9 Fab kid-friendly fun things to do this week in Dubai

PAY AS YOU GO AT IMG WORLDS OF ADVENTURE For just Dh20 you can get access to the awe-inspiring indoor theme park IMG Worlds of Adventure, where you can then pick and choose the rides you and the kiddies want to go on for Dh25 per ride (or there’s a UAE residents offer for all-rides access for Dh195). This works out well for children who may not be tall enough/ brave enough for all of the rides, and mini superheroes, dino lovers and fans of the Power Puff Girl series will be bowled over by the activations on offer across the Cartoon Network, Lost Valley and Marvel zones – including Avengers Battle of Ultron, Spider-Man Doc Ock’s Revenge and Thor Thunder Spin. IMG Worlds of Adventure, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, imgworlds.com.

MUMMY’S CLUB AT HILTON DUBAI JUMEIRAH: All mothers get pool and beach access to Hilton Dubai Jumeirah for Dh50 (fully redeemable on food and beverage), while kids below 12 can enter the facilities free of charge. Mums can take a dip in the chilled pool from 8am, spend the morning lounging by the beach and then fuel up by redeeming the Dh50 entry fee at any of the hotel’s signature dining venues. The TishTash Mummy’s Club will run daily from Sunday to Wednesday at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah on The Walk JBR until 30 September. Contact 04 318 2582 or email Reservations.Dubai@hilton.com.

FREE BYO SUNDAE FOR KIDS AT FUCHSIA URBAN THAI: All kids can enjoy a complimentary Build Your Own Sundae kit when ordering a main from the Thai Tots menu at Fuchsia Urban Thai whilst dining in until 7pm. The BYO Sundae arrives with a scoop of homemade coconut ice cream and kids can let their creativity flow with colourful and tasty toppings include Strawberries, Nutella, M&M’s, Almond flakes and Mango. At venues cross Dubai: Fuchsiame.com.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-AND-DRINK DAY PASS AT LAGUNA WATERPARK: From Tuesday to Sunday (Laguna is closed on Mondays) families can splash and feast to their heart’s content at this kid-friendly water park in La Mer. For Dh99 per person, you get access to all of the waterslides, pools and activities in the park, as well as unlimited food and drink until 5pm. Infants under 2 are free, towels are included. Lagunawaterpark.com

SUSTAINABLE SUMMER CAMP WITH GREEN PLANET AND THE ARBOR SCHOOL: Aiming to teach children aged 5-12 years old the importance of their planet, this eco-friendly summer camp is based at The Arbor School and includes animal encounters, bio-dome, and sustainable explorations, nature-inspired arts and crafts, games as well as scavenger and treasure hunts. Held from Sunday-Wednesday, 9 am-2pm, Dh850 for four days. For more info see Dxbvenues.com/en/camps/summer-camp-2020/

CUT-PRICE ENTRY TO KIDZANIA: This indoor theme park recreates a life-sized city for children, where they can role-play a range of jobs from firefighter and doctor to factory worker, chef and radio broadcaster and earn Kidzania money to purchase toys. The economy tickets are currently on offer for Dh139 instead of the regular Dh195, with adult access for Dh59 (reduced from Dh80).

DSS NEW BEGINNINGS SUMMER CAMP AT MALL OF THE EMIRATES: Located at The Theatre at MOE, the “New Beginnings” summer camp offers kids a space to develop self-confidence, individuality, and creativity. Dubai Performing Arts will host workshops on singing, dancing, and acting, while Dubai-based actress Emma Quintin will hold storytelling sessions, The National Ballet Studio will run ballet workshops and Art with Michael will teach participants how to create an assortment of crafts using only natural and recycled materials. For 6-16 year olds, Dh850 for the week, 9am-2pm, call 050-8805074/04 299228 or see Malloftheemirates.com/events/summer-camp for more details.

UAE RESIDENTS DISCOUNT FOR THE LOST CHAMBERS AQUARIUM: Sharks, stingray, seahorses and piranhas are some of the amazing underwater creatures that children can see at The Lost Chambers Aquarium, which is designed around the theme of the Lost City of Atlantis. Children under 2 are free, while those between 2-12 years can get half-price entry for Dh45, and adults enter for Dh75 (reduced from Dh115).

UAE RESIDENTS DISCOUNT AT AQUAVENTURE: Get pulses racing on 30 water slides and attractions at this kid-friendly water park in Atlantis, featuring Dubai’s longest lazy river and 500m of pristine private beach. Book in advance to get cut-price entry for Dh119 for adults (reduced from Dh269) and Dh99 for children aged 3 and up who are shorter than 1.2m. Under-threes are free.