Promising Picassos as young as two have been known to flock to the venue.Costs Dhs85 per child, with discounts for large groups.

For an opportunity to see your child's creative skills explode on canvas, book an arty birthday party at The Jam Jar. Three hours are designated to the children, so they get full run of a supply of paints and art supplies at the venue, and while staff are ready to offer any advice in the process of getting a child's inner artistic tour de force out, unless they ask, it's all them. After the work is finished, special arrangements can be made to have each piece framed by the gallery and taken home to remember this truly cultural experience. You will get The canvas, acrylic paints and three hours of children exploring their inner artist, after which they can get their works framed.You need to bring  The birthday cake, goody bags, and the rest of the food, though for a little extra, The Jam Jar can organise the catering -just let them know what kind of food and snacks you'd like. Parents should accompany their children at the party. 

Ages 5 to 12 (20-child minimum).Cost The Orbit party, with 15 minutes of bouncing balls, will set you
back Dhs830, while the Galaxy, slime add-on, and Space, putty party, themes are priced at Dhs750. For every extra child over 20 mark, it's an extra Dhs30.

Be blown away with the magical world of science at a party of orbital proportions. The Mad Science team offers up a high-energy programme for parties that'll make your child 'ooh' and 'aah' for the rest of the day. A 45-minute show goes through a series of mind-boggling science tricks, like harnessing the power of lightening in a pan, a lesson on fireworks and melting Styrofoam.A choice of activities like playing with putty, bouncing balls or slime production make up the rest of the hour-long programme, which you can extend. The scientists can set up 20 minutes of candy floss lessons or dry ice demonstrations, and can arrange a little competition in the form of electro-magnetic tug of war or pin in a balloon contests. The international organisation will make its way to a venue of your choice, anywhere from your home to Hard Rock Cafe, but require a 50 percent advanced payment.
You will get 45 minutes of show,followed by 15 minutes of hands-on fun. Fora little bit extra, Mad Science can arrange 20 or so more minutes of activities after the hour- long programme, like a lesson on the inner workings of candy floss, ora vortex-inspired competition.You need to bring The cake, the snacks,and the goody bags, though Mad Science will gladly take care of invitations for a bit more. Parents Depending on where you choose to have the party, it would probably be better to stay with the young ones. 

Under14s. Cost Dhs200 per child per hour.

Is your child struck by dance fever? Then the Shruthi Music & Dance Institute has the answer. The institution offers classes in all aspects of music, including voice and instrument training, but has great birthday party potential in their other field of expertise, namely Hindi dance. For Dhs200 an hour, your little one and friends can take a mind trip to the Coconut Coast and get a lesson in all forms of freestyle and traditional Hindi dance. With the freshest pop tunes straight from Bollywood blasting in the background, it's a culturally inspired party of the senses they'll be raving about. Lessons in freestyle and traditional Hindi dance, or jazz and other western styles.You will get Cake and refreshments. You can swivel and sway with the birthday boy or girl, but you don't have to.

Ages 6 and up. Cost Dhs50 per person (15-child minimum)

It's arcade games and fast food: a pretty consistent formula for birthday bash heaven. In the tradition of Chuck E Cheese and Dave And Busters, the recently introduced, Magic Planet activity centre is jam packed with festival-style fun. With a bowling set -up, rides galore and prize-winning potential at every corner, kids won't have a chance to get bored. The Planet has a special party package set
up for birthdays, including burger or nugget meal order from Burger King. For Dhs50 a head, guests will have free access to the soft play area, bowling facilities and a Dhs25 arcade ticket on the house. You'll need to make sure you plan ahead and pay a 50 per cent deposit beforehand.You will get Unlimited access to the soft play area, one game of bowling per child,a Dhs25 courtesy Magic Planet card and the food.You need to bring The cake.At least two party hosts will watch over the kids while you treat your credit card to a party at the mall.

Ages 5 to 12.Cost Dhs80 per child (groups of 10 to15 children).

Is your little girl's crush on Jamie Oliver turning your kitchen into a culinary abstract? Maybe the mini chef's next birthday is a chance to channel all that creative energy into a safer product -one that someone else gets to clean up. Cooking Sense is prepared to be that someone else while giving kids a birthday bash they can really sink their teeth into. For two hours, kids can have fun creating their own party snacks and learn how to put together an entire buffet. During the session, a staff instructor teaches the group how to cook and sets up a series of kiddie games to lighten the mood. If you're looking for more than just pots and pans to keep your little ones entertained, Cooking Sense can manage henna art, face painting and magicians, among other things, for that little bit extra. Delicious.You will get All the ingredients, some extra snacks, unlimited drinks and, of course, everything that comes out of the two-hour session in the kitchen.You need to bring The birthday cake, but if you'd like to fork out an extra Dhs90 per kg, Cooking Sense will whip up a freshly baked cake of their own for the bash.While parents of the birthday girl or boy are requested to stay, if you're children are just guests, feel free to drop them off and come back when the food's ready.

Ages 6 and up. Cost Dhs55 per head for two hours (10-child minimum).

Are 'bust', 'stale fish' and 'sick' all you hear from your teen nowadays? Well, don't be alarmed. He or she is just a skater and Rampworks has the best party alternative for them: the skateboard birthday. Mindless fun is definitely taken seriously at the indoor skatepark, where birthday bash boarding meets free food and the party room. What's the party room? It's paradise, full of computers flooded with prime programs for your kid's gaming pleasure. Food orders are on the skatepark and you can take your pick of a set of meals from KFC, McDonald's or Burger King, just make sure you take care of the mandatory Dhs50 down payment a week in advance. One snag: the birthday kid must be a member, but with membership fees at only Dhs120 a year, it'll be the cheapest thing on the birthday bill. Rampworks is the first indoor boarding and blading facility in the region and, let's face it, air-conditioning beats the Dubai heat every time. Give your kid a chance to master thatfrontside 540 with a rodeo flip and have a great party at the park.Just keep in mind that kids must wear safety gear while they skate.You will get Free access to the skatepark facilities and the party room, and food is on the house.You need to bring The cake.

