What age can my child start riding?

Hand-led pony rides are for children from age 4, and arena lessons start at age 6. Riders under 17 need a guardian to sign the safety waiver.

How much do kids' pony rides and lessons cost?

A kids-only pony ride is AED 70 for 20-30 minutes. A group arena lesson is AED 172 and a private one AED 283 (40-45 minutes); a beginner's first lesson is 60 minutes for AED 200. The 11-lesson group package is AED 1,600, valid for 60 days.

Does my child need riding experience?

No. Complete beginners start in the arena, not the desert, with a first lesson on leading a horse, mounting safely, position and walk and halt.

What should my child wear or bring?

Long trousers and closed shoes with a small heel. Certified helmets and safety gear are provided free, and every lesson uses one of the stable's horses.

When do sessions run and how far ahead should I book?

Sessions run daily in an early-morning window and an evening window, and exact slots show live on the booking page. Two to three days ahead is comfortable; weekends, sunrise and sunset fill first.

Can we have a kids' birthday at the stables?

Yes. The stable hosts birthday groups for pony rides at AED 70 per child; book consecutive slots and mention it's a birthday.

Dubai Horse Riding

EquestrianHorse Riding

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Academic City

Ages4+years and up
PriceAED 172a lesson, lowest price
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Dubai Horse Riding is a stable in Third Al Ruwaiyah, about 25 minutes from Downtown, that also calls itself DXB Horse Riding and M11 Equestrian Club on its own site. For families, the two things to know are the age steps: hand-led pony rides for children from age 4, and arena riding lessons from age 6, with an instructor present throughout. A pony ride is 20-30 minutes for AED 70; a group arena lesson is AED 172 and a private one AED 283, and a beginner's first lesson runs 60 minutes for AED 200. Lessons move from walk and trot up to canter, then poles, grids and small jumps for riders who want to go further. The stable also runs guided desert rides at sunrise and sunset, private trail rides and beach rides, mostly aimed at older riders and adults. Helmets are provided, parking is free on site, and riders under 17 need a guardian to sign a safety waiver. It's rated 5 on Google from 6 reviews.

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The activity

Horse Riding, explained

Horse riding teaches balance, coordination and confidence, and gives kids a calm way to bond with an animal. The youngest riders usually start on hand-led pony rides, sitting in the saddle while a handler walks the pony on a lead rope. Once a child can follow instructions and hold their position, they can move on to arena lessons: approaching and leading a horse, mounting safely, sitting well, then walking, halting and trotting with an instructor close by. Riding builds core strength, posture and patience as much as skill, and confident riders can later progress to poles and small jumps.

Who it's for

Children from age 4 can take a hand-led pony ride (kids only); arena lessons start at age 6, when the stable says a child can follow instruction and hold position independently. Lessons are for complete beginners through to riders preparing for local show-jumping. Riders under 17 need a guardian to sign the safety waiver, and desert rides and private lessons carry an 85 kg rider weight limit.

What to expect

Arrive 15 minutes early for a short safety briefing: how to hold the reins, sit, stop, and behave around the horse. Each rider is matched to a horse by height, weight, confidence and experience. Under-6s ride a pony with a handler on the lead rope for the whole ride. A beginner's first arena lesson lasts 60 minutes and covers leading a horse, mounting safely, position in the saddle and walk and halt. Certified helmets and safety gear are provided; your child needs long trousers and closed shoes with a small heel. No trial class is published.

Highlights

Hand-led pony rides for kids from age 4: 20-30 minutes, AED 70 (dxbhorseriding.com)
Arena lessons from age 6: AED 172 group, AED 283 private; beginner's first lesson 60 min, AED 200 (dxbhorseriding.com)
11-lesson group package AED 1,600, valid 60 days (dxbhorseriding.com)
Jumping lessons: AED 280 semi-private, AED 350 private (dxbhorseriding.com)
Helmets and safety gear provided; horses matched to each rider (dxbhorseriding.com)
Free on-site parking and a wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Dubai Horse Riding is rated 5 out of 5 on Google from 6 reviews, and all 6 are five-star.

The facts

Ages: Hand-led pony rides: from age 4
Arena lessons: from age 6
Guardian waiver for riders: under 17
(dxbhorseriding.com)
Prices: Pony ride (kids only, 20-30 min): AED 70
Group arena lesson: AED 172
Private arena lesson: AED 283
Beginner's first lesson (60 min): AED 200
11-lesson group package: AED 1,600 (valid 60 days)
11-lesson private package: AED 2,550
Semi-private jumping: AED 280
Private jumping: AED 350
Group desert ride: AED 172
Private desert ride: AED 283
(dxbhorseriding.com)
Schedule: Sessions run daily in an early-morning window and an evening window; exact slots show live on the booking page (dxbhorseriding.com)
Trial: No trial class published; a beginner's first arena lesson is 60 minutes for AED 200 (dxbhorseriding.com)
Where: 3CM2+MJ4 - Third Al Ruwaiyah - Dubai
How to book: dxbhorseriding.com/book · +971 50 505 0471 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day6am–10pm

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Bring long trousers and closed shoes with a small heel; no loose scarves or dangling jewellery (dxbhorseriding.com)
Arrive 15 minutes early for the safety briefing (dxbhorseriding.com)
Riders under 17 need a guardian to sign the safety waiver (dxbhorseriding.com)
Book two to three days ahead; weekend, sunrise and sunset slots fill first, and same-day bookings are possible when a slot is open (dxbhorseriding.com)
Pay online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or on site in cash or by card (dxbhorseriding.com)
Free on-site parking; toilets on site (Google listing)