INTRODUCTION:
How about getting to learn something fascinating from world-class exhibits & programs and have fun at the same time? Sounds too good to be true, right? Here, in this segment, we present Children’s City – Fun-Filled Break.
ABOUT CHILDREN’S CITY – FUN-FILLED BREAK:
There’s something about the land of Emirates that never falls short of amazing its tourists, and one such tourist attraction is Children’s City. Children’s City is a one-of-its-kind educational city based out of Dubai, UAE, for kids and children ranging from 02-15 years.
Children’s City offers interactive and hands-on activities to the children, which allows them to research, learn, explore, play, and discover the likes of human body science, earth science, nature, space explorations, international cultures, and more, to expand their understanding and perception of their surroundings and the world.
THINGS TO EXPLORE AT CHILDREN’S CITY
Planetarium
Children’s City Planetarium comes with cutting-edge audio-visual equipment, which puts up an entertaining show for family-friendly tourists and takes the tourists on a virtual journey to the stars and beyond. Also, the jaw-dropping and mesmerizing laser show fuels the atmosphere to be an exhilarating experience.
Human Body Science
Give your kid a unique chance and make a visit to the Human Body Science gallery. Here, let your budding doctor investigate, explore, and interact with the human body up-close to understand how the human body works. Isn’t that exciting?
World Culture
Come to the World Culture gallery and discover the cultures of humankind from the lengths and breadths of the globe. Explore the festivals, spices, habitat, food habits, and more, and find the common theme abiding us all.
The Way We Live
Moving on from the World Culture gallery, it’s time to understand the Emirati’s way of living. The Way We Live gallery answers all the questions. Check out the stark difference between present-day Dubai and past Dubai, and get to know up-close how Dubai became the commercial hub of the West Gulf.
Some of the exhibits from the gallery include:
- Magic Carpet
- Ibn Battuta’s Voyage
- Pearl Diving
- A-Z of Dubai and its history
- Hassan Fathi and Ahmad Shawqi Exhibit
- Al Barajeel, and so much more.
Space Exploration
At the Space Exploration gallery, explore and experience the realm of space and stars. Discover some of the secrets of mother nature and also get a chance to step inside a tornado, for real. Also, one can pull up on their spacesuits and have a first-hand experience of the lives of astronauts. Sounds Awesome!
Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center gallery in the Children’s City and explore the distinct exhibits like never before. Investigate and explore flora and fauna of the land & marine environment which you wouldn’t come across on a daily basis, and unearth the hidden secrets of the wilderness.
Resource Center
The Resource Center is the perfect place for the little bookworm to indulge and dwell in the limitless resources for hours. Find out more about the areas, including world culture, geography, human body, nature, science, and much more, and be a whizz-kid.
Young Children Section
Children’s City has a Young Children Section for toddlers below 06 years. It has more than 30 hands-on and interactive games for the toddlers to make it a perfect baby’s day out.
Foscherwelt Section
Forscherwelt Section is the world’s largest science lab dedicatedly designed and developed for children aged 07-11 years. It offers 10 free 45-minutes modules for up to 25 children per session to enable the children to explore and aspire to study more about STEM subjects.
Earth Science
Earth Science gallery is the children’s city’s innovative stride to help understand the “Planet Blue”. With the latest model of the earth and a range of exhibits, including the timeline of the earth and the universe, the earth science gallery is the major tourist pulling attraction for Children’s City.
CHILDREN’S CITY TIMING: 09 AM – 07 PM (Sunday – Thursday), 02 PM – 08 PM (Friday – Saturday)
CHILDREN’S CITY LOCATION: Gate – 1, Creekside Park, Al Riyadh Street, Dubai, UAE
HOW TO REACH THE CHILDREN’S CITY?
1) BY METRO – If you opt to travel via Metro, board the M2 transit line ( Etisalat Metro Station – Al Jadaf ) and make an exit at Dubai Healthcare City Metro. Children’s City is a 16 minutes walk from there.
2) BY BUS – If you love public transportation like Bus, board the C7 transit line ( Safiya Housing – 01 – Wafi Residencies – 01 ) and make an exit at Creek Park Main Gate – 01. Children’s City is a 4 minutes walk from there.
3) BY TAXI – If you like to travel privately, hail a taxi. As Children’s City is a popular attraction in Dubai, it is pretty much accessible from anywhere in Dubai.
HOW MUCH DOES THE CHILDREN’S CITY DUBAI TICKET COSTS?
Children’s City Dubai entry fee varies according to the age group and the types of the visitor making the visit.
Creek Park Ticket – 5 AED
Children (00-02 Years) – Free
Children (02-15 Years) – 10 AED
Children (16+ Years) – 15 AED
Family ( 02 Children (02-15 Years) + 02 Adults ) – 40 AED
Group Entrance Ticket (Students) – 5 AED per Student
(Min 20 Students + 02 Accompanying Person Free)
Group Entrance Ticket (Tourists) – 10 AED per Tourist
(Min. 20 Tourists + 01 Corporate/Tour Accompanying Person Free)
People with Special Needs – Free
WHAT FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT CHILDREN’S CITY?
Children’s City is a state-of-the-art educational city packed with multiple facilities for kids, accompanying adults, and people with special needs, including
- Cafeteria
- Medical Room
- Prayer Room
- Mosque
- Wheelchair + Baby Stroller Facility
- Changing Room Facility for Kids
- Mother’s Room
- Braille Stories (for visually impaired)
- Specialized Parking Lot
WHAT’S THE BEST TIME TO VISIT CHILDREN’S CITY?
- Children’s City operates throughout the year, but to have an exceptional visit experience, it is recommended to visit during the summer season as the students have summer holidays. During that time, Children’s City organizes educational workshops and programs for distinct age groups making education a bit more fun and entertaining.
- Also, to enjoy Children’s City to the fullest, make an early visit and spend at least 2-3 hours comprehensively exploring the site.
- Try to avoid visiting on the weekend (Friday-Saturday), as the number of visitors is maximum during the weekends.
This brings us to the end of this segment. If you’re planning to visit Children’s City or any other theme parks or major tourist attractions in Dubai, reach out to the Holiday Square team and be rest assured to experience Dubai like never before. Best Wishes for the Journey!
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