Near ALA’s T1 departures area, Kids Toys Shop gives kids a reason to behave at the gate.
This is a small, straightforward toy store in Terminal 1, airside after security. Stock leans heavily on dolls, basic cars, plastic playsets, and soft toys rather than high-end brands. Prices run mid-range for an airport in Almaty; think roughly 3,000–10,000 KZT for most items, with a few larger sets higher. It’s walkable from most international gates in under 5 minutes, so you can duck in even on a 45-minute connection.
Selection skews to younger kids, roughly toddler to early primary-school age. You’ll see plenty of plush animals and simple building blocks, but not many advanced STEM kits or branded LEGO-style sets. Packaging is mostly in Russian and Kazakh, with some English on imported items. If you need something quick for a restless 4-year-old before a 3-hour flight, this shop does the job better than the generic duty free nearby.
Expect standard airport opening hours tied to departures in T1, roughly from early morning check-in waves through the last evening flights. Stock is basic: small puzzles, coloring sets with 6–12 crayons, and a few battery toys that use AA or AAA batteries. If your kid is noise-sensitive, skip the loud electronic toys and stick to coloring books or simple figures. Last tip: snap a quick photo of the receipt; it helps if a toy breaks before you leave Kazakhstan and you want to swap it on your way back through ALA.