With an hour or more before a flight, how you are going to keep your little ones occupied can be daunting for parents.  Dubai airport has opened a facility at Concourse B’s Zen Garden, Terminal 3. It is for families and kids.

Located between Gates B7 and B8, the area features a play zone, televisions showing children’s programmes and baby changing rooms.

The design of the area takes its inspiration from the Arabian Desert, with the topography of the floor similar to sand-dunes for children to walk around. There is also a climbing area and interactive games zone.

Additional conversational-style seating has also been made available for families waiting for flights.

Chris Garton, Executive Vice President – Operations at Dubai Airports, said: “These new facilities are the first of a series of changes we are making across the terminals at Dubai International to create welcoming spaces for the comfort and convenience of our customers.”

In addition to the family facility, the main transfer area in Concourse B has also been refurbished and expanded to accommodate more passengers during peak periods.