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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 18 November 2014 - 13:41

Hate CEC….rubbish place to have a bday party.Everytime my kids are invited there I decline

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EW MASTER

Latest post on 18 November 2014 - 13:15

The name is enough to put me off

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EW MASTER

Latest post on 18 November 2014 - 13:05

I hate Chuck E Cheese and would rather eat spiders than go there. Loud, nasty and it smells gross.

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 18 November 2014 - 11:17

According to my experience Chuck E Cheese is the best place in UAE for Kids and their parents. I still remember last year when we went to Chuck E Cheese for my friends daughter's birthday everyone had great fun. There are so many things for kids to have fun such as a sit down pizza restaurant, complemented by arcade games and other diversions with over 200 games and rides for kids and adults, which include driving games and rides, huge sky tube, toddler zone and Studio ‘C’ which have a lot of indoor arcade attractions aimed towards bringing people of all ages together.. However, you can check out their Facebook page to know more: [url='>https://www.facebook.com/ChuckECheeseUAE[/url'> edited by tamannakhan on 18/11/2014 admin - this is such a blatant attempt at advertising... i mean COME ON reviving a 3yr old thread???!!

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Latest post on 18 November 2014 - 11:09

According to my experience Chuck E Cheese is the best place in UAE for Kids and their parents. I still remember last year when we went to Chuck E Cheese for my friends daughter's birthday everyone had great fun. There are so many things for kids to have fun such as a sit down pizza restaurant, complemented by arcade games and other diversions with over 200 games and rides for kids and adults, which include driving games and rides, huge sky tube, toddler zone and Studio ‘C’ which have a lot of indoor arcade attractions aimed towards bringing people of all ages together.. However, you can check out their Facebook page to know more: [url='>https://www.facebook.com/ChuckECheeseUAE[/url'> <em>edited by tamannakhan on 18/11/2014</em>

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 11:52

Drat, Might have shot myself in the foot here, Don't tell everyone about it! ;)

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 11:50

Have flyer on fridge :) Ultimate party 65dhs/min 15 kids Fun package 80dhs/min20 kids Extreme package 100dhs/min 25 kids Just noticed with the extreme package theres also a pinata and 15dhs card per kid for the games. There aren't many of those so not noisy bells/whistles going of all the time :) Parties are 2 hours long and include kids meal aswell but it doesn't say what it is. Don't have the rates for just playing which is per hour but there phone number is 050 553 8725 oh that sounds fun, convenient for all ages and close to my place... will definitly check this out. thanks a lot!

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 11:43

Thank you might sound like a plan for the next birthday party :).

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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 11:37

Have flyer on fridge :) Ultimate party 65dhs/min 15 kids Fun package 80dhs/min20 kids Extreme package 100dhs/min 25 kids Just noticed with the extreme package theres also a pinata and 15dhs card per kid for the games. There aren't many of those so not noisy bells/whistles going of all the time :) Parties are 2 hours long and include kids meal aswell but it doesn't say what it is. Don't have the rates for just playing which is per hour but there phone number is 050 553 8725

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 11:28

That sounds great highland lass. Do you have any rates for them?

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 11:25

I would recommend Extreme Fun in Motor City. Its newly opened extremely clean and great for diff age groups. theres an area for little kids with soft play. kitchen, pretend stuff and a bigger "cage" thats like one of these soft play areas for older kids. Slides, Zipwire, Trampoline etc. its all in one big area so you can see all the kids wherever you are. Older kids aren't allowed in with the babies/younger kids so safe for them to play without being trampled. They do party packages and theres cafe inside for parents. Depending on package you choose they also include host ,food, cake, nailart, facepainting, Decorated room, invites, Games, goody bags. Because its new its still pretty quiet (think there are diff locations) Its bright and hubby says they make a good latte. They also have a kids hairdresser in there but not sure if its up and running yet. Gets 10 out of 10 from my kids. Hubby takes them in while I do the shopping at Spinneys. everyones happy! My kids are 8 and 12

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 11:23

I agree with others that it's better to pick something that's suitable for you LO as well as the other kids. Some more options if you want to be in a mall are Peekaboo, Fun City or maybe even cup cake making at Hey Sugar. They would be fine for the under 10s anyway....but I'm sure the older would make an effort to enjoy themself, afterall it's a birthday party for a 1 year old :).

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:57

what about favorite things, minimonsters or kidville?

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:48

The problem is in the 2 options you mentioned, both are no fun to a 1 year old! i think you should chose a place where she can be involved in some fun, even if you chose to do it at the park you are free to control the games to be played and the flow of the party, but at older venues... she'll be left back and kids will really want to enjoy their time playing whatever available. I think you should start searching somewhere else!

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:19

Shouldn't the party be about her and not about the other kids then? Why don't you have a party in the park or at the beach. She'll not be involved otherwise :( I was thinking about the park but the result will be the same. She will also not being involved in anything. A mall has everything within distance (clean bathroom, foods, drinks, etc etc); therefore, it seems more convenient for me.

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:16

I wouldn't go to either for a 1yo birthday party. you'd be looking at 185(i think) per child at Kidzania and it really is geared more towards older children. If you want to have a party at home you could hire a company to bring in a magician or something, or if you really want a party at a venue maybe somewhere like Fun City would be better?

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:12

Shouldn't the party be about her and not about the other kids then? Why don't you have a party in the park or at the beach. She'll not be involved otherwise :(

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:09

Kidzania is a bit rubbish for younger children but the older ones will love it. All children love chuck E cheese but make sure that you go armed with a bag full of headache pills for the adults. I'm guessing that CEC would be a cheaper option. Kidzania for that amount of people is expensive. How old is your child? my child is only 1 (1st bday party) :) However the other children are over 3

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Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:08

There is a play area upstairs in kidzania for little ones ..toys kitchens , a ball place etc my 2 1/2 lo loves it there.. My 11 yr old doesnt like it at c cheese her and her friends think its babyish. Give kidzania a call as they do great packages for birthdays and even I enjoyed it there... The kids have to do tasks and jobs for company's. Like they are working for them. It's grt fun...

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EW GURU

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 10:01

Kidzania is a bit rubbish for younger children but the older ones will love it. All children love chuck E cheese but make sure that you go armed with a bag full of headache pills for the adults. I'm guessing that CEC would be a cheaper option. Kidzania for that amount of people is expensive. How old is your child?

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 09:59

Can you please tell me what you do in Kidzania and how much it will be per kid? Sorry, I have not been there yet so have no clue at all and the web site does not provide much info.

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EW EXPERT

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 09:39

Kidzania is much better :)

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 09:33

I vote for kidzania! :)

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 04 December 2011 - 09:25

My LO's birthday is coming up very soon and I would love some recommendations and advises on every aspect of a party as it will be the 1st time. There will be around 10 children from 3 - 12 years old and 8 adults.

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