What language are the classes in?

The school describes itself as French-speaking, but its class pages do not state the language of instruction or the French level needed. Ask the school whether your child can join without French.

What ages do the weekly classes cover?

Four children's groups: 6-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-18 years. On 7 October 2026 the 14-18 group was marked sold out.

How much do the classes cost?

Per term, 1,600 AED for ages 6-7 and 1,800 AED for ages 8-10, 11-13 and 14-18, according to the school's class page on 7 October 2026. Families get 10% off, not combinable with the Early Bird offer. Ask the school what a term includes.

When do the classes run?

6-7s: Monday 4-5pm. 8-10s: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday 5-6:30pm. 11-13s: Tuesday or Wednesday 6:30-8pm. 14-18s: Monday 6:30-8pm. Term 1 runs 14 September to 11 December 2026, with 12-16 October off.

Is there an October half-term camp?

Yes. A four-day theatre camp runs Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October 2026, 9am-1pm, for ages 8-12, at The Junction. It costs 1,200 AED, with 10% off for siblings, and ends with a show for parents on Thursday at 12pm.

How do I book or ask a question?

Email contact@culture-emulsion.com or use the booking buttons on the school's class page. For the October camp, Le Petit Journal (28 September 2026) gives WhatsApp 050 905 8401 for registrations. Ask about a trial session: the site does not mention one.

Culture Emulsion: theatre classes for children in Al Quoz

ArtDrama

New to Waha

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Quoz

Ages6+years and up
PriceAED 1,600a term, lowest price
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WhereAl QuozCulture Emulsion - The Junction, Alserkal AvenueOpen in Maps

Culture Emulsion is a French-speaking theatre school in Dubai. Its children's classes meet weekly at The Junction, a theatre on Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz, and are split by age: 6-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-18. The school says it is entering its 14th season. Termly fees on its site are 1,600 AED for the 6-7s and 1,800 AED for the older groups, with 10% off for families. The 2026-27 year has three terms and ends with a festival, Tous en Scène, from 3 to 20 June 2027. In the October half-term break (12 to 15 October 2026) it also runs a four-morning theatre camp for ages 8 to 12, finishing with a short show on the Thursday, according to Le Petit Journal. The school's pages do not state the language of instruction or the level of French needed, so ask before booking if your child does not speak French.

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The activity

Drama, explained

Drama classes for children teach them to use their voice, body and imagination on a stage. Sessions usually mix warm-up games, improvisation, short scenes and, with older groups, learning lines and staging a piece for an audience. Children practise listening to each other, speaking clearly in front of people and working as a team, which often helps shy children find confidence. No previous experience is usually needed: groups start with games and build up to a short show. Culture Emulsion describes itself as a French-speaking school, so ask whether your child needs to speak French before joining.

Who it's for

Children and teenagers aged 6-18. Weekly groups are 6-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-18 years (the 14-18 group was marked sold out on the site on 7 October 2026). The October camp is for 8 to 12 year olds; the organiser asks you to contact them for any special request on age. The school describes itself as French-speaking, but its pages do not say whether children with no French are accepted: ask the school.

What to expect

Classes are once a week at The Junction, a theatre on Alserkal Avenue. The year builds towards the Tous en Scène festival in June 2027. For the October camp, children spend four mornings (9am to 1pm) on theatre, improvisation games, creativity exercises and group work, then show what they made to parents and friends on the Thursday at 12pm (Le Petit Journal, 28 September 2026). The site does not describe a free trial, kit or drop-off arrangements: ask the school.

Highlights

Weekly theatre classes for ages 6-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-18 at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue (culture-emulsion.com)
Term fees: 1,600 AED for the 6-7s, 1,800 AED for 8-10, 11-13 and 14-18; 10% family rate, not combinable with Early Bird (culture-emulsion.com)
2026-27 terms: 14 Sep-11 Dec 2026, 4 Jan-19 Mar 2027, 22 Mar-4 Jun 2027; no classes 12-16 Oct (culture-emulsion.com)
Year-end festival Tous en Scène, 3-20 June 2027 (culture-emulsion.com)
October camp: Mon 12-Thu 15 Oct 2026, 9am-1pm, ages 8-12, 1,200 AED, 10% off for siblings (lepetitjournal.com)
Camp ends with a short show for parents on Thursday at 12pm (lepetitjournal.com)

The facts

Ages: 6-18 (groups 6-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-18); October camp 8-12
Prices: Per term (school site, read 7 Oct 2026): 1,600 AED ages 6-7; 1,800 AED ages 8-10, 11-13, 14-18. Family rate 10% off, not combinable with Early Bird. October camp 1,200 AED for 4 days, 10% off for siblings (Le Petit Journal, 28 Sep 2026)
Schedule: 6-7: Mon 4-5pm; 8-10: Mon/Tue/Wed 5-6:30pm; 11-13: Tue/Wed 6:30-8pm; 14-18: Mon 6:30-8pm (sold out). Term 1: 14 Sep-11 Dec 2026 (12-16 Oct off); Term 2: 4 Jan-19 Mar 2027; Term 3: 22 Mar-4 Jun 2027; festival 3-20 Jun 2027. October camp Mon 12-Thu 15 Oct 2026, 9am-1pm
Trial: Ask the provider
Where: The Junction, Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai
How to book: culture-emulsion.com/the-performing-arts-academy · [email protected] · +971509058401 (Stéphane on the site · WhatsApp for camp registrations per Le Petit Journal)

Questions parents ask

Good to know

The school describes itself as French-speaking; the language of instruction and any French level needed are not stated, so ask (culture-emulsion.com)
The family rate is 10% off and cannot be combined with the Early Bird offer (culture-emulsion.com)
The class table places the classes at the Junction Theatre; the school's contact page gives Unit H72 (culture-emulsion.com)
The same school also runs adult classes and an Abu Dhabi branch; this page covers the Dubai children's classes only (culture-emulsion.com)