2023 summer camps in Dubai for a productive school break
It’s summer time and vacations are just around the corner – woo hoo! So if you’re wondering how your children or teens can enjoy some fun-filled activities or even learn valuable skills during the two-month long holidays, our list of kids’ summer camps in Dubai is brimming with ideas. From arts and crafts to sports and business, there are an array of camps to choose from, this summer in Dubai. Let’s take a look.
EDUCATIONAL SUMMER CAMPS IN DUBAI 2023
BAYUT & DUBIZZLE
It is never too early to learn the ins and outs of a modern workforce…and what better place to learn than the UAE’s homegrown unicorn, Bayut & dubizzle! The company’s Corporate Summer Camp is back for its third edition, offering students a great opportunity to explore their career aspirations.
Stay tuned as we share the exciting details of this program with you soon. Get ready to unlock your potential and embark on an unforgettable experience that will shape your future!
- Cost: Free
- Location: Office #511, Building 3, Dubai Design District
- Contact: +971-4-800-22988
STEM FOR KIDS BY PURE MINDS ACADEMY
Get your little Einstein(s) and Bill Gates(s) ready for this summer camp on mathematics, engineering, technology and science! The camp aims to help kids understand logic and reason, as well as learn how to channel their creativity into building strong scientific concepts.
The week-long summer camps will include programmes such as:
- Little Explorers: A beginner camp for 4 to 6-year-olds
- Junior STEM Camps: A three hands-on science, robotics and engineering activities for 7 to 9-year-olds
- Advanced STEM Camp: Entrepreneurship, financial security and life-skills for 10 to 14-year-olds
Please note:
- STEM for Kids doesn’t provide a transport facility.
- You can cancel your registration for free until seven days after the beginning of the camp week.
- Age Group: 4 to 14-years-old
- Dates: 3rd July – 25th August
- Cost: From AED 1,150 per week per child
- Locations:
- Rove Hotel, Downtown Dubai
- Studio One Hotel, Dubai Studio City
- Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Spa
- Timings: Monday-Friday: 09:30 am – 02:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-432-9464
COURTYARD PLAYHOUSE
Calling all kids and teens! Courtyard Playhouse is offering an array of theatre and literature camps for kids of different age groups:
- For tiny tots between 4 to 7-years-old, there is a Mini Storytellers Summer Camp that offers story-book-themed theatre games, art and crafts, mime and role-play activities. Common themes include “Sharing is Caring” and “Honesty is the Best Policy”.
- For kids aged between 8 to 11-years-old, there is Junior Actor’s Summer Camp, an acting workshop themed around popular flicks like “Harry Potter” and “Dog Man”.
- Those aged 12-years-old and above can sign up for The Young Performers Summer Camp to experience what it’s like to act in films or on TV.
- Age Groups: 4 to 20-years-old
- Dates: Subject to the activity
- Cost: From AED 1,215 per week
- Location: Al Quoz 1
- Timings: Subject to the activity
- Contact: +971-50-986-1760
BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERY
The Building Blocks Nursery in Motor City returns with another summer camp for kids this year. The camp features a slew of activities, including dance, gymnastics, role-play, arts and crafts, carnival games, cooking and learning fun scientific concepts.
- Age Group: Under 4-years-old | 4 to 6-years-old
- Dates: July-August
- Cost: Subject to the number of days and timings
- Location: Apex Atrium Building, Motor City
- Contact: +971-4-453-4363
TASHKEEL SUMMER CAMP
This is one of the shorter summer camps in Dubai, with a two-week programme that allows budding artists to dabble in various techniques and create their own artwork to take home.
The sessions are led by expert artists and include visual storytelling, doodling, 3D designing (virtual museum), painting (expressive hands) and portrait making (making faces)!
- Age Group: 7 to 11-years-old
- Dates: 23rd – 27th July
- Cost: From AED 1,000
- Location: Nad Al Sheba 1
- Timings: 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-336-3313
SPORTS SUMMER CAMPS IN DUBAI 2023
EMPIRE SPORTS ACADEMY
Is your child a fan of Ronaldo or Messi? If yes, then enrol them into Empire Sports Academy’s summer football camp. The camp offers football sessions for kids up to the age of 14.
The cost depends upon hours. Sibling discounts are also available. So, what are you waiting for?! Go, register your littluns now!
