WE HAVE SELECTED THE BEST ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILY IN ABU DHABI



  • Afterschool Activities in Abu Dhabi: Best Options to Sign Up Your Child or Teen

    Afterschool Activities in Abu Dhabi: Best Options to Sign Up Your Child or Teen

    As kids are back to school and starting a new school year, it is high time to look for extracurricular activities. Not only do afterschool classes supplement what a child is learning at school with practical, hands-on knowledge, but also identify and hone their talent. These classes also help to keep your little darling active and inspired after a busy day at school. For your ease, TickiKids Team has pulled together the most after-school activities to provide your children with high-quality afternoon experiences in Abu Dhabi.

  • The Best Playgrounds and Play Areas in Abu Dhabi

    The Best Playgrounds and Play Areas in Abu Dhabi

    Take a look at some of the best playgrounds and play areas in Abu Dhabi! We've rounded up some of the most interesting places for you and your little ones where you can have fun and have a great time!

  • Fun Ways to Play Disc Golf with Kids

    Fun Ways to Play Disc Golf with Kids

    Looking for ways to introduce disc golf to keep your kids busy this summer? Here’s why it’s a great idea!

  • 5 Tips for Making Your Kids’ First Go-Karting Experience Fun and Memorable

    5 Tips for Making Your Kids’ First Go-Karting Experience Fun and Memorable

    The thrill of driving, racing, and competing makes karting in Abu Dhabi a fun sport you and your kids can get into.

  • 3 Ways to Make Your Kids’ Trip to the Mall Fun and Educational

    3 Ways to Make Your Kids’ Trip to the Mall Fun and Educational

    Brain drain – the learning loss that occurs when students take an extended break from school – doesn’t only happen during summertime. Ensuring that your kids continue to hone their knowledge during the holidays can be quite a challenge, too.Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent holiday brain drain. All it takes is some extra effort and a bit of research (and perhaps attending a winter camp for kids in Dubai) and your kids’ brains should remain well-oiled even during the holidays.

  • 8 Tips for Cost-Effective Family Trips to Doha

    8 Tips for Cost-Effective Family Trips to Doha

    Going on family outings can be quite enjoyable, especially if you’re headed somewhere like Doha, Qatar. You get to spend time with your kids, making precious memories that will deepen your family bond. In fact, the only thing that is probably holding you back is the cost of the trip. Luckily, you do not need to break the bank to have a family trip to Doha. You can even save money or get better value out of what you pay for if you follow these eight tips!

  • Upiopi: holistic out-of-school activities for kids brought right to your home

    Upiopi: holistic out-of-school activities for kids brought right to your home

    Have you ever wondered how we, loving and caring parents, can prepare our kids for the future? Which set of skills will children need in this ever-changing world? How to motivate kids to learn but not to put too much pressure on young minds? Brainstorming ideas on how to equip our precious little ones with knowledge and which exactly competencies they really need for the future might give you a migraine or a couple of sleepless nights, but, to our luck, the Nordic professionals in children education and learning have a solution to offer.

  • PurpleTutor Is Creating Future Tech Leaders by Building Independent Coding Confidence in Kids

    PurpleTutor Is Creating Future Tech Leaders by Building Independent Coding Confidence in Kids

    Today, children are growing up as the first generation of a new digital world. PurpleTutor aims to help parents ensure that their child’s relation to technology is not just that of a passive tech consumer. PurpleTutor’s mission is not limited to just teaching children on how to be a tech creator – PurpleTutor's coaches are of the opinion that each kid can be a Future Tech Leader!

  • Trusity  – The One-Stop Learning Space

    Trusity – The One-Stop Learning Space

    Trusity is a one-stop learning place that provides personalized lesson plans and schedules tailored to the student's needs. Here, students can count on the best teaching methodologies, experienced and highly qualified teachers, personalized content, and engaging activities.

  • Enriching and Hearty Christmas Gifts for Kids

    Enriching and Hearty Christmas Gifts for Kids

    It’s time for good ol’ holiday shopping! Check out the numerous options to choose from, and you can tell, it is so cool to be a kid these days! We’ve done the hard and time-consuming work for you and sifted through gifts that will delight any kid. So enjoy your saved time and nerves and get ready for Christmas in the most stress-free way!

  • The Review of Synkers App: Where Modern UAE's Parents Look for Private Tutors

    The Review of Synkers App: Where Modern UAE's Parents Look for Private Tutors

    Online tutoring has never been more popular than now due to the pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. The current events have shown us what we care about most in education and the impact of lost schooling on a generation of young students during the closure of schools and universities. As concerns grow in the face of predicted further restrictions, perhaps we could focus less on a potential threat to the educational development of our kids and more on regular contact with teachers via video calls on online platforms.

