The weekend has arrived! Here s our pick of the best family-friendly things to do in Dubai
1 of 18 HANG WITH THE PAW PATROL GANG AT DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY: From this Thursday 6 May until May 15 legendary PAW Patrol pups, Chase, and Marshall will be visiting Dubai Festival City Mall, where they will invite kids to challenge themselves in PUP-TACULAR games in the Adventure Bay activities area. Children can help the pups in rescue missions, while learning the importance of teamwork, recycling, and they can also meet and have their photo taken with PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall. DETAILS: Enjoy the PAW Patrol experience by spending Dh250 at Dubai Festival City Mall, where parents will also have the chance to win a brand-new Dodge Charger when they enter the raffle draw. Dubai Festival City Mall from May 6 to 15 2021 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm daily, www.dubaifestivalcitymall.com.
From picnics to barbecues, and magic shows to interactive art, the weekend starts here
1 of 13 HAVE A KID-FRIENDLY BEACH BBQ AT RIVA: Rock up to Riva Beach Club on The Palm this Friday for a tasty, kid-friendly BBQ lunch by the pool and beach. Enjoy a full day of access to Riva’s pristine private beach and picturesque pool, plus unlimited freshly grilled BBQ platters and free-flowing beverages. DETAILS: Family BBQ every Friday in April, 1-4pm, Dh325pp, Dh75 for kids age 4-12 years, including all-day beach and pool access. Image Credit: Supplied
2 of 13 GO POTTY AT WORLD ART DUBAI: The globe’s most accessible and affordable art fair, World Art Dubai, is also a great day out for the entire family. Kids can go potty at Al Jalila Children’s Centre’s creative pottery classes, while Nikon will be holding kid-friendly photography workshops to help little ones work on their snapping skills. There’s also plenty to ins