Where kids go free during Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha is just around the corner, so if you're a parent, you're almost definitely planning how to amuse your kids over the four-day long weekend.
But day trips out with the whole fam don't need to break the bank — there are plenty of places letting the kiddos visit for free.
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From swish staycations to magic shows and more, here's everything the little ones can attend without you paying a dirham.
5 activities where kids go free
Expo City
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Running from Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8, kids under 12 can explore three different attractions for free at Expo City — Terra, Alif and Vision.
From travelling through time and space to learning about what lives in the world's forests and oceans, the interactive exhibits will definitely keep the kids occupied for a few hours.
Free entry (kids under 12), from Dhs80 (adult). Jun 6-8 10am-6pm. Expo City, expocitydubai.com.
Madame Tussauds
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The waxwork attraction is offering a kids-go-free offer from Wednesday June 4, meaning you can redeem free entry for one child per adult ticket purchased.
Snap a selfie with one of your favourite celebs from tennis stars to A-list movie actors.
Free (kids under 11) with every adult ticket (offer ongoing from Wed Jun 4). From Dhs95. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am-8.30pm; Sat-Sun noon-9pm. Bluewaters Island, madametussauds.com (04 873 3042).
Magic Planet
The games arcade in City Centre Deira will be offering a series of free magic shows, bubble shows and face painting between Friday June 6 and Sunday June 8.
If the little ones want to use the similators or indoor rides, you will still have to top up a gaming card as usual, but up until Sunday June 15, you'll get 30 percent extra bonus points on the Dhs350 package.
Free shows/entry. Jun 6-8. Open Mon 10am-11pm, Tue 10am-1am, Wed-Thu 10am-11pm, Fri-Sun 10am-midnight. City Centre Deira, magicplanetmena.com (600 599905).
Times Square Centre
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From Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8, the community mall will be packed with free events for the little ones, including a live show from Magic Phil, teddy bear workshops, face painting, storytelling and even a sing-along or two.
Free. June 6-8. Centre open Mon-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sun 10am-11pm. Times Square Centre, Al Quoz, timessquarecenter.ae (04 341 8020).
voco Dubai The Palm
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If you fancy a family staycay, you'll be pleased to hear that kiddos under 12 can stay for free at voco Dubai The Palm.
Not only that, but they can dine all day for free from a dedicated kids' menu at Maison Mathis, enjoy unlimited ice cream by the pool or beach, as well as free-flowing soft drinks.
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Each room can accommodate up to two children per booking.
From Dhs580 per night. Sun June 1 to Sun Aug 31. West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, ihg.com (04 249 5555).
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