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12 Wonderful things to do with kids in Dubai this week

Make the most of the week with awesome mum and child-friendly activities in Dubai

Published: June 27, 2021 16:37 Tabitha Barda, Baby & Child Editor

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Mums club — JOIN THE MUMS’ CLUB: The much-loved Hilton Dubai Jumeirah and TishTash Mum’s Club relaunched on Monday 14th June 2021, and is now running daily from Sunday to Thursday at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah in JBR. The daycation starts from 8am and promises to make mummies feel a million dollars with pool and beach access priced at Dh75, which is fully redeemable against food and beverages. Children below the age of 12 can also come along free of charge. What’s more, the first five mummies to enter the property every day will also receive a gift bag filled with some fabulous treats and surprises. DETAILS: Sundays to Thursday from 14 June 2021, Mums’ Club at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, JBR, Dh75 for beach and pool access, fully redeemable against food and beverage at the hotel outlets. Image Credit: Supplied

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Urban energy — HAVE A WORKOUT WITH YOUR LITTLE ONE: Do you find it hard to fit in exercise around looking after your little one? Take your tot along to the Urban Energy Fitness classes, which are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at Kids HQ in Al Barsha! Based in this spacious and friendly play area, the group workout happens in a studio to the side of the soft play area, and little ones are able to wander in and out to see mum, while being cared for by the well trained and attentive staff at Kids HQ. Pregnant mums, newly postnatal mums, and mums who are serious about fitness are all welcome, as the mixture of cardio and strength can be adapted to any level, and the friendly, energetic instructor Georgina is fully qualified in pre- and postnatal fitness. It’s the perfect way to get fit, while your little one has fun too. Need to fit a bit of work in as well? There’s even a co-working space at Kids HQ that you can book into as well, for sound-proofed Zoom meetings or laptop time. DETAILS: Urban Energy Fitness classes held weekly on Mondays (9.30am) and Wednesdays (9.30am) at Kids HQ Al Barsha, from Dh70 per class when you buy a pack, including childcare and soft play for kids aged 3 and under. Booking in advance is mandatory, www.urbanenergyfitness.com. Image Credit: Supplied

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Brilliant things to do in Dubai this week — KICK AROUND AT FOOTLAB: Has your kid or teen got Euro footie fever? Little football fans will adore the newly opened Footlab, the world’s first indoor football, entertainment and performance park that’s just opened at ISD Dubai Sports City. In its first international location outside of Europe, FOOTLAB Dubai offers a brand-new, fully immersive, tech powered football experience for football fans of all ages and the whole community. While boosting their skills at the Individual state-of-the-art stations, featuring highly interactive test and train challenges, players can also compete with their friends or teams at the exciting Challenge, Street Soccer, Footvolley stations and 5-a-side football pitch, equipped with unique F.A.R technology, and offering real-time stats and standings. DETAILS: FOOTLAB Dubai is located at ISD Dubai Sports City and open 7 days a week, Sunday-Wednesday 10am-10pm and Thursday-Saturday 10am to 1am. Call +971 4 4481554 or download the FOOTLAB App from the Apple Store or Google Play store. Image Credit: Supplied

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baby bloom classes — SIGN UP TO A BLOOM BABY CLASS: Bloom’s classes provide highly researched baby development programmes for babies from six weeks of age to 14 months, held at various locations across Dubai. Each activity has been carefully researched to provide a benefit to parents as well as babies, and centres around the social/emotional, cognitive and physical learning of young children, allowing little ones to explore and experience fun group classes with their parents. Younger babies are encouraged to have tummy time, enjoy sensory games, all rounded up with a baby massage to send them off for a good nap, while the classes for 6-month-olds and above promote early language acquisition and motor control through the use of instruments, bubbles, parachutes and treasure baskets. DETAILS: Classes held on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at locations across Dubai, sessions from Dh89, see Bloombabyclasses.com/bloombabyclassesdubai. Image Credit: Supplied

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Brilliant things to do in Dubai this week — CHECK OUT THE ROVE GAMER CAVES: Got a little gamer fan on your hands? Make their dreams come through by booking into one of Rove Hotel’s all-new Gamer Caves, which launched this month. These are the MENA region’s first-ever hotel rooms designed exclusively for gaming. Available to book online via www.rovehotels.com this week, the first-of-its-kind gaming rooms will be fully decked out with top-of-the-line set-up, courtesy of Razer, and offer a wide and diverse range of gaming titles provided by Playtonia, including Overwatch, DOTA 2, Diablo 3, GTA 5, Doom, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Red Dead Redemption 2, Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition, Final Fantasy XIV Online, and Faster Than Light.. There is also a themed in-room dining menu, made just for gamers. DETAILS: Gamer Caves are available to book from Dh249 per night, For enquiries, call +971 4561 9999 or Whatsapp +971 50 517 6833. Image Credit: Supplied