- Age Groups: 4 to 14-years-old
- Dates: 3rd July – 25th August
- Cost: From AED 131 per day | From AED 600 per week
- Location: All Star Sport Centre, Umm Suqeim
- Timings: 09:00 am – 01:00 pm
- Contact: empiresportsacademy.com/summer-camp/
FITREPUBLIK SUMMER CAMP
With branches across Dubai, Fit Republik needs no introduction. Everybody knows it as one of the most popular gyms and karate institutes in Dubai. This year, Fit Republik offers a multi-activity summer camp for little ones!
Their summer camp includes activities like aquatics, gymnastics, martial arts, dance, arts and crafts, ball sports and fitness activities. Kids can have fun by indulging in these activities under the guidance of qualified coaches and trainers.
- Age Groups: 5 to 14-years-old
- Dates: 3rd July – 25th August
- Location: Multiple including The Academies, Dubai Sports City
- Timings: 08:30 am – 02:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-556-1800
STAR BASKETBALL ACADEMY
Did someone say basketball and summer camp all in one? Star Basketball Academy brings a multi-purpose sports camp designed for players to build confidence, coordination and general fitness. The summer camp offers basketball tournaments, soccer party games, swimming, creative arts and team-building activities under the guidance of expert coaches. You can visit their website to register.
Your child must have:
- A water bottle
- Soccer shoes without spikes/Comfortable sports shoes
- Shin pads
- Lunch and some snacks
- Age Group: 5 to 18-years-old
- Dates: 14th July – 27th August
- Cost: Subject to the week | Online registration form (https://www.starbasketballacademy.com/camp-registration/)
- Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
- Timings: Monday-Thursday: 09:00 am – 01:00 pm
- Contact: +971-52-360-9899
ESM HOLIDAY CAMPS
Our next pick is ESM Holiday Camps. Calling all-rounders, ESM Holiday Camps combine sports with creative activities to keep the little ones thoroughly engaged and entertained!
Kids can try their hands at artwork, karate, martial arts, dance, badminton, basketball, cricket, football and tennis at the summer camp. ESM also offers a safe and convenient transportation facility to children across Dubai.
- Age Groups: 4 to 12-years-old
- Date: 3rd July – 1st September
- Cost: From AED 140 per day | From AED 700 per week
- Location: Multiple including GEMS Dubai American Academy, Al Barsha 1
- Contact: +971-4-369-7817
AQUATIC SUMMER CAMPS IN DUBAI 2023
HUNA AQUATICS
Are your little ones ready to enjoy a summer break? Perfect! Huna Aquatics brings an exciting summer camp, complete with dance, sports, art and crafts, martial arts and swimming lessons.
The activities at Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s summer camp will include a field trip to Wild Wadi Waterpark, cooking classes, board games, virtual dances, movies and environmental awareness sessions. Lunch will also be provided at the camp.
- Age Groups: 4 to 16-years-old
- Dates: 3rd July – 28th August
- Cost: From AED 250 per day| From AED 1,100 per week | From AED 300 (Fridays, inclusive of Wild Wadi Waterpark access)
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- Timings: 09:00 am – 02:00 am
- Contact: hunaaquatics.com
DUDIVE
This is another one of the summer camps in Dubai for kids who want to enjoy some aquatic fun, whether they are beginners or experienced swimmers.
The camp will include a warm-up session in the dry gym followed by one hour in the swimming pool. You’ll have to bring your own swimwear and a towel.
- Age Group: Varies
- Dates: 10th July – 25th August
- Cost: AED 150 (two-hour camp) | AED 700 (one week) | AED 1,400 (two weeks) | AED 2,100 (three weeks)
- Location: Hamdan Sports Complex, Off Emirates Road
- Timings: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-52-189-9777
FUN HOLIDAY CAMPS IN DUBAI 2023
OLI OLI
Oli Oli, a popular indoor play area, is bringing back its awesome summer camps in Dubai! Kids can enjoy summer camps in the morning and afternoon.
These camps are based on four exciting themes: Splash Blast, Power Blast, Cosmic Blast and Jurassic Blast. Activities, workshops, expeditions and challenges are based on the type of theme.
There are separate Oli Oli camps for different age groups, so your children will get to interact and play with kids their age.
