TIMEOUTDUBAI.COM/KIDS | TIMEOUTABUDHABI.COM/KIDS | DECEMBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021 | VOL 14 | ISSUE 01 | DHS15 | PRICE INCLUDES VAT | AN ITP MEDIA GROUP | DOUBLE ISSUE How to cash Because playing with it won’t pay the bills. kids about PLUS! STAGE STARS, EXCITING EDUTAINMENT & FAMILY FILMS teach 01_COVER_11429652.indd 126/11/2020 15:20:45MOH RIMEJ4A6-251120 At Mediclinic City Hospital we understand that our young patients need personalised care which meets their exact requirements. What sets us apart? • Sub-specialist care including paediatric neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, surgery, pulmonology, oncology and nephrology • State-of-the-art Paediatric Intensive Care Unit • Paediatric Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department • 24-hour emergency department SPECIALISED CARE FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE Untitled-1 126/11/2020 12:34:03Time Out UAE Kids December 2020 - January 2021 3 PAGE 10 PAGE 30 PAGE44PAGE 50 FEATURES AND REGULARS 6 City life 8 Things to do 20 Edutainment 26 Dancing 30 Food 44 Education 48 Attractions 50 Sport & outdoor 52 Health &wellbeing 56 Film & books 60 Bumps & babies 62 Shopping 63 Magic Phil 65 Competition 66 Final Word Inside This month’s Time Out Kids in no time at all Money matters Kids don’t know their dirham from their fils? Find out why it’s important for them to have a finacial education early on Top breakfast spots that not only allow kiddos, but welcome them with open arms, dedicated menus and activities to keep them entertained Rise and shine If you want to help your kids with their maths homework, you’d better get the lowdown from our experts first How to solve a problem Find out where your little footie fans can learn to Bend if like beckham and driblle like Ronaldo Going for goal 3_CONTENTS_11429660.indd 329/11/2020 15:23:334 December 2020 - January 2021 Time Out UAE Kids Kelly Johnstone Editor Hello, Never before have we been so excited to say goodbye (and definitely good riddance) to one year and to welcome a new one. We’ve only just kicked off 2021 and already there are loads of exciting things you can do with the crew on the horizon. First off though, you might want to start by teaching your precious offspring about money (page 10) so that they understand the value of all the wonderful things they get to do in the UAE. There are edutainment centres for tiny tots (page 20) and dance classes for little divas (page 26), plus new brunches to try (page 32), fun family-friendly attractions to visit (page 48) and heaps of films and books being released over the next couple of months to look forward (page 56). Phew! There’s more too, but we’ll let you discover it all for yourselves over the following jam-packed pages. So, happy reading... and Happy New Year! facebook.com/ timeoutuaekids timeoutuaekids @timeoutuaekids linkedin.com/company/ timeout-gcc JOIN THE CONVERSATION Published by ITP MEDIA GROUP FZ-LLC © 2020 Time Out Group Ltd, London, UK. 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Time Out Kids UAE regular news-stand retail price is Dhs15.00. 4_EDS LETTER_11429649.indd 429/11/2020 15:24:32HOUSE AD - TOGCC TIMEOUT RESPONSIBLY_11454654.indd 130/11/2020 18:05:116 December 2020 - January 2021 Time Out UAE Kids LITTLE ONES LOVE a bit of indoor fun? Then they’ll be pleased to hear that a brand-new kids’ play centre is opening in Dubai. Set to open in Al Quoz in November, Woo- hoo is an edutainment museum aimed at kids up to the age of 12. Woo-hoo promises a fun blend of education, discover, development and play across ten themed galleries.Each gallery hosts cool interactive exhibits designed to spark children’s curiosity, imagination and innovation whilst delivering clear learning objectives. Mums and dads haven’t been over-looked either and can get their caffeine fix courtesy of an on-site café called The Nest, while parents with tiny tots in tow will find nursing and changing rooms. A brand-new kids’ play centre has opened in Dubai In addition, there will be various extra activities laid for little ones including classes and camps, while there will be programnmes for parents to sign up to as well. Commenting on the brand-new children’s edutainment centre, co- founder and managing partner at Immersive Experiences (the company behind Woo-hoo), Mohamed Ali said: “Now, more than ever, we know the parenting community is still navigating around all the educational issues for Covid-19 and we believe our venue not only allows children to play and have fun, it also ensures that they are learning key skills as they go.” Ali continued: “We aren’t another soft play experience – all of our 10 galleries, and the hands-on exhibits within them, have been curated with our key learning objectives in mind; move, imagine, explore, examine and connect. Through art, engineering, music and technology, children will be able to develop a wide range of skills at woo-hoo! including critical thinking and creativity.” O Open Sun-Wed 11am-7pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am- 7pm Sat. Al Quoz (800 966 466). “Each gallery hosts cool interactive exhibits” City life 6-7_CITY LIFE_11429662.indd 