Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children
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About Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children
Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children is a non-profit centre in Umm Suqeim 3, affiliated with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and set up for children and their families. Dubai Culture describes it as a safe, joyous and creative space that draws on Emirati and Arab cultural heritage and on the work of artists and other professionals, with a programme of cultural and educational activities for children. Its stated aim is to enrich children's cultural lives, nurture their creativity and future aspirations, and give them a grounded connection with Emirati heritage. It is rated 4.6 on Google from 506 reviews, and 380 of those are five stars. The building has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet and car park, and the centre takes debit cards, credit cards and mobile payments. The current programme, the ages each activity suits and any fees are not listed, so call the centre on 04 316 9999 or email [email protected] to ask what is on for your child's age and whether you need to book.
The activity
Art Classes, explained
A children's cultural centre is a public space built around children and their families rather than around one sport or skill. Centres like this host a changing mix of cultural and educational activities, such as creative workshops, heritage and craft sessions, reading and performances, often linked to the local culture and language. Children usually come for a booked workshop, a school visit or an event with a parent rather than a weekly term class, so what is on depends on the week and the season. For children, the value is in trying new things, meeting other children and seeing culture made for their age. Ages and booking rules vary by activity, so check with the centre before you go.
Who it's for
Children and their families. Age bands for individual activities: ask the provider.
What to expect
What a first visit looks like depends on what is on, so call or email the centre before you go. Dubai Culture describes a programme of cultural and educational activities for children that draws on Emirati and Arab heritage and on artists and other professionals. Ask which workshops or activities are running, the age each one suits, whether you need to book, what it costs and what your child should wear or bring. Ask too whether parents stay with younger children. The building has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet and car park, and there are toilets on site.
Highlights
- A non-profit children's cultural centre affiliated with Dubai Culture (dubaiculture.gov.ae)
- Activities draw on Emirati and Arab cultural heritage and on artists and other professionals (dubaiculture.gov.ae)
- Set up for children and their families, in Umm Suqeim 3 (dubaiculture.gov.ae)
- Rated 4.6 on Google from 506 reviews, 380 of them five stars (Google listing)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet and car park (Google listing)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children is rated 4.6 on Google from 506 reviews. 380 reviewers gave five stars and 79 gave four, with 47 reviews at three stars or below.
The facts
- Where
- 45JW+CPF, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
- How to book
- +971 4 316 9999 · [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri7:30am–3:30pm
- Sat–SunClosed
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Pays by debit card, credit card or mobile (NFC) payment (Google listing)
- Toilets on site (Google listing)
- Listed on Google as open Monday to Friday, 7:30AM-3:30PM, and closed on Saturday and Sunday; these are not activity times, so call to confirm before visiting (Google listing)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
Skip map45JW+CPF - Umm Suqeim Third - Umm Suqeim 3 - Dubai
Interested in Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children?
Call them — ask about classes, times and prices.
Call +971 4 515 5955