Joanna James
Dubai is never just about fun and excitement – the city takes a shot at learning and technology too. It’s an excellent place to bring your kids. Here’s how you can get them to learn new things.
A must-visit for those who love marine life, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is a marvel – it’s like a giant fish tank. There are so many things to do and see, including walking through a tunnel with sharks, rays, and colourful fish swimming all around you. The Underwater Zoo, located just above the aquarium, adds more to the experience. Learn about penguins, watch seals, and get a closer look at critters like otters and moray eels. Each section is equipped with signs and interactive screens where you can tap to learn interesting facts about marine life. What’s more, there are daily feeding sessions and keeper talks that show off real-life animal care and science in action.
A high-tech playground that combines gaming, virtual reality, and imagination, VR Park Dubai is loved by teens. From roller coaster simulations to first-person shooter games, all powered by VR goggles and motion sensors, the park offers a wide array of diversions. You don’t have to be a gamer to enjoy it. There are pick-and-play stations with simple setups, and staff members are always around to explain how to use the gear. VR Park isn’t just about fun – it also teaches basic physics and spatial awareness in a fun, immersive way. It’s located about 15 minutes from Damac Maison Aykon City, a property known for offering 3-bedroom hotel apartments in Dubai.
A mini-city built just for kids, KidZania Dubai is a place where young explorers aged 4 to 16 can try out real-world jobs. Your kids can be firefighters putting out pretend fires, doctors taking care of patients in a mini clinic, or chefs cooking up imaginary meals in a little kitchen. Everything here is real-sized and interactive. Kids earn ‘KidZos’ (KidZania money) for doing jobs, which they can spend on treats, store in mini banks, or save up. What a clever way to teach them about responsibility, money, and the value of work!
Lasting from a few hours to several days, robotics workshops teach your kids how to design, build, and even code real robots. They can team up with other children to brainstorm ideas and maybe even build a robot. At these workshops, they not only learn how to build robots, but they also develop problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
Dubai is serious about its STEM education. To that end, the city offers a range of science and technology workshops, exhibitions, and seminars – all of which would be a dream come true for your tech-loving teens. Places like the Dubai Museum of the Future and Expo City Dubai are known for featuring interactive displays where you can experiment, discover, and learn through engaging visuals and hands-on stations. At the Museum of the Future, your kids can enjoy immersive experiences. Expo City, on the other hand, is where you get to learn about sustainable farming and water conservation.
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