Restaurants. Hotels. Experiences
With Earth Day coming up on the 22nd of April, The Green Planet Dubai have put together a week-long programme of nature-led experiences, bringing families face-to-face with a living rainforest in the heart of the city. We sent Dubai resident, Chirag and his family over to review the experience. Here’s Chirag’s experience at The Green […]
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House of Hype – Dubai Mall’s immersive mega-experience have launched The Winter Wonderverse – running from 13th December to 4th January 2026. It’s their festive edition – a remix of holiday classics across the park’s 25 immersive worlds. We sent two families over to check it out when it launched on Friday. This is a review, by Dubai-based […]
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Do you play cricket? Well – what about an augmented reality version of one? Introducing Wikit – which has now opened up its second branch in Dubai – within Emirates Golf Club. This is you holding a cricket bat and hitting balls that are pumped out from a screen with virtual bowlers. It’s super fun, […]
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When I first told the husband that we are going to Coca-Cola Arena to try out their new menu – his first response was – I’m going to have dinner at home first. Not that we’re familiar with what the arena used to serve, but just the general idea that it’s an arena so we […]
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Topgolf has relaunched their Ladies Night offer and it’s bigger and better. Your husband will very likely want to tag along. Maybe your brother as well. Because – it is afterall – Topgolf : a place where anyone with whatsoever golf skills can join in and still have a ball of a time. Here’s how […]
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The thing with having three kids is everytime we want to do a family activity outside – it involves a lot research. Which one is cheaper? Which one is better? That’s exactly what we went through when we wanted to take the kids ice skating. The good thing is – there isn’t exactly a lot […]
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Summer is here – and Topgolf is very much open, and busy as usual. You might be thinking – isn’t it a little hot to play golf? Well well well – welcome to Dubai. There’s always a solution to every problem in this city. Here’s 5 reasons to take the kids to Topgolf this Summer […]
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With the temperature rising, families are starting to look for alternative options to keep the little ones entertained for the summer months. We are pretty lucky that there are so many indoor attractions in Dubai catered for families. A lot of these are also fun for parents as well! Follow us on Instagram as we […]
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With the kids getting bigger and out of the pram-phase – we’ve been looking for more places to go to where we could all play together as a family. Tiger Strikes is one of them. We went over to review the venue with the kids, together with my mum when she was here – one […]
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Did you know that there are actually quite a few places in Dubai where you can take the kids to see animals? There’s a handful of farms where you can feed goats and donkeys, animal parks of different sizes, and there are also indoor animal enclosures which will be perfect for the summer months, or […]
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Wild Wadi Waterpark have relaunched their Ladies Night – happening every Friday evening. We sent two Dubai mums to review the experience late November, and they had a splash of a time! See our piece below, on what to expect, and feedback from the ladies as well to share.
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Have you ever been on an Hot Air Balloon? In, Dubai? To be honest, it never interested me – not here in this region. My first thought was – what are going to see? Wouldn’t it just be – desert, and more desert? But really – it’s not just desert. The entire experience, from pick-up […]
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In February when the parents were here, we did a road trip to Musandam. Two cars, two families, with popo (grandma) and gong gong (grandpa). It would have been our first trip to Musandam. As everyone does on their trip there : we too did the boat tour to see the famous dolphins. We were […]
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My 8 year old has taken onto rock and wall climbing lately – and we have been taking her, together with her younger sister to various indoor play areas to climb. It’s exciting for us as parents to explore new places – or at least revisit familiar play areas but to do a different activity […]
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Did you know there is a zipline in Musandam? It’s also the world’s longest zipline over open water, and officially accredited by the Guinness World Records. Would you give it a try? Here’s a little background, and our experience of the Musandam Zipline – so you can decide if you’re brave enough to give it […]
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It’s been awhile since we’ve gone to a circus show here in Dubai. A new show – by Cirque Du Liban called Pluma was launching by Dubai Festival City Mall and we took the kids, up Sheikh Zayed Road for their premiere. What a fun evening it turned out to be – not only for […]
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Jais Sky Tour has got to be the highlight of our Jebel Jais Weekend Away. The entire experience, from start to finish was just so much fun. If you are a thrill-seeker, I would definitely recommend you add Jais Sky Tour to your bucket list. What exactly is it? Six ziplines ranging from 300m to […]
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Dubai Parks and Resorts have launched an amazing offer for families this summer, where kids go free. It’s definitely one to do if you have not yet been to either of their theme parks, or you’re simply hanging around this summer and looking for something to keep the little ones entertained. Yes, it will be […]
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There’s a new indoor adventure park for kids in Riverland Dubai, and it’s called Neon Galaxy. As the name suggests, it’s a large multi-level indoor soft play built to the theme of astronauts, rocketships and space. It’s dark, with neon lights all throughout – plus there’s music playing. I call it an indoor play area […]
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Aya Universe, an immersive entertainment experience has opened up in Wafi City Mall in Dubai. We have seen a few of these experiences recently – Infinity des Lumieres and TODA, as well as many in the EXPO 2020 Pavilions – so I was fairly curious to see what Aya could bring to us that was […]
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With the temperature dropping down to early 30s – families always get excited here in Dubai as that means that we can finally do things outdoors with the kids. Here are a few suggestions on outdoor activities in Dubai – suitable for those with younger ones. Spend a day in Dubai Marina, JBR & Bluewaters […]
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Do you know the story of The Little Prince? Theatre of Digital Art, also known as TODA is showing The Little Prince in a 360 experience until January 2023. We went over afterschool one Friday in November to review the experience. It would be the first time taking the girls to TODA as well 😉
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Have you ever done an immersive dining experience, where art, story-telling and 3d graphics were intertwined? We drove up to the Shangri La one Friday evening to review Seven Paintings, over a much awaited date night. Here’s what Seven Paintings is all about.
