Oli Oli , Dubai

Thie special institution of Oli Oli spread over 2 floors which consists of 8 galleries with interactive activities. The indoor sanctuary at this summer camp is defined by interactive games and hands-on exercises, which will help trigger the endless curiosity and imagination of children.

It is the perfect sanctuary for children to learn, play and relax when they are in Dubai. Oli Oli also offers a range of specialized experiences such as private birthday parties and well-thought-out field trips that you can book for your kids and their friends. When at Oli Oli, children can also relax and grab a bite to eat at the La Petite Treehouse Café, which is stocked with nutritious snacks, juices, treats, and much more.

Children of all ages are welcome at Oli Oli. Some of the activities that they can enjoy when they are here include treasure hunts, special summer camps, puzzles and quizzes, chemistry workshops, advanced activities like archaeological excavations, learning about space, and much more.

All these activities are specially designed to help children of the right age learn the right skill, whether it is practical or educational! With over 45 exhibits that children can interact with and observe, Oli Oli provides the most wholesome and creative learning experience for children.

These exhibits, games and workshops have been curated by over 35 award-winning professionals that include artists, psychologists, and educators who specialize in children’s growth and development. This one-of-a-kind entertainment and learning centre for children through distinct learning oriented indoor activities in Dubai is one of the largest such centres in the world.

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• Oli Oli is a children’s learning and entertainment centre in Dubai that is open to kids of all ages.
• The centre consists of 2 floors that are home to several workshops, displays, exhibitions and activity centres that are accessible to kids.
• Oli Oli also has a gallery, a museum and a café called La Petite Treehouse for refreshments.
• You can book Oli Oli for birthdays, special events, excursions, road trips, field trips, summer camps and many other private activities for children.
• The games and activities and workshops at the centre have been curated by the best industry professionals to help with the cognitive development of children, where they get to test the limits of their imagination and curiosity.
• There are a total of 8 galleries that consist of 40 hands-on experiences for children.
• Along with games such as climbing nets and water cannons, some of the other popular activity centres include the archaeological digging site, the space centre, an interactive museum and much more.

• Wheelchair Accessible

Oli Oli is located just behind the Oasis Centre Mall and one can easily reach here by taking the local transformation service. Additionally, one can also reach here by renting a vehicle and travelling here by their own.

The best time of the day when you can plan a visit to Oli Oli Dubai is during the early morning hours. This is the time when everyone is fresh including your toddlers and the crowd is also comparatively less.

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Here is the list of programs that one can witness at Oli Oli

1.Sundays are for Something New: On Sundays, children can enrol for a program that allows them to try their hand at a new skill or even pick up an exciting new hobby, like building, stitching, science, etc.

2. Mondays are for Science: Mondays are dedicated to a special programme where unique science experiments are conducted and children can have a great time learning about the quirky laws of chemistry, physics and biology.

3. Tuesdays are for Inventing: On Tuesdays, kids can enrol in a programme that focuses on their creativity and imagination. They can experiment with toolboxes, building blocks and other material with which they can invent their own machines and mechanisms.

4. Wednesdays are for Adventure: The programmes on Wednesday focus on kids and their practical skill of problem-solving and facing challenges. With adventurous obstacle courses, puzzles and more, this is an experience that is both fun and educational.

5. Thursdays are for Art: This programme lets kids unleash their inner artists. They are provided with endless stretches of canvas, paint and other art supplies to express themselves however they want to. Whether it is painting, making sculptures or any other form of artistic expressions, this is the programme that lets children be limitless in their creativity.

6. Fairytale Science: This programme focuses purely on the magic of science and is designed to help both toddlers and older children. Interesting science experiments, demonstrations and exercises are part of this innovative programme.

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La Petite Treehouse Café

Oli Oli promises non-stop fun, games and activities, which is why a recharge and refreshments station is a must. La Petite Treehouse Café is Oli Oli’s dedicated café and eatery, located within the premises.

The vision behind creating the café was to provide a cosy and comfortable corner for parents and kids to grab a bite to eat or sip on some juices or coffee when taking a break from all the wonderful activities that are planned for the day at the centre.

The café has a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere and is always stocked with delicious snacks and tidbits that children and adults can nibble on when visiting. The café is open from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. from Sunday to Wednesdays. Between Thursdays and Saturdays, you can visit the La Petite Treehouse Café from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Some of the most popular foods that are served at the La Petite Treehouse Café includes freshly brewed coffee for the adults, salads made with fresh ingredients, sandwiches and more. There are several vegetarian options as well. Children can enjoy sandwiches, juices, wraps and other food and drinks in between play sessions at the galleries.

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Tips for Visiting Oli Oli 

- Adults alone cannot enter the premises. The tickets bought for each child allows the entry of one adult for free, who needs to accompany the child at all times.

- One of the most important things that you must carry when visiting Oli Oli is a pair of socks since some of the exhibitions and activities require you to remove your shoes.

- There is a Water Gallery where kids get to play with water, so it is recommended that you carry a towel and some extra clothes

- Although the entire activity centre is wheelchair friendly, there is no place to keep or park strollers

- You can get access to a baby changing room as well as a nursing room when you are at Oli Oli

- You are not allowed to bring pets onto the premises

- While you are allowed to carry your own snacks, food items are strictly prohibited in the galleries. For refreshments, you can head to the in-house café called La Petite Treehouse Café.

- You can book Oli Oli for birthday parties, excursions and field trips

- Oli Oli conducts special programmes and exhibitions on different days of the week, so make sure you find out what the special programme is on the day that you are visiting.

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