The family friendly venues developed by Meraas were crowned 'Best Kids Entertainment Center' and 'Best Kids Edutainment Venue' in the UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Developed by Meraas and located in City Walk, Hub Zero, the family friendly entertainment hub, and The Green Planet, the region’s first indoor standalone educational and recreational bio-dome, were recognised yesterday with two accolades at the 4th edition of Time Out Dubai Kids Awards, held last night in Waldorf Astoria The Palm Dubai.

At the ceremony, attended by key personalities representing the best family friendly brands and experiences in the UAE, Hub Zero was crowned the ‘Best Kids Entertainment Center’ while The Green Planet was awarded with the ‘Best Kids Edutainment Venue’.

Commenting on the achievement, Jean Marc Bled, General Manager of Meraas Leisure and Entertainment said, “We are extremely honoured to have won big tonight at the 4th edition of the Time Out Dubai Kids Awards. Being recognised by an esteemed panel of judges, reinforces our belief in our offerings and motivates us to exceed our guest’s expectations time and time again. Of course, I would like to sincerely thank our dedicated team of talented staff who are the drivers behind such an achievement and without whom this wouldn’t have been possible.”

To celebrate the award and to thank their loyal customers, Hub Zero and The Green Planet will be offering a 25 percent discount on their tickets till the end of September*.

Hub Zero was launched in July 2016 as a one of a kind entertainment destination offering guests a fun-filled day out with 18 thrilling rides, attractions and experiential zones spread across two floors. Following this launch, The Green Planet opened its doors in September 2016 with an aim of transporting guests into the very heart of a tropical forest, giving a striking glimpse of the inner workings an ecosystem while educating on the importance of conservation.

For more information and to book tickets please visit http://www.thegreenplanetdubai.com/en and http://www.hubzerodubai.com/en  

* Discount only valid on tickets purchased at the on-ground ticketing counters.

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About The Green Planet
Recognized as UAE’s ‘Best Kids Edutainment Venue’ by Time Out Dubai Kids Awards 2017, the Green Planet is a bio-dome inviting visitors to explore our planet’s fascinating flora and fauna through an immersive expedition into the tropics. Designed as an enclosed ecosystem, The Green Planet recreates the enchanting world of a tropical forest with over 3,000 plants and animals and the world’s largest indoor man-made and life-sustaining tree. The educational and recreational facility raises awareness for the delicate balance of nature and the preciousness of one of our world’s oldest living ecosystems making it the ideal educational destination for the entire family. The Green Planet inspires people of all ages and nationalities to learn about and care more for every single plant and animal that inhabits the earth. The Green Planet is located at City Walk in Dubai.

About Hub Zero
Recognized as UAE’s ‘Best Kids Entertainment Center’ by Time Out Dubai Kids Awards 2017, Hub Zero is a family-friendly entertainment hub which offers visitors a fun-filled day out with 18 thrilling rides, attractions and experiential zones. Spread across two floors, with rides and attractions on the ground floor and four entertainment zones on the mezzanine floor; pool tables, arcade machines, a LAN gaming area and karaoke rooms, the hub also has cafes across both floors and a gift shop for themed merchandise.

About Meraas
Meraas is dedicated to making Dubai and the UAE better for people to live, work and play in. We design for a diverse mix of people to stimulate a creative urban culture where the next generation of ideas, businesses and communities can take root.  Our investments ensure a better future for generations to come and spread across different sectors including food, retail, leisure, hospitality, health and education. Our destinations which include to date – City Walk, The Beach, Boxpark, Last Exit, The Outlet Village, and Kite Beach – are open places for communities to socialise, explore, learn, play, create and innovate.

Website: www.meraas.com  

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