  • Why the UAE's parents have given Kip McGrath Education Centre their seal of approval

    Why the UAE's parents have given Kip McGrath Education Centre their seal of approval

    From the first years of primary school to the final term of secondary school, the UAE's parents face just as many challenges as their precious kids throughout the school years, plus after months of lockdown things seem more daunting than ever. Whether you're seeking a perfect tutor or industry-leading educational centre, can't decide between online tuition or at a centre, or simply require general advice, Kip McGrath Education Centre is here to support your child's continued learning during these complex times.

  • The Eat-Well Guide: Instil Healthy Eating Habits in Your Child

    The Eat-Well Guide: Instil Healthy Eating Habits in Your Child

    In this article, we will be detailing the importance of creating healthy daily habits in our children and interplay between nutrition and physical performance. With Monviso Trading Store, we want to offer a wider choice for UAE's families to make informed decisions about meals, drinks and snacks you put in your bodies. If we can get parents to switch from nutrient-devoid products to tasty fruits, healthy vegetables and other healthy meals, it would be a great thing.

  • Get Dancing: 10 Benefits of Dance Classes for Children

    Get Dancing: 10 Benefits of Dance Classes for Children

    As we firmly believe, learning does not just take place in the classroom. We all want our kids to benefit from a wider range of opportunities and sign them up to a broad range of extra-curricular activities and clubs. With a market full of conflicting entertaining options, many of our life decisions centre around a choice of schools, young people's sporting programmes and a variety of after school classes to broaden our kids’ horizons, discover new interests and pursue their passions.

  • The UAE's Finest Baby Shops to Cater to Every Baby’s Needs

    The UAE's Finest Baby Shops to Cater to Every Baby’s Needs

    We love buying baby essentials and accessories, but today the baby items' horizon has expanded and diversified. Many of us have learnt from experience not to choose the first piece that makes us go “awe” when going shopping, but to think about what you really need and its potential to be passed on to future siblings. Consulting parents and rounding up the best UAE's baby shops, we considered many components from quality of materials, design, uniqueness, sustainability, range of organic items to affordable prices.

  • Advantages of 3D Printing for Kids and What Option to Choose on the UAE Market

    Advantages of 3D Printing for Kids and What Option to Choose on the UAE Market

    Today 3D printers have become so affordable that almost every family can buy a 3D printer for a child, for example, to print their favourite tyrannosaurus or simple jewellery for a young snappy dresser. Making the design of the layout, choosing the material and starting the process of creating any toy together will help children and parents not only have fun but also feel part of the innovative activity that young explorers around the world are happy to comprehend.But how to choose, what you need to pay attention to and what advantages this will give your child? We will try to answer the questions in this article.

  • The UAE's Best Development Kits for Kids

    The UAE's Best Development Kits for Kids

    If there is anything parents constantly need, it’s a well-deserved minute to themselves. And there is no better idea than opting for a fun activity kit to get different components, colourful toys and a comprehensive guide all in one box. With a variety of options of craft and educational kits on the market, product reviews and customer ratings, we know how hard it can be to come up with ideas to entertain your child. We have tested plenty of kits and rounded up a thoughtfully curated selection of incredibly fun and development kits for kids. There is something for every tiny toddler, little kid or slightly older children, that are as playful as they are educational.

  • The Hidden Benefits of Introducing Children to Photography

    The Hidden Benefits of Introducing Children to Photography

    How to channel my child's creative ideas? Should I get a camera for my children? What are the best easy-to-use and durable cameras for children? What specs should I look out for? Could you recommend simple photo activities to introduce kids to photography? The list goes on. It is a universally acknowledged fact that thanks to smartphones and digital cameras, many children are getting behind a camera and taking photos worthy of a pro earlier than ever before. Experience, intuition, exemplary patience and all-consuming respect for details underpin Scheherazade's reputation as a stellar family photographer in Dubai. So much so that in response to our readers demand, Scheherazade has shared practical ideas for how to introduce children to the wonders of photography. Scheherazade Photography is a result of the love and dedication of a mother who knew exactly what memories she wanted to catch of her little daughter. Four years later, she is still taking beautiful timeless photos of newborns, babies and families across the UAE.

  • The Best Children's Online Classes in Abu Dhabi

    The Best Children's Online Classes in Abu Dhabi

    As the Emiratis adjust to their new normal of social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak, social activities have moved from "IRL to URL" and something it’s given rise to is online learning, exercises and interactive activities. Children's online classes are booming now – and it's easy to see why. First of all, while much of the day we are cooped up inside trying to work from home and support our children's school work, they may need more encouragement and communication. Secondly, there is little expectation that parents are able to replace professional teachers or coaches. A selection of online learning programmes covering various subjects and age groups has never been more welcome in Abu Dhabi. Here, TickiKids picks out the best online children's classes, so it’s the perfect time to get active, inspired and challenged, or maybe even learn a new skill from the comfort of your sofa.

