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Leo&Loona Dubai Festival City
A large indoor family park combining active play, imaginative zones, games and a family restaurant in one easy day out.
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The best things to do with kids in the UAE
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Indoor adventure
Zamania Sportainment Park
A high-energy sportainment park built around movement, challenges and social play for children, teens and families.
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Leo&Loona Yas Mall
An imaginative indoor play destination at Yas Mall with active attractions, role play and comfortable family facilities.
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OliOli Children's Museum
Interactive galleries combining science, movement, water play and creativity.
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KidZania Dubai
Child-sized city with 40+ role-play professions and real-world learning experiences.
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The Green Planet
Indoor biodome with rainforest plants, birds, reptiles and animal encounters.
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