Craft activity kits for kids are one of the easiest ways to turn a quiet afternoon into hours of creative, screen free fun. A good kit arrives with everything a child needs in one box, so there is no hunting for glue, beads or paint, and children can start creating straight away. In the UAE, where long summer days often keep families indoors, craft project kits for kids are a favourite for weekends, school holidays, birthday parties and long afternoons at home. At Play & Grow UAE, our Amav collection brings together fashion craft kits, dig and discover treasure hunts and brain building games, alongside dessert decorating kits from Snack Tastic, Revell build kits and magnetic drawing boards. This guide covers the best Amav toys in the UAE, more craft kit ideas for kids of every age, and simple tips for craft time at home.
Table of Contents
- Why Craft Activity Kits Are Great for Kids
- Best Amav Craft and Activity Kits in the UAE
- More Craft Project Kits for Kids
- Kids Craft Kit Ideas for Toddlers
- Craft Kits Ideas for Kids by Age
- Children's Craft Kits Activities for Kids at Home
- DIY Craft Kit Ideas for Kids with Paper
- How to Choose the Best Craft and Activity Kits
- Related Collections and Guides
- FAQs
Why Craft Activity Kits Are Great for Kids
Craft and activity kits do much more than keep children busy. Every bead threaded, every shape decorated and every fossil uncovered builds real skills that support learning at school and at home:
- Fine motor skills: Pinching, threading, pressing and decorating strengthen the small hand muscles children need for writing.
- Creativity and self expression: Kids choose colours, patterns and designs, which builds confidence in their own ideas.
- Focus and patience: Finishing a project from start to end teaches children to stay with a task.
- Following instructions: Step by step kits build listening and sequencing skills.
- Screen free family time: Craft kits bring siblings, parents and friends to the same table.
Shop more creative toys in our Creativity and Imaginative Play collection.
Best Amav Craft and Activity Kits in the UAE
Amav is known for colourful, well designed activity kits that mix creativity with learning. Here are the Amav toys available at Play & Grow, all suited to children aged 7 and up.
1. Amav Fashion Time Foil Fashion Nails
The Amav Fashion Time Foil Fashion Nails kit at AED 69 lets children design decorative nails with shiny foil effects. It builds creativity, fashion design skills, patience and attention to detail, and it is a favourite for sleepovers and girls' birthday parties.
2. Amav Fashion Time Fashion Clix Gold
The Amav Fashion Clix Gold kit at AED 69 lets kids aged 8 and up snap together golden loops to create bracelets and necklaces with no tools or glue. It develops fine motor skills, design thinking and personal style, and it makes a lovely gift.
3. Amav Dinosaur Treasure Hunt
The Amav Dinosaur Treasure Hunt at AED 49 turns young explorers into palaeontologists as they dig to uncover hidden dinosaur treasures. It builds curiosity, problem solving, hand eye coordination and storytelling skills.
4. Amav Mummy Treasure Hunt
The Amav Mummy Treasure Hunt at AED 49 brings ancient Egypt to life with an exciting dig and discover adventure. It is perfect for history lovers and builds critical thinking, memory and imaginative role play. Pair it with our guide to toys that teach kids about world cultures.
5. Amav Master Maths
The Amav Master Maths game at AED 45 makes addition, subtraction and number sequencing fun through play. It builds logical thinking, concentration and confidence with numbers, making it an ideal activity kit for school holidays.
6. Amav Mind Your Word
The Amav Mind Your Word game at AED 45 builds vocabulary, spelling and word recognition while bringing the whole family to the table. See more language toys in our Language Development collection.
More Craft Project Kits for Kids
Looking beyond Amav? These craft project kits for kids from other brands at Play & Grow are just as creative and hands on.
7. Snack Tastic Fantastic Icing Pack
The Snack Tastic Fantastic Icing Pack at AED 95 includes 12 colours of frosting style craft cream so kids aged 6 and up can decorate pretend desserts like a real pastry chef. Browse the full Snack Tastic collection.
8. Snack Tastic Cupcakes Creations
The Snack Tastic Cupcakes Creations kit at AED 39 comes with icings, sprinkles and star toppers for cupcake decorating fun. The Macaron Masterpieces and Elegant Eclair Design kits, also at AED 39, make great party favours.
9. Snack Tastic Colorbust Creations
The Snack Tastic Colorbust Creations kit at AED 79 lets children decorate a rainbow layer cake with icings, toppers and sprinkles. The Fabulous Fashion Cake at AED 79 is another bigger project for keen decorators.
10. Revell Mini 3D Puzzle Eiffel Tower
The Revell Mini 3D Puzzle Eiffel Tower at AED 19 is a quick and rewarding build kit for children aged 7 and up. The Big Ben, Titanic and Tower Bridge versions are also AED 19. Read our guide to the best Revell model kits in the UAE.