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The following article is written by a guest writer on Dubai’s Top Summer Attractions. Follow us on Instagram as we explore Dubai’s attractions, and more. Dubai is best enjoyed with friends and family in the summer. Dubai has it all, with world-class shopping, dining, and exciting attractions. Here are some top summer attractions in Dubai. […]
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Having grown up in South East Asia, we have spent numerous holidays in Singapore. That being said, there have been so many new attractions that were built over the years – we would love to return to experience it all with the family. The following article is written by a guest writer on the top […]
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Most of us would have seen photos and videos of Museum of the Future on socials, or at least driven pass the beautiful building on Sheikh Zayed Road. The big question on every parent’s minds is : What is there for kids? Is it worth taking them there? What exactly is in this museum? We […]
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It is not uncommon for people in Dubai to rent a luxury car as they are readily available. Here are some tips that can make the process easy for you.
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This is a guide that will keep evolving as we explore Expo 2020 with the family. With over 200 pavilions, we will be going back there a lot over the next four months. A piece put together on what to prepare before you go, where to go, where to eat, what to do, what to […]
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How would you like to have a 3-course meal, perched 50 metres in the air – on a structure that is being hung off a crane? Here’s Dinner in the Sky – located right by Sky Dive Dubai. A Dubai ‘bucket list’ item for sure – particularly as it does come with a price tag. […]
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You have probably seen lots of photos and videos of moving artwork on social media lately. “Immersive digital art experience” – it is called. We had the opportunity to check out Infinity des Lumieres in Dubai Mall with the little ones one evening, as we were curious to see what it is actually like. If […]
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It’s pool season in Dubai now, isn’t it? There’s a handful of hotels in Dubai that has their own waterslides. These are a few of the ones that we have been and our thoughts on it 😉 Just in case you wanted to plan a pool and beach day with the little ones, or otherwise […]
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Over the countless times we’ve passed the Dubai Aquarium, we’ve never had the inclination to go inside. We honestly thought it was literally just walking through that tunnel that you can vaguely see from the outside. I’m sure the same thought has crossed your mind before – Why pay more when you can already see […]
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We have always wanted to bring the little ones to the Burj. Having always done Atmosphere Lounge over sunset when we had family and guests over, we had the impression that kids were not allowed up to Level 123 of the Burj Khalifa. I checked, and realised hey – you could bring under 6 year […]
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The following post was written by a 17-year old girl who lives in Dubai. These are all the icons of the city, the landmarks, the attractions. If you are a tourist spending sometime here in Dubai – these are a few of many that you should not miss. All photos were taken by her father […]
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The last time we came to the Green Planet, it had just opened its doors and I was my wearing my little one in a Baby Bjorn. She is now almost 5 years old. Green Planet has literally grown so much since – its foliage, the number of animals, and also the experiences that you […]
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When I found out they were going to be building a waterpark to replace the much beloved Mina Seyahi Amphitheatre – I was not very happy at all. We’ve spent a lot of time there over the years – Ripe Markets, Pik Nik and just letting the kids run around. Well well, green space never […]
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Something nice to do with the little ones that wouldn’t cost an arm and leg. A movie morning, which includes breakfast, entertainment and free parking. Here’s what “Little Roxy” Cinema Experience is –
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The following post was written by a 17-year old girl who lives in Dubai. It outlines a trip to the Dubai Safari Park where she had gone with the family. All photos were taken by her father – a friend and workmate of mine. PS – She writes better than me. Enjoy. Book Dubai Safari […]
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I’ve gotten somewhat addicted to a certain exclusive membership. You know, that membership that gives you unlimited access to most hotel pools and beaches in the UAE. If you know me personally, chances are I’ve tried to get you to join it as well. If you don’t know me, you’ve probably seen this same person […]
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When I first received the press release, I laughed and thought – they must have read every mum’s mind. Good job for being the first to introduce this in Dubai. Aquaventure – I actually emailed you over the summer to let mums in to your Splashers area earlier, remember? 😉 So, today was the opening […]
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At first I was thinking, how fun can it really be, getting blown up in a wind tunnel. Plus it’s a bit of a road trip from the marina to Mirdiff City Centre on a Friday morning (well, technically just 30km… but still.. it’s a weekend you know 😉 ). But we figured, let’s do […]
Read MoreThere’s a stance in hot yoga, where you touch your toes, heads to knee, and you look like a lamppost. I saw a little girl do this in Wild Wadi today. The only difference was she had her pants down and honestly, I was amazed how much water was coming out of such a cute […]
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I love water parks. The last time I went to was in 2008 with D and E to Gold Coast’s Wet n Wild. Ah, I remember it was pouring and rain, and there was hardly anyone so we could do the rides 3-4 times in a row if we liked it 🙂 Fun times.
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