I may have found one of the best-kept secrets for kids in Dubai. When was the last time you took your children somewhere and had just as much fun as they did?
Drum roll please... inside Sunset Mall, across from Carrefour, you'll find Les Marionnettes quietly welcoming children... and their grown-ups.
It's cute outside, it's cute inside. You grab your tickets at the little box office, pick up snacks if you like, and step into a play area filled with books, puzzles, and dress-up costumes. The children can play while they wait, which already feels like a win.
When the theatre opens, little ones are encouraged to sit right up front. There's plenty of space for everyone, no squeezing or stress. The music starts, the curtain lifts... and just like that, they're hooked.
The puppets tell a story and chat with the children the whole way through asking them questions.
And the answers from the audience? Absolutely priceless. Honestly, half the entertainment is listening to what comes out of those tiny, confident voices.
Be sure to check out the schedule posted for other shows and activities.
Pro tip: park in the underground garage and validate with your plate number at the box office... free parking.