If you were born with talent, you're old enough for this party. Cost Dhs75 per child for the main birthday set-up, including fast food meals, drinks and games at a venue outside the school, and every song recorded at the venue or at the studio, including pre-recording lesson, will cost Dhs150. Upgrading from McDonalds to the Burj is not a problem for staff,who will take care of the arrangements, but it won't come cheap.

Move over Madonna and step aside 50 Cent. The Emirates has some untapped pop talent and the Dubai Music School is ready to let it shine-at least for the day. The centre, founded in 1980 by British pop star, Glenn Perry, offers musical training in a number of fields, and is prepared to work out a
special birthday party programme for your Aguilera-in -progress. Their basic parties include a normal set up of kiddie games, talent competitions, food and drink at a venue of your choice, but special accommodations can be made to include a studio experience the guests won't forget. After a mini seminar on what the recording process is like in the music world, kids will be given the opportunity to step into the shoes of their pop idol and record a song of their liking. Vocal recordings can be done onsite, through a mobile studio setup, or the group can be taken before or after the party proceedings to the school's own professional studio. After every individual or group session, guests get a copy of their work, as well as -if arranged beforehand -a video recording of their time inside.You will get A two- to three-hour programme of children's games, talent competitions and a DJ, plus the menu. Vocal recording can be done onsite or at the school and videos of the party and of the individual recording sessions can be arrarged. Each little superstar also gets to take home their own CD.You need to bring The cake.Supervisors will be around to take care of your little ones. 

Ages 2 to 12 Cost Dhs500 per hour for groups of six to 10 children and Dhs1,000 per hour for groups of 11 to 20 children.

Up, up and away at the Dubai Country Club for kids under 12. At a birthday party where the programme is nothing but fun games and gymnastics, a trampoline may very well become one of the most exciting things on earth. Instructor Suzanne Wallace takes the group through a series of different gymnastic style activities, getting them to have fun while they work around the various equipment. Under 8s get access to a bouncy castle, where they can go crazy, jumping their little hearts out, but if you're children are over five, you get the option of moving on to the bigger draw: a large trampoline. For the hour, you get access to everything the gym has to offer, but outside the party's activity programme, it's up to you, though all food and snacks can be organised through the Country Club separately.you will get: An hour at the gym and use of all the equipment.You need to bring The food, birthday cake and goody bags, which can all also be arranged through the DCC. Parents don't need to stay unless they want to.

If they'reold,or young,enough to play video games, they'll love this party. Price on request.

Looking for something a little like home for your kid's next birthday? How about two hours of disco lights, music and PlayStation on a,straight from the streets of London, Double Decker bus? The Disco DVD and PlayStation party is one of many party programmes available on the bright reds, which also cater to a corporate crowd, among others. At this gaming gig, a loungy chill out area full of music video entertainment and PlayStations is set up on one deck, while a soft drink and snack bar awaits upstairs.You will get Two hours onboard with access to music of your choice and PlayStation facilities. Food, popcorn, chips and soft drinks are all part of the deal.You need to  bring The birthday cake, though Double Decker can arrange to provide alternative catering, a special birthday cake and goody bags if requested. If your child is under four years old, they recommend you stay with with the group.

Under 12s. Cost Dhs210 per child for a two-hour party (groups of eight to 20 children).

What girl doesn't love the idea of getting her nails done? Well, the NStyle Nail Lounge in Jurneirah has taken that pleasant idea and upgraded it to a full blown, manicure heaven birthday party. The Miss Manicure & Pedicure Party is a two-hour private booking at the lounge, where the girls get manicured
to the music, television programme or film of their choice -they have Friends in stock, but you should bring your own DVD if your little girl has a soft spot for Finding Nemo.For Dhs5 extra per nail, they can have detailed drawings of anything from flowers to teddybears, or, for a bit of sparkle, special rhinestone designs. Pizza, cheese cake, snacks and drinks are all also on the house, but you need to bring the special cake and candles, and the birthday princess gets to go home with her favorite nail polish and a voucher for a free nail appointment.You will get Two hours of manicures, pedicures and snacks. Disposable cameras are given out to remember the stylish affair, and a goody bag is made up for the birthday girl.You need to bring The cake and goody bags for the guests. Unless your interested in having your cuticles done up in dark blue, don't worry about sticking around for the party. The girls are in good hands.

Anyone who can sit through a staged performance. Cost Tickets are Dhs120 for adults and Dhs95 per child, while the pre- theatre, three-course meals at either Jambase or the Moroccan restaurant, Shoo Fee Ma Fee, go for Dhs120 each.

A day at the theatre can turn into a fun filled birthday experience at Madinat Jurneirah. Tickets for the show can be arranged with discounted pre-theatre dinners at one of the Souk's restaurants, and with a Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs pantomime coming up in December, it's the perfect time to take advantage of the three-course dinner and a show. To take the party further, special arrangements
can be made through the Madinat Theatre staff where kids may have the opportunity to tour the facilities and take a peak at the goings-on backstage. A meeting with the players is another option, and characters of the performance might even be able to accompany the children back to wherever the main party is being held. Contact the theatre box office for details and information on where to go to discuss party possibilities.You will get Ticket for the performance and a pre-show meal, along with any special tours or meet and greets arranged specifically with the theatre.You need to bring The cake and goody bags. Parents are requested to stay with the mini-theatre goers throughout the performance.