What age can my child start surfing here?

Kids' surf lessons are for ages 5 to 16. The afterschool programme and holiday camps are for ages 5 to 12.

How much do kids' surf lessons cost?

Per one-hour session: AED 275 private, AED 225 per child shared between two, or AED 155 per child in a group of 3-5. Packages bring the price down, for example AED 780 for 3 private sessions or AED 1,400 per child for 10 group sessions.

Is equipment provided?

Yes - equipment and professional coaching are included in the session price.

Where do lessons take place?

Surf lessons and the afterschool programme are at Sunset Beach, Surfing Zone, Umm Suqeim 3. Holiday camps run at Kite Beach, Jumeirah 3.

Is there a trial lesson?

No trial offer is published - a single lesson can be booked at the standard rate. Ask the provider on WhatsApp if you want a taster before a package.

What are the holiday camps like?

Camps for ages 5 to 12 run Monday to Friday, 8AM-12PM, at Kite Beach, at AED 675 per week or AED 155 for a single day. Check the website or WhatsApp the school for the next dates.

Amphibious Surf School

Water SportsSurfingHoliday CampsSwimming

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Umm Suqeim

Ages5–16years old
PriceAED 155a session, lowest price
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Amphibious Surf School teaches surfing from Sunset Beach, Surfing Zone, Umm Suqeim 3. Kids' surf lessons are for ages 5 to 16 and last one hour, with equipment and professional coaching included. Children can learn one-to-one, shared with one other child, or in a group of three to five, and 3, 6 and 10-session packages cost less per session than single lessons. For ages 5 to 12 there is also a termly afterschool programme at Sunset Beach - 12 weeks of one-hour sessions mixing surfing, paddleboarding, open-water swimming, ocean safety and kids' fitness - and week-long holiday camps, run 8AM-12PM at Kite Beach, Jumeirah 3. The school also offers swimming lessons, stand-up paddleboarding and kids' beach parties. It holds a 4.9 rating on Google from 48 reviews.

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The activity

Surfing, explained

Surfing lessons teach kids to read waves, paddle, pop up on the board and balance - building core strength, ocean confidence and water-safety awareness alongside the fun of catching a wave. Beginners usually start on a large, stable soft board in small, gentle waves, with a coach close by, learning to paddle and stand up before moving on to smaller boards and bigger surf. Many children try it from around five, once they are comfortable in the sea, and it pairs naturally with swimming and paddleboarding for kids who love the beach.

Who it's for

Surf lessons: children aged 5 to 16, as private, shared (2 children) or group (3-5 children) sessions. Afterschool surf programme and holiday camps: ages 5 to 12. Adult lessons are also offered, so parents can learn too.

What to expect

A kids' surf lesson is a one-hour session at Sunset Beach, Umm Suqeim 3, with the board, kit and coaching included. There is no separate trial offer on the website - a single session at the standard rate (from AED 155 per child in a group) is the simplest way to try it. For holiday camps at Kite Beach the school asks children to bring a hat, swimwear, snacks and bottled water, sunscreen, a towel, sports clothes and shoes, and dry clothes to change into. Book by WhatsApp on +971 50 976 4948.

Highlights

Kids' surf lessons for ages 5-16, one hour, at Sunset Beach, Umm Suqeim 3 (surfdxb.com)
Equipment and coaching included in the price (surfdxb.com)
Private AED 275, shared AED 225 per child, group of 3-5 AED 155 per child per session (surfdxb.com)
Packages: 10 private sessions AED 2,450; 10 group sessions AED 1,400 per child (surfdxb.com)
12-week afterschool surf programme for ages 5-12, charged per term (surfdxb.com)
Holiday camps for ages 5-12 at Kite Beach, 8AM-12PM, AED 675 per week or AED 155 a day (surfdxb.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The school holds a 4.9 rating on Google from 48 reviews: 46 five-star, one three-star and one one-star, with no reviews at two or four stars.

The facts

Ages: Surf lessons: 5-16
Afterschool programme and camps: 5-12
Prices: Kids' surf lessons per session: AED 275 privateAED 225 per child shared (2 children)AED 155 per child group (3-5 children)
Packages: from AED 780 (3 private sessions)
10 group sessions: AED 1,400 per child
Camps: AED 675 per weekor AED 155 per day
Afterschool charged per term (price not published)
Schedule: Surf lessons: 1-hour sessions. Afterschool: 1 hour per session over a 12-week term. Camps: Monday-Friday, 8AM-12PM
Trial: Ask the provider
Where: Sunset Beach, Surfing Zone, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai · Kite Beach, Jumeirah 3, Dubai (holiday camps)
How to book: surfdxb.com · +971 50 976 4948 · wa.me/971509764948 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon7am–6pm
Tue7am–6:30pm
Wed–Sun7am–6pm

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Good to know

Surf lessons and the afterschool programme are at Sunset Beach, Umm Suqeim 3; holiday camps are at Kite Beach, Jumeirah 3, near Common Grounds cafe (surfdxb.com)
Afterschool classes are charged per term, with no refunds (surfdxb.com)
Camp kit list: hat, swimwear, snacks and water, sunscreen, towel, sports clothes and shoes, dry clothes (surfdxb.com)
Registration forms for camps, afterschool surf and swimming lessons are on the website (surfdxb.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)