What age can children start riding at Al Dhabi Horse Riding?

Pony lessons are offered for children aged five and upwards.

How much do children's pony lessons cost?

A group pony lesson (45 min) is AED 160, or AED 1,500 for 10 sessions. A private pony lesson (30 min) is AED 200, or AED 1,800 for 10. A private lesson for two children (30 min) is AED 360, or AED 3,200 for 10.

Is safety equipment provided?

Yes, helmets are supplied for the lessons.

Is there a trial lesson?

No trial policy is published. Ask the provider whether to start with a single lesson before a 10-session package.

Where are the stables and when are they open?

Farm No. 399, Emirates Road (E611), near Al Awir. The provider lists work hours of 6am-12 noon and 3pm-9pm. Ask which stable your child's lessons will be held at, as the group also runs Dubai City Stables in Jumeirah.

Book online at aldhabigroup.com/booking, call or WhatsApp 050 568 0080, call 056 948 6486, or email sales@aldhabigroup.com.

Al Dhabi Horse Riding

EquestrianHorse Riding

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Awir First

Ages5+years and up
PriceAED 160a lesson, lowest price
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Al Dhabi Horse Riding is the family-run farm stables of the Al Dhabi Group, set on Emirates Road (E611) near Al Awir at the edge of the Dubai desert. The business was established in 2012 by Jamal Bindhabboi Al Falasi, whose Bedouin family has kept horses for generations. For children, the group runs pony lessons from age five, taught by international female instructors experienced in teaching children, on ponies that are almost all home-bred, from the tiny Shetland-cross Mabrook up to 142cm. Families can choose a group pony lesson (45 minutes, AED 160), a private pony lesson (30 minutes, AED 200) or a private lesson shared by two children (30 minutes, AED 360), each also sold as a 10-session package. Helmets are supplied. Short 'pony riding for fun' sessions start at AED 40 for 15 minutes, and the farm also hosts children's parties. It is rated 4.9 on Google from 272 reviews.

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The activity

Horse Riding, explained

Pony riding lessons teach children balance, coordination and how to handle and communicate with a horse. Young riders usually start on a pony that suits their size, with an instructor alongside, learning to sit correctly, steer, stop and trust the animal before building towards riding more independently. Beyond the saddle, riding builds confidence, patience and a sense of responsibility, because children also learn how ponies are cared for and how the tack and equipment work. Many stables take children from around five, and a first lesson is often short so a young rider can settle in without getting tired or overwhelmed.

Who it's for

Children aged 5 and up, from complete beginners building confidence to young riders ready to develop independence. Lessons can be group, private for one child, or private for two children together.

What to expect

The children's programme starts with confidence building and the basic skills: balance, coordination and getting to know horses and the equipment used. As children progress they move on to riding more independently and refining their skills. Lessons are taught by female instructors experienced in teaching children, on ponies matched to the child's size. Group lessons last 45 minutes and private pony lessons 30 minutes. Helmets are supplied, so children just need comfortable clothes. There is no published trial policy, so ask the provider whether a single lesson is a good first step before buying a 10-session package, and confirm which stable your child's lessons will be at.

Highlights

Pony lessons for children from age 5, group or private (aldhabigroup.com)
International female instructors experienced in teaching children (aldhabigroup.com)
Mostly home-bred ponies, from a tiny Shetland-cross to 142cm (aldhabigroup.com)
Group pony lesson AED 160 (45 min); private pony lesson AED 200 (30 min) (aldhabigroup.com)
10-session packages for group and private pony lessons (aldhabigroup.com)
Helmets supplied for every lesson (aldhabigroup.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

4.9 on Google from 272 reviews, with 255 five-star ratings against just 5 one-star reviews.

The facts

Ages: 5+ (aldhabigroup.com/children-riding-lessons/)
Prices: Group pony lesson (45 min): AED 160or AED 1,500 for 10
Private pony lesson (30 min): AED 200or AED 1,800 for 10
Private pony lesson for 2 kids (30 min): AED 360or AED 3,200 for 10
Pony riding for fun: AED 40 (15 min)AED 75 (30 min)
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Trial: Ask the provider
Where: Al Dhabi Horse Riding, Farm No. 399, Emirates Road E611, Al Awir, Dubai
How to book: aldhabigroup.com/booking · +971 50 568 0080 · +971 56 948 6486 · [email protected]

Questions parents ask

Good to know

The farm is at Farm No. 399, Emirates Road (E611), near Al Awir on the Dubai/Sharjah desert edge (aldhabigroup.com)
Work hours listed on the provider's site: 6am-12 noon and 3pm-9pm (aldhabigroup.com)
For children's lessons, Pony Club days or parties the provider asks parents to call 050 568 0080, also on WhatsApp (aldhabigroup.com)
Pony Club days on horse handling and stable management are held at the group's Dubai City Stables in Jumeirah, a separate site (aldhabigroup.com)
Al Dhabi Stables on the 611 also hosts children's parties and events (aldhabigroup.com)