What age can my child start fishing at Aqua Fishing Academy?

From 4. The Little Angler Program is for ages 4-6 and the Angler Program is for 7+. Holiday camps are for 7+ and birthday parties for 4+.

Does my child need to swim or have fished before?

No. The programmes suit beginners and experienced children, and everyone wears a life jacket whether they can swim or not.

Can parents come on the boat?

Yes. A parent can join the day-three fishing trip of the junior and youngsters programme by paying a nominal amount. Ask the provider for the fee.

How much does it cost?

Prices are not published on the website, so ask the provider for current fees. A sibling discount is offered: the home page says 10% off, and the FAQ says 15% on the second child.

What happens if we need to cancel?

There are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows. A trip can be rescheduled once, with the academy's approval. If weather or sea conditions are bad, the academy reschedules the whole session.

Aqua Fishing Academy: fishing lessons for kids on Palm Jumeirah

Q: How long is the kids' course and how big are the groups?

The academy's FAQ describes the Junior and Youngsters Program as three days: up to 10 students on days one and two, and at most five per boat on day three, including any parents who join. For dates and session times, ask the provider.

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Aqua Fishing Academy teaches children to fish from its base at Palm View East on The Shoreline Street, Palm Jumeirah. It describes itself as the first fishing academy in the UAE and Middle East with an educational programme for fishing. The kids' courses mix classroom sessions with a live boat fishing trip. The Little Angler Program is for ages 4 to 6 and covers fishing basics, the kit and the fish found in UAE waters. The Angler Program for 7+ adds bait types, weather and safety, and a field visit to a fish market and a fishing equipment shop. The FAQ describes the junior and youngsters courses as three days, with up to 10 students on days one and two and at most five per boat on day three. There are also holiday camps (7+), birthday parties (4+) and a school programme. All fishing gear is provided and life jackets are worn by everyone. The academy also runs adult, women's, tourist and corporate trips, and has a second base at Fujairah International Marine Club.

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The activity

Fishing, explained

Sea fishing for children starts on land: how rods and reels work, how to cast, reel in and bait a hook, and which fish live in local waters. Then comes the part kids remember, a supervised trip on a boat wearing a life jacket, trying for a real catch. Along the way they pick up sea safety, a feel for weather and tides, and why some fish go back into the water. It takes patience and focus, and it rewards both. Children can often start from about four with close supervision.

Who it's for

Children from 4 years. Little Angler Program: ages 4-6. Angler Program and Holiday Camps: 7+. Birthday Program: 4+. Beginners are welcome, and children do not need to be able to swim because life jackets are mandatory for everyone. Adult, women's, tourist and corporate programmes are also offered.

What to expect

The junior courses start in a classroom, learning fishing basics, equipment and the types of fish in UAE waters, then move to a live fishing trip on the academy's boat. The FAQ describes the Junior and Youngsters Program as three days, with the boat trip on day three and at most five students per boat. During classes the rule is catch and release; on later fishing trips fish can be kept within UAE law. All fishing gear is provided. Bring an original passport or Emirates ID, sun protection, a hat and comfortable clothes, plus sea-sickness tablets if needed. There is a snack break. Trial sessions: ask the provider.

Highlights

Little Angler Program for ages 4-6; Angler Program for 7+ (aquafishingacademy.com)
Classroom lessons plus a live boat fishing trip (aquafishingacademy.com)
Junior and youngsters courses run over three days, max 5 per boat (parents included) on the boat day (aquafishingacademy.com)
Life jackets mandatory for all, swimmers or not; all fishing gear provided (aquafishingacademy.com)
Holiday camps for 7+ and fishing birthday parties for 4+ (aquafishingacademy.com)
5.0 on Google from 176 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Aqua Fishing Academy is rated 5.0 on Google from 176 reviews. 171 of those are five-star, four are four-star and one is two-star, with no one- or three-star reviews.

The facts

Ages: 4+ (Little Angler 4-6; Angler Program 7+; Holiday Camps 7+; Birthday 4+)
Prices: Not published on the website - ask the provider. Sibling discount offered (10% on the home page; 15% on the second child in the FAQ)
Schedule: Junior and Youngsters Program: 3 days (classroom days 1-2, boat trip day 3); dates and times - ask the provider
Trial: Ask the provider
Where: Palm View East G-03, The Shoreline Street, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
How to book: aquafishingacademy.com/programs · +971 56 990 5688 · +971 56 703 2466 · wa.me/971569905688 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day9am–6pm

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Good to know

Open 7 days a week, 9AM-6PM (aquafishingacademy.com)
Bring an original passport or Emirates ID for boat trips (aquafishingacademy.com)
No refunds for cancellations or no-shows; a trip can be rescheduled once, with the academy's approval (aquafishingacademy.com)
The boat waits 15 minutes past boarding time; later arrivals are marked absent (aquafishingacademy.com)
Trips cancelled for bad weather or sea conditions are rescheduled (aquafishingacademy.com)
A parent can join the day-three boat trip for a nominal fee (aquafishingacademy.com)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park; toilet on site (Google listing)

Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.

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