The Dubai Ports Authority in the Ports, Customs and Free Zone has started preparations for the Captain Hamad Cartoon City, a Cartoon Surprises special at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Deema Hussain, deputy head of the Cartoon Surprises committee, said, "The Organising Committee has nearly completed the work on the City, that will make the world of the lovable cartoon characters accessible to children. We have designed the concept in a way that appeals to children between the ages of 4 and 13.


"Captain Hamad, a character that we launched last year, found resounding success with our target audience. Therefore we are presenting the City under the umbrella name of Captain Hamad."

The 6,000 square metre Cartoon City is located in Halls 5 and 6 of the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The organisers will open the doors to the city on July 8.

Although the Cartoon Surprises week will conclude on July 14, the Cartoon City will remain open until July 23, so that more and more children can enjoy the facilities within the City."

The Cartoon City will bring daily shows and well known cartoon characters with the Mushroom Souq, the Captain Hamad Zone, the Forest Adventures, the Smurfs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Play Area and much more.

Additionally, the City also features 21 different workshops pertaining to artistic skills in the Workshop Zone.

The Zone will provide free stationery and material to the children.

A special Sumo Wrestling rink will encourage the children to participate in enhancing their physical strength in a spirit of healthy competition.