New tourist attractions in Dubai that you must check out

Get ready to hit a hole-in-one without breaking a sweat at Five Iron Golf Dubai. The state-of-the-art indoor sports and entertainment arena spans over 32,000sqft and is the largest Five Iron in the world, with 17 simulators powered by Trackman technology. Each bay can accommodate a maximum of six players of all abilities, from beginners to pros. Other attractions include a nine-hole mini golf course, an indoor putting green, augmented reality darts and numerous table games. Want to stay fuelled for hours of fun? Grab a spot at the restaurant to savour delectable bites by an award-winning chef.

Chaos Karts offers an elevated go-karting experience which combines traditional gaming with high-tech visual and sound effects to make you feel like you're zipping down the streets of Dubai. This immersive attraction is located in Al Quoz and welcomes everyone aged nine and above. Put your helmets on and zoom around their state-of-the-art circuits, which use digital projections paired with augmented reality. There are six tracks to choose from – including an Arabian desert adventure and an out-of-this-world cosmos course – with each turn lasting 20 minutes.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 1pm to 11pm and Friday to Sunday 11am to 11pm

Contact: +971 54 586 9986

Price: From AED104 

The world's first Museum of Candy promises lots of sweet treats, instragammable moments and a whole lot of fun for all ages. Come explore this vibrant attraction filled with interactive elements in every corner. There are eight different zones and 15 exhibits, including a Candy Lab, where guests can make their own sugary snacks blending a variety of flavours and techniques.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10am to 10pm and Friday to Sunday 10am to 12am

Contact: +971 54 586 9986

Price: From AED119

Bounce, bowl, climb, slime, zip, dance and so much more at Loco Bear, an indoor entertainment paradise in Al Quoz. Embrace the chaos at Slime Universe, play a game of laser tag in two arenas and test your aim at the six-lane bowling alley – which includes the region’s first ‘Hyperbowl’ experience. You can also burn off energy in the huge trampoline arena, play classic arcade games, try parkour, immerse yourself in virtual reality quests, go ziplining, explore the soft play zone and get competitive with activities from shuffleboard and pool to air hockey and arm wrestling.

Opening Hours: Loco Bear opens at 12pm (Monday to Friday) and 11am (Saturday and Sunday), and closes at 10pm (Sunday to Thursday) and 11pm (Friday and Saturday)

Contact: +971 800 56262

Price: The cost varies according to activity, and you can save money through the venue's recharge offers

The world's first football theme park, Real Madrid World at Dubai Parks and Resorts features over 40 experiences and attractions. The venue is divided into three zones – Champions Avenue, Celebration Plaza and Stars Avenue. Discover new heights and follow the club's journey on the region’s first wooden roller coaster, Hala Madrid, or conquer the Stars Flyer, the world's tallest amusement ride at 460 feet. Feel the rush at Hands Up!, a high-octane drop tower experience or ride The Wave - La Ola with the entire family.

Opening Hours: 12-9pm (Sunday to Thursday) and 12-10pm (Friday and Saturday)

Contact: +971 4 362 2000

Price: Tickets start from AED295 online. Kids under the age of three can enter for free with valid ID proof

Joining the list of Dubai's latest attractions is the ultimate immersive art experience at ARTE MUSEUM Dubai. Spanning almost 2,800sqm, this Dubai Mall gallery contains works across 14 zones under the theme of 'Eternal Nature'. The venue, designed by Korean digital design company d'strct, uses production-mapping, multi-image control and sensor-based interaction systems to help visitors appreciate exhibits as closely as possible with the help of technology. After you are done browsing, sit back at the ARTE Tea Bar and sample refreshing tea-based mocktails surrounded by mesmerising art pieces.

Opening Hours: 10am-11pm (Monday to Thursday) and 10am-12am (Friday to Sunday)

Contact: +971 4 570 7084

Price: Children below three years old and People of Determination can enter free and other tickets start from AED69

An entertainment destination in Al Ghurair Centre, GLITCH features over 30 different indoor games for all ages. Take on a ninja warrior-style course, zoom down a 10m-high slide or defy gravity on their climbing walls, there's something for everyone. Round up the family for a round of bowling or buckle up for SkySurf, the city's first roller glider experience where you can 'float' around the venue.

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10am - 11pm, extended to midnight on weekends
Contact: glitcharabia.events@al-ghurair.com
Price: From AED25

Market Island at Dubai Festival City Mall is a premier food hall spanning 70,000 square feet, making it the largest food hall in the Middle East. Featuring over 50 food outlets with a wide range of international and local flavours, Market Island offers an abundance of choice when it comes to refuelling in Dubai Festival City. Discover international restaurants such as Pasta Art, which showcases authentic Italian pasta dishes, while Nikkei sushi brings the flavours of Japan with a unique touch from Chef Roberto Segura. Seafood lovers will be able to enjoy John Dory's Mediterranean offerings. For those with a sweet tooth, Gelato Ado serves high-quality Italian gelato made with natural ingredients.

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 10am to 11pm and Friday to Sunday 10am to midnight

Located in City Centre Mirdif, SuperPark Dubai is an all-in-one indoor wonderland that promises endless excitement for both adults and children. With more than 40 attractions like sliding mountains, climbing structures, pedal car tracks and ziplines spread across three themed zones — Adventure Area, Games Arena and Freestyle Hall — there's something for everyone here. Plus, sports like basketball, street soccer, superbowling and air hockey will keep you entertained for hours.

Opening Hours: 10am to midnight

Contact: +971 58 140 8161

Price: A one-hour session at SuperPark Dubai costs AED90. For children aged six and under, one guardian can enter free of charge with a wristband.

Adjacent to the nature-focused Mushrif Park, Dubai Crocodile Park measures 20,000sqm and is home to more than 250 Nile crocodiles. The family-friendly venue allows guests to see these fascinating creatures living happily between three vast climate-controlled basins, featuring placid waterfalls and perfectly-placed sandbanks, and even interact with them at various feeding stations. Meanwhile, an onsite museum delves into myriad crocodile facts, should you care to learn more about them.

Opening Hours: 10am-10pm

Contact: +971 4 266 3700

Price: AED75 (Ages three to 12) and AED95 (Ages 13 and up)