Al Manar Islamic Centre — weekend Islamic classes for kids in Al Quoz
About Al Manar Islamic Center
Al Manar Islamic Centre is a Quran and Islamic studies centre in Dubai, with its main centre in Al Quoz 1, opposite Dubai Bowling Centre, and a second branch in Al Baraha, Deira. The Al Quoz centre opened in December 2006 under the patronage of HH Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum and works under the supervision of Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department. For children, its main programme is the Al Manar Tarbiya School (AMTS), a weekend school that aims to balance Islamic learning with children's regular school lives. At Al Quoz, the 2025-26 onsite classes ran every Sunday morning for boys and girls aged 7 to 15, covering Quran recitation with Tajweed, Tafseer (Quranic commentary), Seerah, Aqeedah and Tarbiya, alongside quiz, Quran, Seerah, public-speaking and essay competitions. Transport was available. The centre also lists Hifz (Quran memorisation) classes and regular classes for boys and girls, plus lectures for adults. Fees are not published and the 2026-27 timetable is not yet on the site, so message the branch you pick to check this year's details.
The activity
Islamic Studies, explained
Islamic studies classes for children usually mix Quran reading with the rules of Tajweed (correct recitation), memorising short surahs, and simple lessons on belief, the Prophet's life (Seerah) and good manners. A typical morning moves between small-group recitation with a teacher, a story or discussion, and activities such as quizzes or short talks in front of the class. Over time children build reading fluency in Arabic script, memory, confidence speaking in front of others and a sense of belonging to a community. Starting ages vary by school; at Al Manar the 2025-26 Sunday classes were for ages 7 to 15.
Who it's for
At Al Quoz, boys and girls aged 7 to 15 for the Sunday Tarbiya classes (2025-26 flyer). The centre also lists Hifz (memorisation) classes, regular classes for boys and for girls, and separate classes for women and men. Ages, days and levels at the Al Baraha branch, special-needs support, and ages for the Hifz and regular classes are not published: ask the branch you pick.
What to expect
At Al Quoz in the 2025-26 season, onsite Sunday classes ran from 8.30am to 1pm and covered Quran recitation and Tajweed, Tafseer, Seerah and how it relates to the modern world, Aqeedah (Islamic belief) and Tarbiya (character and manners). The school also runs activities and competitions: quizzes, Quran and Seerah competitions, public speaking and essay writing. Transport was available. Each branch has its own online registration, linked from the centre's websites. What to wear or bring, trial sessions and fees are not published: ask the branch you pick.
Highlights
- Al Quoz: Sunday classes for boys and girls aged 7-15, 8.30am-1pm (2025-26 flyer; confirm for 2026-27) (almanarcentre.com)
- Quran with Tajweed, Tafseer, Seerah, Aqeedah and Tarbiya (almanarcentre.com)
- Quiz, Quran, Seerah, public-speaking and essay competitions (almanarcentre.com)
- Al Quoz: transport available (2025-26 flyer) (almanarcentre.com)
- Hifz (Quran memorisation) classes also listed (almanarcentre.com)
- Al Quoz centre opened in 2006, under the supervision of Dubai's Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (almanarcentre.com)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
On Google, the Al Baraha (Deira) branch is rated 4.7 from 62 reviews. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.
The facts
- Ages
- 7-15 years, boys and girls (Sunday Tarbiya classes, 2025-26 flyer)
- Not published yet
- Ask about prices and trials
- Schedule
- Sundays 8.30am-1pm (2025-26 season, from 7 Sept 2025; confirm for 2026-27)
- Languages
- English
- Where
- 218 Muscat Rd, opposite Dubai Bowling Centre, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
- How to book
- amtsalquoz.ethdigitalcampus.com/OAWeb?dbConnVar=AMTSALQUOZ · wa.me/971526604369 · +971 4 339 4464 · [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat8:30am–1:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm
- Sun8:30am–1:30pm
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Sunday Tarbiya classes 8.30am-1pm for ages 7-15 in 2025-26; confirm for 2026-27 (almanarcentre.com)
- Hours shown are the centre's Google hours, not class times; wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)
- Al Quoz is opposite Dubai Bowling Centre on Muscat Road; Al Baraha is near Dubai Hospital (almanarcentre.com, almanartarbiya.com)
- Lectures at the Al Quoz centre run in Arabic, English, Malayalam and Urdu; the Sunday kids' classes were advertised in English (almanarcentre.com)
- Each branch has its own registration and contact details; pick a branch on this page to see them (amts.ae)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
Skip map218 Muscat Rd - Al Qouz First - Al Quoz - Dubai
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