CONNECTOR.AE 26 CONNECTOR.AE 27 KIDS AND EDUCATION KIDS AND EDUCATION Illusion City KidZania Escape Hunt At Illusion City, located at Bluewaters Island, nothing is quite as it seems! This indoor museum dazzles curious minds with rooms that flip, twist and stretch reality, perfect for children who love to explore and discover. From upside-down rooms to mind-bending optical illusions and sensory surprises, the experience will keep children, and adults, guessing and giggling throughout. The installations are sourced from around the world, with some exclusively hand-crafted just for Dubai. Open on weekdays from 10am to 10pm and until 11pm on weekends. Tickets start fromDhs 75. www.illusioncity.ae Let your little ones take on big responsibilities at KidZania, the miniature city where children aged 2 to 16 years old run the show. Located on Level 2 of Dubai Mall, this 7,000square-metre indoor wonderland offers over 40 real-world role-play experiences, from piloting planes and fighting fires to reporting news and performing surgery. It’s the perfect blend of fun and learning, helping children pick up life skills and confidence while simply having a blast. Open daily from 10am to 11pm, with ticket prices starting from Dhs 90. www.dubai.kidzania.com Older children and teens will love the thrill of cracking codes and solving mysteries at Escape Hunt in Galleria Mall, Jumeirah. This immersive escape room experience lets families team up to take on exciting missions, from exploring ‘Alice in Puzzleland’ and diving into the depths of ‘Atlantis’ to escaping prison or catching ‘Jack the Ripper’. With movie-like sets and challenging puzzles, it’s a brilliant indoor option for both children and parents to enjoy together in teams. Open daily from 11.30am to 10pm, with tickets from Dhs 130 per person. www.escapehunt.com 2 3 4 AYA Universe Dubai Butterfly Garden Neon Galaxy Step into a galaxy far, far away, without leaving Dubai! AYA Universe, tucked inside Wafi City Mall, is a fully immersive digital art space that feels like stepping into a futuristic dream. With 12 interactive zones including Luna, Harmonia, Celestia and more, families can stroll through glowing gardens, float through kaleidoscopic tunnels, and play with light and sound in real time. It’s a visually stunning, air-conditioned escape perfect for curious and tech-loving children. Open weekdays from 10am to 10pm, and until 11pm on weekends. Entry tickets start at Dhs 135 onwards. www.aya-universe.com For a gentler, nature-inspired outing, Dubai Butterfly Garden offers a colourful, climate-controlled retreat where children can marvel at over 15,000 butterflies fluttering freely inside ten lush domes. Located in Dubai Miracle Garden, this indoor haven spans 6,673 square metres and showcases over 50 butterfly species. Children can learn about the butterfly life cycle and might even witness a transformation from pupa to winged beauty! It’s a serene, educational escape that delights all ages. Open daily from 9am to 6pm. Tickets cost Dhs 55 for children and Dhs 60 for adults. @dubaibutterflygarden Blast off into adventure at Neon Galaxy, an actionpacked indoor play zone inside Riverland at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Designed for children from toddlers to tweens, this space-themed wonderland is filledwith slides, ninja courses, wipeout zones, and multi-level climbing structures. Whether zooming through ball pits or tackling obstacles, children can challenge themselves while having a blast, solo or as a group. It’s highenergy fun in a cool, air-conditioned setting. Open Monday to Thursday from 11am to 8pm, until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 10pm on Sundays. Admission tickets start from Dhs 60. www.dubaiparksandresorts.com 5 6 7
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