Playback UAE - OliOli®️ National Day Celebration for Kids & Families

Join our National Day festivities with old-school games, interactive art, family fun, and a lively celebration of the UAE’s rich heritage!

This November, step into a world before screens and gadgets at OliOli®, where the UAE’s cultural heritage springs to life through the timeless joy of childhood play. Playback UAE invites families to rediscover classic games that shaped the past, bringing generations together through laughter and adventure.

Inspired by the ethos of Fatima and Saeed—spirited siblings from the 1970s —this activation celebrates the simple joys of their childhood, from racing bicycle tyres and playing marbles to high-energy games of hopscotch. Playback UAE is more than just play; it’s a celebration of memories that unite us across generations.

This special event runs on weekends in November and National Day public holidays

Just a few of the activities you can expect…

String Art

Weave your thread into a giant UAE flag and make your mark on this collaborative art piece!

Falconry

Fold a falcon and watch it soar, just like desert kids once did for fun!

Taba

Play hopscotch the traditional Arabian way! Grab a friend and jump to the finish.

Collect Your Memories with the Playback Punch Card!

To add to the excitement, parents and kids can grab a Playback Punch Card, guiding you to complete all the games and participate in interactive art installations that honour UAE’s heritage. Collect punches as you race dhows, master the art of string weaving, and test your balance with pebbles, wheels, and more!

Meet Fatima and Saeed— Siblings, Partners in Play, and Time Travelers from the 1970s

Journey through the eyes of Fatima and Saeed, two spirited siblings whose world is the outdoors. In their world, the only “screen” is the vast blue sky, and every day is an invitation to play.

From racing bicycle tyres and challenging each other in marbles, to high-energy games of hopscotch, each activity brings you closer to the simple joys that filled their days. Playback UAE is more than a play experience—it’s a celebration of the memories that unite us across generations.

Are you ready to play back to the past? Join us for a joyful experience that will spark your imagination, connect generations, and celebrate the UAE’s rich heritage.

This special event runs on weekends in November and National Day public holidays

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