629/11/2020 15:25:22Time Out UAE Kids December 2020 - January 2021 7 Huge news for pre-schoolers LADYBIRD NURSERY IS building one of the world’s biggest preschools in Dubai. Dubai already holds the most world records in the region and now the city is getting ready to open one of the world’s biggest preschools. Due to open in Al Barsha in 2021, the nursery, which will be spread over a 64,000 square feet campus, will follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. So, if you’re looking for plenty of space for your little one’s early years education, then this new nursery could be just the ticket. O www.ladybirdnursery.ae. Dubai is getting a new British school ONE OF THE UK’s oldest and most prestigious independent schools, the Royal Grammar School Guildford, is all set to open its doors in Dubai in 2021. The school, which was established in Surrey, England more than 500 years ago in 1509 and is bringing a campus to the UAE at Dubai’s Tilal Al Ghaf, between Dubai Motor City and Sports City, will be welcoming boys and girls between three and 18 in September 2021. The 40,000 square metre campus will be able to accommodate 2,100 pupils and will include a 25-metre competition standard swimming pool. O To find out more, you can email enquiries@rgsgd.com. Posh nosh Kid have a taste for the finer things in life? A lot of expat children definitely do. LPM Restaurant & Bar in Dubai has launched a fine-dining experience aimed at kids who have a sophisticated palate. And best of all, mums and dads can order the luxurious experience for their precious offspring direct to the house through Deliveroo. The menu costs Dhs135 and includes a starter, main course and a side. O Dhs135. (04 439 0505). Order on Deliveroo. 6-7_CITY LIFE_11429662.indd 729/11/2020 15:25:298 December 2020 - January 2021 Time Out UAE Kids Shop online Tied up with String is a brand- new online retailer, similar to the UK’s Not on the High Street, where you can shop all of the UAE’s favourite local and homegrown brands in one place with a collection that include over 1,000 products all sourced from small local businesses O www.tiedupwithstring.ae. Friday fun BRUNCH The Playhouse Brunch at Swissôtel Al Ghurair This new family-friendly brunch takes place every Friday from 12.30pm to 4pm at the hotels Liwan restaurant. Little brunchers are given a special welcome wristband and stamp in their “kids’ passport” and can then hang out in the Little Exporer’s area. Pre- packed lunch boxes are delivered to their table filled with kid-friendly eats., while activities include gardening, cooking and painting. O From Dhs160 per person, Dhs80 (kids aged six to 12), free (kids under five). Fri 12.30pm-4pm.Liwan, Al Ghurair Hotel, Deira (04 293 3270). Things to do kick off the new year in style 7 WAYS TO From pregnancy yoga classes and awesome family brunches to a new online shop to flex your credit card, 2020 is looking great 8-9_THINGS TO DO_11429639.indd 829/11/2020 15:30:23Time Out UAE Kids December 2020 - January 2021 9 RELAX Om Moms Club Yoga Are you looking to get your zen on? A brand-new yoga studio has opened for mums and mums-to- be in Dubai. The newly-launched Om Moms Club, which has been designed specifically for pregnant women and mums with young babies, is located in JLT. Classes start from Dhs100 and are currently based in the Nook Coworking Space’s studio in One JLT, with new venues set to open soon. Classes include both pre and postnatal yoga, plus mum and baby sessions. Namaste. O Dhs100. Studio at Nook Coworking Space, One JLT, Dubai, www.theommomsclub.com. WEEKEND EATS Palm Bay Caribbean-inspired restaurant, Palm Bay, has a new brunch that the whole tribe can enjoy – and it even includes free access to the beach. The Pirate Bay brunch runs every Friday from 2pm- 5pm. It costs from Dhs295 per adult and is absolutely free for kids under 12. Kids can enjoy a treasure hunt, cooking classes and painting sessions. O From Dhs295, free (kids under 12). Fri 2pm-5pm. Palm Bay, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, (058 594 1834). Fun for little ones BOUNCE Dubai has launched a special rate aimed specifically at the littlest members of the family. The Playdates Sessions allow kids five and under to jump to their hearts content for up to three hours during the week at both of the Dubai BOUNCE locations for Dhs99. O Dhs99 (one child five and under, plus one adult). 9am- noon Sun-Thu. Al Quoz and Dubai Festival City Mall, www.bounce.ae/playdates (04 321 1400). Jump around Two to try FAMILY BRUNCH Studio One Hotel The new La Tavolata Brunch, which is Fridays 1pm-4pm, costs from Dhs269, with kids under 12 eating absolutely free. There are pizza-making classes for the kids and all-day pool access. O From Dhs269 (house beverages), free (kids under 12). Fri 1pm-4pm. Studio One Hotel, (800 788346). EAT WITH THE GANG Studio One Hotel Families can check into the hotel for the night and enjoy private access to the cinema and the gaming room for Dhs150. Also included are soft drinks, popcorn, snacks and 20 percent discount in LARTE. O Dhs150 per person. Studio One Hotel, Dubai Studio City, Dubai, (800 788346). 8-9_THINGS TO DO_11429639.indd 929/11/2020 15:30:32Next >