Screen free toys for kids are one of the best investments UAE parents can make. Tablets and phones are part of modern life, but children also need time to build with their hands, move their bodies, use their imagination and play face to face with family and friends. The best screen free toys hold attention just as well as a screen, while building focus, creativity, problem solving and social skills. At Play & Grow UAE, most of our range is screen free, from Tanny Kids sorting toys and Fisher Price play tents to Amav games and Revell model kits. This guide shares the best screen free toys for toddlers, boys, girls and travel, plus practical ideas for raising screen free kids.
Table of Contents
- What Are Some Toys for Kids to Avoid Screens?
- Best Screen Free Toys for Kids in the UAE
- Screen Free Toys for Toddlers and 3 Year Olds
- Screen Free Toys for Boys and Girls
- Screen Free Travel Toys for Kids
- Screen Free Coding and Logic Toys
- What Can Kids Do Without Screens?
- How to Raise Screen Free Kids
- Related Collections and Guides
- FAQs
What Are Some Toys for Kids to Avoid Screens?
The best toys for helping kids avoid screens give them something active to do with their hands, body or imagination. Good screen free choices include:
- Building and model kits that take focus and patience.
- Board and word games that bring the family together.
- Drawing boards and craft kits for creativity.
- Play tents and pretend play sets for imaginative stories.
- Active toys like bounce riders, balls and push toys.
- Puzzles, stacking and sorting toys for younger children.
Best Screen Free Toys for Kids in the UAE
1. Revell X Wing Fighter Assembly Kit
The Revell X Wing Fighter Assembly Kit at AED 62 is one of the best screen free toys for older kids. Its easy click parts plug together without glue, building patience, focus and spatial skills, and the finished model makes a proud display piece. Revell mini 3D puzzles at AED 19 are great quick builds. Read our guide to the best Revell model kits in the UAE.
2. Amav Mind Your Word
The Amav Mind Your Word game at AED 45 brings the whole family to the table for word building fun, growing vocabulary and spelling while keeping everyone off their phones. The Amav Dinosaur Treasure Hunt at AED 49 adds dig and discover adventure. Browse the full Amav collection.
3. Lexibook Mario Magnetic Drawing Board
The Lexibook Mario Magnetic Drawing Board at AED 139 lets children draw, erase and draw again without paper, mess or screens. It is a favourite for quiet time, car journeys and restaurants. See our Drawing and Art Toys collection.
4. Tanny Kids Shape Sorting Cube
The Tanny Kids Shape Sorting Cube at AED 75 is a classic screen free toy for toddlers, building shape recognition, problem solving and hand control. See our Puzzle and Stacking Toys collection.
5. Fisher Price Play Tents
A play tent turns any room into a castle, a camp or a reading nook. The Fisher Price Play Tent at AED 78 and the Dream House Play Tent at AED 108 inspire hours of imaginative, screen free play. Read our guide to the best play tents for kids in the UAE.
Screen Free Toys for Toddlers and 3 Year Olds
Screen free toys for toddlers should be simple, hands on and safe. Great choices include the Tanny Kids Stacking Cups, the Push n Run Caterpillar, the Happy Phone for pretend play and the Twist n Learn at AED 35. For 3 year olds, add the Fisher Price Play Tent Playhouse at AED 143 for role play. Read our guide to the best activity toys for toddlers.
Screen Free Toys for Boys and Girls
Every child is different, so the best screen free toy is the one that matches their interests. Children who love building enjoy Revell kits like the Monster Truck First Construction. Children who love creating enjoy the Amav Fashion Clix Gold jewellery kit at AED 69 and drawing boards. Active children love the Fisher Price Hopper Lama at AED 103 and the Bouncy Egg at AED 55. Browse our Creativity collection.
Screen Free Travel Toys for Kids
Long drives to other Emirates and flights are easier with a small bag of screen free travel toys:
- A magnetic drawing board for mess free art on the go.
- Revell mini 3D puzzles at AED 19 that fit in a backpack.
- A pocket word game like Amav Mind Your Word.
- Small stacking toys or the Happy Phone for toddlers.
Screen Free Coding and Logic Toys
Screen free coding toys teach the thinking behind coding, such as sequencing, logic and step by step problem solving, without a screen. Following model kit instructions, completing puzzles and playing strategy games all build these same skills. Revell kits, shape sorters and logic games are a great starting point. Read our guide to STEM toys in the UAE for more ideas.
What Can Kids Do Without Screens?
Parents often look for lists like 101 things to do screen free. Here are some simple favourites to start with:
- Build a den with a play tent and cushions.
- Have a family board game night.
- Draw, colour or make jewellery.
- Build a model kit together.
- Play ball games or bounce in the garden.
- Set up a pretend shop or kitchen.
- Do a puzzle challenge.
- Enjoy water play at bath time.
- Read books and act out the stories.
- Visit a park or the beach.
How to Raise Screen Free Kids
- Set clear screen times and screen free zones, such as meals and bedrooms.
- Keep screen free toys within easy reach on open shelves.
- Rotate toys weekly so old favourites feel new.
- Play together, since children copy what parents do.
- Offer a few good toys rather than many, as explained in our guide on how many toys a child really needs.
Shop screen free toys 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
- Creativity and Imaginative Play, for creative toys
- Puzzle and Stacking Toys, for hands on play
- Drawing and Art Toys, for art time
- Pretend Play Toys, for role play
- Activity and Motor Skill Toys, for active play
- Revell and Amav, for kits and games
- Social Skills, for family play
- Montessori Inspired Toys in the UAE
FAQs
What are some toys for kids to avoid screens?
Model kits, board and word games, drawing boards, play tents, active toys and puzzles all help kids avoid screens by giving them something hands on and engaging to do.
What can kids do without screens?
Kids can build dens, play board games, draw, build model kits, play ball games, set up pretend shops, do puzzles and enjoy outdoor play.
How to have screen free kids?
Set screen free times and zones, keep good toys within reach, rotate toys, play together and offer a small number of quality toys.
What are the best screen free toys for toddlers?
Shape sorters, stacking cups, push toys, pretend phones and play tents are among the best screen free toys for toddlers.
