10 Things to do with kids this weekend in Dubai

PARENTS DINE FREE WITH EVERY PAYING CHILD AT ROVE: Let the kids treat you for a change with Rove hotels’ ‘Parents dine free’ offer. From 25 March until 10 April, parents dine free from The Big Kids’ Menu with every paying child at The Daily restaurants in Rove Trade Centre, Rove Healthcare City, Rove Dubai Marina, Rove City Centre, Rove At The Park, and Rove La Mer Beach.

WIN PRIZES AT OLI OLI’S GAME ACTIVATION: Starting this weekend, children’s play museum Oli Oli’s Game ON! activation is celebrating all games through the years in a museum takeover, with activities that will include physical and mental challenges, strategic planning and sometimes just a stroke of luck. From the floor is lava, to skee-ball and dance revolution, there is a play - collect - win theme, so every child is a guaranteed winner. With more than 20 games spread across each gallery, there’s also the chance to win big prizes, like a 3-month all-week membership valued at Dh895. DETAILS: Running from 24 March to 10 April, Game ON! Is free with your general admission ticket (Dh126 1 Child + 1 Adult) when booked online @ olioli.ae one day in advance; Dh30 at the door. For more information visit www.olioli.ae.

BOUNCE AND FLOAT AT MAGIC PLANET: Arcade gaming park Magic Planet has a brand-new attraction – Gravity Air Park, an inflatable obstacle course filled with climbing walls and plenty of rough and tumble fun. This is on top of the usual video games such as Halo and Donkey Kong VR, redemption games and amusement rides such as G-Force. Kids can also earn double the Blue Swiper Games when you top up online. DETAILS: Entry to Gravity Air Park is for children of 75cm height and above. Magic Planet is suitable for children from the age of 2 years. For more information visit magicplanetmena.com.

GO TO A DOG-FRIENDLY FAMILY FUN FAIR: Reform Social & Grill is hosting a super fun, dog-friendly market on Friday 26 March. Bring your kids and your fur babies for a yoga or a HITT class, which will be led by Dog Parents in UAE, while Dogventure & Canine MOE will host sessions on obedience and agility. There will also be a grooming van on site hosted by VIP pets and a photobooth so you can capture that perfect family portrait. There will also be a pooch-friendly menu so they can eat breakfast when you do! DETAILS: Friday 26 March, Dh50 entry, fully redeemable on food and drink, reserve by calling 04 454 2638 or WhatsApp 058 647 8692.

HAVE A GOURMET BREAKFAST IN THE DESERT: Launching this weekend, Sonara Camp will be hosting ‘Breakfast in the Desert’ every Friday and Saturday. The morning starts with a gentle drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve where you may spot the indigenous wildlife including Oryx and Gazelles. Once you arrive at Camp you can feast from the Arabic live cooking station, where the chefs will treat you to authentic Rigag with cheese, eggs, or zaatar in addition to the sweet Luqaimat dumplings served with date molasses. A continental buffet is also on offer featuring fresh fruits, breads and pastries. DETAILS: The packages for the Breakfast in the Desert experience is from Dh460 per adult and Dh160 per child under 12 years (high season October – April). In the low season (May – September) price is from Dh420 per adult and Dh120 per child under 12 years. To book contact info@sonara.ae or +971 503367909.

ENJOY FREE ROXY CINEMA TICKETS WITH LAGUNA WATERPARK ENTRY: For a limited time, Laguna Waterpark is reopening with a special offer that sees guests receiving free Roxy cinema tickets with every Laguna Waterpark ticket – so that’s your weekend sorted. Slip and slide, ride the waves and splash in the kid-friendly Splash Pad and Aqua Play, and then wind down with a family movie at boutique movie theatre Roxy Cinema. DETAILS: Tickets from Dh99, book online at Lagunawaterpark.com.

HAVE THE PERFECT FAMILY DAYCATION: Sofitel The Palm Dubai has just launched a Family Daycation deal, which boasts a wonderful day of pool and beach access, plus plenty to keep kids busy, including the kids club, pools with slides, and watersports along with Waiora Aqua Bounce. Located just off the east end of the resort, this inflatable obstacle course features an assortment of slides, towers, bridges, cliffs, monkey bars and even a trampoline. DETAILS: Dh100 per adult on weekends, or Dh65 for children 4 – 12 years old (add on Dh50 for access to Waiora Aqua Bounce). All Pool & Beach Day pass holders get 30% discount at all restaurants & bars daily, advance booking required, 044 55 66 77 or email recreation.palmdubai@sofitel.com.

TRY A NEW BALINESE BEACHSIDE BREAKFAST: Koko Bay, the Balinese-inspired beachside restaurant and bar on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, is launching its new breakfast offering from this Friday 26 March. Available from 8am to 11am on Fridays and Saturdays, the popular beach haven will be serving a mouth-watering choice of breakfast plates, all served with a Koko Bay twist, such as Asian Omelet with kai pad krawpow served with custard baos, the Koko Bay Full English, Brioche French Toast, Koko Nut Pancakes infused with lemongrass infused maple syrup and the Amazonica Acai Bowl. Perfect for a weekend treat while the kids enjoy the view and the sand. DETAILS: For more information on Koko Bay, see www.kokobay.co.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A NEW REALITY: Kids aged 10 and above can enjoy a virtual reality experience that combines the emotional power of cinematic storytelling with the thrill of theme park rides at the new Dreamscape location in Mall of the Emirates. Guests can choose from three original and critically acclaimed free-roaming and epic immersive adventures; The Blu: Deep Rescue, Alien Zoo and Curse of the Lost Pearl. DETAILS: For children aged 10 years and above and taller than 130cm. For more information visit dreamscapeimmersive.com.

HAVE A DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON TEA TAKEAWAY: Whether you’re quarantining and need a pep-me-up, hosting a small teatime gathering or if you just fancy an afternoon tea without having to worry about the children’s behavior, the Address Dubai Mall, Address Boulevard and Address Dubai Marina have just introduced a new Afternoon Tea Takeaway, so you can have a chilled afternoon time in your home/garden or take it as a special gift. Expect delicious cakes and sandwiches plus a premium tea selection, all packaged in a four-tier tower. DETAILS: Dh150 per person, Dh190 for two, orders should be placed in advance and can be collected at the participating venues. Karat, Address Dubai Mall 04 438 8888; Lounge, Address Boulevard 04 561 8888; Kambaa, Address Dubai Marina 04 436 7777.