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