Summer Camps in Dubai 2026: By Age and Interest

Quick answer

Dubai summer camps in 2026 run from 22 June to 30 August. Parents can choose from 60-plus programmes across sports, STEM, art, coding and adventure. Prices range from AED 600 per week for basic sports at community centres to AED 3,500 for specialist robotics and coding weeks at premium centres. Most programmes accept ages 4–16 and require online registration through the operator’s app or website. Early-bird discounts end 30 April 2026.

Sports Camps

Football, swimming, tennis and multi-sport camps dominate the schedule. Dubai Football Academy runs 8-week blocks at 12 locations with morning and afternoon sessions. Fees start at AED 750 for 5-day weeks at Al Barsha and Al Qusais centres.

Football

DFA offers age-group teams for 5–16 years. Sessions focus on skill drills, small-sided games and fitness. Parents register via the DFA app; spaces fill by April for popular 8–11 age groups.

Swimming

Speedo Swim School operates at five Dubai pools with daily 45-minute lessons mixed with water games. Fees range from AED 600 (community pool) to AED 950 (air-conditioned indoor pool) per week. Children aged 4–12 can join mixed-ability groups.

Tennis

Emirates Tennis Academy holds sessions at Jumeirah Golf Estates and Al Qusais. Basic 5-day week costs AED 850 for 4–7 years and AED 1,050 for 8–14 years. Equipment hire is included.

STEM and Coding Camps

STEM centres report 30 percent increase in registrations since 2025. 2026 programmes combine robotics, coding and engineering.

Robotics

Robokidz at Dubai Mall runs 5-day workshops for 7–14 years. Children build EV3 Mindstorms and go through V2 AI modules. Cost: AED 1,950 per week. Online registration closes 15 May 2026.

Coding

Code Ninjas at City Centre Deira and Mall of the Emirates offers 5-day “Code Sense” blocks for 8–14 years. Curriculum covers Scratch, Python and game development. Price: AED 1,800–2,200. Parents track progress through the Code Ninjas app.

Art and Creative Camps

Art camps focused on painting, clay and design are available at community centres and private studios.

Art Studio Camps

Art Hub Dubai in Al Quoz offers 5-day painting and mixed-media weeks for 6–14 years. Daily themes include water painting, clay sculpting and digital drawing. Price: AED 1,100 per week. Material fee included.

Design Workshops

Design Lab at Design District offers 5-day fashion and graphic-design workshops for 9–15 years. Fee: AED 1,400. Parents receive weekly photo progress reports.

Adventure and Outdoor Camps

Adventure camps include desert trips, survival skills and climbing.

Desert Camps

Adventure HQ at Hatta and Ras Al Khor offers 5-day programmes for 8–16 years. Activities include desert navigation, camping skills and climbing. Price: AED 2,800 per week with transport included.

Climbing

Rock Climbing Gym at Al Qusais runs indoor climbing sessions for 6–14 years. Week-long sessions mix top-mounting and climbing skills. Cost: AED 1,050.

Special Needs Camps

Special needs programmes accept children 4–16 with mild to moderate support needs.

Inclusive Camps

Inclusive Kids Club at Al Barsha runs 5-day weeks with 1:3 adult-to-child ratio. Activities are adapted for autism spectrum and ADHD. Price: AED 1,550 per week.

FAQs

How do parents register for 2026 summer camps?

Most operators accept online applications through their websites or apps. Registration opens 1 February 2026. Required documents include Emirates ID copy, passport photo and vaccination record.

Are lunch and transport included?

Basic community camps usually include neither. Premium camps add AED 250–350 for daily lunch boxes and AED 350–450 for door-to-door transport. Parents can add these services at checkout.

Can parents visit during camp hours?

Most programmes allow brief parent visits only at drop-off and pick-up. Scheduled parent days occur at week 3 for selected camps.

Which age groups have limited spots?

5–7 and 12–14 age groups reach capacity first. Parents should register by March 2026 for these cohorts.

What cancellation policy applies?

Early-bird registrations receive 80 percent refund until 15 May 2026. Later cancellations receive 50 percent refund provided 10 days’ notice.

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