After the resounding success of the first KidZania® in The Dubai Mall, Emaar Entertainment is bringing the children’s city that delights, informs and nurtures the littles ones with KidZania® Abu Dhabi in Yas Mall, the capital’s ultimate shopping and entertainment destination.
KidZania® Abu Dhabi, exclusively designed for children in a dedicated premise of over 55,000 square feet, is a scaled down replica of a bustling city with over 50 role-plays of real-life professions offered for the little ones. By engaging in these jobs, the kidz learn about various professions in a fun, interactive manner, helping them to develop decision-making, teamwork, creativity and social skills.
Welcoming children aged 2-16 years, KidZania® Abu Dhabi has over 60 activities that offer the opportunity for them to role-play as surgeons, firefighters, chefs, police officers, builders, models, actors, artists, radio hosts and more, making each visit a new and an exciting experience for all.
Zeina Dagher, Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Entertainment, said: “We brought pioneering leisure attractions to the UAE, which play a central role in strengthening the tourism and leisure sectors of the country. The first KidZania® in The Dubai Mall is one of the most popular children’s attractions – appealing to residents and visitors – for the significant educational and entertainment value it offers. With the opening of KidZania® Abu Dhabi, Emaar Entertainment is highlighting our focus on expanding our reach through innovative leisure offerings in key cities. The children’s city in Yas Mall has a central location and will delight little ones and families through its unique edutainment approach.”
Saoud Khoory, Director of Shopping Malls at Aldar Properties which owns and manages Yas Mall, added: “KidZania® is an award-winning children’s edutainment centre that is appreciated for the educational and leisure value it provides children with. The launch of the second KidZania® in Yas Mall offers our young visitors the opportunity to experience a unique real-life business and social environment that familiarises them with real-world careers. Yas Mall is today the most popular retail and leisure destination in Abu Dhabi, and the addition of KidZania complements our entertainment offerings for families and children.”
KidZania® Abu Dhabi has partnered with UAE’s well-known corporate entities such as ADNOC, Al Rawabi, Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Fire Department, Abu Dhabi Special Forces, Pizza Hut, Krispy Kreme, Mum Mum, Majid TV, UAE Space, Rove Hotel and Lacnor which offer real-life professional work environments.
The indoor edutainment centre is built to scale for children, and reflects the workings of a typical city through paved streets, vehicles, a functioning economy, and recognisable destinations in the form of “establishments.”
Other KidZania® Abu Dhabi establishments include an Acting Academy, Animation Studio, Astronaut Training Center, Aviation Academy, Milk Factory, Bank, Beauty Salon, Juice Factory, Climbing Building, Courier Service, Crime Scene Investigation, Dental Clinic, Fashion Studio, Fire Station, Government Services Office Employment & Tourist Information, Hospital, Hotel, Innovation Lab, Police Station, Radio Station, RightZKeeper’s Neighbourhood Construction Site, RightZKeeper’s Neighbourhood Baby Gym, RightZKeeper’s Neighbuorhood Science Lab, RightZKeeper’s Neighbourhood Drive In, RightZKeeper’s Neighbourhood Open Stage, RightZKeeper’s Neighbourhood Driving Circuit, Oil Company, Steel Structure, Supermarket, Theatre, TV Studio, University and Vault.
The concept of KidZania®, which blends fun with learning, has gained global appeal since its launch in Mexico in 1999. Today, the world has seven KidZania® franchises including Dubai. With 26 locations in 20 countries and rapidly growing globally, KidZania® is one of the most inventive kid’s edutainment concepts in the world.
Within the UAE, residents and tourists can visit the incredible attraction now in Abu Dhabi and Dubai both. Visitors to KidZania® Dubai can also avail an incredible 10 per cent discount on the online purchase of tickets and enjoy a fun day at the activity packed indoor mini-city.
For more information, visit www.KidZania.ae, call 04 448 5222.
