Dubai Culture, in partnership with Kinder, is bringing a celebration of Hag Al Leila at Al Shindagha Museum. The event will take place from February 14 to 16, 2025, running daily from 4 PM to 9 PM. The celebration is designed to immerse visitors in Emirati traditions while offering an exciting lineup of cultural and interactive activities for children.

The event is free but make sure to register and buy entry tickets to the museum.

Families will embark on a guided interactive tour through the historic Al Shindagha alleyways, where children will experience the joy of Hag Al Leila by collecting sweets from heritage houses. Led by Cultural Guides, the tour will allow visitors to embrace local traditions while engaging with festive decorations and art installations inspired by Emirati sweets.

Hag Al Leila at Al Shindagha Museum – tour details:

  • Three routes available
  • Four groups per route per hour
  • Each group accommodates 40 visitors

Creative & Cultural Activities for Children

After completing the trail, children can enjoy interactive workshops next to the giant Hag Al Leila bag installation, a stunning tunnel-shaped model inspired by the Hag Al Leila bag at Al Shindagha Museum. This installation provides a hands-on painting experience, where young participants can express their creativity by decorating its walls.

Additional creative activities include:

  • 16 coloring tables set up for hands-on artistic expression
  • Arts & crafts sessions inspired by Hag Al Leila traditions
  • Pop-up candy art installations along the trail, celebrating local sweets

As part of the celebration, Kinder is introducing a special digital activation, allowing children to create their own Ramadan hero avatars. These custom avatars will be displayed on a large screen, making the experience even more engaging.

To add to the excitement, Kinder will distribute 400kg of chocolate, ensuring a sweet and memorable celebration for all attendees! Sounds like a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Emirati heritage, engage in creative activities, and enjoy delicious treats while celebrating the spirit of Hag Al Leila.