11. Revell Monster Truck First Construction
The Revell Monster Truck First Construction kit at AED 169 is designed for younger builders aged 4 to 5, with chunky parts that are easy to assemble. It builds hand strength, spatial skills and pride in finishing a project.
12. Lexibook Mario Magnetic Drawing Board
The Lexibook Mario Magnetic Drawing Board at AED 139 is a reusable, mess free art activity for children aged 3 and up. Draw, erase and draw again without paper. See our Drawing and Art Toys collection.
Kids Craft Kit Ideas for Toddlers
Toddlers are not ready for small beads or fine detail, but they still love making things. Simple, chunky activities work best. Try large crayons and big sheets of paper, sticker play, finger painting with washable paint, and stacking and sorting toys that build the same hand control as craft. The Tanny Kids Puzzle Playset at AED 65 and the Tanny Kids Shape Sorting Cube at AED 75 are excellent starting points. Read our guide to the best Tanny Kids toys in the UAE.
Craft Kits Ideas for Kids by Age
| Age | Best Craft and Activity Ideas | Top Picks |
| 1 to 3 years | Chunky crayons, stickers, shape sorting | Tanny Kids Puzzle Playset |
| 3 to 5 years | Drawing boards, first build kits | Lexibook Drawing Board, Revell First Construction |
| 6 to 7 years | Dessert decorating and simple build kits | Snack Tastic kits, Revell Mini 3D Puzzles |
| 8 years and up | Jewellery, nail art, dig kits and games | Amav Fashion Clix Gold, Amav Treasure Hunts |
Shop by age in our 5 to 6 Years, 6+ Years and 7 to 10+ Years collections, or read our guide to the best toys for kids aged 7 to 10+.
Children's Craft Kits Activities for Kids at Home
Craft kits work best when they become part of a routine. Here are easy ways to enjoy craft activities for kids at home:
- Set up a weekly craft afternoon with a table cover and a tidy box.
- Host a mini craft party where friends each finish a Snack Tastic or Amav kit.
- Display finished creations on a shelf to build pride.
- Mix a craft kit with a game, such as Amav Master Maths, for a full activity day.
- Join in. Parents enjoy creative kits too, and working side by side makes the time special.
DIY Craft Kit Ideas for Kids with Paper
Paper crafts are a wonderful low cost way to fill the gaps between bigger kits. Make your own DIY craft kit with coloured card, safety scissors, a glue stick, stickers and crayons in a box. Simple paper activities include paper plate animals, folded paper fans, greeting cards for family, paper chains for celebrations and collage pictures from old magazines. For a cultural twist, kids can create paper flags and lanterns for UAE National Day. See our UAE National Day gift ideas for kids.
How to Choose the Best Craft and Activity Kits
- Check the age label: Kits with small parts suit older children only.
- Match their interests: Fashion fans love Amav jewellery kits, while young scientists love dig kits.
- Look for complete kits: Everything in one box means less mess and less shopping.
- Think about skills: Choose kits that build maths, language or motor skills along with fun.
- Consider gifting: Craft kits make thoughtful birthday and Eid gifts. See our Eid gift ideas for kids and best toys under AED 100.
Shop craft and activity kits online at Play & Grow, with same day delivery in Dubai for orders placed before 2:00 PM and delivery across all seven Emirates.
Related Collections and Guides
- Amav, for craft kits and learning games
- Snack Tastic, for dessert decorating kits
- Revell, for model and 3D puzzle kits
- Drawing and Art Toys, for art time
- Creativity and Imaginative Play, for creative play
- Motor Skills, for hand control
- Best Screen Free Toys for Kids in the UAE
- Best Toys for Daughters
- Best Back to School Toys in the UAE
FAQs
What are the best craft and activity kits for kids?
The best craft and activity kits for kids include Amav Fashion Clix Gold, Amav Foil Fashion Nails, Amav Dinosaur and Mummy Treasure Hunts, Snack Tastic decorating kits and Revell Mini 3D Puzzles, all available at Play & Grow UAE.
What are some craft kit ideas for kids?
Popular craft kit ideas for kids include jewellery making, nail art, dessert decorating, dig and discover kits, 3D puzzle builds, magnetic drawing boards and paper craft boxes.
What craft kits are good for toddlers?
Toddlers do best with chunky, simple activities such as large crayons, stickers, finger painting and shape sorting toys like the Tanny Kids Puzzle Playset.
How do I make a DIY craft kit for kids?
Fill a box with coloured card, safety scissors, a glue stick, stickers, crayons and a few printed project ideas, such as paper plate animals or greeting cards.
Are there free craft and activity ideas for kids?
Many great activities cost nothing, such as paper chains, collage pictures from old magazines, drawing stories and making cards for family. Ready made kits add variety and save preparation time.
Where can I buy craft kits for kids in the UAE?
You can buy Amav, Snack Tastic and Revell craft kits online at Play & Grow UAE, with fast delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and all seven Emirates.
