From what age can children ride at DXB Horseriding?

Hand-led pony rides are for children from age 4. Arena lessons with an instructor start at age 6. Riders under 17 need a parent or guardian to sign the safety waiver.

How much is a pony ride?

A hand-led pony ride for children is AED 70 for 20 to 30 minutes, as listed on the booking page in September 2026. A certified helmet is included.

How much are children's riding lessons?

On the booking page in September 2026, a group arena lesson is AED 172 and a private lesson AED 283, each 40 to 45 minutes. The lessons page says a beginner's first lesson runs about 60 minutes and costs AED 200. Packages of 11 lessons are AED 1,600 (group) or AED 2,550 (private), valid for 60 days.

Can parents stay with their child?

Yes. Parents can walk alongside the pony during a pony ride and take photos.

What should my child wear?

Long trousers or leggings and closed shoes, ideally with a small heel. Sandals and shorts are not permitted. Helmets are provided and sanitised between riders.

Can we have a birthday party there?

Yes. The club hosts kids' pony parties: book consecutive pony-ride slots at AED 70 per child and say it is a birthday. For a larger group, message the club so it can hold slots back to back.

DXB Horseriding: pony rides, riding lessons and desert rides in Al Ruwaiyah

EquestrianHorse Riding

New to Waha

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Academic City

Ages4+years and up
PriceAED 172a lesson, lowest price
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DXB Horse Riding is a family-run equestrian club in Third Al Ruwaiyah, just off the E66 Al Ain-Dubai Road and about 25 minutes from Downtown by the club's own estimate. It opened in 2023, and its ride and lesson pages name the venue as M11 Equestrian Club. For children there are two ways in. From age 4, a hand-led pony ride of 20 to 30 minutes costs AED 70, with a handler on the lead rope throughout and parents free to walk alongside. From age 6, children can join arena lessons with an instructor: a group lesson is AED 172 on the booking page, and a beginner's first lesson runs about 60 minutes. The club also runs desert rides at sunrise and sunset, beach rides and jumping lessons. Certified helmets are included, and riders under 17 need a parent or guardian to sign a safety waiver. It is rated 4.3 on Google from 4 reviews.

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The activity

Horse Riding, explained

Horse riding teaches children to sit balanced in the saddle, hold the reins, steer and stop the horse. Most start in a fenced arena at walk, then move on to trot and, after more lessons, canter and small jumps. The very youngest usually begin with a hand-led pony ride: an adult holds the lead rope and walks beside the pony, and the child simply sits and gets used to being up there. Lessons with an instructor often begin at around six. Riding builds core strength, posture, coordination and confidence, and being around horses teaches patience. A riding helmet is essential, with long trousers and closed shoes with a small heel.

Who it's for

Children from age 4 for hand-led pony rides; from age 6 for arena lessons with an instructor. The club says its experiences suit complete beginners through to experienced riders, and jumping lessons are for riders already secure at trot and canter. Riders under 17 need a parent or guardian to sign the safety waiver. The maximum rider weight for standard rides is 85kg. The site does not give a minimum age for its desert or beach rides, so ask the provider before booking one for a child.

What to expect

For a young child, a first visit is usually the pony ride: 20 to 30 minutes at walking pace, led by a handler, with a helmet provided and parents walking alongside. For a first arena lesson (age 6 and up), the club says a complete beginner's lesson runs about 60 minutes instead of the usual 40 to 45, and covers how to approach and lead the horse, mount safely, sit in the saddle and stop. Every session starts with a safety briefing, so arrive 15 minutes early. Children need long trousers or leggings and closed shoes; sandals and shorts are not allowed. The site does not mention a free trial.

Highlights

Hand-led pony rides for children from age 4: AED 70 for 20-30 minutes (dxbhorseriding.com, September 2026)
Arena lessons from age 6: group AED 172, private AED 283, 40-45 minutes, about 60 for a beginner's first (booking page, September 2026)
11-lesson packages: AED 1,600 group or AED 2,550 private, valid for 60 days (dxbhorseriding.com)
Certified helmets and safety gear included; parents can walk beside the pony (dxbhorseriding.com)
Kids' pony parties: book consecutive pony-ride slots at AED 70 per child (dxbhorseriding.com)
Rated 4.3 on Google from 4 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

DXB Horseriding is rated 4.3 on Google from 4 reviews: 2 five-star, 1 four-star and 1 three-star.

The facts

Ages: Pony rides from 4 (hand-led); arena lessons from 6; riders under 17 need a guardian-signed waiver; maximum rider weight 85kg for standard rides
Prices: Booking page, September 2026
Pony ride (kids only, 20-30 min): AED 70
Group arena lesson: AED 172
Private arena lesson: AED 283 (40-45 min; a beginner's first lesson is about 60 min, AED 200 per the lessons page)
11 group lessons: AED 1,600
11 private lessons: AED 2,550 (valid 60 days)
Semi-private jumping: AED 280
Private jumping: AED 350
Group desert ride: AED 172 per person
Private desert ride: AED 283 per person
Schedule: Daily, in two windows: early morning from 5am and evening from 6pm; pony rides run half-hourly within them; sunrise slots only in peak summer; live slots on the booking page
Trial: Ask the provider
Where: 3CM2+MJ4, Third Al Ruwaiyah, off the E66 Al Ain-Dubai Road, Dubai
How to book: dxbhorseriding.com/book · +971 50 505 0471 · [email protected]

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Rides and lessons run daily in two windows, early morning from 5am and evening from 6pm; live slots are on the booking page. In peak summer only sunrise slots run (dxbhorseriding.com)
Wear long trousers or leggings and closed shoes with a small heel; shorts, sandals and flip-flops are not permitted. Bring a light layer for early mornings (dxbhorseriding.com)
Arrive 15 minutes early for the safety briefing; riders under 17 need a guardian to sign the waiver, which can be done online beforehand (dxbhorseriding.com)
Free parking on site (dxbhorseriding.com)
Free changes and cancellations with at least 24 hours' notice; later changes and no-shows are charged in full, and lesson packages are non-refundable (dxbhorseriding.com)
Pay online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or on site in cash or by card (dxbhorseriding.com)