Natural setting
The forest-style outdoor setting gives young children room to explore, with trees, shade and nature around the play areas.
Jumeirah
XPark Jr. is an outdoor children’s park in Jumeirah, with a natural, forest-style setting where younger children can climb, splash and meet animals. It also works as a picnic-style birthday venue, though the business says it closes in July and August.
Source: Google Maps
The forest-style outdoor setting gives young children room to explore, with trees, shade and nature around the play areas.
Children can get close to animals and feed them, including ducks, chickens, turtles, goats and a pony.
Climbing areas, slides, rope bridges and water play keep younger children occupied rather than simply watching an attraction.
The outdoor layout suits picnic-style children’s parties, with space for running, play, cake and decorations.
Reviews consistently point to the park working best for toddlers and children around six and under.
Much of the climbing equipment is shaded, which makes outdoor play more manageable on cooler or milder days.
The on-site cafe is considered a useful party option, with reviews mentioning good food and generous portions.
Visit weekdays. Choose a weekday for a quieter experience; a birthday review specifically found it less crowded then.
Bring spare clothes. Pack swimwear or spare clothes and shoes because the water-play areas can leave children wet.
Plan parking. Allow extra time for parking at weekends, when the nearby Kite Beach area is busy.
Check feeding. Ask what animals will be outside before paying; the pony and goats may remain in the barn during quieter periods.
Confirm timing. For a party, clarify the two-hour slot and the running order in advance so cake and food do not feel hurried.
Pack refreshments. Check the food rules and budget for cafe purchases; some reviews say outside snacks are restricted or the cafe is costly.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
The climbing structures are a key part of the play experience, with one review describing them as brilliant and largely shaded.
The small petting zoo lets children meet and feed farm animals during their visit.
Older children may run out of things to explore quickly; one review said the whole park could be finished in five minutes.
Birthday and entry sessions can feel rushed because some visitors receive only around two hours.
Some visitors feel the animal collection is now too small, with one review counting only a giant turtle, ducks and chickens.
Several reviews describe the cafe as expensive, which can push up the cost of a family visit.
Party experiences vary: one parent described the organiser as rigid and rushing guests through cake-cutting and departure.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Entrance fee
“Entrance fee is 80AED for 1 child ( 2 adults will be free of Entrance per kid)”Google review · March 2022
Entry fee
“Entry fee is 80 dhs for 2 hours which includes the entry for 1 kid aged 1+ and 2 adults”Google review · January 2020
Entrance
“Entrance was 45 aed for 1 kid and 1 adult”Google review · April 2018
The Bottom Line
XPark Jr. is a compact outdoor play park in Jumeirah aimed mainly at toddlers and younger children. Kids can climb, use the slides and rope bridges, splash in the water areas, and interact with animals such as ducks, chickens, turtles, goats and a pony.
The forest-style setting and shaded play equipment give it more of a nature-and-play feel than a conventional playground. It is also a popular birthday venue, with space for children to run around, a cafe, cake-cutting areas and decoration setups mentioned in party reviews. Food feedback ranges from good and generous to expensive, and one party review said outside food was not allowed apart from cake.
The cafe may therefore be convenient, but worth budgeting for. Keep expectations age-appropriate: several reviews say children around one to six get the most from it, while older children may finish quickly. The park can feel crowded, and some recent visitors found the animal selection smaller than expected.
Entry or party sessions may be limited to about two hours, so check the timing and which animals will be available for feeding. Weekdays are a better bet for space, and bring spare clothes for water play. Parking can also take time on busy Kite Beach weekends.