Dubai's award-winning children's play museum, featuring seven permanent galleries and a rotating temporary exhibition with over 45 hands-on exhibits across two floors in Al Quoz. Permanent galleries include Air Gallery (hurricanes, rockets, hovercrafts), Toshi's Nets (a hand-woven climbing structure by Japanese textile artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam), Water Gallery (10+ physics exhibits including vortex and ball cannon), Future Park (collaborative digital art by teamLab), Cars & Ramps (vehicle design and motion experiments), Incredi-Balls (creative ball runs) and a dedicated Toddler Gallery for the youngest visitors. Winner of TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award for six consecutive years (2019–2025).
Quick facts:
Duration 2–3 hours · 7 permanent galleries + 1 temporary · 45+ exhibits · Ages 2–11
Did you know?
Toshi's Nets was hand-woven by Japanese textile artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam – a one-of-a-kind climbing structure that doubles as a trampoline, playground and sensory experience, with a height restriction of 90–150 cm to enter.
Best time to visit:
Weekday mornings for the quietest galleries; weekends and school holidays are busiest – book timed-entry tickets online in advance.
Where to eat nearby:
On-site La Petite Treehouse Café serves kid-friendly meals and specialty coffees; Alserkal Avenue is a 5-minute drive with additional cafés including Wild & The Moon and Nightjar Coffee.
Tip:
Discovery tickets cover the seven permanent galleries; Full Access tickets add the current temporary exhibition. One adult enters free with every child ticket. Prices may vary – check official website.
