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Hi, I’m Maria, a passionate travel enthusiast who has spent the last 10 years exploring the world, one destination at a time. What began as a simple love for adventure quickly turned into a lifelong pursuit of discovering new cultures, landscapes, and stories. I believe that travel is more than just ticking places off a list – it’s about meaningful experiences, connections, and the memories we create along the way.

Maria Travel Diary is more than a travel blog—it’s a gateway to discovering extraordinary destinations, hidden gems, and meaningful experiences across the world, one journey at a time.

Through this platform, my mission is to inspire and empower travelers to discover new cultures, embrace new experiences, and explore the world with confidence through honest, detailed, and inspiring travel content.

Been to 64 cities in 25 countries.

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Dubai's first experiential children's museum — and it's actually worth the hype. 🎨\

OliOli (Al Quoz, next to Oasis Centre) is a hands-on play museum designed for kids aged 1–11, with 8 permanent galleries and 45+ interactive exhibits. Winner of Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice 2022 & 2023 .

What makes it different from regular soft play:

🖐️ Toshi's Nets — one-of-a-kind crochet climbing structure by a Japanese textile artist. Risky play, safely designed

💧 Water Gallery — ball cannons, vortex machines, car wash station. Real cause-and-effect learning

🚀 Air Gallery — learn about wind, rockets, and hurricanes by launching your own creations

🎨 Future Park — kids draw, and their art comes alive on digital projections (teamLab partnership)

🏎️ Cars & Ramps — design, build, and race. Teaches perseverance through failure

The parenting hack nobody talks about:

Every child ticket includes 1 FREE adult entry . So you're not paying double to supervise.

Practical bits:
📍 62 4A St, Al Quoz 1 (next to Oasis Centre)
🕐 Mon–Thu 9am–6pm | Fri 10am–7pm | Sat 9am–8pm
🧦 Socks mandatory for kids and adults
🎟️ 2-Hour Discovery from ~AED 149 (1 child + 1 free adult)

Pro tip: The lower floor can get loud and acoustically overwhelming for sensitive kids . If your child struggles with noise, start upstairs.

Best for: Dubai expat families, rainy-day backup plans, birthday parties (packages from AED 169), and kids who need to do rather than just watch.

Save this for your next Al Quoz day out. 📌

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Parents, STOP scrolling! Your kids are going to LOVE this place! 😍👇

Looking for a place in Dubai where the kids can have fun, parents can relax, and the whole family can enjoy time together? ❤️

✨ Dopamine is one place you’ll want to add to your Dubai family bucket list!

From exciting activities and playful moments to plenty of opportunities to laugh, explore and make memories, it’s the kind of place where kids stay entertained and adults get to join in the fun too! 🎉

👧🏻👦🏻 Perfect for:
✨ Kids who love adventure & play
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family days out
👯‍♀️ Friends & family groups
🎂 Celebrations & special occasions
💛 A fun weekend activity in Dubai

And honestly… sometimes the best family memories aren't made at home — they're made when everyone puts their phones away, joins the fun and laughs together! 🥹❤️

📍 Dopamine, Dubai

So, parents — add this to your next weekend plan!
Tag the family or friends you’d take with you 👇

💾 SAVE this reel for your next Dubai family outing!
📤 SHARE it with your group and start planning your fun day out!

Follow Maria Travel Diary for more kids' activities, family-friendly places, hidden gems and fun things to do in Dubai. ✈️🇦🇪

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If you're looking for a Dubai attraction where kids, parents AND friends can have fun together, this is one experience worth trying. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💛

✨ Get up close with incredible lifelike wax figures
📸 Take fun, crazy & Instagram-worthy photos
🎬 Meet famous faces from entertainment, sports & more
😂 Challenge your friends to see who can take the funniest photo
👧🏻👦🏻 Let the kids explore, discover and enjoy a completely different kind of outing

And the best part? It's not just for kids! 😄

Bring the grandparents, cousins, besties or your entire gang and turn it into a fun group day filled with photos, laughter and memories.

📍 Madame Tussauds Dubai

💡 Parents' tip: Don't just walk through looking at the figures — interact, pose, recreate famous moments and make the kids part of the experience!

So… who would YOU want to take a photo with? 👀👇

💾 SAVE this post for your next Dubai family outing
📤 SHARE it with your family & friends group
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