The summer holidays are less than two weeks away and thanks to the plenty of fantastic offers on the (totally free to download) Sunsational Summer App by Meraas, there’s no need to fret about the kids being stuck inside the house all day. From wild waterparks to exciting edutainment spaces, here are 10 fabulous options for keeping the little ones busy during the summer break.

#1 – Keep them cool with ice cream

Nothing is as satisfying as a delicious helping of your favourite ice cream on a hot summer day. Treat your little ones to the melting goodness of Jelly Belly Ice Cream at La Mer, Al Seef and Bluewaters and receive a complimentary freshly baked cone! Or, buy one large cup and get one small cup on the house at Dri Dri at The Beach, City Walk, La Mer and The Outlet Village.

#2 – Let them splash about

It’s pretty toasty outside, which means it’s the perfect time for kids to frolic around in water. Take your tiny thrill-seekers to Laguna Waterpark at La Mer or Splash Pad at The Beach and grab the buy one, get one free offer on tickets.

#3 – Have a blast while learning

Who said fun and learning don’t mix? You’ll love the buy one, get one free offer at Mattel Play! Town at City Walk, Dubai’s award-winning children edutainment park. Little visitors can dive into a world of immersive and interactive experiences with their favourite friends from fictional worlds, including Barney, Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina and Fireman Sam.

#4 – Become a wordsmith

This one is for kids who love reading more than anything else. House of Prose at Boxpark is offering a 10 per cent discount on all pre-owned books – so, your little bookworms can keep themselves occupied for hours on end.

#5 – Walk on the wild side

Fancy communing with nature and discovering over 3,000 plants and animals in an indoor tropical rainforest? The Green Planet at City Walk, Dubai’s first indoor rainforest bio-dome, is one of the best places to educate kids about nature and let them run wild as they explore the lush greenery, and learn more about insects, birds and even sloths. Enjoy buy one, get one free offers on tickets and treat the whole family to an incredible day out.

#6 – Scoot about town

Outdoorsy kids can check out the Tarsam Image outlet at Al Seef, La Mer and Bluewaters that has on offer a 10 per cent discount on all types of scooters, including the super fun electric ones, so that your tots can whiz about for hours on end.

#7 – Enjoy the beach in style

Let’s face it, family days out at the beach create some of our fondest memories. Sea Breeze at La Mer now has a 30 per cent discount on its fully air-conditioned Day Rooms, meaning the whole family can enjoy the ultimate luxury beachside experience – complete with indoor seating furniture, a mini fridge, a private terrace with chairs, sunbeds, an umbrella and even towels for all guests.

#8 – Bounce, bounce, bounce

From trampolining to bungee jumping, Dom Tak Entertainment at Kite Beach is the perfect hangout for little kids and the young at heart. Visitors receive a 20 per cent discount on the total ticket price every time they stop over at this beachside retreat.

#9 – Become a pirate for the day

Do your little ones dream of becoming pirates and sailing off on voyages into the great unknown? They’ll love Pirate Bay at Last Exit Al Khawaneej, where an action packed, remote-controlled boat racing experience awaits them. What’s more, they now get double the playtime for the same price.

#10 – Unleash their inner Tarzan

Let your little monkeys run wild at Wire World Adventure Parks – only at Kite Beach. With 25 per cent off on select rides, including the Accrobranche Junior, Swinging Tarzan and Bungee Ejection, this exhilarating, sports-oriented outdoor experience is guaranteed to have them screaming in excitement.