'ME AND MY FAMILY' KICKS OFF SUMMER OF FUN
Princess Haya encourages families to get involved and get active
Dubai, UAE - 08 June 2010 - Under the direct supervision of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Me and My Family, launching for the first time across Dubai, was developed to bring fun and excitement to children and families living in the Emirate during its hot summer months. The initiative will provide family members the opportunity to come together and enjoy a variety of recreational, sports and edutainment activities during the summer holiday - all for free.
As part of the initiative, Me and My Family introduces two unique offerings, the Mobile Inflatable Tent and Neighborhood Fun Parks, to families across Dubai and its neighboring areas. These activities, which are expected to attract over 10,000 families throughout the season, will be carried out daily from the 13th of June until the 7th of August 2010 from 5pm-11pm. Each has been designed to target different age groups and serve various interests.
“Me and My Family provides children with a chance to engage in a host of fun-filled activities right at their door step. Although designed to entertain, these activities will promote the importance of physical activity and social interaction on a daily basis, particularly among young children,” said Princess Haya, commenting on the initiative. “Today, children spend most of their free time watching TV or playing video games, both of which don't involve any kind of physical activity and could potentially encourage dormant and unhealthy lifestyles. Me and My Family is an opportunity for the entire family to get involved, have fun, and get active.”
The Mobile Inflatable Tent will offer families and children residing in remote areas a chance to enjoy a variety of games, shows and arts & crafts workshops. The fully equipped and air-conditioned tent can accommodate up to 250 visitors at a time and will move across Al Awir, Hatta, Al Hebab and Al Lisaili throughout the summer.
The Neighborhood Fun Parks will give families living near parks the opportunity to have fun without having to leave their neighborhood. A variety of activities, including football, water soccer, bungee run, to name a few, will be available to all who visit.
A total of twelve parks have been selected including, Nad Al Sheba, Al Wasl, Al Quoz Pond Park, Al Barsha Pond Park, Umm Suqeim, Al Satwa, Al Twar, Al Twar 3, Al Garhoud, Al Shamaa, Al Qusais Pond Park and Al Nahda Pond Park. A misting system has been designed to physically cover all activities, ensuring a less humid and chilled atmosphere.
Me and My Family is organized in cooperation with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) and Dubai Municipality as strategic partners and with the support of Dubai Civil Defense Department, Dubai Ambulance Services and Dubai Police.
For more information on the schedule and activities please visit the initiative's website www.meandmyfamily.com.
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