Your big kid might not be into balloon animals and superheroes anymore, but birthdays are still a big deal. Whether they’re approaching their teen years, gearing up for their sweet 16, or heading into adulthood, we have put together these teen and pre-teen party ideas to help take the pressure off!
Hit the Bullseye for Your Pre-Teens and Teens Party
Do you have a pre-teen or teen birthday coming up but not sure what to do to celebrate it? Oche Dubai has a super sleek private party room where they can have three hours of darts gameplay (there’s six different game options to choose from) and food including pizza, sliders, tenders, fries and veggie sticks, one soft drink or juice, an ice cream and unlimited popcorn!
You can book their private party room (for ages 10+) for a minimum of 12 people at AED 199 per person.
There’s also party add-ons available like: food menu customisation, custom interactive quiz (theme or birthday kid related questions), and unlimited pool table games (available to 15+).
Location: Oche Dubai, Dubai Mall, Fountain Views
Day and time: Friday – Sunday from 12pm with the last available booking time at 3pm
Prices: AED 199 per person
To book: email reception.fountainviews@ae.oche.com
Hit the Mark with a Party at Bullzeye!
Bullzeye is Dubai’s first indoor foam dart arena! Located in Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, it’s the ultimate playground where kids (and adults if you like) can gear up with Nerf blasters for action-packed games like battle royale, capture the flag and target shooting.
For your little warriors, they’ve got special Nerf blasters suitable for ages 4 and up. Plus, fans of the Hunger Games can test their skills with Combat Archery using foam-tipped arrows and height-appropriate bows. With multiple bunkers for strategic play and a range of Nerf blasters divided into age-appropriate levels, Bullzeye is fun for everyone! And when you need a breather, the family-friendly arena has a cosy cafe serving hot/cold drinks and bakery goodies.
The party packages start from AED 120 and you can choose from their Dazzle, Fiesta or Gala packages for a customised birthday celebration! Book your adventure at www.bullzeyearena.com/booking and get ready for a party like no other at Bullzeye!
Light up your living room with Dream Party
Let the fun be delivered straight to your door with a sleepover courtesy of Dream Party. They cater for both boys and girls with over 20 themes ranging from Wednesday Addams to Level Up Gaming. And if your little one is ready, they offer packages suitable for ages 4 and upwards.
On the day of the party, two or more of the Dream Party team will set everything up and the following day, take everything down, leaving you with happy memories! The custom, locally made teepees have all the ingredients for a good night’s sleep including comfortable full-size foam mattresses, hotel-quality bedding, rugs, fairy lights, luxury accessories, and individual trays with some goodies for every guest.
Dream Party collaborates with children’s entertainers and Dubai’s top chefs to bring magic and fun to each party. Menus can be curated to match your taste and budget, serving home-style party favourites which are sure to create the Dream Party for every child. Dream Party offers a variety of packages to suit any budget with a classic party starting at AED 750. To book email hello@dreampartyme.com or WhatsApp 058 524 8387.
Your teens will have the ride of their lives with a party at Motiongate
Got teens who are too cool for a party, but still want to celebrate? Motiongate could be your answer with unlimited access to their 29 thrilling rides, attractions, and exciting entertainment experiences. Your crew will be welcomed into the VIP lounge before having your pick of the theme park.
When it’s time to refuel, head on over to your own themed party area, complete with decorations at either the Very Smurfy Café, The King Julien’s Side Show Café, Baby Brent’s Luncheonette, or Dragon Flame Grill!
Included are electronic invites and a 1kg cake complete with a cutting ceremony alongside your child’s favourite character. Prices start from AED 330 per person. To book please go to: https://www.motiongatedubai.com/en/birthdays.
Score big on your birthday! Lock and load for an epic birthday adventure at Xstrike.
Choose your battlefield: a post-apocalyptic city or a destroyed metro station. At Xstrike, the birthday packages are curated with heart-pumping fun, tactical teamwork, meals to refuel energy, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Xstrike birthdays are suitable for players 5 years old and above. Prices start from AED 145. For bookings, call 800XSTRIKE or email info@xstrike.com. Ready, Aim, Party!
A strictly NO parents…KIDS ONLY BRUNCH!
If your teen or pre-teen has ticked every party box on the list, Generation X Brunch at UBK FUNZONE IN JLT should be next on their list. It’s a brand new brunch just for 9-14 year olds – so they can party the afternoon away in a safe and fun environment – without the prying eyes of mums or dads.
