Creative Learning
Children can explore hands-on activities designed to build creativity, including art, slime-making, cooking, science and gardening workshops.
Craft and Play
Mirdif
Craft and Play is a children’s playground in Mirdif built around hands-on, educational fun. Alongside soft play, children can try creative sessions such as slime-making, while parents have access to an on-site café with snacks and drinks.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
160 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Activity Variety
The venue combines soft play with sand, water, pretend play, dress-up, climbing and interactive stations, so children can switch activities easily.
Clean Space
Several reviews describe the play area as clean, neat and well maintained, with soft flooring and organised activity stations.
Calm Atmosphere
One parent found the newer branch calmer and less overwhelming than other play areas, which may suit toddlers who dislike noisy venues.
Attentive Team
A toddler’s parent noticed staff watching the children, remembering their names, suggesting toys and resetting activities for the next child.
Parent Café
The café gives parents a nearby place to sit while children play, with snacks, drinks and meal options mentioned across the reviews.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring Socks. Pack socks for your child; one visitor specifically noted that they are required or advised before entering the play area.
Call Ahead. Call before visiting to check capacity and available activities, as one parent mentioned a limit of about 25 children and changing toddler sessions.
Confirm Activities. Ask which workshops or add-on activities are running that day; some creative activities are charged separately from entry.
Clarify Timing. Before leaving children inside, confirm exactly how extra time and closing-time collection are handled and how the parent will be contacted.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Avenue Mall - 91D St
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Wall-climbing section
The venue includes a wall-climbing section alongside its other children’s activities.
Cooking classes
Cooking classes are among the workshops mentioned by parents looking for educational activities.
Crafty Bites Cafe
The on-site café is mentioned as a useful part of the visit for parents and children.
croissant
One parent specifically praised the café’s croissant and said they would return for it.
Common Concerns
Time Handling
Two recent parents said children were removed at closing or playtime expiry without the parent being contacted first.
High Prices
Several reviews consider the play area, café and activities expensive, with no sibling or other discount mentioned.
Small Footprint
Some visitors feel the play area is small compared with other playgrounds, and one review described the newer branch as lacking activities.
Safety Concern
One parent reported that a child’s hand was hurt by a broken slide and questioned the equipment maintenance.
Food Choices
The café has variety, but one parent wanted healthier options for children.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 90 per kid
one hour without any activity
“It is AED 90 per kid for an hour without any activity”Google review · October 2023
AED 120
1 and a half hr
“Especially, it's not as that great to charge AED 120 for 1 and a half hr”Google review · May 2022
60 Aed
hair cut with 30 mins free play
“💇♂️Plus they have a kids hair salon , from where you can get a stylish hair cut with 30 mins free play in 60 Aed only”Google review · October 2021
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The Bottom Line
Craft and Play is a Mirdif children’s play venue where the appeal lies in combining active play with activities that feel purposeful. Reviews mention soft play, climbing, sand and water stations, pretend play, dress-up and interactive games, while workshops can include slime-making, cooking, art, science and gardening. That gives children more to do than simply run around a play structure.
Parents generally describe the space as clean, welcoming and calmer than noisy play areas. One toddler’s parent especially appreciated staff who watched the children, remembered their names and suggested toys. There is also an on-site café with lunch, snacks, drinks and a well-liked croissant, although healthier children’s options have been requested.
Cost is the main recurring reservation. A review reported AED 90 per child for an hour without an activity, while other visitors felt the area was small for its price; activities may cost extra and no sibling discount was reported. Capacity can be limited, so calling ahead is sensible.
More importantly, two recent reviews raised concerns about children being removed when time or closing arrived without the parent being contacted. Clarify that process at registration. One separate review also reported an injury from a broken slide, so checking that current equipment is in good condition is reasonable.