After-school special: Head to Expo 2020 Dubai for some fun with the kids

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After-school special: Head to Expo 2020 Dubai for some fun with the kids

Play cricket, see cool performances at the world fair

Published: October 24, 2021 11:13 Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Parenting Editor

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NAT 211005 EXPO FRANCE PAVILION VSAKLANI-7-1633525916583 — Notre-Dame de Paris, the Experience. Now you can visit this famous medieval Catholic cathedral in Dubai – thanks to an immersive augmented reality experience set up at the France pavilion. This is one entertaining history lesson. DETAILS: 10am-10pm, exhibition is on until November 1. Image Credit:

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campus-germany-expo-2020-dubai — Interactive Culture Lab sessions at Campus Germany. Dance and jive and play when you visit the German pavilion. There are interactive sessions, choreographed sequences to learn and quizzes to keep the kids interested. Or, you could challenge visitors to a duel on the Nintendo Switch. DETAILS: 12.30pm-6.30pm. Image Credit: Supplied

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Ghaf Avenue — Daily Parade at Ghaf Avenue. Witness a "Colours of the World" parade with genre-melding dances featuring international performers and musicians. DETAILS: Al Wasl Zone: 12.45pm-1.30pm. Image Credit: Supplied

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Scones — British Baking Workshop by Bread Ahead Bakery and School Bread Ahead Mobility Zone: Learn how to bake the essentials for British tea time, starting with a classic white tin loaf, then fruit laden teacakes and finally, scones. Book a 3-hour afternoon course at +971 50 131 0278, from 1pm-4pm Image Credit: Pixabay

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REG 191021 dance2-1571654082560 — Tanoura Dancers. Catch some of the best Tanoura dancers in the world, spinning through the districts, their incredible skirts alight. DETAILS: Ghaf Avenue in Al Wasl Zone, from 2.30-4pm Image Credit:

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1.2169725-4127456060 — K-Food Event at the Republic of Korea Pavilion. Are you a Korean drama or a K-pop fan? Have your movie idols succeeded in making you want to try some Korean delicacies? If the answer to these questions is yes, head to this pavilion for an authentic taste of yummy traditional culinary delights such as Japchae (stir-fried noodles) and Kimchi (fermented vegetables). DETAILS: 3pm-4pm (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Basketball — Turn Up and Play 3v3 Basketball. Can you dribble and bounce? Hone your – and your child’s – skill at a fun game with the Dubai Expo 2020 Team. DETAILS: Game on at the Multi-Purpose Sports court Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Area from 3pm-7pm Image Credit: Unsplash

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Football — Manchester City Kids Camp by Manchester City: Help your child perfect that striker technique when he/she gets some professional help on this playing field. DETAILS: Aussie Park (5-Aside Football) Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Area, from 4pm-9pm Image Credit: Unsplash

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Al Qatt Al Asiri — Check out Al Qatt Al Asiri and Tiles Painting at the Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020. Want to learn an ancient art? Walk over to the Saudi Arabia Pavilion to learn all about the craft of pattern-painting. The educational, interactive and demonstrative workshop will showcase exactly why this colourful practice got into the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. DETAILS:5.30pm-9.30pm Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Al wasl dome — Awakening of Al Wasl: The biggest 360-degree projection dome in the world comes to life in hues of purple and blue, red and orange, growing more vibrant as the sun sets and the night rolls in. DETAILS: 5.48pm-6.08pm Image Credit:

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Cricket — Cricket the Royals Way - for kids under 14: Check out the under-14 kids coaching programme led by the team behind the Rajasthan Royals Academy in Dubai. DETAILS: RR Big Bash Cricket Nets (1 and 2) Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Area from 6pm-7pm. Go to www.expo2020sportshub.com to book a slot for your cricket enthusiast. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Pizza — Ultimate Pizza Workshop by Bread Ahead Bakery and School Bread Ahead Mobility Zone: Make the perfect pizza at this masterclass in dough making. Discover the secrets of Italy’s most famous food, how to make the perfect dough base and tips on toppings. Book an afternoon/evening course for Dh250 at +971 50 131 0278. Class is on from 6pm-9pm. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Ousha & The Moon — See the epic ‘Ousha & The Moon’ play out at Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020: Fantastic and nostalgic - tumble into the world of a 12-year-old girl’s dream. A place where the moon speaks and the threads of destiny are weaved. A look into the mind of a child born without speech, whose words would one day capture the heart of a nation. DETAILS: 6.35pm-6.47pm, 10pm-10.12pm Image Credit: Supplied

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Saudi Folklore Performance — Saudi Folklore Performance: Teach your children about Saudi Arabia by introducing them to its folklore. The Saudi Signature Performance Group will be putting on a vibrant dance representing various regions and Saudi folklores. They’ll be accompanied by traditional music, songs and chants. DETAILS: Saudi Arabia Pavilion,7pm-7.10pm, 7.40pm-7.50pm, 8.20pm-8.30pm, 9pm-9.10pm, 9.40pm-9.50pm Image Credit: Supplied

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Scrap — Mr Scrap Returns to Al Wasl Stage: See Expo mascots Rashid and Latifa battle it out with arch-nemesis Mr. Scrap with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance. DETAILS: 8pm-8.20pm on Thursday in Al Wasl Zone Image Credit: Supplied

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China — China Pavilion Light Show: This 10-minute light show takes red frames as the pixel point, the exterior wall as the canvas and combines multiple technical means such as performing arts lighting, LED images, and drones. DETAILS: China Pavilion 9pm-9.10pm Image Credit: Supplied

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