DUBAI – School’s out for half-term, and that means parents all over the UAE are thinking of ways to entertain little ones. Let Expo 2020 Dubai come to your rescue, with children, youth and family workshops taking place each day across the site.
Whatever your interest, from art to nature, drama to science, there is a workshop out there to entertain your brood and save your sanity. Just turn up during the allotted time, between 1100-1400 GST and 1600-2100 GST every day during the school holidays.
If you and the family are away during half-term, no problem – they also take place every weekend until 31 March, on Fridays from 1600-2200, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1100-1400 GST and 1600-2100 GST.
Sessions are last between 30 and 40 minutes and are free to Expo ticket-holders. Children must be accompanied by an adult, who should remain in the vicinity while the workshop is taking place.
For ages 4+
Air Power Workshop
Mangrove Avenue, opposite Uzbekistan Pavilion, Sustainability District
Turn a pile of everyday junk into a toy car – and watch it go! Here, kids will learn basic physics and the importance of recycling, with cars propelled by balloon. Who will build the fastest?
Cling Film & Mirror Art Workshop
Sunset Avenue, opposite Pakistan Pavilion, Opportunity District
A non-traditional art class, looking beyond simple painting, providing a sensory experience, with children encouraged to explore the use of different materials and textures. Might even brighten up the living room at home.
Drama Workshop
Sky Avenue, beside Poland Pavilion, Mobility District
Get your kids acting up in the right way this half-term. These high-energy drama classes will allow children to burn energy, increase physical fitness and build confidence. You may have a star in the making!
Sustainable Stamp Making Workshop
Sunrise Avenue, opposite Australia Pavilion, Opportunity District
In this eco-educational extravaganza, kids will be taught how to recycle plastic bottle tops to make stamps, and will get to try them out by making colourful prints. This year’s birthday wrapping paper sorted!
For ages 6+
Build & Keep Terrarium Workshop
Ghaf Avenue, Women’s Pavilion, Sustainability District
Kids can enjoy their own David Attenborough moment, and learn about the importance of water management and cycles, and the fragility of plant life. Through this practical exercise, children can build a reminder to take home and enjoy.
For ages 8+
Build a Robot Workshop
Al Forsan Crescent, Al Forsan
In this workshop, children learn will the basics of robotics, and build their first mini operational robot. Perhaps get your request in for a robot vacuum cleaner.
Obstacle Avoiding Robot Workshop
Jubilee Avenue, besides Kuwait Pavilion, Jubilee District
How do you programme a robot to avoid obstacles using a microcontroller? The answer lies in this tech-filled workshop, involving motors and integrated circuits to guide a robot car.
Expo 2020 Dubai is the ultimate family destination, with thousands of family events, amazing exploratory experiences and free entry for kids up to age 18.