this award-winning restaurant is an amazing place to treat your friends to some authentic Thai food. The chefs are all natives of Thailand. There are three live kitchens for noodles, grill, and wok. There’s another exclusive kitchen dedicated specially for making local desserts. The restaurant has received many awards for the Highly Commended Best Thai food.

Guests are given the privilege to sit next to the kitchens and watch the classical Thai dishes being cooked and served. The view outside is beautiful too – that of Dubai Creek and Marina.

Open from 6 PM till 12 AM, the starting price at the restaurant is about AED 200 per person.

Ossiano

This is one of the best places to host a dinner party for friends and family on your D-day. Recipient of one MICHELIN star, this restaurant sits in the midst of the ocean and is known for being a progressive fine-dining experience. Surrounded by fishes, stingrays, sharks, and other marine fishes as they swim past your table, you are going to have the gala time of your life creating special memories.

The star chef is Gregoire Berger; it is a seafood restaurant designed for grand celebrations. The food ingredients are all sourced sustainably from the sea within 50 km of the coastline. Open from 6:00 PM till 11:00 PM, kids below 10 years are not allowed.  The cost per person is AED 1,150 for a 10-waves tasting menu.

Ibn Al Bahr

At one of the private beaches in Palm Jumeirah, Ibn Al Bahr takes you back to the coasts of Lebanon. You get to treat your family & close ones to some of the freshest fishes in the city. It is a mini gateway and very close to the city center.

Right on the sandy shores of the sea, you are in for some non-pretentious quality food, especially seafood. The perfect spot to unwind, catch up with friends, and throw a lavish memorable birthday party for all.

For rates, you need to speak to the restaurant directly and get an attractive group deal.

Exclusive Outdoor Venues


Flying Cup

Not a typical birthday venue, the Flying Cup Dubai is not for weak hearts. If your birthday is around the corner and you have a friend circle consisting of all daredevils, invite them to this venue for the bash.

At 40 meters above the ground level, there are delicious gourmet spreads awaiting at The Flying Cup. Plus, with the panoramic view of JBR Beach, the venue is open for tailored events. A great place to create memories!

Special events like birthdays can be celebrated here, be it an adult or a kid. It is one of the best outdoor venues in Dubai.

The ticket price is AED 82 per person. For a party, you can speak to the staff for group rates.

Celebrating Your Birthday on a Yacht

Want to make your birthday a unique event of the year? Book a yacht birthday party. In Dubai, you can be water-bound by booking a yacht from a premium service provider near Palm Jumeirah and JBR. Alternatively, you can book a sailboat and go on a boat cruise to bring in the special day.

With friends and family around, blowing out the candles become extra fun with the water and the dazzling skyline of Dubai in the backdrop.

The average price per person starts at about AED 250.

A Private Dhow Party

Dhows are traditional wooden boats, an integral part of Arabic culture. In Dubai, you can go aboard a private Dhow to organize the party of the night. The boats are decorated with lights, and there’s a lot of flexibility to go in for customized décor for the night.

The ambiance of the evening dhow cruise is electrifying amidst the glistening water of Dubai Marina. There is the choicest gourmet spread for the tastebuds with limitless options. Live grill, buffet, welcome drinks on arrival, and so much more can be arranged on the boats.

The price on average is AED 150 per child (aged 5 to 10 years), and for an adult (aged above 10 years), it is about AED 200. Kids below 5 years are complimentary.

Aqua Parks Leisure

This hidden gem is the first freshwater waterpark in Dubai. It is located on Kite Beach in Umm Suqqueim. Irrespective of your age, this is one of the best outdoor spots to celebrate your big day. There are a total of 21 water-based activities for all including monkey bars, frog jumps, and more.

Aqua Parks Leisure promises you a perfect day that you and your kiddos will never forget and amazing memories that will last a lifetime. It truly is a hidden gem located on Kite Beach – Dubai’s first freshwater swimming pool waterpark!

If you have a head count of about 50 guests or lesser, consider hosting your next birthday party here as the venue. The price for a weekday/weekend event is AED 2,400 for 1 hour. You also get 1 hour complimentary from Monday to Friday and half an hour free on Saturday and Sunday.

During such events, the venue remains closed to the general public for the entire duration, the party is on.

FAQs

Is it possible to put up a ‘Happy Birthday’ message on the façade of the Burj Khalifa?

You can wish someone on their birthday with a message on the façade of the Burj Khalifa. However, this is an expensive proposition. As per Mullen Lowe MENA, the agency that takes care of the advertisements and promotions of Burj Khalifa, a three-minute display at the LED screens of the top floor begins at AED 250,000, approximately $68,073. The prices vary as per the time of the day or night and if the message/ad appears on weekdays or weekends.

Are there any venues in Dubai that offer free access or meals on a birthday?

There are many restaurants and venues where you can get freebies on your birthday. For example, at Wild Wadi, a popular waterpark in Dubai, UAE residents get free tickets, applicable only to the birthday boy or the girl. The person has to show his/her Emirates ID and bring along two guests to get free access.

Similarly, at Aquaventure Waterpark you get a free day pass on your birth date. The condition is that you need to register your birth date on the Aquaventure website beforehand.

Disclaimer: The mentioned prices can vary as per day/time and other circumstances. We don’t guarantee that you will get the same price.