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9 Family Friendly Events To Get Excited For

With schools back on and the festive season approaching, there are so many exciting events coming up that you must experience. To make your choice easier, we have gathered some of the best family-friendly events in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah that you can enjoy this season. From world-class musicals and performances to movies in the park, there's so much to look forward to!

Here are the top family-friendly events that will leave you experiencing the best of Dubai!

Sing and dance your heart away with Blippi

Take your kiddos to see the one and only Blippi live in Abu Dhabi! 

The bubbly and energetic educational children's character is finally making his debut in the UAE with four shows at Etihad Arena, Yas Island on the 18th and 19th of February 2023. Your and your family don't want to miss this incredible interactive edutainment experience that will be filled with loads of fun, singing, dancing, and making new friends onstage!  

Be sure to book now to ensure you do not miss out on this awesome experience! 

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Location:
Eithad Arena, Yas Island
Working Hours:
Feb 18-19, Sat-Sun (timings to be released)
Prices:
Tickets : To be released

Roam the world in a day

Spend a super family day out at the Global Village, where you and your kiddos can roam around the world in just one day! 

Discover a host of cultures from around the globe, explore a variety of international food and take part in festivities and enjoy exciting amusement rides and arcade-style games all at this awesome attraction which is set to open on October 25. There will also be a weekly fireworks display, circus performances, kids theatre shows, a weekly concert featuring international artists and much more! 

Don't miss out and book your Global Village tickets easily on Kidzapp and get Cashback! 

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Location:
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
Working Hours:
Set to reopen on Oct 25, 2022
Prices:
Adult : AED 15
Child 3-12yrs : AED 15
Under 3s : FREE
People of Determination : FREE
Seniors above 65yrs : FREE

Explore ways to keep your kiddos busy

If you're always looking for new ways to keep your kiddos entertained then spare yourself the effort and head to The Keeping Your Kids Busy Show to have all your questions answered! 

You have a chance to meet face-to-face with the top kids' activity providers in Dubai like ECA's, Music, Online Learning, Theatre, Entertainment Facilities and more. The best part? You can bring your kiddos along to explore the showcased facilities and activities and test them out first-hand! There will also be lots of activities available like kids' DJ performances, theatre shows, cooking shows, painting, rides and more. And to top it all off, there will be a magic show by the one and only Magic Phil

So this is definitely an event you do not want to miss! Register for FREE now. 

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Location:
Times Square Center
Working Hours:
Nov 18-19, Fri-Sat 14:00 to 19:00
Prices:
Registration : FREE

Enjoy an exceptional theatrical experience

If there is one family-friendly musical you must see at least once in your life, then be sure it's The Lion King. And now you have the chance to make it happen as the award-winning best musical is set to make its Middle Eastern debut in Abu Dhabi at the Etihad Arena from November 16 to December 10, 2022. 

Enjoy an unbeatable theatrical experience that will have you and your family captivated with thrilling live performances including everyone's favorite tunes “Hakuna Matata” and “Circle of Life”. 

The musical will be shown on weekdays and weekends, with two performances per day on Saturdays and Sundays. 

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Location:
Eithad Arena, Yas Island
Working Hours:
Nov 16 - Dec 10, Mon-Fri from 19:00, Sat-Sun from 13:00
Prices:
Entry from AED 200

Experience a world-class show

Experience with your family a world-class show with Disney On Ice's Mickey and Friends. 

Every member of the family, young and old, will be mesmerised and entertained by exciting performances that include Disney characters like Elsa and the infamous princesses!   

You can catch the show from October 12 to 16 at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island. 

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Location:
Eithad Arena, Yas Island
Working Hours:
Oct 12-16, Wed-Thu from 18:30, Fri from 15:30, Sat-Sun from 11:30
Prices:
Entry from AED 84

Discover top nurseries and schools

Deciding on which nursery and school to send your child to can be a difficult and overwhelming task with all the different options out there. But having the chance to meet with various educators and discussing with them your requirements can really help ease your choice. And that is where The School and Nursery Show comes in hand. 

Visit The School and Nursery Show in Sharjah to familiarize yourself with Sharjah and Northern Emirates's top schools and nurseries and have a chance to meet and speak with head teachers, listen to panel discussions and have all your questions answered under one roof and in the same day. 

The exhibition will take place November 12th and 13th, 2022 at Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation, Sharjah University City. Register now for free to confirm your attendance. 

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Location:
Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation, Sharjah - University City
Working Hours:
Nov 12-13, Sat & Sun 11:00 to 17:00
Prices:
Registration : FREE

Journey back in time with ultimate classic movies

Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy some of the best classic kid-friendly movies out there at Yas Movies in the Park

The event will take place on Yas Island on the 5th and 6th of November and will be filled with movies such as Back to the Future, The Lion King, Indiana Jones, Footloose and more. Besides the movies, there will be a live Footloose interactive theatre spectacle, 80s and 90s music blasting, a makeover booth, arcade machines, neon pool tables and more of the best in gaming and fashion of the past generations. 

Register for the event for FREE on www.yasmip.ae.

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Location:
Yas Links, Yas Island
Working Hours:
Nov 5-6, Sat-Sun from 17:30
Prices:
Entry : FREE Activities : May be chargeable

Enjoy a funny and interactive festive show

Get in the Christmas spirit with Magic Phil's Starlight Safari show, taking place in Dubai on December 10 and 11 at the Theatre by QE2. 

The show will have you entertained with laughter and fun as you witness Magic Phil on a mission to save the Starlight Safari from closing for good and saving the animals and preserving Christmas! Expect lots of festive songs, magic tricks and ongoing audience interaction throughout the show. Your entire family will most definitely enjoy every bit of this festive experience! 

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Location:
Theatre by QE2
Working Hours:
Dec 10-11, Sat 11:00 & 15:00, Sun 11:00
Prices:
Tickets starting from : AED 75

Relive the thrill of Expo

Take your family to the recently opened Expo City Dubai for a chance to explore this city of the future that features 80% of Expo's original impressive infrastructure. The City boasts plenty of entertainment venues, sports facilities, a museum, leisure and shopping facilities and a lively dining scene, so there is so much to do and see

Entry to Expo City is FREE, but there is a fee to enter certain pavilions for those over 12 years old. You can also purchase a One-Day Attractions Pass for access to all flagship pavilions for AED 120. 

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Location:
Expo City Dubai
Working Hours:
Pavilions 10:00 to 18:00, City Accessible 24/7
Prices:
Entry : FREE
Attractions from AED 20