The best kids’ activities in Dubai this Winter

Dubai kids things to do: there’s plenty of fantastic kids activities in Dubai. Here’s our pick of the best family-friendly activities on offer in the city.

Since 2002, the Kids’ Theatre Works have specialised in offering drama, acting and musical theatre classes and workshops to children ages 3 – 18 years old. They offer a platform to help children grow and develop their creativity in an environment that’s professional, supportive and fun. Classes are held at DUCTAC, kidstheatreworks.com

Dubai Kids Kung Fu, let your children develop skills such as focus, coordination, balance, stamina, self-defence, agility and more with the Golden Eagle Martial Arts Academy. Established in 2010, qualified, internationally-renowned Masters with an award-winning team teach children the tricks of the game. Classes are available in Jumeirah, Mirdif, Silicon Oasis and Arabian Ranches. Ages 4+ for boys and girls. Free trial class. dubaikidskungfu.com

Fun Robotics is a place for children ages seven and up to have fun and learn through interactive learning by using various STEM/STEAM and robotics techniques and platforms. The centre provides many courses for children and teenagers to teach them about Programming, Coding, Robotics, Engineering, 3D Design, Drones and other concepts. These courses empower children by giving them the most up-to-date knowledge, which helps them unleash their creativity and invent whatever they want.Price for 10 classes: AED 1,650. Sibling and early bird discount available. fun-robotics.com.

Dubai Ice Rink has a range of fun family activities, from single lessons to academy courses to keep kids learning – and a little something for parents too! Skate School courses are 6 – 8 weeks long, helping budding skaters become experts on ice. Open to children from the age of three to adults, the courses include skate and helmet hire for children, for the 30-minute sessions with Dubai Ice Rink’s expert coaches. From AED 800 per person, for more information visit dubaiicerink.com/en

 Life ‘n One, a Jumeirah-based wellness centre, is now offering a Mindfulness programme for kids to instil and nourish the development of inner calmness and excellence. Activities cater to the physical, intellectual and emotional well-being of children between the ages of 3 – 16. The sessions have been specially designed to activate intelligence, physical balance and self-awareness in children through yoga, meditation, mindfulness activities, brain activation, holistic healing and counselling.Yoga AED 80 for 45 minutes, coaching AED 450  for 60 – 90 minutes, kids’ activities AED 50 30 – 45 minutes, kids’ holistic healing AED 600   60 – 90 minutes. For more information email info@lifenone.com

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