Bollywood Parks has nine new rides
Bollywood Parks finally re-opened last month, and it looks very different.
Having had a little revamp, the park has re-opened with nine brand-new attractions including the world’s tallest swing ride.
The Indian movie-inspired theme park at Dubai Parks and Resorts has been closed for almost a year, but it is now finally ready to welcome families back through its door following a makeover.
As well as revealing the world’s tallest swing ride, the Bollywood Skyflyer, that stands at a vertigo-inducing 460-feet tall, the park has also re-opened with the Wheel of Stars, a 55 metre ferris wheel; Taxi No.1, an exciting 88 metre family rollercoaster inspired by Mumbai’s famous yellow-black cabs and Rodeo Ki Sawari, an exhilarating family ride with triple spinning action that has been inspired by the traditional Indian Rodeo experience.
But that’s not all, because adrenaline junkies can look forward to riding the Hawa Hawai, a colourful family ride that simulates the sense of flying on a hang glider as well as Abraa Ka Dabraa, a fun-filled and mystical swinging Abra ride.
Fan of water rides? Monsoon Masti is a splash-tastic family attraction that will take you on a twisty monsoon adventure, while Tanga No. 13 will whizz you around the Gateway of India in an ornately decorated horse-drawn carriages.
And the littlest park goers haven’t been overlooked either. The brand-new rocket simulator offers an adventurous space-shuttle themed tower ride specifically for the youngest and smallest family members.
There are also new eaterie and new shopping experiences at the vibrant theme park.
Entry tickets for the new and improved park are priced at Dhs275.
See you there, if you’re brave enough that is.
www.dubaiparksandresorts.com.
Virtual game on
Arena Games has opened at DIFC for over 12s. You can choose from 13 awesome games that range from trying to survive a zombie attack (eek), to becoming super-assassin John Wicks. Younger gamers will also enjoy being able to play some of their favourite iPad games, such as Fruit Ninja – the hugely popular fruit-slicing game – which will be an interactive experience… watch out strawberries, we’re coming!
From Dhs90. Daily noon-9pm. Gate Avenue, Zone D, Ground Level, DIFC, Dubai.
Books for kids from Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai has launched the second edition of Children’s Tales from Around the World.
Children’s Tales from Around the World is a collection of both traditional children’s stories and folktales that celebrate the wonders of our planet and the human spirit.
Adding to the original 24 stories from the first edition that launched in September 2020, nine special stories have been carefully selected and some even include drawings by schoolchildren from all over the world.
Free, schools.expo2020dubai.com.
Ninja Squad at BOUNCE UAE
BOUNCE Freestyle Academy has introduced Ninja Squad across all of its locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The hour-long parkour-focused classes are aimed at high-energy kiddos aged eight and above who can test their agility, co-ordination and nerves!
The new ten-week course, which combines core elements of ninja, parkour and free running, promises to teach little ninjas some epic new skills while developing their strength, co-ordination and agility.
From Dhs1,000. Various locations across the UAE, including Al Quoz, Dubai; Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi; Remal Mall, Al Ain (04 3211 400).
