The Kids Pizza Academy will host its Grand Opening on June 27, 2026, at 4PM. Dodo Pizza, the global digital-first pizza brand, announces the grand opening of the Kids Pizza Academy in Jumeirah Lakes Towers on June 27, 2026. This is Dubai’s first fully dedicated, purpose-built culinary edutainment (education and entertainment) space designed specifically for children aged 3-12. Unlike the traditional concept of a restaurant play area, the Academy blends a real open kitchen with playful design to offer a safe, screen-free environment where children can explore creativity, practice problem-solving, and build confidence through pizza-making. A New Standard in Edutainment The Middle East & Africa Family Entertainment Centre market is expanding rapidly, growing at an 11.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2031 and is projected to grow to $93.5 billion by 2035, driven by parents seeking high-quality alternatives to passive digital entertainment. Moreover, the launch contributes positively to Dubai’s community landscape at a time when family initiatives, including the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the “Year of the Family”, are a national priority. “We wanted to build a place for children and parents, a community hub. The Kids Pizza Academy is designed to be a space where every child gets a seat at the table. It is about independence, teamwork, and the joy of creating something with your own hands. In a fast-paced city like Dubai, we are slowing things down to focus on meaningful connections and skill-building,” says Anton Nykyforov, Marketing director at Dodo Pizza UAE. Academy Highlights Operated by…
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