Last week we went to Kite Beach Center Umm Al Quwain - such a cool place to hang out & totally makes you feel on holiday 🏝 There are swings & hammocks in the Maldivian coloured ocean, an outdoor gym that looks out of The Flintstones, a cool tightrope the kids loved as well as a kids play area, basketball hoop, cafe and a wood fire pizza station 🍕

This doesn’t even cover the place’s, perhaps original, purpose as a watersports centre - with kayaks, SUP & kite surfing equipment, lessons and/or tours available 🏄‍♂️

It’s 1 hour drive from Dubai. Weekday entrance is 35AED adult/25AED kids over 5. Weekends/Holidays are priced at 75AED adult/45AED kids. The unique thing about this spot is that fur kids are welcome to join too (75AED per pet)... it was so nice to be outnumbered by dogs, rather than kids! 🐕 Bookings have to be done via the official website.

There are lots of loungers, bean bags, seating areas, etc. dotted all around but we rented one of the double-height beach huts (250AED weekdays / 350AED weekends - booked & paid in advance)... we will definitely book one next time too as the kids loved having their own little house, shower, hammock & space to chill. Absolutely loved this place & can’t wait to go back already 🙌

It’s an Instagrammers' dream (which also makes for some fun people watching 😜), but it’s actually just a really well done place - super fun for young, old & furry 💫

A true third culture child, Selina spent her youth in Abu Dhabi, Alaska, Russia and Azerbaijan. After completing secondary school & university in the UK, she moved to Dubai to work as an Environmental Consultant. She shares her passion for the UAE's culture and nature, as well as glimpses of her family life and home renovation & decor adventures on her vibrant Instagram account @selinas_sunshine.