



Dubai: OliOli Children Museum
Operating Hours:Monday - Tuesday: 13:00 - 18:00. Wednesday - Thursday: 12:00 - 18:00. Friday - Sunday: 10:00 - 19:00
The Vibe:Colorful creativity & boundless imagination
OliOli® is Dubai’s first experiential children's museum, where kids learn through play. Spanning eight themed galleries, it fosters creativity and curiosity in a bright indoor space, earning accolades from parents and educators.
Laughter and splashes echo through vibrant play zones: water flows drip and splash, paintbrushes swish in artsy corners, and padded nets softly bounce. The atmosphere buzzes with excited chatter and bright primary colors.
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award (2019–2025)
- Featured in Time Out Dubai Kids’ best-of lists
- Education specialists applaud its STEM-based exhibits
Persona Fit
- Families: Multiple exhibits accommodate toddlers to early teens
- Toddlers: Safe, soft-play zones designed for little ones
- Kids: Interactive STEM and art activities for 5–10 years
- Educators: Supports curriculum-linked field trips
Highlights
- Toshi’s Nets — climb and bounce through oversized indoor nets
- Water Gallery — sail boats and play with interactive water tables
- Air Gallery — fans, tugs and wind-powered machines
- Future Park — code robots and create digital art
- Incredi-Balls — manipulate loops and conveyors with big colored balls
1 Curated Booking Option
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Laura Coughlin
Our Dubai Local Expert
Table of Contents
- Metro Red Line to Mall of the Emirates, then short taxi or bus to Al Quoz
- RTA Bus 66 (Al Quoz 4) stops near Oasis Centre (next to OliOli)
- Private parking: free spots available at the museum complex
- Entrance on street level; elevators inside to play areas
Food & Coffee Shops
Le Petite Treehouse Cafe: playful café serving sandwiches and juices
Carrefour MCafé (Dubai Mall): kid-friendly snacks and drinks
Le Petite Treehouse Cafe: playful café serving sandwiches and juices
Carrefour MCafé (Dubai Mall): kid-friendly snacks and drinks
Insider Tips
Best Time: Early weekday mornings to avoid school-group crowds
Socks are required in all exhibit areas; bring an extra pair
Parental Hack: Plan for 2–3 hours; toddlers tire quickly
Manners: Remove shoes in play areas; keep it tidy
Best Time: Early weekday mornings to avoid school-group crowds
Socks are required in all exhibit areas; bring an extra pair
Parental Hack: Plan for 2–3 hours; toddlers tire quickly
Manners: Remove shoes in play areas; keep it tidy
Photography Tips
Flash is allowed but respect other families’ privacy
Capture the colorful installations and children’s joy
Themed zones make playful backdrops for family photos
Flash is allowed but respect other families’ privacy
Capture the colorful installations and children’s joy
Themed zones make playful backdrops for family photos
Things To Do Nearby
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo — see sharks and rays in Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa — famous observation deck upstairs in the Mall
KidZania Dubai — interactive role-play city for kids
Dubai Fountain — spectacular evening water and light show
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo — see sharks and rays in Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa — famous observation deck upstairs in the Mall
KidZania Dubai — interactive role-play city for kids
Dubai Fountain — spectacular evening water and light show





