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Mall of the Emirates Unveils The Hangout with 2,500 m² Explorers

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  October 8, 2026 | Industry news and Dream Garden project perspective On October 1, 2026, Majid Al Futtaim announced The Hangout at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The planned indoor-outdoor precinct brings four entertainment concepts together with 18 food and beverage experiences. It forms part of the mall's wider AED 5 billion transformation; that figure is for the broader redevelopment, not a disclosed budget for The Hangout alone. For indoor playground and family entertainment center (FEC) developers, the most relevant element is Explorers : a planned 2,500 m² family venue for children aged 1–12 . Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, it will combine suspended net climbs and STEM-focused water play with cooking, woodworking, and arts workshops. The operator describes a mix of free play and expert-led activities. One precinct, several reasons to visit The four concepts are scheduled to open in phases. Activate, an interactive team gaming venue, is planned for October...
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2026 Global FEC & Indoor Entertainment White Paper: ROI, Revenue per Sqm and Future Market Trends

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  DREAM GARDEN WHITE PAPER 2026 From Playground Equipment to Sustainable Family Entertainment Businesses Global Indoor Entertainment Market, FEC Investment Returns, Space Productivity and Future Development Trends Dream Garden | Indoor Entertainment & FEC Solutions Executive Summary The global indoor entertainment industry is entering a new stage of development. For much of the past decade, indoor playground development focused primarily on: Space, equipment quantity, equipment price and visual impact. We believe this model is changing. From 2026 onward, successful Family Entertainment Centers (FECs) will increasingly be evaluated by six fundamental business metrics: ROI — Return on Investment Capacity — Effective Guest Capacity and Throughput Revenue per sqm — Space Productivity Birthday & Group Revenue Parent Spending Repeat Visit Rate A successful FEC should therefore not simply be a space filled with attractions. It should function as a commercial system capable of cont...
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Location: 中国浙江省温州市
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The Future of Hotel Indoor Playgrounds: Why Family Entertainment Spaces Are Becoming Strategic Assets for Resorts

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  Industry White Paper 2026 From Playground Equipment to Family Experience Solutions: How Indoor Entertainment Is Transforming Hospitality Investment Executive Summary The hospitality industry is entering a new phase of competition. For decades, hotels were primarily evaluated by: Location Room quality Service standards Dining options However, consumer behavior has changed. Modern travelers are no longer only purchasing accommodation. They are looking for meaningful experiences, emotional connections, and memorable moments. This transformation is especially significant in family travel. According to Hilton’s 2025 Travel Trends Report, 70% of global travelers who travel with children choose destinations based on children’s needs and interests. Hilton also reported that 56% of families consider kids’ clubs or youth programs when selecting hotels. This trend represents a fundamental shift: Family entertainment is no longer an additional hotel service. It is becomi...
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Location: 中国浙江省温州市
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Thailand’s Mall Entertainment Market: What the Experience Economy Means for Indoor Playground Investors

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  Thailand’s Mall Entertainment Market: What the Experience Economy Means for Indoor Playground Investors Thailand’s shopping malls are evolving from places built primarily around retail transactions into mixed-use lifestyle destinations where people shop, eat, meet, exercise and spend leisure time. This transformation is often described as the rise of the experience economy or experience-led retail . For developers, it means that conventional retail tenants alone may no longer be sufficient to generate repeat visits and maintain customer engagement. For family entertainment center operators, indoor playground investors and amusement-equipment suppliers, it creates a new category of opportunity—but not necessarily an easy one. Thailand’s market is not simply demanding more amusement equipment. It is demanding entertainment concepts that can fit into shopping-center operations, attract repeat local visits, serve tourists and families, and contribute measurable value to the surround...
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Location: 中国浙江省温州市
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