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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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