Kids' Birthday Party Venues in Dubai // Lemonade Play Does the Hard Work for You

Let's be honest. Most of us spend our children's birthday parties refereeing pass the parcel, handing out juice boxes and missing the candles being blown out. Lemonade Play would like a word.

Its birthday parties are two hours long, with at least two dedicated hosts running the whole thing, from arrival to cake. That means you get to sit down, actually talk to another adult and be present for the big moment.

The kids start with an hour of free play across six zones, including the water fountain areas (pack spare clothes). Then it's hosted party games, followed by the private party room for food, cake and singing. The team even sorts the balloons, favours and presents at the end.

There are three packages at the Dubai branches:

• Standard: simple décor, private room and kids' meals, from AED 145 per child on weekdays and AED 175 on weekends

• Premium: adds themed décor, e-invites, balloon gifts and a confetti blast, from AED 175 and AED 195

• Super Premium: adds a piñata, popcorn stand and face painting, from AED 195 and AED 250

Dietary requirements can be arranged in advance, and there's light catering for grown-ups.

Need to know: Arabian Center and Triple 777 Center in Dubai, and Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi.

Enquire at birthdays.lemonadeplay.ae.