5 Places to find free kids' entertainment in Dubai this weekend

CLUBHOUSE AT GATE AVENUE DIFC: Gate Avenue at DIFC has launched an exciting free pop-up activation, The Clubhouse, aimed at families with kids aged 3 to 10 years old. Running from 8 to 28 October 2020, it features a comprehensive timetable of more than 200 complimentary workshops and kids’ activities, including sensory play, music and dancing, story and circle times, baking, science experiments, games and much more. Starting at 11am and on until 5.30pm each day and located in Zone D at Gate Avenue, this is a great way to enjoy a new addition to the DIFC neighbourhood.

FAMILY FUN AT AL KHAWANEEJ WALK: Newly opened community mall Al Khawaneej Walk is hosting a range of free family activities every weekend until 31 October. Between 4pm and 10pm the family entertainment booth will be providing interactive games, a dance zone, fitness zone and racing car simulator, while calligraphy artists will be on hand to personalise shopping purchases between 4pm and 10pm at the personalisation booth near Géant Hypermarket. Then between 6.30pm and 11pm enjoy a magical light and music show inspired by the natural landscapes and heritage of the Al Khawaneej neighbourhood, which will illuminate the pond that front the destination.

FREE EMS FITNESS CLASS FOR PARENTS AND KIDS AT CHEEKY MONKEYS: On Saturday October 10 both parents and kids can burn off some energy while having fun with a series of free fitness trial classes in the afternoon. Between 3pm and 6pm mums and dads can book into one of the EMS 45-minute training classes, while the little ones are kept busy with a schedule of Kids Storytelling Yoga and Dance classes running from 3-5pm. Available at Cheeky Monkeys JBR/ Marina – reserve your slot now: 042760011, info@cheekymonkeys.com, cheekymonkeys.com.

IMAGINE LIGHT AND LASER SHOW AT DFC: Dazzle little ones with the record-breaking light, fountain and laser show ‘Imagine’ has now returned to Dubai Festival City Mall with new specially created bespoke content such as a 3D effect mapping show with enhanced and choreographed laser and brand-new musical fountain shows featuring popular hits such as C’est La Vie, Jai Ho and Imagine. Lasting around 3-4 minutes each, the shows will start from 7pm and play every half an hour until 10pm on weekdays and 11pm on weekends at Dubai Festival City Mall.

FREE LIVE SHOWS AT DUBAI SAFARI PARK: The hotly anticipated new and improved Dubai Safari Park has finally reopened, and to celebrate it will be hosting a series of live performances, free of charge, until October 10. Kids will love the spectacular performances from traditional African drummers and acrobats at the African Tribal show in the African Village, while in the Asian Village performers will combine drum playing with traditional dancing at the Chinese Drum and Dance show. Plus, every day at 4.30pm a Park Parade will take place throughout the Wadi Area, showcasing both live shows, with plenty of surprises along the way. The shows are free to view but there is an entry fee to enter the park (Dh20 for children and Dh50 for adults).