Dubai families have a brand-new reason to head to City Centre Mirdif. Explorers City Centre Mirdif has officially opened, introducing a large-scale indoor destination designed for children aged 1 to 12 that combines imaginative play with hands-on learning experiences.
Developed by Majid Al Futtaim, the new concept brings together expansive play zones, instructor-led workshops and family-friendly experiences under one roof. Instead of offering just another indoor playground, Explorers has been designed as a destination where children can develop creativity, confidence and practical skills while having fun.
For parents searching for fresh weekend activities, birthday destinations or indoor escapes from Dubai's summer heat, Explorers is quickly shaping up to become one of the city's newest family hotspots.
Dubai's Newest Indoor Family Destination
Officially opening on 10 July 2026, Explorers City Centre Mirdif introduces a new approach to family entertainment.
The venue was created around one simple idea: children learn best when they're actively engaged. Rather than separating entertainment from education, Explorers combines both into one experience where children are encouraged to move, create, experiment and discover through play.
The destination welcomes children from toddlers through to pre-teens, allowing families with siblings of different ages to enjoy activities suited to everyone.
According to Majid Al Futtaim, the concept focuses on creating meaningful moments that encourage families to spend quality time together while supporting children's development through interactive experiences.
Three Interactive Worlds Built For Every Age
The centrepiece of Explorers City Centre Mirdif is its collection of three immersive play environments, each designed for different stages of childhood.
Wildwood Treetops
The largest attraction inside Explorers is Wildwood Treetops, an elevated adventure playground featuring more than 20 interactive play elements.
Children can climb through suspended nets, cross bridges, crawl through tunnels, explore elevated towers, navigate climbing structures and race down spiral slides. The entire space encourages physical movement, confidence building and imaginative exploration.
Unlike traditional soft play centres, Wildwood Treetops is designed to keep children engaged through multiple routes and interactive challenges.
Little Acorns
For younger visitors, Little Acorns offers a dedicated toddler environment built with safety and early childhood development in mind.
The area includes age-appropriate play equipment, sensory activities and soft surfaces that allow toddlers to explore independently while giving parents greater peace of mind.
The separate zone ensures younger children can enjoy their own space without competing with older kids using larger attractions.
River Play
The third experience, River Play, introduces an educational element inspired by science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Interactive stations encourage children to experiment, solve problems and discover how different concepts work through hands-on activities.
Rather than feeling like a classroom, the experience keeps learning playful and engaging, making STEM concepts more accessible for young visitors.
More Than A Playground
One of the biggest differences between Explorers City Centre Mirdif and many indoor play centres is its extensive programme of instructor-led workshops.
Families can book activities that allow children to develop practical skills while exploring new hobbies in creative environments.
Among the available workshops are:
- Pizza making
- Pasta making
- Sushi classes
- Ramen workshops
- Bread baking
- Cupcake decorating
- Woodworking
- Pottery
- Creative arts
- Public speaking
The cooking experiences are led through Mamalu Kitchen, giving children the opportunity to prepare meals themselves while learning teamwork and basic culinary skills.
Meanwhile, creative workshops help children explore craftsmanship, artistic expression and confidence-building activities that extend beyond traditional play.
Built Around Modern Family Life
Dubai has no shortage of entertainment venues for children, but Explorers arrives with a slightly different approach.
Instead of asking parents to choose between educational workshops and recreational activities, the venue combines both experiences into one location.
That means families can spend several hours moving between active play, creative sessions and skill-building experiences without leaving the venue.
The indoor setting also makes Explorers an attractive year-round destination, particularly during the warmer months when outdoor parks become less practical.
Located inside City Centre Mirdif, the venue also gives families convenient access to dining, shopping and additional entertainment options before or after their visit.
Why Explorers City Centre Mirdif Matters
The opening is significant not only because it adds another attraction to Dubai's entertainment landscape, but because it expands premium family experiences beyond the city's traditional leisure hubs.
Many of Dubai's major indoor attractions are concentrated around Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall and Sheikh Zayed Road.
Explorers strengthens Mirdif's position as a destination for families living in surrounding communities including Mirdif, Al Warqa, Al Mizhar, Rashidiya and Dubai Silicon Oasis, reducing the need to travel across the city for a full family day out.
It also reflects a growing trend in children's entertainment, where experiences increasingly combine education, creativity and active play instead of focusing solely on physical attractions.
Majid Al Futtaim's investment suggests that demand for "edutainment" continues to grow as parents seek activities that balance fun with developmental value.
What Parents Can Expect
Visitors planning their first trip can expect:
- Three immersive indoor play zones
- Experiences for children aged 1 to 12
- STEM-inspired sensory activities
- Dedicated toddler play areas
- Adventure climbing structures
- Cooking workshops
- Arts and crafts sessions
- Pottery classes
- Woodworking workshops
- Public speaking activities
- Indoor, air-conditioned environment
- Family-friendly facilities inside City Centre Mirdif
Because the venue combines structured workshops with open play, every visit can be slightly different depending on the activities families choose.
A New Weekend Favourite For Dubai Families
As Dubai continues expanding its family entertainment offerings, Explorers City Centre Mirdif arrives with a concept that feels broader than a traditional indoor playground.
By blending active adventure, creative learning and practical workshops into one destination, it offers parents more flexibility while giving children opportunities to learn through experience.
Whether families are looking for a weekend activity, a birthday celebration venue, an indoor summer escape or simply somewhere new for children to burn off energy, Explorers provides another compelling option in one of Dubai's busiest shopping centres.
With its combination of imaginative play spaces and educational workshops, Explorers City Centre Mirdif is set to become one of Dubai's newest go-to destinations for young families.
