A children's edutainment centre in Jeddah, KidZania is a miniature city built to the scale of children, where the young can play at the work of grown-ups. Part of a famous worldwide chain, it blends learning with play. The centre is laid out as a small city, with streets, shops and buildings sized for children, where they take on the roles of working adults. The make-believe is detailed and complete. Children may try their hand at dozens of jobs, from doctor and firefighter to pilot, chef, journalist and shopkeeper. Each role teaches a little of the working world. As they work, the children earn the centre's own play money, which they may spend or save, learning the value of earning. The lesson is woven into the fun. Each activity is set in its own little building, fitted out to look the part, from a fire station to a hospital or a kitchen. The detail brings the roles to life. Trained staff guide the children through each role, keeping them safe and helping them learn as they play. The centre is built around their care. The centre blends fun with gentle learning, teaching children about work, money and the running of a city. It is education dressed as play. Parents may watch or relax while their children explore the little city on their own, gaining a taste of independence. The children lead their own way. Fully indoors and air-conditioned, the centre offers a cool and safe day out whatever the weather outside. It suits the warm climate of the city. The centre sits within a large shopping mall, so a visit can be part of a fuller family day of shopping and dining. The setting is convenient. Its blend of role-play, learning and fun makes it a favourite with families and a place children long to return to. It is among the leading family attractions in the city. It lies within a large mall in Jeddah, on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, easily reached by road. The mall offers much else for a family day. For families with children it offers a day of play that teaches as it entertains.

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Address: النزهة, Mall Of Arabia (Gate 6, 2nd Floor), Nuzhah District، J5M3+2RG, An Nuzhah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia