21 to try: Summer camps in Dubai

Dubai is home to an incredible line-up of activity camps. From science to sports Time Out looks at some favourites 28 Comments

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Active Sports: Active Sports hold their camps at Wafi Pharaoh’s Club and schools around Dubai. Aimed at ages four to 14, there are usually morning and afternoon sessions. Swimming is a big focus at the camps, but kids can also try their hand at football, cricket, tennis, hockey and more.
Transport to and from the camp is available. Prices range from Dhs150 for a day to Dhs1,900 for the month. Call 050 559 7055 or visit www.activeuae.com for more info.

Al Nasr Leisureland: The main draw at Al Nasr Leisureland is the ice rink, but there’s also a focus on other sports and arts and crafts, plus field trips and entertainment shows. The main camp is offered to kids aged six-14 years, and there is a separate crèche for under-sixes. Pay a registration fee of Dhs525 for the camp, or Dhs700 for the crèche, and that covers you for a month, with 10 ice-skating coupons. After that you buy Dhs5 coupons for each additional activity.
Call 04 337 1234 or visit www.alnasrll.com for more info.

Bead Palace: A craft camp for arty types aged five to 14, it runs all year round, but summer is a great time to get creative. Just call beforehand to tell them how many kids are coming and they will set up ready for your arrival. The camp costs Dhs135 per day, and for that kids get to try jewellery-making, pottery, sewing, card-designing, cooking and T-shirt-making.
Call 04 395 2771 for more info.

Blossom Nursery: A camp for three- to five-year olds with swimming, drama, music, adventure playzone, sports and more, the nursery also provides healthy snacks and lunch and has CCTV. Open from July 5-August 27, camp runs from 8am until 1pm, 3pm or 5pm. Rates from 150 DHS per day.
Call 04 348 6275, visit www.theblossomnursery.com or take a tour.

Dorell Camps: Indoor sports and fun camps run throughout July for kids aged five to 12 years. Activities include climbing, football, arts and crafts, drama and it even has a professional skate park.
See www.climbingdubai.com for details.

Dubai Drums: Camps with a difference: expect African hand drumming, handheld percussion instruments, singing, storytelling, drama, painting, dance movement and more. The sessions are for five to 12-year-olds and are held at various venues across Dubai, from 9am-1pm, Sunday to Thursday throughout July.
Call 050 659 2874, email info@dubaidrums.com or visit www.dubaidrums.com.

Dubai Holiday Camps: Sports of all shapes and sizes plus drama, music, arts and crafts, cooking and good old-fashioned games held at various locations across Dubai. The sessions run Sunday to Thursday, 8.15am-1.45pm, with a full-day option. Prices range from Dhs490-Dhs790 per week. Camp runs from June 28-August 20 and transport is available for Dhs150 per week.
Call Chris on 050 688 7421 or visit www.dubaiholidaycamps.com for more info.

Dubai Swim: This Mirdif-based class will offer five-day intensive courses throughout the summer for kids aged four years and older, covering water confidence and stroke correction. Each course costs Dhs300 and runs from Sunday to Thursday.
Call 050 883 8091 or email melissa@dubaiswim.com for details.

Ductac: rt activities including painting, card-making, glass-painting and pottery available on an ongoing, daily or weekly basis for kids aged six to 14 years.
Call 04 341 4777 for more information.

E-Sports: E-Sports claims to provide the biggest indoor camps in Dubai and offers myriad activities such as climbing, football, swimming, arts and crafts and computer club. Sessions run from 8.15am-1.45pm, with options for kids to stay until 5pm, and take place at four schools across Dubai from June 28 until September 3. For kids aged five to 14 years, prices range from Dhs550 to Dhs1,000 per week.
Call 04 282 4540 or visit www.esportsdubai.com.

F1 in schools: Perhaps the coolest camp this summer, sign up to be part of a Formula 1 challenge where you and your team design, construct and market a mini F1 car. The week-long camps cost Dhs700 and include indoor karting at Dubai Autodrome.
Visit www.f1inschools.ae for details.

By Time Out Dubai Kids staff
Time Out Dubai, 26 May 2009

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Posted by: Matt on 20 Jul ' 09 at 18:47

Libra summer camps at Greenfield and Dubai British Schhols do a 4 week booking for 650 per child per week. It doesn't have to be their top rate 750!. It's got a fair bit of media coverage too, check out this video filmed by the national: http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090707/MULTIMEDIA/907069985/1318 Like it? Give me a call to sign up Matt

Posted by: Shagufta Usman on 16 Jul ' 09 at 10:11

Can anybody let me know of any football camps in Dubai

Posted by: elmien on 14 Jul ' 09 at 05:37

I also think summercamps are ridicoulsly expensive and the one my kids went to last year offered poor value for money! the staff seemed well meaning, but obviously not really qualified, especially compared to the year before when there were real teachers attending - and the fees has gone up as well! what is it with Dubai?

Posted by: cherry on 06 Jul ' 09 at 07:59

To all parents looking for an affordable summer camp: We're doing a survey on summer camp costs. Would you kindly tell me how much is your ideal budget for sending your kids to a camp this summer? I'll give you more details about the survey if you drop me an e-mail, along with your contact number, at cleo_cherry@hotmail.co.uk. HAPPY SUMMER, EVERYONE!

Posted by: asha on 06 Jul ' 09 at 06:23

Get them into Insportz. Reasonable 250 for a weel - 9 to 1 andincudes transprottation.
My kids started last week and they enjoy it.

Better than sitting in front of the Tv computer or nintendo all day long.

call them the no is;04-3475833

Posted by: indy on 01 Jul ' 09 at 10:38

Try Supersports for swimming. It is quite reasonable if you have semi private lessons

Posted by: tink oliveros on 30 Jun ' 09 at 10:41

Art Workshop for KIDS! Anyone interested in pot painting or fabric painting, classes are every Saturday for 2 hrs. near Lamcy Plaza please contact Winnie on 050-4216360

Posted by: fay on 30 Jun ' 09 at 06:49

Whilst I agree with comments regarding the high price of summer camps....why not consider just the odd day here or there? Most of the camps will let you pick and choose days and simply breaking up the week with activities on some days is a great help.
My kids were so tired after a morning of activities yesterday that they were happy to have a quiet afternoon in front of a movie for the afternoon!

Posted by: jody panganiban on 29 Jun ' 09 at 16:17

To all summer camp coordinators: As the summer heat has come in the city, outdoor activities is one way to let the kids enjoy thier vacation.Our BOWLING CITY BRANCH@ DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY is a sure way sports activity for the children....the rates are very friendly and ensures the children of a get away experience and fun while playing bowling.For more information please call Jody at 0504105153 or email at jp@bowling-city.com

Posted by: bhartisitlani on 24 Jun ' 09 at 20:00

Can you give me names of any of summer camps in ghusias area.

Posted by: Lolita on 24 Jun ' 09 at 12:07

Many thanks, Allison
I should have added, affordable to the summer camp info I requested for in the vicinity of Gardens, Jebel Ali, Meadow, and MoE. Libra is a wee bit over my budget, I'm afraid

Posted by: vishal on 23 Jun ' 09 at 10:01

fatima,
At al bustan, how many swimming classes they have in a week.
Can you give me any contact number?

Posted by: usaama on 23 Jun ' 09 at 09:11

is there any summer camp near almulla plaza for me 8yr n my brother 4yr

Posted by: M on 22 Jun ' 09 at 15:49

Absolutely. The pricing is atrocious !.

Posted by: Sara Allison on 22 Jun ' 09 at 12:35

Lolita, at Dubai british school (springs/lakes area)and the Greenfield community school,(in the greens community) there will be a summer camp from 28th june and 5th july right through to 27th august. contact Libra Summer Camps on 050 944 8415 or 055 9228362 for details.

Posted by: Sara Allison on 22 Jun ' 09 at 11:30

For all you guys sticking it out for the Summer, have a look at the Libra Summer Camps and Academies across Dubai. Great Educational fun for 4-14 year olds :-). Give me a shout on 050 944 8415 for more information. Sara

Posted by: Sara Allison on 22 Jun ' 09 at 11:27

For Malia, have you looked into Libra Summer Camps, they are running in Dubai from 28th June across 4 different schools. They offer family discounts and further discount for 4 or more weeks booked. Have a look on their website (google libra summer camps or Taaleem schools where you will find their link). Good luck!

Posted by: Maryam on 20 Jun ' 09 at 16:20

Does anyone know a good place for late afternoon/evening cooking classes for kids? My 7 year old loves to cook but I can't find anything in my area, i.e. Oud Metha / Bur Dubai.

Posted by: Lolita on 16 Jun ' 09 at 06:37

Any affordable summer camps in Karama or Jumeirah/MOE area for easy access from Gardens Jebel Ali that also provides transport to and from?

Posted by: Carol Kelly on 15 Jun ' 09 at 10:53

We are offering a Language summer camp for children from 4 - 15 years old. You can choose your language: Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Farsi, Portuguese or Russian. Call today to register 04 3310221

Posted by: marwa on 15 Jun ' 09 at 09:36

for you Ayesha there is Jumeriah islamic learning center summer school , it is for islamic activities

Posted by: Fatima on 12 Jun ' 09 at 12:53

Swimming Classes for Dhs400 per month at Bustan Centre, Coral Deria are available.
Tennis classes with coach for Dhs100 per HR at Bustan Centre as well.
Good for kids..

Posted by: Juliana Castelino on 09 Jun ' 09 at 15:20

Need to enroll my 8 year old for swimming classes. ITs all Aed120 plus per class, very expensive

Posted by: Ayesha on 09 Jun ' 09 at 08:57

Anybody know any summer class/camps with Islamic and Arabic studay?

Posted by: mum on a budget! on 04 Jun ' 09 at 09:32

Kids' Theatre Works! does some great summer camps for kids! and they are really quite affordable.
This summer they are doing two!
4 to 6 year olds at the Dubai English Speaking School
AND
11 to 19 year olds at The Dubai Community Theatre
visit their website www.kidstheatreworks.com for more info!

Posted by: archena on 04 Jun ' 09 at 05:35

any cricket coaching academy in dubai for 13 year old kids

Posted by: Femida Bhavnagarwala on 02 Jun ' 09 at 07:29

I think i'll make up my own activities for my 5yr old son this summer. Budget doesnt seem to be a concern for the camp organisers but it plays an important role for middle class people.

Posted by: Malia Kamish on 02 Jun ' 09 at 05:30

I have 3 kids and would like to enroll them at a summer camp in Dubai but amazed how expansive the camps are in the UAE espcially since it's global economic crisis.

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