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Al Ain Palace Museum

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Al Ain Street, near the commercial area on the road to Sinaiyya , Abu Dhabi, AE Website: tcaabudhabi.ae Phone: +971 3 751 7755 Built in 1910 by the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Al Ain Palace Museum was once a grand palace filled with elaborate rooms that is reminiscent of our favorite …

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Beach Bar and Grill

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Al Sufouh Road, Dubai, AE Website: royalmirage.oneandonlyresorts.com Phone: +9714399 9999 A desert oasis is what often comes to mind when one thinks of Middle East, which is why a beachfront eatery seems foreign. But Dubai is a city that is known for eschewing convention, bringing all the pleasures of the world in one central …

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Al Mayass

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Sheraton Hotel & Resort, Corniche Rd E, Abu Dhabi, AE Website: www.almayass.com Phone: +971 2 644 0440 With a selection of Armenian and Lebanese dishes, Al Mayass leaves every guest satisfied. From the tabbouleh to the roasted lamb, the Mediterranean cuisine is served family-style, making it a great place for lunch or dinner with …

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The Pump Room

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1301 N State Pkwy, http://www.pumproom.com/, US Website: www.pumproom.com Phone: 312.229.6740 Whether they are looking for a quiet table for two, or space for a large party, The Pump Room is one of the first places that Chicago residents think of for dinner. “Literally steps from my front door, The Pump Room is one of …

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German Museum of Technology

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Trebbiner Straße 9, Berlin, DE Website: www.sdtb.de Phone: +49 30 902540 German history is rich with technological innovations. From the printing press to aviation, the German mind seems to operate light-years ahead. (Albert Einstein, anyone?) The celebration of such imagination is the philosophy behind the German Museum of Technology. Exploring all the gadgets and …

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Swift’s Attic

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 315 Congress Avenue, Austin, US Website: www.swiftsattic.com Phone: 512.482.8842 The farm table-style offerings at Swift’s Attic gives this restaurant a rustic, luxurious feeling, making it a perfect location for a quiet dinner for two or group catch-up with close friends. Residents of Austin rave over the delectable small-plate dishes, served with the utmost care, …

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Jewish Museum Berlin

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Lindenstrasse 9-14 , Berlin, DE Website: www.jmberlin.de/main/EN/homepage-EN.php Phone: +49 03 2599 3300 The original Jewish Museum in Berlin opened just before WWII and was promptly shut down by the Nazis. Years later, the city government held a design contest for the “Jewish Department” to be added to the Berlin museum. Architect Daniel Libeskind won …

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Ritter Sport

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Französische Strasse, 24, Berlin, DE Website: www.ritter-sport.de Phone: +49 30 2009 5080 Ritter Sport chocolate is popular around the world but most fun in Berlin, where the flagship store has a design-your-own chocolate bar. Visitors can select add-ons like marzipanand “Knusperflakes” (corn flakes) to add to their creations. “My kids actually prefer gummi bears …

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Puppentheater Firlefanz

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Sophienstrasse, 10, Berlin, DE Website: www.puppentheater-firlefanz.de Phone: +49 30 283 356 “Firlefanz” may translate to “frippery” or fooling around, but this classic puppet theater takes its mission—to interpret classic tales with a modern twist—quite seriously. Program mainstays include Puss in Boots, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Cinderella, and The Frog King—all produced with the help of top-notch puppeteers, costumers, …

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Naturkundemuseum

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Invalidenstrasse, 43, Berlin, DE Website: www.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de Phone: +49 30 2093 8591 It doesn’t matter if you’re six years old or 60, this Museum of Natural History is sure to satisfy your inner science nerd. The museum definitely has an academic edge (Naturkundemuseum is one of the world’s leading research institutions in biology and geology), …

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