There it is, the weekend, nearly within your grasp. Wondering what things you can do with the kids on Friday and Saturday in the UAE? We’ve got seven ideas that should give everyone something to look forward to.
Get out there and have fun with the whole gang.
Check out OliOli’s new drop-off programme for the kids
Got kids between five and nine? You can now drop them off at OliOli every weekday afternoon at 3pm and pick them up again at 5pm thanks to the launch of a new programme at the educational children’s museum. Sessions cost Dhs160 and focus on various themes including something new, science, inventing, adventures and art.
From Dhs160. Sun-Thu 3pm-5pm, Feb 28-July 1. 62 4th Street, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.olioli.ae (04 702 7300).
Find out what to expect from the extension at Aquaventure
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Atlantis The Palm’s Aquaventure waterpark’s brand-new, massive extension is opening on Monday March 1, and while you have a few days to wait, you can check out Time Out Dubai’s first look here to see what you can expect.
Opening March 1. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (04 426 2000).
Whip these winter warmers up in the kitchen
Our wonderful cookery columnist, Clare Lanvin, recommends four recipes to make with the kids at home. These easy to follow recipes are perfect for little chefs who can make a comforting chicken ramen and a warming chicken pie, while for desert you can have fun making plum cobbler and custard tarts. Yum. Find the recipes here.
Catch Tom and Jerry at the new KidZania cinema
Reel Cinemas has installed a specially designed, kid-friendly screen inside the Dubai Mall’s enormous edutainment centre. Wondering what to take them to see? The new cinema has opened just in time to catch the newly-released live-action, computer-animated remake of the classic cat and mouse cartoon, Tom and Jerry. The comedy is on at the cinema throughout February.
KidZania, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai.
Make a splash at Laguna Waterpark when it re-opens
After a month-long hiatus, Laguna Waterpark is re-opening to the public on Friday February 26. This buzzing waterpark features four distinct zones and caters to the daredevils with rides such the regions first WaveOz 180 FlowRider, but doesn’t overlook the little ones with a lazy river and a dedicated water adventure zone. There are also private cabanas available with prices starting from Dhs1,500.
Open daily 10am-6pm. La Mer, Jumeirah 1, www.lagunawaterpark.com (800 637227).
Sign up to an education fair and find out about studying abroad
The two-day event, which is being held on Friday March 5 and Saturday March 6, is aimed at helping students from the UAE select their further education choices abroad. Representatives from more than 100 of the world’s leading universities and higher education institutions from the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and more, will be on hand to answer any burning questions and to offer advice. Sign up this weekend to secure your place.
10am-8pm Mar 5 and Mar 6 10am-8pm. To register for the virtual expo click here.
Book tickets to a family show starring Magic Phil
Staying Silly at Sea is a one-man variety performance starring our very own Time Out UAE Kids columnist, Magic Phil, that promises a full hour of silliness at Theatre by QE2. Expect catchy rock n roll songs, silly jokes, brand-new magic tricks (look out for the teapot that can make any drink you fancy appear), plenty of awesome special effects and lots of opportunity for you to get involved. There will also be several surprise appearances from some special guests as Magic Phil sets off on a journey across the sea.Tickets are on sale now so get yours booked.
Dhs100. Fri Mar 26 1.30am & 2pm, Sat Mar 27 10.30am & 2pm. QE2, Port Rashid, Dubai, www.theatrebyqe2.com.
Kids under 12 can sign up for discounted memberships at VR Park’s soft play
On the hunt for something to do with the kids that won’t blow the budget? The Dubai Mall has a brand-new membership just for the littlest members of your family.
Click here for more information.
Book a family staycay with theme park tickets
Enjoy a little escape with the whole gang and get tickets to Dubai’s IMG Worlds of Adventure included.
Click here for more information.
Sign up to a marine life programme at Atlantis The Palm
If your little ones like animals, and specifically fish and sea creatures, then these new educational programmes at Atlantis will be right up their street.
Click here for more information.
