UFOREA indoor playground in Penang
The regular slides and monkey bars at a park playground do a good job of keeping the kiddos entertained. But level this up with a dress-up zone, a light-up bubble pool, futuristic slides, and even a comfy chill zone for the clock-watching grown-ups, and you have UFOREA in Penang.
The futuristic indoor playground opened in October 2024, and is said to be the largest indoor playground in Penang yet. It has nine zones featuring everything, from themed play structures such as a pastel-coloured climbing wall to a futuristic space-inspired playground set.
What to know before you visit UFOREA
There’ll be no need to watch for time when you’re at the futuristic UFOREA. Unlike most indoor playgrounds, this one has unlimited playtime per entry . You can find this spot at Island 88, a shopping centre in Tanjung Tokong just a 4-minute drive from George Town’s iconic Straits Quay.
Dubbing itself the largest indoor playground in Penang, UFOREA spans a whopping 20,000sqft of space on the mall’s 3rd floor – or about 22 badminton courts combined. The playground’s opening on 12th October is part of the efforts to revamp Island 88, one of the oldest malls in Penang formerly known as Island Plaza.
Image credit: UFOREA via Facebook
The indoor playground takes play zone themes to the next level. Space, fantasy, and disco are just some themes for its nine zones, which feature a variety of play zones that involve the senses to help boost creativity and development in the little ones.
Image credit: UFOREA via Facebook
Nine zones including experiential and laidback corners
UFOREA might just have every visitor thinking it’s an attraction solely for photo ops with just how unique its play zones are. For starters, the Cosmic Exploration Experience Zone has a futuristic space-themed playground set with slides emerging from “planets” and “orbits”, while the Dazzling Light Fantasy Zone has a light-up bubble pool.
Image credit: UFOREA via Facebook
Likewise, the Brave Adventure Challenge Zone and Discovery Trampoline let the kiddos challenge themselves on a rock climbing wall and bounce on nets stretched out from structures of massive, orange-tinged mushrooms.
Image credit: UFOREA via Facebook
Beyond the play zones, there are more experiential zones to entertain the young’uns once they’ve had their time on the slides and climbing walls.
There’s the Fairytale Dress-Up Experience where aspiring princes and princesses can dress to the nines in costumes provided by UFOREA, and the Interactive Educational Supermarket which is a realistic grocery store set-up for role-playing activities.
Image credit: UFOREA via Facebook
As for chill zones, the Joyful Reading & Play Area is a cosy library with reading materials on shelves and a step seating area with plush cushions. This zone is perfect for the grown-ups seeking comfort while the little one plays, or for any child who prefers more laidback activities.
Image adapted from: UFOREA via Facebook
Other zones at UFOREA include an in-house cafe, the Mini Cafe, which serves beverages and pastries in an all-pink space with flowers adorning the ceiling.
Admission fees for UFOREA
The admission rates at UFOREA include unlimited playtime and access to all its facilities. Here’s a breakdown of the fees:
- Weekday: RM78/child | RM18/adult
- Weekend: RM98/child | RM28/adult
Image adapted from: @pedzulkefli via Instagram
Admission is free for toddlers below 12 months. If you plan on being a regular visitor to the playground, you can consider a Super VIP Membership for RM1,000 – the sum will be held in a prepaid card, with additional member perks like 50% on playground tickets and 30% off merch and food.
Bring the kiddos to explore UFOREA in Penang
If you feel like you’ve already visited all the kid-friendly spots in Penang, UFOREA welcomes visitors of all ages – from toddlers to grown-ups – to experience its variety of zones. So, if you’re looking for a new spot to visit with the kiddos whether for the school holidays or weekends, bookmark this spot.
Address: 3-10, 3-11 & 3-12, Island 88, 118, Jalan Tanjong Tokong, 10470 Penang
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: UFOREA website | Facebook
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Cover image adapted from: @pedzulkefli via Instagram, Uforea via Facebook
This article was first published on 2nd July 2024, and updated on 14th October 2024 by Janet.