Exciting places in Dubai??
 

I've just shifted to Dubai... I'm on the lookout for some cool place where my 5 year old kid and i can spend some time! Some activty center with a nice cafe or something in it... Any ideas??d

Such places are not hard to find in Dubai.. Google search for options, However one place i know of is Play Around it has a cafe in it

There are many places Desert Safari and Beaches or Jumeirach Beach but I think children city will be best for you.

Also, I forgot to mention that this place has a neon golf course! Quite exciting for the kiddos! :d

There are multiple venues in Dubai perfect for kids.
Many of the malls offer kids entertainment areas such as Mirdif City Centre offering Magic Planet, Aqua Play and Little Explorers clubs and play areas.
Mall of the Emirates also offers Magic Planet.

You can opt for some of the parks with great outdoor play areas.
Alternatively check out Kidzania, Kids Villa, Cafe Ceramique, Favourite Things at Dubai Marina Mall.

Dubai is a perfect entertainer for everyone. Since you have shifted just now, it would be better if you visit these attractions one by one and day to day. You are not here for a holiday but to stay so take the attractions as they come. Almost all major attractions have been mentioned above. Nothing new from my side. If you want to travel in your own conveyance and known how to drive, then maybe you can opt for a car rental from Hertz. https://www.hertz.ae/rentacar/rental-car/uae/dubai.

It all depends on the way you want. Good luck and stay safe :)

I personally love going to Chuck E. Cheese in Dubai, my 2 year old son and I go there once a week. It allows me to relax and even play some games, and he can go crazy and get all of his energy out. Even my sister who doesn't have kids joins us. It works for us. I love this place...Also, they are opening a new branch in Dubai at Oud mehta road.
https://www.facebook.com/ChuckECheeseUAE