Mattel Play! Town in Dubai: The ultimate playground for children

If you have young kids who are fans of cartoons and toys, there is a good chance that they are Mattel fans. From toys to popular television characters like Barney, Bob the Builder and Angelina Ballerina, the world-renowned Mattel toy manufacturing company has produced products and brands that kids adore. Luckily, children in the emirate easily can meet their favourite characters at Mattel Play! Town which is also referred to as just Mattel Play Town Dubai.

THE MAGICAL WORLD OF MATTEL PLAY TOWN DUBAI

Located in the iconic shopping and entertainment area of City Walk Dubai, Mattel Play Town is a popular destination for family-friendly activities in Dubai. 

One of the main attractions in City Walk, at Mattel Play! Town, you can have an eventful day with your kids. You will end up spending hours exploring various fun-filled rides and performances. If you are planning to visit this popular kids’ attraction in Dubai, we have compiled a list of things to do in Mattel Play Town. 

THINGS TO DO AT MATTEL PLAY! TOWN

Considered as one of the top indoor play areas for kids in Dubai, Mattel Play Town has a lot to offer. The main rides and play areas are themed around the top five Mattel characters; think Barney, Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina and Fireman Sam. The details of the activities are as follows:

TAKE A DANCE CLASS WITH ANGELINA THE BALLERINA

A popular attraction at Mattel Play! Town is the Camembert Academy dance classes where you learn to dance with none other than Angelina the Ballerina. Angelina and her team of friends teach discipline, strength, teamwork and dedication to young girls who aspire to be strong and successful.

The interactive dance studio has a magic mirror and a dance wall. Make sure to check for Mattel Play Town deals for special discounts on their official website.

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF IMAGINATION WITH BARNEY

Barney is one of the most beloved characters created by Mattel. The toys and the television series have garnered a massive fan following. 

The lovable T-Rex teaches kids about unity, sharing, caring and dancing. The activities are carefully designed to encourage kids to explore new places in the world in a fun way.

The Dino-mite dinosaur encourages positive values and good manners among his young visitors. You can also enjoy live shows in which Barney and Friends teach various new things to the kids. 

Take a look at Barney live show timings:

Barney’s World of Imagination live show timings:

• Saturday to Wednesday at 12:00 pm and 04:30 pm 
• Thursday and Friday 12:00 pm, 04:30 pm and 07:00 pm

DISCOVER THE ISLAND OF SODOR WITH THOMAS & FRIENDS

Thomas the Tank Engine is a tiny locomotive with huge aspirations. He is on a quest to be a “Really Useful Engine”. Kids can explore his adventures in the state-of-the-art Thomas & Friends 4D cinema. Moreover, there are several activities to illustrate teamwork and co-operation among kids.

LEARN ABOUT FIRE SAFETY WITH FIREMAN SAM

The next attraction at Mattel Play Town is the Fireman Sam play area. Children get helmets and safety jackets, while they go through different challenges and learn how to deal with real-life emergencies. 

The mascot, Sam, who is a firefighter, teaches kids about fire safety measures. The live show held in the play area is called the Pontypandy live show.

Fireman Sam live show timings:

• Sunday to Saturday 01:30 pm and 06:00 pm

BOB THE BUILDER AND HIS TEAM

Another popular Mattel character is Bob the Builder, who has an awesome team helping him to fix the Fixham and Spring City. There are various cranes, tractors and trolleys in the play area though which kids create their own buildings. This attraction at Mattel Play Town City Walk promotes creative thinking and motor skills among kids with the help of some interesting activities. 

Bob the Builder live show timings:

• Sunday to Saturday: 10:30 am and 03:30 pm

MATTEL PLAY TOWN OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS

Here is a list of the various Mattel Play Town discounts and special offers.

PLAY! TOWN MAMAS DISCOUNT

Play! Town Mamas is a special Mattel Play Town deal for mothers. The package costs AED 95 and includes admission for the mother and child along with a special discount on breakfast at the cafe. The offer can be availed from 09:00 am to 01:00 pm every Wednesday. Breakfast buffet closes at 11:45 am.

MATTEL PLAY TOWN DUBAI BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES

Play Town offers special birthday party packages as well. The packages include food, decorations, access to all play areas and lots of other things. Those renting apartments in City Walk will find it convenient to hold birthday parties at this location. The birthday package details for Mattel Play Town are as follows:

PLATINUM BIRTHDAY PACKAGE

Platinum Birthday Package costs AED 180. It includes a 15-minute appearance by one of the Mattel characters, a family group photo, refreshments and a retail gift voucher of AED 20.

GOLD PACKAGE

The Weekend Gold Package costs AED 155 per kid while on weekdays it will cost AED 95.

MATTEL PLAY TOWN GENERAL INFORMATION

What are the Mattel Play Town opening hours?

• Mattel Play! Town timings: Saturday to Wednesday from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
• Mattel Play Town Opening Hours on Thursday and Friday: 10:00 am to 08:00 pm.

What is the Mattel Play Town Location?

It is located in City Walk, Al Safa Street Dubai, UAE.

Is there sufficient parking at Mattel Play! Town?

Mattel Play Town has its own underground parking located at the J parking section of the City Walk. Parking is free with several access points.

What are the Mattel Play Town Dubai ticket price?

Here are the details for Mattel Play! Town tickets:

Weekday Pass for kids aged between 2 to 16:

• Full-day pass for kids: AED 110 (online) Inclusive of a combo meal.
• Additional adult: AED 50 per adult for a package inclusive of parent’s lounge access (to enjoy tea/coffee) and AED 75 per adult for a package inclusive of parent’s lounge access with a combo meal.

Weekend Pass for kids aged between 2 – 16:

• Full-day pass for kids: AED 165 online & AED 175 at the gate (Inclusive of buffet)

For Infants 0 – 2 years:

• Infant enters free, throughout the week.
• Accompanying adults: AED 50 per adult.

 What is the Mattel Play Town contact number? 

 Please call the administration at 800 MERAAS (800-637227) or +971-4317-3999

That’s all for our Mattel Play Town Dubai review. It is inarguably one of the top spots for family-friendly activities in Dubai. City Walk in Jumeirah has other amazing theme parks as well, such as the Green Planet Dubai, which resembles a tropical rainforest. And if you have older children they will certainly enjoy a visit to Hub Zero.