Your Back-to-School Bucket List: Family Fun & Savings You Don’t Want to Miss

Say goodbye to summer and kick off the new school year in style at Elli Junior’s Back to School Bash! Enjoy a morning packed with fun for the whole family. From a delicious breakfast and interactive games to exclusive shopping deals, surprise goodies, and giveaways. Your ticket includes entry for 1 adult and up to 3 kids, plus 3 hours of free parking. It’s the perfect chance to celebrate, shop, play, and connect with other families before school starts, so don’t miss out, book your spot today! 

Make this summer unforgettable with 20% OFF Mattel toys at Toys R Us! Use code KXDZ20 at checkout from August 1–31 and save instantly. From thrilling Hot Wheels tracks to magical Barbie playsets and baby-loved Fisher-Price toys, there’s something to spark joy for every age. Don’t miss out, shop now and bring home the fun before this summer deal disappears! 

Ahoy, parents! Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure as Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups set out on a thrilling Pirate Day treasure hunt in Adventure Bay! When Cap’n Turbot uncovers a hidden cavern, the pups spring into action with daring rescues, teamwork, and plenty of surprises. Packed with high-energy missions, interactive fun, and all your kids’ favorite heroes, Paw Patrol's live show will keep little adventurers cheering from start to finish! 

Get ready for the new school year with Babyshop’s Back-to-School offers! School bags start from just AED 49, and every purchase unlocks exclusive rewards worth AED 3,000 on 1,000+ essentials. From Spiderman and Frozen backpacks to bento lunchboxes, BPA-free bottles, comfy uniforms, and bundle deals from AED 69, Babyshop has everything your child needs for a confident start. Plus, enjoy amazing partner rewards from Legoland, Aster Clinics, Kidzapp, Cheeky Monkeys, and more. Hurry, The offer ends August 31 across Babyshop UAE stores! 

Need a midweek pick-me-up? Happy Hub is back at Times Square Center for your weekly dose of laughter, connection, and good vibes! Bring the kids, call your girlfriends, and enjoy a cozy community pop-up filled with local brands, handmade finds, tasty bites, kid-friendly crafts, and plenty of sweet surprises. It’s the perfect midweek reset for all ages! 💛 

Step into the story of the world’s greatest footballer at The Messi Experience, an immersive, tech-powered exhibition that takes you from his childhood in Rosario to World Cup glory. Explore nine interactive zones packed with AR/VR, 360° projections, football challenges, and even a next-gen selfie booth with Messi himself! With games, milestones, and family fun for all ages (free entry for kids under 5), it’s the ultimate tribute to a legend. Open until December 31, 2025 at Dubai Festival City Mall don’t miss it! 

Step into the Wizarding World like never before at Harry Potter™: The Exhibition in Abu Dhabi! Relive iconic moments, explore spellbinding sets, and try your hand at magical activities from casting a Patronus and brewing potions to testing your Quidditch™ skills. With behind-the-scenes movie magic, interactive exhibits, exclusive merchandise, and enchanting photo ops, this immersive experience is perfect for fans of all ages. Open at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, this global exhibition has already wowed millions—don’t miss your chance to rediscover the magic!

Discover where art, science, and nature meet at TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi a mind-blowing immersive experience on Saadiyat Island. Spanning 17,000 sqm with 25 multisensory zones, each visit takes you through ever-changing worlds of light, shadow, water, and motion. Walk barefoot through interactive water spaces, watch glowing spheres ripple at your touch, explore gravity-defying voids, and bring luminous “ovoids” to life in a magical water garden. Every step is a new phenomenon no two visits are ever the same! 

This summer, experience the ultimate family escape where kids under 12 get free entry at Expo City Dubai to all three iconic attractions until September 30! Explore Terra, where forests, oceans, and interactive games inspire eco-awareness; race through time and tech at Alif, with VR rides and futuristic adventures; and spark big dreams at Vision, celebrating the journey of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It’s the perfect way to mix fun, learning, and family time in one unforgettable day out!

Embark on Titanic: A Voyage Through Time in Dubai, an awe-inspiring VR journey that takes you from the ocean floor to the height of luxury aboard the world’s most legendary ship. Dive 3.8km beneath the sea to explore the Titanic as it rests today, then step back into 1912 to wander through opulent dining rooms, descend the iconic Grand Staircase, stroll the promenade deck, and meet historical figures along the way. Created with Musealia experts, this fully immersive experience blends history, storytelling, and cutting-edge VR for an unforgettable adventure. Perfect for history buffs, curious explorers, and families. 

1. What is Elli Junior’s Back to School Bash?

Elli Junior’s Back to School Bash is a family-friendly event designed to celebrate the start of a new school year. Families can enjoy breakfast, interactive games, giveaways, exclusive shopping offers, and community vibes. Tickets cover entry for 1 adult and up to 3 kids, plus 3 hours of free parking.

2. Are there any back-to-school shopping offers in Dubai?

Yes! Babyshop is offering school bags starting from AED 49, plus rewards worth AED 3,000 across 1,000+ school essentials. Purchases unlock partner rewards from Legoland, Aster Clinics, Kidzapp, Cheeky Monkeys, and more. The offer runs until August 31, 2025.

3. What’s the Mattel summer toy promotion?

Toys R Us is giving families 20% off select Mattel toys—including Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price—when using the code KXDZ20 at checkout. The offer is valid until August 31, 2025.

4. What is Happy Hub at Times Square Center?

Happy Hub is a weekly midweek community pop-up featuring local brands, handmade finds, tasty bites, kid-friendly crafts, and fun activities. It’s designed as a cozy space for parents, kids, and friends to reset, connect, and enjoy creative play.

5. What can I expect at The Messi Experience in Dubai?

The Messi Experience is an interactive, tech-powered exhibition at Dubai Festival City Mall running until December 31, 2025. Visitors can explore nine immersive zones, try football challenges, enjoy AR/VR projections, and even snap a next-gen selfie with Messi. It’s suitable for all ages, with free entry for kids under 5.

6. What is Harry Potter™: The Exhibition in Abu Dhabi?

It’s a global, immersive exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat where fans can cast spells, pot Mandrakes, brew potions, test Quidditch™ reflexes, and explore behind-the-scenes movie magic. Open until further notice, it’s family-friendly and designed for Potter fans of all ages.

7. What makes TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi unique?

Located on Saadiyat Island, TeamLab Phenomena is a 17,000 sqm immersive art experience with 25 multisensory zones. Visitors can walk barefoot through interactive water zones, trigger glowing light spheres, interact with gravity-defying voids, and activate sound and light installations. Each visit is different thanks to its ever-changing environments.

8. What’s the Kids Go Free offer at Expo City Dubai?

Until September 30, 2025, children under 12 can explore Expo City Dubai’s three attractions—Terra, Alif, and Vision—for free. From environmental awareness to futuristic tech and inspiring leadership stories, it’s an educational and fun day out for the whole family.

9. What is Titanic: A Voyage Through Time in Dubai?

This VR-powered attraction at Active Games, Al Quoz takes visitors on a journey from the Titanic’s wreck site to its 1912 grandeur. You’ll explore iconic spaces like the Grand Staircase, meet historical figures, and relive passenger stories. The experience lasts 45–60 minutes and is recommended for ages 8+.