Get the party started every Sunday from 1-4pm, where your teens can enjoy unlimited food and soft drinks! The entertainment is endless with an interactive DJ, photo booth, Mocktail making, Karaoke Booth, arcade games, pool & foosball tables, limbo, and giant Jenga. Plus the Founder of Gen X – Lorna – will keep the youngsters entertained by playing party games throughout, and there are prizes! A great way to celebrate birthdays and special occasions!
It doesn’t need to be a birthday to get involved, you could drop your kids off for three hours of fun and collect them fed, watered, and exhausted!
To book just WhatsApp 055 415 2623.
Be the best teen mum with an Immersive Gamebox party at Magic Planet
Touted as the world’s Smartest Rooms, the Immersive Gameboxes are clever, interactive digital smart rooms featuring patented touch screens, 3D motion tracking and surround sound to deliver an amazing shared gaming experience. The Immersive Gamebox is PERFECT for kid’s parties, with lots of fun and interactive action! They are the newest addition at Magic Planet in Mirdif or Al Zahai, and are the region’s first hyper-immersive gaming experience.
Players can choose from twelve different experiences including Netflix’s hit ‘Squid Game’, Alien Aptitude Test, Angry Birds, and Shaun the Sheep: Championsheeps.
It costs AED 70 per person for a 30-minute play and AED 100 per person for a 60-minute play. More information is available at www.magicplanetmena.com.
Get Ready to Get Messy with a Party at Wild Paint House!
Art doesn’t have to be all serious and stuffy – especially not at Wild Paint House. Located in an Al Quoz warehouse, this place is all making colourful memories to last a lifetime. You’ll be handed a raincoat on arrival to protect your clothes, then you can choose from five amazing activities for your art filled birthday adventure.
There’s the option of doing splatter painting – Jackson Pollock Style, spin art – where you’ll get dizzy with creativity on electric or manual spin tables. Or you can choose from pouring colourful paints onto figurines, UV painting in the evenings, or graffiti outdoors on the walls at Wild Paint House.
Each guest gets a canvas or a bear figure to work their magic on; and there’s no structure as such, just awesome music and friendly guidance. Wild Paint House only use top-quality, non-toxic, washable paint, so you can feel free to have a paint fight, as it’s body-safe, but be cautious around fabrics! Creations can be collected after two days or opt for take-home boxes.
If all that creativity makes you hungry, Wild Paint House have a dedicated food area and even a DIY splatter cake!. Their parties are perfect for all ages, with prices starting from AED 180 depending on the package.
Check out Wild Paint House Birthday Party for all the details, or contact them on WhatsApp at 05 683 36804.
Teen birthday parties from Lush
We just can’t walk past a Lush shop without taking a huge sniff of all the wonderful smells that waft from their door. It is an Aladdin’s cave of sparkly bath bombs, glistening soaps, and pots of beautiful-looking skincare.
But did you know Lush also does parties in-store? They are 1.5 hours of fun and pampering while making a Lush product everyone can take home. The birthday girl or boy gets a celebratory Lush gift too!
To find out more about their celebration package go to their website www.lush.com/mena/en_ae/a/lush-parties.
Tackle TEP Factor
Think Crystal Maze but without the flying gold and silver tokens at the end. The kids will need both physical strength and a mental can-do attitude at TEP Factor to get through a series of challenges before their time runs out. There are four categories designed to test patience, fitness, logic, and skill. It is like a version of The Krypton Factor combined with Ninja Warrior!
Entry costs AED 77 per child aged eight to eleven, and for adults, it is AED 99. To book call 056 404 0802.
Birthday boy or girl goes free at Wavehouse, The Atlantis
Let the good times roll and celebrate your child’s birthday at Wavehouse! Where else can you strike it lucky on the bowling alley, hit a high score in the games arcade, and test your skills on the Surfs Up wave rider? There are various party package options that also include credit for the arcade – so you won’t have to put your hand in your pockets! Plus, entry is free for the birthday boy or girl! Win-win!
Party packages start from AED 200 per child. For more information, call 04 426 2626 / 056 533 4218 or email wavehouse@atlantisthepalm.com.
Mumzworld.com – your one-stop shop for birthday decs with 10% off for British Mums members
There is no need to go anywhere else to get those perfect party props with the amazing range at mumzworld. They have themed party bundles, individual decorations, candles, invites, banners, bunting, balloons, garlands, and confetti cannons – need we go on?
And look out for the ‘Yalla’ tag which gets your items delivered to you within 24 hours, making last-minute birthday shopping a breeze! Don’t forget British Mums get 10% off year-round with promo code LOVEBM!
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