KidZania® introduces new activities in the Holy Month of Ramadan

• KidZania® transforms to ‘Madinat KidZania®’ in the spirit of Ramadan
• Children encouraged to donate KidZos to learn the concept of charity

Celebrate this Ramadan at ‘Madinat KidZania®’ with new, entertaining and educational activities reflective of the spirit of the Holy Month.

The edutainment centre is introducing activities throughout Ramadan and Eid in keeping with the values of generosity, charity, and gratitude in the Holy Month. The activities will be carried out across the different establishments of KidZania®, including a special theatrical performance reinforcing the values of the Holy Month; Ramadan Kareem greeting cards created in Arts & Crafts; a Ramadan broadcast created in the twofour54 TV Studio; a fashion show displaying traditional local attire; and the traditional ‘El Mesaharaty’ Ramadan drumming that serves as a call for Sohour. Read more

Disney invites kids under 7 to stay & play Free at Disneyland Paris

Celebrate Disney’s new generation festival and bring children under 7 for free  to Disneyland Paris!

• Disneyland® Paris: click here to book your package !
  

Disney invites children under 7 for free to Disneyland Paris. Just book a package to arrive until 8th November 2010 inclusive, and all your kids under 7 will get FREE accommodation (in all Disney hotels or Selected & Associated hotels) and FREE entrance to both Disneyland® Paris Parks. Read more

Children have all the fun at Arabian Center

The mall evolves into one huge play ground for children of all ages at ‘The Biggest Kidz Extravaganza’

It is no more a predicament how to keep your children entertained through the summer vacations. Arabian Center, the latest hotspot for shopping, leisure and entertainment located on Al Khawaneej Road, Dubai, has transformed into a huge hub of kids entertainment this season. The mall is hosting ‘The Biggest Kidz Extravaganza’, where kids can enjoy a wide range of activities and amusement.

‘The Biggest Kidz Extravaganza’ is a children’s carnival, which boasts of an assortment of entertainment including a fashion show and talent show. Other activities include a fancy dress contest, walk on water, story-telling, car racing track, a climbing wall and a carnival show among many other exciting happenings.

With an array of activities to choose from, kids have been relishing the entertainment and having a enjoyable time at Arabian Center. Parents have been thrilled by the entertainment options available for their children at the mall. Mr. Saif Otaibah, who brought his children to the mall over the weekend, said, “Both my kids were so excited about this and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. I personally was extremely impressed by the talent show and the skills that the little children had on display. I will definitely bring them here next week as well as one weekend was not enough to enjoy all the activities.” Read more

Children’s fashion takes the ramp as DSS 2010 Kids Fashion Week begins Aug 1

Around 30 young models to star in week-long fashion extravaganza

Kids Fashion Week, a signature event of DSS that brings some of the renowned names in children’s fashion to the ramp, begins on Sunday, August 1, at Deira City Centre, a member of MAF Properties that is a key sponsor of DSS 2010. To be held till August 7, the week-long event features the latest trends in international children’s fashion. The shows will be held at 6:30pm everyday.

Kids Fashion Week this year features themed shows that will be showcased on the ramp through the combined collections of various participating brands. Brands for this year include A2Z, Sanrio, Zara Kids, Stadium, Okaidi, Woolworths, United Colors of Bennetton, Carnival 4 All. Read more

Me and My Family Mobile Tent Ends its Journey in Al Lisaili

After a long journey across the Emirate of Dubai, stopping in locations such as Al Aweer, Hatta and Al Hebab, the Me & My Family mobile inflatable tent is now stationed in Al Lisaili until August 7th. The inflatable tent is part of Me & My Family, an initiative under the direct supervision of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and is dedicated to delivering great summer fun with free edutainment and sports activities for families and children living in Dubai.

