Dubai Autodrome: karting for kids at Dubai Kartdrome, Motor City
- Ages5+years and up
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About Dubai Autodrome
Dubai Autodrome is the motor-racing circuit in Dubai Motor City, and its karting side, the Dubai Kartdrome, is where children come in. There are two tracks: a 620m indoor circuit open to drivers aged 7 and up (minimum height 1.25m), and a 1.2km floodlit outdoor circuit with a tunnel and a bridge for ages 13 and up (minimum height 1.57m). Children can book a single drop-in session (walk-ins if there is space), but there is much more on offer for families who catch the bug. The Dubai Autodrome Karting Academy (DAKA) is a 10-week after-school programme for ages 7 to 16, run in three levels that mix track time with hands-on workshop lessons on kart mechanics. The Kartdrome also runs karting camps in the school holidays, and birthday packages that combine karting with laser tag and racing simulators. For young racers whose family owns a Bambino kart, the Dubai Bambino Cup is a race series for ages 5 to 8 on the outdoor circuit.
The activity
Karting, explained
Karting is motor racing in its smallest form: a low, open go-kart with a small engine, driven round a purpose-built track. Children sit in a snug seat with a helmet, overalls and gloves, learn to steer smoothly, brake before a corner and find the racing line, then start timing their laps. Beyond the thrill, it builds concentration, quick decisions, spatial awareness and a healthy respect for safety rules. Most drop-in karting starts around age 7 once a child is tall enough to reach the pedals; some clubs run dedicated kid-sized karts and race series from about 5. Structured academies add mechanics, race rules and, later, proper competition.
Who it's for
Children aged 7 and up who are at least 1.25m tall can drive the indoor circuit; the outdoor circuit is for ages 13 and up with a minimum height of 1.57m. The DAKA academy takes children aged 7 to 16 (Level 3 up to 17 in the April-June 2026 pack), from complete beginners to children with some karting experience. Holiday camps are for ages 7 to 15 and kids' party packages for ages 7 to 12. The Dubai Bambino Cup race series (ages 5 to 8) is for young drivers racing their own Bambino kart who have passed a Kartdrome driving assessment and written/oral test, so drop-in karting and the academy start at 7. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or legal guardian to sign the disclaimer at registration, and every driver must show a valid ID.
What to expect
For a drop-in indoor session, book online, arrive 60 minutes before your booking, bring your child's ID and make sure they wear closed shoes. A parent signs the under-18 disclaimer, and every driver pays an AED 15 annual membership fee (new or renewing). A session lasts 15 minutes: three minutes paced, then twelve minutes driving on their own. Helmets are provided and disposable gloves are sold on site. In the DAKA academy, a Level 1 evening has up to three 15-minute track sessions plus a 30-minute practical in the workshop, and children progress at their own pace. There is no trial class listed; DAKA fees are non-refundable, so ask the academy about level placement before booking.
Highlights
- Indoor 620m circuit for ages 7+ (min. height 1.25m); outdoor 1.2km floodlit circuit for ages 13+ (min. height 1.57m) (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- DAKA karting academy: 10-week programme for ages 7-16 in three levels, with workshop lessons on kart mechanics (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- Holiday karting camps for ages 7-15, 8AM-1PM, with daily track drives, laser tag and a Friday race day (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- Kids' party packages for ages 7-12 combining indoor karting, laser tag and racing simulators; helmets, overalls and gloves included (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- Dubai Bambino Cup: a race series for ages 5-8 on the outdoor circuit for young drivers with their own Bambino kart; entry AED 495 per race day, and drivers must pass a Kartdrome assessment first (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- 4.5 on Google from 11,692 reviews (Google listing)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
Dubai Autodrome has 4.5 on Google from 11,692 reviews. Of those, 7,905 are five-star and 2,468 four-star, 845 are three-star, and 474 are one- or two-star.
The facts
- Ages
- Indoor karting: 7+ (min. height 1.25m)
- Outdoor karting: 13+ (min. height 1.57m)
- DAKA academy: 7-16
- Holiday camps: 7-15
- Kids' party packages: 7-12
- Dubai Bambino Cup: 5-8 (own Bambino kart and Kartdrome assessment required)
- Prices
- Walk-in indoor karting AED 150 / 160 per session; AED 15 annual membership fee for every driver (new registrations and renewals). Online promotion: AED 99 for a 9AM session (not valid in school breaks or public holidays; can be withdrawn). Kids' party packages (ages 7-12, minimum 10 children): Kart Mini-Prix 2 x 10 min AED 135 off-peak / AED 175 peak per child; karting-and-laser-tag combo from AED 125 off-peak. DAKA in Term 3, April-June 2026: AED 4,250 per term (Levels 1-2), AED 4,500 (Level 3), incl. VAT, non-refundable; confirm current term. Summer 2026 camp: AED 1,100 per week, AED 280 per day. Bambino Cup entry AED 495 per race day (own kart required; transponder hire AED 110).
- Schedule
- Indoor Kartdrome drop-in sessions (Arrive & Drive page): Monday-Thursday 2PM-10PM; Friday-Sunday and public holidays 9AM-12AM (midnight). Timings can change because of private bookings; check the Indoor Track Availability calendar or call 800-KARTING before you go. DAKA classes ran on weekday afternoons 4:30pm-6:30pm in the April-June 2026 term, with Level 3 senior race nights from 7:30pm. Holiday camps run 8AM-1PM, Monday-Friday.
- Where
- Indoor Kartdrome (drop-in karting ages 7+, DAKA Level 1, holiday camps and kids' parties; camps and parties meet at Indoor Kartdrome reception), Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Motor City, Dubai · Outdoor Kartdrome (1.2km circuit, ages 13+; DAKA Levels 2-3; Bambino Cup; has its own reception), Dubai Autodrome, Dubai Motor City, Dubai
- How to book
- dubaiautodrome.ae/kartdrome-main/arrive-drive-2 · 800-KARTING · [email protected] · api.whatsapp.com/message/CNTVRXGWCDFHN1
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Under-18s need a parent or legal guardian to sign the disclaimer at registration, and all drivers must show a valid ID (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- Closed shoes are required for drop-in karting; for parties, sports shoes are recommended and sandals, open-toe shoes and high heels are not allowed (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- Validate your car park ticket at sign-on; lost tickets are charged (up to AED 250), so keep it safe (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- Track timings can change because of private bookings, so check the Indoor Track Availability calendar or call 800-KARTING before you drive over (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- Online and over-the-counter bookings cannot be refunded, cancelled or rescheduled once made (dubaiautodrome.ae)
- Parking is validated for Kartdrome customers at sign-on; a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet, and a baby changing table, are listed on Google for the Autodrome (Google listing)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
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Location
Skip mapSheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd - Al Hebiah First - Dubai Motor City - Dubai
