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Kids summer camps in Dubai 2025: Where to book spots now
The school holidays are coming around fast, and if you're on the hunt for the best ways to keep the little ones occupied and entertained throughout the long break, then fear not as there are loads of kids summer camps in the city.
We've pulled together the best summer camps in the city, ranging from nature-focused fun, arts and crafts workshops, horse-inspired entertainment and awesome science activities.
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Here's our round-up of kids' summer camps in Dubai and, with some offering early bird discounts, it's worth booking in now. Happy kids, happy parents, right? Enjoy.
Kids summer camps in Dubai 2025
The Circuit Factory
Aimed at kids between 7-14 years, the camp is all about keeping fit (and having fun) with a range of activities.
Filling the schedule with everything from basketball to HYROX and even MMA or parkour classes, the trainers will keep the energy up all day long.
From Dhs175 per day. Mon-Fri 8.30am-2pm. Al Quoz, (058 102 762).
Expo City
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A perfect choice for kids who want to try a bit of everything, he hands-on camp offers everything from sports challenges to messy art sessions and even experiments, held across Expo City's different venues.
If you book before Monday June 30, you'll even get a 20 percent early bird discount.
Dhs190 (daily), Dhs845 (weekly), Dhs3,500 (summer pass). Mon Jul 7 to Fri Aug 22, 9am-2pm (early drop-off from 8am, extended hours until 5pm) Expo City,
Green Planet
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The well-loved indoor rainforest is offering a selection of different day sessions themed around different aspects of the jungle.
Starting with Rainforest Ranger Monday's, you can also book in for Animal Adventure Tuesdays, Eco-heroes Wednesdays, and Jungle Scientists Thursdays.
Daily activities include treasure hunts, bug bingo, behind-the-scenes zookeeper experiences and mask-making.
Dhs250 (day pass), Dhs600 (week package). Mon Jul 7 – Mon Aug 21 (Mon-Thu). City Walk, (800 2629464).
Jumeirah International Nurseries
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Get ready for seven weeks of science, creativity, movement and discovery, where each week the nursery will be offering a different theme for the kiddos aged anywhere from 45 days all the way up to six years.
Running throughout the summer, your little one will get stuck into all kinds of activities from crafts to experiments, and even get their meals included as part of the schedule.
From Dhs850 (three days 8am-1pm). Mon Jun 30 to Fri Aug 15. Various locations, (04 5400 500).
Lab of the Future STEM Camp
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If your little one is a budding scientist, let their imaginations run wild at the camp, where they can meet former NASA, ESA and ISRO scientists, build balloon-fighting robots, run AI experiments, design Mars rovers, and even fly drones.
With space-themed escape rooms and hands-on missions, this is as close to being a young scientist as it gets.
Dhs1,500 (two weeks). Mon Jul 7 to Fri Aug 15, 9.30am-12.30pm. Expo City,
Manchester City Football Schools
The iconic club is running summer camps both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, so the kiddos can get involved and show off their best footwork.
From action-packed games to working on technique, this is a must-try camp for football-mad little ones.
Dhs240 (day), Dhs799 (four days). Mon Jun 30 to Mon Aug 21, 8am-1pm. Nord Anglia School, (056 420 5685).
Partner Content: Willow Children's Nursery
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The nursery will be hosting 'The Fairy Tale Forest Camp', where little dreamers can spend the day running around enchanted gardens and castles while building kingdoms, wands and potions.
You can even expect a dragon egg hunt or two and of course, the chance to show off some magic moves at the music parade.
Mon June 30 to Wed Aug 27. Dubai Marina and Umm Suqeim, (800-WILLOW).
Partner Content: Odyssey Nursery
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Let your little one unleash their creative side in this Creativity Studio Camp, where they'll be spending their days building, and crafting art, exploring colours, music and even getting involved in painting a giant mural.
All inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, this should definitely spark their curiosity and artistic side.
From Dhs848 (two days per week). Mon June 30 to Wed Aug 27. Various locations, (800-REGGIO).
Oli Oli
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The indoor playground is offering both morning and afternoon summer camps, with a selection of themes over the weeks.
All about getting interactive, you can choose from the Jurassic, Space, Tinker or Mess summer blast camps, all of which are packed with activities from fossil making to space missions and robotics.
From Dhs990 per week (morning), Dhs690 per week (afternoon). Mon Jun 30 to Fri Aug 15. Al Quoz, (04 702 7300).
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Be sure to pack the kiddos' imaginary passport, as they'll be heading around the world during this adventure camp.
Each week will bring a new destination, meaning they'll be doing everything from building igloos in the Arctic to picnicking in Paris, making Japanese crafts and even sailing down Venetian canals.
From Dhs1,050 (two days a week). Mon Jun 30 to Tue Aug 26. Al Barsha, (800-CHILD).
Melodia
Melodica Music & Dance Academy
The arts school is offering up a selection of activities throughout the summer, including music lessons, singing, dance classes and more.
Letting the little ones unleash their creative side, they can work on their talents at one of the many branches across the city.
Dhs570. Mon Jun 30 to Sat Aug 9, 9.30am-1pm. Various locations, (04 559 1000).
Studio Republik
This multi-activity camp has it all, with the daily program offering everything from music lessons to drama classes, dance sessions and even kickboxing, robotics and a movie or two.
You'll never get bored with this one.
From Dhs260 (day), Dhs1,200 (week), Dhs2,000 (two weeks). Mon Jun 30 to Fri Aug 22. (04 246 1500).
Wood Wizards
Trying to un-glue the little ones from their screens?
This hands-on woodworking experience might just do the trick. It's hands-on, creative and gets them to put on their thinking caps.
Offering hands-on sessions at Wood Wizards, the whole fam can get stuck into projects crafting everything from robots to planes.
From Dhs200. Open daily 10am-8pm. Summer 1 building, Creek Beach, @woodwizardsdubai (058 968 9901).
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