The ADR Guide: Best summer camps in Abu Dhabi 2026
- Shweta Srikanth
- Jun 22
- 5 min read
School's out in the capital, and if you're finding ways to keep the kids engaged, here is our guide to the best summer camps in Abu Dhabi. From sports and creative arts to hands-on adventures, we've rounded up the top spots to book over the break.
Sports Camps
Sport X
Sport X is hosting an indoor camp inside their air-conditioned dome in Al Manhal. The activities include high-energy sports like football and roller skating alongside arts and crafts sessions. The camp includes daily lunches and snacks like chicken nuggets, burgers, and pasta, and you can opt for their door-to-door bus service to take care of the school runs.
Where: Sport X, Al Manhal
When: Starts 22 June 2026
Price: Packages cost AED 249 for one day a week, AED 699 for three days, and AED 899 for five days. Optional bus transport is AED 100 to AED 150, plus a AED 75 registration fee
Age group: 3 to 14 years
More info here
Book a spot: WhatsApp +971 52 709 3025
PASS Abu Dhabi
For sports-enthusiastic kids who need an outlet to channel their energy, PASS is running a summer programme throughout July at ADNEC, Repton School, and Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub. The schedule switches between indoor games and outdoor training depending on the daily weather, so make sure they pack both regular trainers and football boots to handle the different surfaces. You’ll need to send them with their own lunch, mid-morning snacks, and a labeled refillable water bottle.
Where: ADNEC and Repton School
When: 29 June - 2 July 2026; 6 - 9 July and 13 - 16 July 2026 (Monday to Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: AED 200 per day or AED 650 for the full 4-day week
Age group: 5 - 16 years
Book a spot here
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club
If your child has always wanted to try horse riding, this camp gets them straight into the saddle to learn how to ride and care for ponies from scratch. There’ll be riding lessons, stable games, and crafts, inside fully air-conditioned indoor arenas. The course is completely beginner-friendly.
Where: Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club
When: July and August 2026
Price: 1-day camp: AED 400 + VAT; 3-day camp: AED 1,100 + VAT
Age group: 6 to 17 years
More info here
Maple Bear Nursery
A camp for the mini-FIFA fans. With the tournament underway, Maple Bear Nursery is running a World Cup-themed camp that pairs sports with early learning. Kids will get to design their own jerseys, learn about different countries through flags, and jump into football-themed phonics adventures.
They will stay active by exploring the science behind sports, looking at how an athlete's body works, and counting as they play scoring games.
Where: Maple Bear Nursery
When: 6 July - 21 August 2026
Book a spot: Call or WhatsApp +971 58 867 4183
More info here
Educational Camps
Yas Island
This camp lets kids explore five of Abu Dhabi's favourite parks in a single week. They'll spend time tackling engineering challenges, learning about marine conservation, trying indoor skydiving, and exploring pearl-diving heritage.
Included is a daily lunch with allergy accommodations, alongside a full kit containing a T-shirt, bag, lanyard, water bottle, and notebook. Discounts are available if you are signing up siblings or hold a Yas Annual Pass.
Where: Yas Island
When: 6 July - 21 August 2026 (Monday to Friday)
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Schedule: Monday (Ferrari World), Tuesday (SeaWorld), Wednesday (CLYMB), Thursday (Yas Waterworld), Friday (Warner Bros. World)
Price: AED 1,595 per week (AED 1,275 for siblings; AED 750 for Annual Passholders)
Age group: 7 to 13 years
Book a spot here
Brainy n Bright
If your kids are more into tech, Brainy n Bright is offering a camp that focuses on robotics, and coding. Your kids will be hands-on spending their time building physical engineering projects, learning programming logic, messing around with AI concepts, and working on public speaking through presentations. Based on maturity level, they’ll tackle everything from simple machine building to industrial microcontrollers and UI/UX design.
You can book by the week or commit for a longer period, with choices between three-hour morning or afternoon slots. They are also providing online instructor-led sessions.
Where: Abu Dhabi Plaza Tower, Hamdan Street
When: July to August 2026 (Monday to Friday)
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon or 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Price: Weekly rates start at AED 550 for junior tracks and go up to AED 650 for advanced AI and robotics (discounted multi-week packages are available, plus there is a 15% discount running on early sign-ups)
Age group: 6 to 16 years
Book a spot here
Al Ain Zoo
Inspired by the vision of our founding father, His Highness Sheikh Zayed, this Thhis immersive camp gives kids a chance to discover the UAE's desert wildlife, Emirati heritage, and the basics of sustainability. They can step into the shoes of scientists and explorers with activities like triggering model volcano eruptions, digging for real fossils, studying plant cells under microscopes, and learning traditional Sadu weaving.
They’ll even get a chance to work alongside Al Ain Zoo’s Conservation Department to see how zookeepers look after the animals. The week wraps up with a sustainability marathon race where they get to earn their very own medal at the finish line.
Where: Al Ain Zoo, Al Ain
When: Monday to Friday (July 2026)
Price: AED 525 per camper
Age group: 6 to 12 years
More info here;
Arts and Culture Camps
Louvre Abu Dhabi
The Space Summer Camp at Louvre Abu Dhabi, is offering an immersive experience inspired by the "Picturing the Cosmos" exhibition at the Children’s Museum. Your kids will get creative with various art projects and build life skills like focus, communication, and time management, through the numerous group sessions.
Where: Louvre Abu Dhabi
When: 1 - 4 July 2026, 8 - 11 July 2026, or 29 July - 1 August 2026 (Tuesday to Friday)
Time: 3-hour daily workshop
Price: AED 400 + VAT per child
Age group: 5 to 12 years
Book a spot here
The Story of Us (Saadiyat Cultural District)
A mix of science, heritage, and digital art. Kids move between the Natural History Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Zayed National Museum, and get an exclusive look inside teamLab Phenomena.
When: 6 July - 7 August 2026 (Monday to Friday)
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price: From AED 500
Age group: 5 - 14 years
Legacy Camp (Abu Dhabi & Al Ain)
All about local traditions, history, and architecture. The Abu Dhabi camp spans Qasr Al Hosn, the House of Artisans, and Al Maqta'a Museum, covering old-school crafts and bridge-building challenges. In Al Ain, the sessions focus on immersive heritage and storytelling.
When: 6 July - 20 August 2026 (Monday to Thursday)
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Price: From AED 350 (Al Ain) | From AED 500 (Abu Dhabi)
Age group: 5 - 14 years
Once Upon an Art Camp
Built purely for fine arts and getting hands-on. Over at Manarat Al Saadiyat, the Cultural Foundation, and Bait Al Khatt, kids can experiment with painting, ceramics, printmaking, and Arabic calligraphy.
When: 6 July - 20 August 2026 (Monday to Thursday)
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Price: From AED 500
Age group: 5 - 14 years
The daily schedules differ slightly depending on the camp, and you will need to send your child with a packed lunch, though on-site café options are available.
Register interest here
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Kids Palace Mandarin Oriental gets children straight into hands-on fun and creative discovery. The camp focuses on five areas: sustainability, culinary arts, creative workshops, well-being, and outdoor exploration. Kids will get to join cooking sessions led by master chefs, try out gymnastics and music, and stay active with yoga, football, water sports, and scavenger hunts.
Where: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
When: 22 June - 4 September 2026
Time: Open daily from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Price: Starts at AED 90
Age group: 10 months to 12 years
More info here