  • How to Keep Kids Engaged and Happy Whilst Confined at Home

    How to Keep Kids Engaged and Happy Whilst Confined at Home

    The virus and its effects are something we are clearly feeling, however the TickiKids' team picks a selection of spirit-lifting activities for families with kids, featuring everything from virtual storytime live sessions, dancing, knitting and retro board games to blogging, gardening and more to comfort, delight and inspire at home.

  • National Geographic Launches  an Online Hub NatGeo@Home to Support Educators and Children During Covid-19

    National Geographic Launches an Online Hub NatGeo@Home to Support Educators and Children During Covid-19

    Teachers across the world are dedicating their time to keeping children educated and setting some challenges during the outbreak of Coronavirus over the world. The speed with which the global pandemic has changed the world in that time is staggering. To help inspire young people and support caregivers, families and educators, National Geographic has launched a centralised digital resource NatGeo@Home to fill the gap with practical, educational, inspiring and entertaining content designed to keep families connected to the natural world and science behind it.

  • Amazing Virtual Tours of Parks, Gardens and Natural Areas

    Amazing Virtual Tours of Parks, Gardens and Natural Areas

    Can't going out and dive into nature? Looking for ways to engage all the family? There is a great way to get a little culture, education and inspiration while you're confined to your home. Many parks and gardens make it possible to visit them without leaving your couch. Here is the list os amazing worldwide natural areas to explore and tour virtually.

  • The 10 Most Exceptional Birthday Party Venues for Your Child in Abu Dhabi

    The 10 Most Exceptional Birthday Party Venues for Your Child in Abu Dhabi

    If you want to get the most from your child’s birthday party that will forever capture the kid’s imagination, TickiKids is here to help. It is never too soon to start planning a birthday bash. Time to get booking one of the birthday party venues for children in Abu Dhabi, as we've rounded up the best of the bunch. You won't be disappointed!

  • Best Movies To Watch With Kids At Halloween

    Best Movies To Watch With Kids At Halloween

    Make sure to conjure ghost pizza bagels, caramelized popcorn, pour hot cocoa or candy corn punch and get snuggled on the sofa to enjoy these classics with the entire family.

  • Where to Buy Fashion Clothes for Kids in Abu Dhabi

    Where to Buy Fashion Clothes for Kids in Abu Dhabi

    Get the chicest apparel at the coolest shops catering to kids from 0-12 yrs and up, fully packed with the trendiest, funkiest and comfortable threads for the youngest members of your tribe.

  • 6 Marvellous Tours and Attractions in Abu Dhabi

    6 Marvellous Tours and Attractions in Abu Dhabi

    Put on your panamas and sunglasses, and check out our tips for enjoying all the magic Abu Dhabi has to offer! From the local tours to must-see attractions, families with kids (and no matter what age) will surely find something to love there.

  • Kids Yoga Classes in Abu Dhabi

    Kids Yoga Classes in Abu Dhabi

    If you are planning to send your kiddo to yoga class, the good news is you live in a right city! In this review, we bring together the leading yoga studios across AD where your little yogi can find stress relief, burn some energy, and practice loving-kindness and relaxation.

  • Kid-Friendly Spa in Abu Dhabi

    Kid-Friendly Spa in Abu Dhabi

    Why should adults have all the fun? It's time to schedule some girl time with your mini Diva! Whether you are traveling from far-away or right at home in AD, indulge in pure pleasure as we've rounded up a few of our favourite beauty parlours where your little bestie can feel like a real lady, have fun and enjoy pampering at its best!

  • Where to Eat Ice Cream with Kids in Abu Dhabi

    Where to Eat Ice Cream with Kids in Abu Dhabi

    It's a well known fact that kids have love for ice cream once they get a first bite of this scrumptious delight! So why not treat your little sweet tooth and chill with the entire family on these sun-kissed days off?Get the scoop on the tastiest ice cream parlours serving frosty treats with pecan praline, marvelous mochi ice cream, fluffy cotton candy, marshmallow milkshakes, unicorn themed gelato, giant crepes...oh my!

  • Parenting Tips for Teaching Tolerance

    Parenting Tips for Teaching Tolerance

    The UAE government announced that 2019 will be officially proclaimed the Year of Tolerance to strengthen the nation’s role of encouraging stability and prosperity in the region. Tolerance is a willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. So, as the important part of the modern society every parent can make the contribution educating the child for Tolerance.

  • Ten Fun Ways to Entertain Your Kids at Home

    Ten Fun Ways to Entertain Your Kids at Home

    When Abu Dhabi swelters in soaring temperatures and your kids get bored at home, it is very easy for your mind to go completely blank. Are you still on the hunt for the perfect boredom-busting activities for children? Chin up! You are in safe hands now: luckily, TickiKids are experts at presenting a “Plan B”, revealing plenty of brilliant things to do with kids without leaving the house. We’ve put together ten of our favourite video tutorials. This lifesaver will be of interest to all parents who want to have some fun family time in a comfort of their homes, using easily available materials.



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