- Age Group: 4 to 10-years-old
- Dates: 3rd July – 25th August
- Cost: From AED 690 per week
- Location: 62 4 A, Street, Al Quoz
- Timings:
- Morning: 09:30 am – 01:30 pm
- Afternoon: 02:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-702-7300
AVENTURA
Aventura Park, a haven for adrenaline junkies, is back to offer your kids another adventurous summer camp! The camp works on six modules: “Under The Sea”, “Sustainability”, “Lost In Space”, “Forensic Lab”, “Jurassic Week” and “Camp Olympics”.
Each of these modules covers indoor/outdoor activities like climbing, zip-lining and shelter-building. Kids can also learn about science, nature, arts and crafts and team building.
- Age Group: 5 – 12-years-old
- Dates: 10th July – 18th August
- Cost: From AED 725
- Location: Mushrif Park
- Timings: 09:00 am – 02:15 pm
- Contact: +971-52-178-7616
WOO-HOO
Send your curious adventurer to travel the world in forty days virtually this summer! Woo-Hoo brings an exciting camp journey embark on an exhilarating expedition through the ages. Explore the realms of prehistoric wonders teeming with dinosaurs and cavemen, unravel the mysteries of ancient civilisations and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Middle Ages!
Please note:
- Food is not included in the package. You must pay for it. The menu includes shepherd’s pie, spaghetti bolognese, macaroni and cauliflower cheese, roast chicken and vegetable pie
- They also offer sibling discounts.
- Age Group: 4 to 9-years-old
- Dates: 3rd July – 25th August
- Cost: From AED 890 per week | AED 35 per meal
- Location: Al Quoz 1
- Timings: 08:30 am – 01:30 pm
- Contact: hello@woo-hoo.ae
GREEN PLANET
Attention parents! Dubai’s exclusive indoor rainforest, Green Planet, returns for its one-of-a-kind “Summer Camp in the Rainforest” for an unforgettable experience this summer. With over 3,000 plants and animals spread across four levels, this tropical haven will offer an immersive learning opportunity for children.
Kids will indulge into captivating subjects such as habitats, extinct animals and conservation through engaging games, arts and crafts, ensuring their entertainment throughout the summer break.
Visit their website for further details.
- Age Group: 5 to 12-years-old
- Dates: 10th July to 24th August
- Fees: From AED 200 per day, Additional charges: AED 40 for lunch
- Location: City Walk
- Timings: Monday-Thursday: 09:00 am – 02:00 pm
- Contact: thegreenplanetdubai.com
AL NASR LEISURELAND
Al Nasr Leisureland brings back its interesting holiday camps in Dubai, complete with fun activities including swimming, ice skating, cooking, yoga, baking, dance and squash coaching, to name a few. They also offer a transportation facility.
Please note:
- Food is not provided at the camp. Kids must bring their own lunch.
- Transportation facility is available.
- Age Group: 7 to 13-years-old
- Dates: 19th June to 25th August
- Fees: From AED 1,200 per month
- Location: Behind American Hospital, Oud Metha
- Timings: 09:00 am – 01:20 pm, Friday: 09:00 am – 11:45 am
- Contact: +971-4-337-1234
ROLL DXB
One of the best places for roller-skating in Dubai, Roll DXB brings you an exciting holiday camp this summer. You can enrol your child in this camp if you want your little one to have fun on the rink!
- Age Group: 4 to 15-years-old
- Dates: 3rd July – 1st September
- Fees: From AED 230 per person
- Location: Shed 3 Marina Cubes Street – Dubai Maritime City, Port Rashid
- Contact: rolldxb.com
FAQs ABOUT THE BEST SUMMER CAMPS IN DUBAI
HOW CAN KIDS STAY ACTIVE DURING THE DUBAI SUMMER?
There are plenty of indoor activities for kids in Dubai during summer. You can also sign up your kids for drawing and painting classes in Dubai.
WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES IN DUBAI?
Most summer camps in Dubai offer dance, art and crafts, sports and STEM classes.
There you have it! The list of summer camps for kids in Dubai for 2023! Take your pick to ensure your kids have a great summer!
Do you live in the capital? Thankfully, there are plenty of summer camps in Abu Dhabi this year.
Stay tuned to MyBayut for more updates on anticipated events in the UAE!