Adopt an adorable sloth, witness your favourite stories come to life at these fun fixes
There are loads of things to do in Dubai for the grown-ups, but what about the kids? Well, we’ve got your covered with these fab fam-jams!
Make a splash!
Round up the family for some fun in the sun at JA The Resort. Stretched over 550 sqm, Just Splash is a water park for children 110cm and above. Featuring slides, twisty aqua tubes, and a large soaker bucket, there’s enough to keep kids and tweens happy!
The little ones will also definitely love the Splash Pad, a safe area for tots who want to join in the water-based excitement.
While the kids are off, mums and dads can enjoy the breezy marina views at Sandbar – a casual cocktail beach bar overlooking the waterplay areas.
Tip: arrive early if you also want to explore JA The Resorts’ sprawling grounds. Home to many family experiences, including golf, water sports, archery, and abundant nature. You might notice the miniature pony trotting near the Equestrian Centre, and the beautiful strutting peacocks, or even hear the owls in the aviaries where various birds are being rehabilitated.
Just Splash Splash Park and Splash Pad at JA The Resort, Dubai open from 10am – 6pm.
For more information, visit jaresortshotels.com/dubai/ja-the-resort
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Journey with the Lost Boys
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” Inspiring words from one of the greatest fairy tales, J M Barrie’s Peter Pan. And thanks to the special effects, skill and high energy of globally renowned Imperial Ice Stars, the characters of this adaptation not only fly, but they also skate on real ice!
Peter Pan on Ice is all set to rock Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and children of all ages can experience the magical world of Neverland and join mischievous Peter, Tinker Bell and the villainous Captain Hook in this spectacular, narrated production.
The show boasts award-winning Tony Mercer’s unique choreography, fabulous theatrical staging, and world-class skaters who deliver adventurous performances with their exhilarating leaps, throws, spins, and daredevil aerial fighting. Bringing a fresh perspective to the timeless tale, expect state-of-the-art animated scenery, dazzling costumes, and original music from Tim A. Duncan and Edward Barnwell. Don’t miss it!
Peter Pan on Ice, The Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, from 26-28 May. For more information, visit artforall.ae/events/peter-pan-on-ice-dubai/
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Jump, run, flex and soar
For an adrenaline-filled experience, burn off energy at Street Maniax, Dubai’s parkour and trampoline freestyle park. This huge indoor park in Al Quoz boasts nine different activity zones, including Dodgeball, Jump Tower, Walk the Wall and a Ninja Warrior course. It’s the perfect way to test your agility and strength, and is brilliant fun!
Kids, both young and old, will be challenged by an array of trampolines, obstacles, and ramps. This homegrown brand is the little sister to Air Maniax, which is in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Ideal for corporate events, birthday parties, and just a great day out. And the month of May promises a great deal, with two hours of jumping fun, pizza and juice for AED 119 during the week.
For more information, visit streetmaniax.com/
Adopt a pawfect friend
Animal lovers can now get up close and personal with some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. The ‘Adopt an Animal’ initiative at The Green Planet – Dubai’s incredible indoor rainforest – is now offering the chance to adopt one of the adorable occupants of the biodome for an entire year.
Choose from Lemon the sloth, Kendrick the lemur, Amal the slow loris, Goldie the blue and gold macaw, or Coco the toco toucan. The animals will remain under the care of specialists at The Green Planet, with the adoption contributing to research, conservation and educational initiatives.
Choose from various packages, including a personalised adoption certificate, an animal keychain, stuffed toys, email updates about your adopted animal, and tickets to the Green Planet.
For more information, visit thegreenplanetdubai.com/
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