FAMILY FUN

Meet albino alligators

Ali and Blue are the two newest members at the Lost Chambers Aquarium. The lack of melatonin in their skin means these Floridian critters have alabaster skin and red eyes. You’ll find them in a dimly lit enclosure under special lighting, which helps keep them healthy.

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, daily 10am to 10pm, Dhs75 residents, Dhs110 nonresidents. Tel: (04) 4260000. Taxi: Atlantis The Palm. atlantisthepalm.com

Crack a code

You and a group of friends are locked in a room – no phones, no cameras (except the ones watching you), and no Google. Your task? Escape in an hour. How? You figure it out.

Sunset Mall, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai, Sun to Wed 10.30am to 9pm, Dhs200 for two people, Thur to Sat 10.30am to 10.30pm, Dhs250 for two people. Tel: (050) 2560587. Taxi: Sunset Mall. challengechambers.com

Enjoy a butterfly garden

Step inside the enormous air-conditioned domes next to Dubai Miracle Garden and wait for one of these colourful creatures to land on your nose.

Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubailand, Dubai, daily 9am to 6pm, Dhs50. Tel: (04) 4228902. Taxi: Off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. dubaimiraclegarden.com