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Brilliant things to do in Dubai this week — IMPROVE YOUR MIND AT TOAST AND TOTS: This Monday 28 June sees the second edition of Toast and Tots’, a bi-weekly extra special morning for mums to come together, escape the heat and enjoy a number of curated family friendly experiences and pop-ups. Running bi-weekly until 25th August 2021, go along to meet fellow mums, some cool new brands and enjoy a series of #ToastTalks, which will be in the format of workshops, talks and panels from specialists and experts relevant to the mum and family audience. DETAILS: Free to attend, Toast and Tots from 8am-12pm on Monday 28 June at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah. Please note: all attendees must be vaccinated – children are not permitted to attend Toast and Tots, although the kids club is open. For all enquiries and to book contact Reservations.Dubai@hilton.com or call +971 4 318 2111. Image Credit: Supplied

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wreath — LEARN HOW TO CREATE A FLORAL WREATH IN A FREE WORKSHOP: Unleash your creative side by signing up for the last in a series of free craft workshops at Bay Avenue from 10am-12pm on 28th June. The workshop is part of the 'Mademoiselle' series and is completely free of charge for all those who spend Dh50 on food and drinks at Kebab Grill 44 at Bay Avenue. Attendees will also enjoy 25 per cent off the menu. DETAILS: Spaces must be reserved in advance by contacting bayavenue@theworkshophub.me. The workshops are open to all, but priority will be offered to those living in the Bay Avenue community. Image Credit: Unsplash

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La Perle — KIDS SEE LA PERLE FOR FREE: For a limited-time only over summer, kids can visit Dubai’s hit show La Perle for free with every paying adult, on tickets starting at Dh209. Little ones aged 12 years old and younger can marvel at the stunning acrobatics, stunt and special effects, for a viewing experience that’s sure to stay with them forever. DETAILS: All kids must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket, under-twos are not recommended to attend the show, children must be present at ticket collection, with proof of age. Laperle.com. Image Credit: Supplied

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Roxy Cinema — ENJOY LITTLE ROXY SUNDAYS: Parents and kids can get a special deal on cinema access, including a scrumptious breakfast, every Sunday at the Little Roxy sessions, which are now back at Roxy Cinema on The Beach. For Dh95 an adult and one child can get movie tickets, plus a breakfast that includes tea, coffee, juice, pastries and live cooking stations. With films such as Peter Rabbit 2, Lassie Come Home and Ainbo on at the moment, head down to The Beach’s boutique cinema for a fab flick and catch up with other mamas or papas over breakfast. DETAILS: Dh95 for one adult and one child, including movie tickets and breakfast, Dh40 for an extra child. Available at Roxy cinema The Beach, JBR, on Sundays. Theroxycinemas.com. Image Credit: Supplied

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Sensory storytime — GET MESSY AT SENSORY STORYTIME: This Tuesday take your tot for a spot of messy play at children’ play area Woo-hoo! In Al Quoz. Aimed at kids aged 4 and below, you child will be encouraged to create an adorable finger painting on a canvas with non-toxic paint and materials while taking part in a fun sensory storytime. DETAILS: 29 June 2021, 10-11am, Dh70, https://woo-hoo.ae/programs-events/. Image Credit: Supplied

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Dennys — BUY ONE, GET ONE ON MILKSHAKES: From 7th - 30th June Denny’s Dubai is offering a Buy One Get one free weekday offer on ALL milkshakes on the Denny’s menu, from 3 pm to 7 pm every weekday afternoon. Made with premium ice cream and topped with whipped cream, kids can choose from Peanut Butter Banana, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Oreo as well classics such as Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry. DETAILS: The buy one, get one free offer is available 3-7pm from 7-30 June 2021, at Denny’s locations across the UAE (Al Ghurair Center, Deira City Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Festival Plaza, Abu Dhabi Mall). Image Credit: Supplied

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xpark Junior — MUMMY & ME PLAYDATE AT X PARK JR: Get an amazing 50% off entry to wonderful play park X Park Jr at selected times throughout the week, allowing you and your child entry to its beautiful facilities for just Dh40 for two hours. Kids can climb the vast wooden jungle gym, clamber up and down boulders, paddle in rock pools, enjoy the mini splash pad, play in mud kitchens, do gardening and pet the friendly animals in its small urban farm, while mums can make the most of the coffee deal that gives you one cup of tea or coffee plus a pastry for Dh25. DETAILS: Mummy & Me playdate, Dh40 for entry (usually Dh80) for two hours of play at these times: Sunday and Monday 8-10am; Tuesday 1-3pm; Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm, Xparkjr.com. Image Credit:

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