Joanna James
Heading over to fabulous Abu Dhabi in the summer, with your kids in tow? Then do read on for some excellent indoor 'energy busting' venues that will be pretty useful in keeping your sanity, intact!
The Australian fad of free jump has hit Abu Dhabi in a big way. At Bounce ME, kids are set free to check out their trampoline bouncing skills, throw themselves against a giant pillow, test to the max their zip lining abilities, be brave and slide down gigantic slides and indulge in a fun game of dodgeball. Kids should be above 3 years of age to enjoy the place, which works out all that energy, to guarantee a peaceful night's sleep for the little tykes. Costs are by the hour, with a group change taking place every hour; the venue is also a top birthday party destination, hence, if you happen to be celebrating your child's birthday while on holiday in Abu Dhabi, do check out Bounce ME. The place is located at Level 1 Marina Mall Abu Dhabi. It is open from 10 am to 10 pm Saturday to Wednesday and 10 am to midnight, Thursday to Friday.
This safe and fully supervised indoor activity centre is ideal for the youngest members of your family to enjoy some adrenaline pumping action. The place is a retail store that sells a range of outdoor needs; and with the addition of Adventure Zone, parents are free to indulge in a bout of shopping while the little ones are kept occupied in a safe and friendly zone. In Abu Dhabi, there are two branches of Adventure Zone, one at Yas Mall the other at Dalma Mall. Adventure Zone comprises of a pump track, skate park, boulder wall, cable climb and trampolines. Almost as adventurous, as an Abu Dhabi desert tour spending time at this centre will ensure your little ones get plenty of exercise.
Located at the Corniche, around a two-hour drive from Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, this place is ideal for a day of edutainment. It promises loads of mental stimulation, physical and creative motivations and challenges that will keep little minds occupied. There are over a dozen zones, catering to varied tastes; kids will love the Enchanted Tree House which stands central in the middle of the room while the creative stations and water exploration centre encourage kids to jump from one zone to the next. The place is open 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday to Wednesday and 10 am to midnight Thursday to Saturday.
This place caters to kids of all ages, while it is a kind of soft play centre; Orange Wheels is a bright sunny and happy sort of activity centre. Older kids will love the climbing wall while the art section encourages creative minds. The younger crowd are treated to O-Town roleplay section. Orange Wheels is ideal for kids up to 10 years of age while Orange Spin equipped with a laser tag area, bowling arena and various simulator games is the sister centre of the former, catering to older kids.
My Works is made up of over 10 hands-on, soft play sections. There is car works, babe works, build works, artworks and more. Located within Yas Mall the place is quite extensive, offering a range of activities for all ages.
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