Umm Al Emarat Park
24 March – 23 April
Sunday–Thursday: 12–8pm
Friday–Saturday: 10am–10pm
Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikha Shamsa Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan
In association with
Younger visitors to The Art of Nature can explore UAE animal, marine, land and plant life. Make your own dugong, oryx or falcon and learn more about the wonderful world of nature through guided tours, art workshops and storytelling sessions.
Drop By & Create!
Suitable for ages 3+ | English/Arabic | Exhibition Opening Hours | Free entry
There’s plenty to do at the Activity Area! Colour in the wildlife pictures and be a part of our young artists’ wall of wonder! Make and decorate leaves for the giant tree mural. Or dive into the ocean and create gleaming fish from recycled CDs for the aquatic mural. If reading is your favourite pastime, snuggle up in our story corner!
Junior Guided Tours
Suitable for ages 8-16 | English/Arabic | 4–4.30pm, March 29, April 5,12,19 | Free entry
Check out the artworks in the exhibition. Find out how they were made and the technology used to create them. Delve deep into the mangroves, high up into the mountains and out into the sea through the work of the most exciting artists in the UAE.
Once Upon A Time…Nature Tales (Arabic)
In association with the Fatima Bint Hazza Cultural Foundation
Suitable for ages 3-13 | Arabic | 5–6pm, March 27, April 10, 17, 21 | Free entry
Join American-Palestinian storyteller Raja Al Bayarri as she reads six tall tales inspired by the natural world, all with a special link to the UAE. Join the enchanted gazelle, take a trip to the maqtaa, or visit where the sun sleeps. Meet the seven divers, hear the sorrowful song of the reed and listen to the story of the water pearl. Register online to guarantee your place.
These stories and more are published by the Fatima Bint Hazza Cultural Foundation. Copies available in The Activity Area as well as on Ipads throughout the exhibition.
Once Upon A Time…Nature Tales (English)
Suitable for ages 3-10 | English | 2–3pm, March 24 & 31, April 7,14, 21 | Free entry
All it takes to love the environment is a little imagination! Join Lisa for a magical journey through the world of nature. From birds and bees, to ghazels and whales, meet a host of characters including Matar The Magic Raindrop. Register online to guarantee your place.
Jellyfish Workshop
Suitable for ages 6-10 | English | 1–3pm, March 25, April 1 | Free entry
Join Rebecca Devaney from the Canadian International School and create your own jellyfish from recycled materials for the magnificent jellyfish installation! The Jellyfish Project hopes to raise awareness of plastic pollution in our oceans. Register online to guarantee your place.
Fish Me A Word!
Suitable for ages 5+ | English/Arabic | 4–7pm, April 2 &22 | Free entry
Catch one of Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi’s colourful numbered fish for a chance to answer a question about the environment! As the game goes on, everyone will learn lots of amazing facts about the UAE. Register online to guarantee your place.
Chinese Ink Painting
Suitable for ages 3-15 | English/Arabic | 5–7pm, April 7 | Free entry
Join Emirati artist Khulood Al Jabri to paint the animals and plants of the UAE with ink! Everyone will have the chance to create their own works of art inspired by nature. Register online to guarantee your place.
Mission Spaceship
Suitable for ages 12–14 | English/Arabic | 4–5pm, April 8 & 15 | Free entry
Use your knowledge from ‘Spaceship Earth’ and be transported into outer space! Learn all about the ecosystem of our home, how it works and why it’s so important! Register online to guarantee your place.
