Do I need to get in the pool?

Yes. A parent must be in the water with their child for the whole lesson, and the water is shallow enough to stand in.

Where and when are classes?

At Emirates Golf Club, next to Nakheel Metro Station (Sheikh Zayed Road exit 32). Saturday classes run from 8AM to 10:30AM and Thursday classes from 9:30AM, each 30 minutes long, grouped by age. The Autumn 2026 term begins on Saturday 5 September.

How much does it cost?

A 9-week course costs AED 1,035. If you join after the term has started, you pay pro rata for the classes left. Fees are non-refundable and missed lessons are not made up.

What should we bring?

A swim nappy (compulsory; washable ones are preferred), towels, a UV swimsuit and hat, and sun protection. The instructors bring everything else.

Is there a trial class?

The school doesn't publish a trial policy, so ask the provider on 050 354 9142 or at info@babysplashdubai.com.

Baby Splash Dubai

Q: What age can my baby start?

Classes start at 3 months and run up to 3.5 years, in three groups: Young BabySplash (3-9 months), BabySplash (9-22 months) and ToddlerSplash (22 months to 3.5 years). The school says ages are approximate.

Water SportsSwimming

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Emirates Hills

Ages0–3years old
PriceAED 1,035a course, lowest price
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BabySplash is a parent-and-child swim programme for babies and toddlers from 3 months to 3.5 years, held at Emirates Golf Club next to Nakheel Metro Station. The school says it was founded by Helen Bone-Knell in 2003, has run in Dubai for more than 20 years and has taught over 5,000 babies and toddlers, with fully qualified female instructors. Lessons last 30 minutes and are built on songs, toys and play rather than drills, with a parent in the water the whole time. Classes are split by age into Young BabySplash, BabySplash and ToddlerSplash groups, with weekend and Thursday morning slots. A 9-week course costs AED 1,035, and the Autumn 2026 term begins on Saturday 5 September, with online registration open. The pool is kept at about 30 degrees and the water is shallow enough to stand in. On Google it has a 4.0 rating from 11 reviews.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Baby and toddler swimming is a gentle, parent-and-child first step into the water. A parent is in the pool with the child the whole time, and the teacher leads songs, splashing, bubble-blowing and play with balls, rings and floating toys. The aim is water confidence rather than strokes: over time little ones move from assisted floating to gliding underwater, jumping in and fetching toys. Providers link it to strength, coordination, better appetite and sleep, and a lot of parent-child bonding. Classes can start from around 3 months, well before a child is ready for a formal learn-to-swim programme.

Who it's for

Babies and toddlers from 3 months to 3.5 years, with a parent or carer in the water with them. The groups are Young BabySplash (3-9 months), BabySplash (9-22 months) and ToddlerSplash (22 months to 3.5 years), and the school says ages are approximate and depend on each child's development. The school describes itself as an inclusive swim school; ask the provider about specific additional needs.

What to expect

Each lesson is a busy 30 minutes. A parent must be in the water with their child for the whole class, and the water is shallow enough to stand. The teacher leads songs and actions with balls, rings and floating toys, and the pool is kept at about 30 degrees. Arrive about 10 minutes early. Bring a swim nappy (compulsory; the school prefers washable ones), towels, a UV swimsuit and hat, and sun protection. The instructors bring everything else. Missed lessons are not made up, and fees are non-refundable. The school doesn't publish a trial policy, so ask the provider.

Highlights

Parent-and-child classes for 3 months to 3.5 years (babysplashdubai.com)
30-minute lessons in a pool kept at about 30 degrees, shallow enough to stand (babysplashdubai.com)
9-week course AED 1,035 at Emirates Golf Club (babysplashdubai.com)
Saturday classes 8-10:30AM and Thursday classes from 9:30AM, grouped by age (babysplashdubai.com)
Founded in 2003, with fully qualified female instructors (babysplashdubai.com)
4.0 on Google from 11 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Baby Splash Dubai has a 4.0 rating on Google from 11 reviews: 8 five-star, 1 two-star and 2 one-star.

The facts

Ages: 3 months to 3.5 years
Young BabySplash: 3-9 months
BabySplash: 9-22 months
ToddlerSplash: 22 months-3.5 years
(babysplashdubai.com)
Prices: 9-week course AED 1,035; pro rata if joining mid-term (babysplashdubai.com)
Schedule: Saturday: 08:00 Advanced ToddlerSplash (30m+), 08:30 ToddlerSplash (22m+), 09:00 BabySplash (16-21m), 09:30 BabySplash (9-15m), 10:00 Young BabySplash (3-8m). Thursday: 09:30 BabySplash (4-14m), 10:00 Young ToddlerSplash (15-24m). 30-minute lessons; Autumn 2026 term begins Saturday 5 September (babysplashdubai.com)
Trial: Ask the provider
Where: Emirates Golf Club, next to Nakheel Metro Station (SZR exit 32), Dubai
How to book: babysplashdubai.com/book-now · +971 50 354 9142 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

A parent must be in the water for the whole lesson (babysplashdubai.com)
Swim nappies are compulsory; washable ones are preferred and sold on the site (babysplashdubai.com)
No make-up classes for missed lessons; fees are non-refundable and non-transferable (babysplashdubai.com)
Joining after the term starts is charged pro rata for the classes left (babysplashdubai.com)
Lessons go ahead on public holidays unless the school tells you otherwise (babysplashdubai.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)