While we spend all year counting down to summer holidays, curating in itinerary to keep children busy when the time comes is easier said than done. Venues across Dubai have answered the call and created workshops, programmes and educational summer activities for children that are staying put in the city during the slow season. Whether it is getting their hands dirty at a pizza-making class, challenging an opponent to a chess game or taking part in mindful exercises, MOJEH Men rounds-up the educational (yet entertaining!) summer activities in Dubai to enrol your child in.
Fin & Bone
Al Barari’s premium fishery and butchery is hosting a series of masterclasses, including a sausage-making masterclass for children aged six and up. The engaging experience not only teaches a new skill, but allows for hands-on bonding time with little ones – and you may even learn a thing or two. Master the basics of sausage making and take home your creations to enjoy altogether. Fin & Bone also hosts pie, sausage roll and beef wellington masterclasses for teenagers. Wednesday to Sunday, starting from Dhs150 per person. Fin & Bone, Al Barari. Book now
Chess Juniors, Win x Tashkeel
Win Chess Juniors, the youth branch of Win Chess Club, collaborates with Tashkeel Studio every Sunday for an expert-led chess experience that teaches children the fundamentals of the game through interactive lessons, games and puzzles. From opening moves and strategy to friendly challenges and problem-solving, this is the perfect way to keep the brain active and make new friends during the slow season. Adults can tuck into an Emirati breakfast at Gerbou while they wait. Every Sunday, Taskheel Nad Al Sheba. Book now
Kids Pizza Academy, Dodo Pizza
Dodo Pizza has opened the Kids Pizza Academy for children aged 3 to twelve to hone their skills and realise their potential for a culinary career. Dubai’s first fully dedicated, purpose-built space for culinary education and entertainment features a programme of daily masterclasses separated by age group to allow children to feel confident and free to express themselves. The one-hour session includes creating the dough, selecting toppings and enjoying their creation. Participants will also be awarded a Master Of Pizza diploma (along with bragging rights, of course). Daily, Dhs79. Kids Pizza Academy, Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Book now
Explorers & Creators Academy, Paus
Paus Club in Jumeirah has curated a programme for little ones based on its pillars of love, health, work and play. Explorers – children aged six to nine – can create their own puppets and dream-up a story, while the Keep Calm & Breathe On workshop introduces mindfulness techniques to navigate big feelings. Children aged 10 to 12, dubbed Creators, can participate in a mindful game of musical chairs and learn about nutrition with a smoothie-making session. Both groups can also participate in yoga, artistic workshops and an exciting obstacle course created for the entire family to navigate as a team. Throughout August. Paus, Jumeirah. Book now
The Little Chef’s Club, The Farm, Al Barari
Let little ones unleash their culinary creativity at The Farm this summer. The Little Chef’s Club invites children ages between four and 10 to roll up their sleeves and take part in workshops including cookie- and cupcake-decorating and pizza-making amidst the lush surrounds of Al Barari. While little ones are hard at work, parents can tuck into dishes from the a la carte menu or indulge in afternoon tea. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dhs130. The Farm, Al Barari. Book now
