We all know spots that identify themselves as museums, but want children to observe things from afar and not touch anything. Dubai welcomes a new spot where touching, playing, and curiosity are the order of the day. READLES is an experience of fairy stories, light, sound, and clever technology located in the Dubai Mall Zabeel. The immersive fairy tale museum in Dubai makes it seem like you are stepping into a book rather than entering an exhibit.
What Is Dubai’s New Immersive Fairy Tale Museum, READLES About?
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READLES website claims that there is one simple idea behind the concept, which states that children learn best when they do not think that they are learning at all.
At the entrance, each child is given two Lucky Coins. These are not souvenirs but coupons to unlock the magic.
Fortune Coins And Story Zones With Interactivity
Just insert a coin into empty slots, and a wall turns on, a character opens his eyes, a game comes to life. Kids control the pace while parents have an opportunity to relax. The education occurs without disturbance and through play.
Life-Size Heroes And Big Curiosity
READLES is an imitation of legendary heroes on a scaled-down basis. Children are beside Hercules and eventually realise what giant strength might appear to be like. They learn the reasons why the Chinese dragon is guarding a pearl and what bravery would appear like in other cultures.
It is history, mythology, and narration without any boring, long lectures.
Take A Stroll Through Worlds, Not Rooms
Every area is like a new world. There is a glowing egg on Dragon Island. Go drop in a lucky coin and spend time hatching a baby dragon, breathing fire, and dancing in the room. The Magical Forest is breathing as flowers open and close, and mushrooms glow. Fairies reside in the leaf and reward children who are inquisitive.
Next is the Underwater Kingdom, where pirates, mermaids and Poseidon surround a ship underwater encircled in tentacles of the kraken. Even children put on a diving helmet to complete the effect.
The Arabian Tales And Classical Stories Redone
At Cave of Aladdin, visitors are introduced to Aladdin, Scheherazade, Huma bird and Buraq. When a genie is pointed at a magic lamp using an AR device, a genie will come into view. The Tenth Kingdom is the fusion of Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Pinocchio, etc. The Money Tree is situated in its centre. Again, drop a Lucky Coin and maybe you win merch.
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Cafes Breaks And Practical Details
Families also get to relax in a themed cafe based on a storybook world after the adventure. Look forward to whimsical desserts and tea at the READLES Cafe.
READLES is user-friendly to all ages, featuring paths to be strolled, available areas, and multilingual employees.
Where: Dubai Mall
When: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Cost:
Under 3: Free
Ages 3–12: AED 99 + VAT
Ages 12+: AED 129 + VAT
Cover Image Courtesy: READLES/Instagram
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