There are two kinds of Mumbai parents on weekends. The first are hunting for places where children can burn energy without climbing restaurant furniture. The second are searching for one peaceful coffee break that does not involve negotiating with a bored seven-year-old. Xeno’s Play Space at Food Square appears to have clocked both demographics perfectly. Now open in Bandra, this new-age indoor arena is designed for the generation raised on arcade games, fast visuals and constant stimulation. And judging by the reactions at its preview event with Mumbai mums, the neighbourhood may have just found its newest obsession.
Grocery runs, but make them strategic
The genius of the Food Square × Xeno’s collaboration lies in how well it understands Bandra behaviour. Parents can squeeze in a grocery run downstairs while children disappear into a high-energy universe upstairs filled with themed play zones, interactive installations and arcade-style gaming corners. It turns a regular Linking Road errand into an entire family outing. Unlike many indoor play centres that begin and end with ball pits, Xeno’s is far more experience-centric. The space has been designed to encourage movement, exploration and social play. And if documenting your child’s adventures for a cute reel is part of the plan, the space is polished enough for Instagram too.
This isn’t just for toddlers
The space welcomes everyone up to 17 years old, which means older children and teenagers are not pushed aside into boredom. That alone helps it stand out in Mumbai’s increasingly crowded kids’ activity scene. Each session runs for one and a half hours, while one child ticket includes entry for two adults, making it practical for family outings.
Ticket Prices:
• Weekdays: ₹1300
• Weekends & Public Holidays: ₹1600
Also, very important housekeeping detail: socks are mandatory for both adults and children.
Knock Knock
Bandra has never been short on cafés, restaurants or shopping addresses, but genuinely engaging family-friendly spaces that work for both children and adults are far harder to come by. Xeno’s changes that. In fact, one visit in and most kids will already be planning their next trip back.
Instagram: Xeno’s Play Space
When: 11 am to 8:30 pm
Where: : 2nd Floor, Food Square, Linking Road, Bandra
Call: +919988995709
