All about OliOli Dubai

Keeping kids entertained and engaged is a full-time job. Luckily OliOli Dubai is a reputed attraction that specifically caters to children so you no longer need to search for different activities to keep your kids’ days filled with fun edutainment.

Dubai is home to some pretty incredible fun, entertainment destinations for kids. OliOli (which means ‘Joy’ in Hawaiian) is a place kids wouldn’t want to leave. Children aged two to eleven will be excited to explore eight interactive zones with more than 40 activities belonging to different themes such as mechanics, water play and sensory exploration.

Is OliOli Dubai Worth a Visit?

This blog looks at how OliOli Dubai combines family activity, education, recreation and interactive experiences to challenge developing minds. You’ll find everything from activities, ticket prices to timings and location. And this is by no means an exhaustive description. Want to make the most of your trip to OliOli? Read on.

The Philosophy behind OliOli Dubai

All the activities offered at OliOli children’s museum have been designed with a certain philosophy. 

Hands-on, inhibitions off

In modern pedagogies, there is a lot of emphasis on learning by doing. At OliOli, your little one will be encouraged to try stuff with their own hands. It empowers them to make a choice on their own, build things, find solutions and sharpen their minds. Yet, it is all done in an engaging, fun and most importantly safe manner. It is all about learning new ways of doing things.

Imaginative play, real learning

When you have the imagination of a young child, sitting down to study for even half an hour can seem like a tedious task. It is the job of the educator to make learning enjoyable. At OliOli play area Dubai, fun and education combine, so kids can learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). Different curricula have been used to develop the exhibits. So as a parent, whatever resources you spend here is going towards your child’s cognitive development.

Family-centred, community-minded

Lastly, OliOli is all about bringing families together. Our communities are just an extension of our family structure. It is imperative that our children learn how important community building is. At OliOli, kids spend time learning about healthy eating, caring for others, the importance of art and a lot more.

Different segments at OliOli

Each child is unique in his or her interests, likes and dislikes. OliOli offers multiple attractions and there is something for every child here. They can bounce around at Toshi’s net, play with hurricanes or launch water cannons. Here is a brief description of the activities your child can engage in at OliOli Dubai.

Air Section

A lot of young kids dream of becoming pilots one day. For such children, the Air section at OliOli offers various incredible activities. They will learn about aerodynamics, gravity and friction as they witness fascinating floating shapes. The little ones will also enjoy airflows on Air Curtain and marvel at the 110-kph hurricanes.

Creative Lab

At home, parents are often concerned because of their child’s inquisitive nature. So, the dynamic Creative Lab at OliOli presents a safe environment where children can build, demolish whatever they want to. They use real tools to create new things. Inquiry-based learning exercise is a way to showcase their creativity.

Now, you don’t have to worry about finding your TV remote or any other electronic item in pieces.

Water Section

Water play is perhaps the most popular area at OliOli. Ten meticulously designed activities combine interactive water games and learning together. Kids can play with water vortex ball, wash a car, fire a ball cannon or simply dance in the rain. All this while they are subconsciously learning something.

Toshi’s Nets

There is only one rule on this planet, everyone must have fun. This giant string woven space is filled with colourful shapes and has many peaks and troughs. Children can roam around and discover new things. They have to overcome obstacles and climb over walls to move forward. It’s a space that stimulates curiosity and enriches their young minds.

Cars and Ramps

Is your child’s favourite pastime watching Lewis Hamilton perform? Kids from a young age are often fascinated with cars and speed. The Cars and Ramps gallery provides a space for such children to build their own cars and take it for a race. They can help each other during the making stage but when racing it can get super competitive.

With this exercise, they can learn about mass friction, laws of motions, gravity and acceleration.

Future Park

At Future Park, your child will witness the world of tomorrow. One where people from different backgrounds collaborate and form a new world. Kids work together and become co-creators. The whole exercise is based on inculcating the idea of teamwork and brotherhood.

Toddlers

Children are very receptive even from a young age. They have open minds and everything is new to them. They learn by observing and doing. This period gives a foundation for their social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth. The colourful puzzles, sensory plays and popping bubbles at OliOli help in speeding up the learning process of the child.

Forts and Dens

Kids love to build their own forts and dens. This gives them a chance to create their own world. At OliOli, children use the objects at hand to build their own spaces. It is an open-ended play where they have to use their imagination. 

Things you might want to know

How much do the OliOli tickets cost?

Here’s the breakdown of the OliOli Dubai ticket prices:

• General Admission (2-hours)
• Adult Ticket (16 years and above): AED 42
• Child Ticket (2-16 years): AED 126
• Toddler Ticket: (12-23 months): AED 63

*Check the official website to see OliOli Dubai offers.

What are the OliOli timings?

OliOli timings from Saturday to Wednesday are from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm. The facility remains open from 09:00 am to 09:00 pm on Thursday and Friday.

How can I contact OliOli Museum?

You can call at +971-4-702-7300 in case of questions.

What is OliOli location?

OliOli location is OliOli Building Al Quoz 1, Dubai.

Can I bring outside food to OliOli?

Yes, but eating is only allowed in the in-house café. You can also opt to buy food from the café. There are fresh salads, sandwiches and wraps including vegetarian options.

Can schools conduct field trips in OliOli Dubai?

Yes, OliOli Dubai is a fun field trip destination. The two-hour tour can start at 08:30 am or 11:00 am. You can choose any four galleries for the tour.  There are six packages divided according to the aforementioned activities. Depending on the age of the children and group size, you can make your choice.

There’s no shortage of family fun options in the UAE. From the classic free things to do in Dubai to visiting unique family attractions in Abu Dhabi, the possibilities are endless!

For young parents, you can choose destinations according to the age of your child. For example, you can opt for toddler activities in Dubai or general kids activities in Dubai. When your child is off school during the summer, you can take him or her out to enjoy some summer activities in Dubai. Regardless of what destination you opt for, one thing’s for sure: Your kids won’t get bored” at any point.

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