Here are family-friendly hotel options in Dubai grouped by the nearby family attractions/areas (short note on why each is good for families). I’ve included quick proximity/features and a source for each pick.

Palm Jumeirah — waterpark & aquarium

• Atlantis, The Palm — Iconic for families: daily access to Aquaventure Waterpark, The Lost Chambers Aquarium, kids’ clubs, many interconnecting family rooms and family pools. Great if your kids want waterpark days without long transfers. (kerznercommunications.com)

Dubai Parks & Resorts / LEGOLAND — theme-park neighborhood

• Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts (Autograph Collection) — located inside Dubai Parks & Resorts with direct walking access to LEGOLAND, MOTIONGATE and Riverland; has kids’ club, family rooms and family pools. Ideal for multi‑park visits. (marriott.com)

Downtown Dubai — Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain

• Address Downtown / Address Dubai Mall — both are in Downtown with direct or very short walking access to Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa; family pools and supervised kids’ clubs available. Great for sightseeing, aquarium visits and evening fountain shows. (addresshotels.com)
• Rove Downtown — budget-friendly, family rooms and very walkable to the Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa area; good value if you want to spend days at mall attractions. (rovehotels.com)

Jumeirah / JBR / Dubai Marina — beaches, The Walk, Ain Dubai

• Hilton Dubai Jumeirah (and other JBR hotels like DoubleTree by Hilton JBR) — on The Walk/JBR beachfront with private beach access, kids’ activities and easy access to Marina attractions and family-friendly beachfront leisure. Good for families who want beach days plus easy dining/strolling. (hilton.com)
• Address Dubai Marina — central to the marina, linked to Dubai Marina Mall; spacious suites for families and easy access to waterfront dining and attractions. (emirates.com)

Al Barsha / Mall of the Emirates — indoor snow + mall family entertainment

• Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates — directly adjacent to Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai (indoor snow park), with family-oriented packages and easy access to mall entertainment. Good when you want Ski Dubai, Magic Planet or mall cinemas on your itinerary. (kempinski.com)

Umm Suqeim / Jumeirah (Wild Wadi / Burj Al Arab)

• Jumeirah Beach Hotel area hotels — historically paired with Wild Wadi Waterpark (next to Burj Al Arab); many Jumeirah properties offer family suites, beach access and Waterpark access. Good if you want classic Dubai beachfront and Wild Wadi. (en.wikipedia.org)

Quick tips

• Pick your base by what your family will do most days: Palm for Aquaventure, Dubai Parks & Resorts for multiple theme parks, Downtown for the mall/aquarium/Burj Khalifa, JBR/Marina for beach + relaxed evenings.
• Look for “family rooms” or interconnecting rooms and kids’ clubs when booking; many hotels offer complimentary or discounted park access/packages (check the hotel’s offers). (kerznercommunications.com)
• Transport: taxis and ride-hailing are plentiful; Downtown and Mall of the Emirates are on major routes and some hotels connect directly to malls (use those for easy, air‑conditioned transfers). (addresshotels.com)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow these to a budget range (economy / mid / luxury),
• Check specific dates/room availability and family-room options for your travel dates, or
• Find hotels with explicit free/discounted park access or shuttle services to the attractions you plan to visit.