The mobile inflatable tent has witnessed tremendous success among children and families who prefer to stay closer to home during the hot summer months. As part of the offering, the tent is equipped with numerous games and activities such as slides, toys and bouncy rides, cartoon characters, puppet shows, face painting, sand painting, clay workshops and many more edutainment activities. The initiative aims to encourage children to spend less time in front of the TV or computer during the summer holiday and helps them develop habits and healthy routines that will stay with them throughout their lives. Read more

Dolphinarium Summer Camp Makes a Splash

Now in its fourth week, the five-week Kids Summer Camp at Dubai Dolphinarium has already filled the summer holidays of over 100 children between the ages of 4 and 12 with fun, learning and adventure.
Since the Camp’s commencement on July 4, 2010, campers have enjoyed a multitude of interactive classes, entertainment activities and arts projects. The highlights of the programme are the Dolphinarium’s Live Dolphin and Seal Show and the Dolphin Encounter, during which campers get an insight into the dolphins’ lives behind the scenes.
Mr. Noli De Asis, the Arts & Crafts Teacher at Dubai Dolphinarium said: “Through a balanced combination of educational and entertainment activities, each child is challenged while having fun. Many children have discovered new talents, such as singing, art, and acting.” Read more

Modhesh World invites children to celebrate memorable birthdays

As the entertainment hotspot of the region during summer, there could be no better place to celebrate special occasions than Modhesh World. With unlimited entertainment options and an atmosphere of excitement, the venue is organizing occasions for those who’d like to celebrate special days in a special manner.

Modhesh World organizers are offering families and corporate offices the option of celebrating their important events with exclusive, live entertainment and performances at wonderfully affordable prices. For enquires, please call Ahlan Dubai on the number 600 545 555. Read more

Kids Olympic Games begins July 25 as stage set for battle of toddlers

Toddlers, children, and their parents are all set to star in a week of fun contests as the Kids Olympic Games begins on Sunday, July 25 at Mirdif City Centre – a member of MAF Properties that is a key sponsor of Dubai Summer Surprises 2010. Featuring toddlers as young as eight months and children up to twelve years, the competition is a signature event of Dubai Summer Surprises.

Into its eight consecutive year, Kids Olympic Games is the only such event for children to participate in exciting games and win spectacular prizes. Spread across two locations of Mirdif City Centre, the event features three arenas in the Central Galleria and four additional zones at Playnation.

Contests at zone 1 and zone 2 feature Baby Crawling, Basketball Race, Tricycle Race, One-Legged Race, Baby Walker, Baby Marathon, Toy Retrieving Race, Balloon Race, Bulls Eye, Spoon Race, Stacking Race, Birdie Feather Race, Frog Race, Flipper Race, Sack Race, and Bounce Ball Race. On-site registrations are still open for contests such as Baby Crawling, Baby Walker, Baby Marathon, and Toy Retrieving Race. Read more

Deira City Centre Adds Toy Story 3 Fun to Kid’s DSS Line-up

Children have flocked to Deira City Centre this Dubai Summer Surprises to join the fun at the special Toy Story 3 Activity Centre, hosted at the mall’s Centre Stage until the end of July.

The dedicated kid’s fun zone is filled to the brim with exciting Toy Story-themed activities such as face painting, kids’ colouring activities, puzzles, photo opportunities with Toy Story characters, and a range of Toy Story merchandise available for sale.

In addition to the fun Toy Story Activity Centre, Deira City Centre is also offering spectacular discounts, sales and promotions through out the malls, as well as an array of engaging entertainment including countless parades, carnival performers, clowns, dancers and talent shows, and Modhesh meet and greet times.

Stories of SpongeBob to begin July 22 at Dubai Festival City

Following the huge success of Nickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer’s Best Friends Day, SpongeBob SquarePants’ Stories of SpongeBob is all set to take the stage at Dubai Festival City from July 22 to August 7 when Dubai Summer Surprises will conclude. Brought exclusively by the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment, the show is free and among the many international highlights of this year’s DSS.

Yousif Mubarak, Chief Operations Officer of Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment said, “Dubai Summer Surprises has been at the forefront of organizing quality entertainment events for families and shows like Stories of SpongeBob reflect our commitment in providing entertainment for varied visitor segments. A significant aspect of this show is that families can enjoy world-class entertainment for free.” Read more

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