New shows launched at Children's City

Dubai With an aim to educate while entertaining the Planetarium at Children's City in Creek Park has launched two new shows called Molecularium and Under the Weather.

Nila Al Mansouri, Acting Head of Children's City, said these shows were selected to enhance various skills among children.

"Under the Weather deals with the topic of climate and weather in a thrilling way and through this show, children can learn all about the weather on the earth and the rest of the planets of the solar system," she said.

The Molecularium show presents the world of atoms and molecules with loveable characters with the purpose of introducing them to the world of atoms and molecules in an advanced scientific and interesting manner using three-dimensional animation.

The educational and recreational shows take visitors on trips through the universe to discover the solar system and outer space, using the technique of showing the films on a giant hemispherical screen, one of its kind in the country and the Middle East. The 100-seat planetarium can run 10 shows maximum per day.

"The new display system provides an opportunity for students, especially children in the UAE, to discover the universe and the solar system in an interesting way. The shows are accompanied by exciting offers of educational workshops according to the age of the children and their academic level," Nila said.