It’s that time of the year again when kids across the UAE are ready to enjoy days off from school. Parents, on the other hand might find it slightly stressful to keep their little ones busy. Below are a list of activities to keep your kids entertained this spring break.

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Spring Camps

If you’re looking for a long term solution consider sending your kids to camps this spring break. There are plenty of options to choose from and it really depends on your child’s interests. Below are a few options you can consider.

Camp Price Location Details
Ace Sports Academy  AED 150- AED 1,200 Dubai, Star International School
  • Prices vary based on the number of days your child will attend camp. Camp runs from the 29th March to 9th April. Siblings will get a 20% discount.
  • Activities include tennis, swimming, soccer, replay games, karate and arts and crafts.
Baby Home AED 800- AED 1,750 Dubai, JLT
  • Prices vary based on the number of days and timings your child will attend camp. Camp runs from the 29th March to 2nd April and from 6th to 9th April.
  • Activities include cooking, mini golf, water play and crafts.
Drama Scene AED 960 Dubai, Mall of the Emirates
  • The camp runs from the 29th March to 2nd April.
  • Children will be part of workshops dealing with acting , vocals and theatre.
Gulf Star Kartdrome Karting Camp AED 250- AEd 995 Dubai, Motor City
  • Prices will vary depending on the number of days your child will attend camp which runs from 29th of March to 9th of April.
  • Activities include lazer tag,  box zone and go-karting.
Odyssey Nursery AED 650-AED 1,100 Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City A
  • Prices vary on the number of days your child will attend camp which runs from 29th March to 9th April.
  • Camp activities include arts, water play, garden explorations and food science.
Padi Dive Camp AED 2,500 Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
  • Camp runs from 29th March to 9th April and is for ages 12 and above.
  • Activities include paddling boarding, a trip to Wild Wadi, beach volleyball and team building games.
Robotics Spring Camp  AED 1,200  Dubai,  Sheikh Zayed Road
  • Camp runs from the 28th March to the 9th April from 11 am to 1 pm.
  • Each robotics session will be two hours long and will be held six times a week.

 Cultural experiences

Turn your kids into little explores, take them to old Dubai this spring break. It’s a great way to spend less and give your family a cultural experience. Head to the Bastakiya District where your kids can explore old mud houses and wind towers, giving them a sense of what the city used to be like decades ago.

Check out the Heritage Village in Shindagha area. Book a  tour and see how houses were built, how pearl divers worked and how ships were set sail. While you are there, visit the Al Ahmadiya School built in 1912. Your kids can get  a sense of what school was like before the internet age. There is plenty more to see like various museums and the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House. After a fun filled evening exploring old Dubai, relax by the creek and enjoy some traditional Emirati food.