What age can my child start riding lessons?

Lead rein lessons are for a child above 6 years old. The site does not give a minimum age for child group lessons or pony rides, so ask the provider.

How much are children's riding lessons?

A child group lesson is AED 150 for one hour, or AED 700 for a five-lesson prepaid card. A 45-minute lead rein lesson for children above 6 is AED 120, and a lead rein group lessons prepaid card (five lessons, children above 6) is AED 550. A 10-minute pony ride is AED 25.

Can I book a pony party at home?

Yes. The centre brings ponies, with qualified staff, to your home or chosen location. The online booking form shows a total price of 800 without stating the currency or what is included, so confirm the details with the centre.

Where is the centre and when is it open?

In Seih Al Salam, in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve beside Bab Al Shams, off the Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66) at Exit 37. It is open 7AM-8PM Sunday to Friday and closed on Saturday.

How do I book or contact the centre?

Book lessons online from the riding lessons page, call +971 50 558 7656 or +971 50 553 7986, or email info@emiratesequestriancentre.com.

Emirates Equestrian Centre: kids riding lessons and pony rides in Dubai

EquestrianHorse Riding

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

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Ages6+years and up
PriceAED 120a lesson, lowest price
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Emirates Equestrian Centre is a riding school and livery yard in Seih Al Salam, in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve beside Bab Al Shams, off the Dubai-Al Ain Road. The centre describes itself as a British Horse Society (BHS) approved riding and training centre, and says it teaches every level from beginner to advanced. For children, the published price list includes child group lessons, lead rein lessons for children above 6 years old and 10-minute pony rides, with five-lesson prepaid cards for regular riders; lunge, private and semi-private lessons are listed without an age, so ask whether they suit your child. EEC riders can join the Dubai Branch of the Pony Club, grouped by age and ability. Families can book pony parties too, with ponies and staff brought to your home or venue. Lessons can be booked online, and the centre is open 7AM-8PM Sunday to Friday. It's rated 4.3 on Google from 178 reviews.

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The activity

Horse Riding, explained

Riding lessons teach children to sit balanced in the saddle, steer and control a horse, and handle it safely on the ground. Beginners usually start on the lead rein or the lunge, where an instructor controls the horse while the child works on position and confidence, before moving on to group lessons and riding on their own. Along the way kids learn how to approach, groom and care for a horse, which builds patience, responsibility and coordination as well as core strength. Starting ages vary by school and lesson type, so check the centre's own age rules before booking a first ride.

Who it's for

Children and adults from beginner to advanced. Lead rein lessons are for a "child above 6 years old"; the site does not state a minimum age for child group lessons or pony rides, so ask the provider. Riders with their own horse get separate rates. EEC riders can join the Dubai Branch of the Pony Club, where members are grouped by age and ability.

What to expect

The centre's price list shows how lessons are structured: a lead rein lesson for a child above 6 is 45 minutes, a child group lesson is one hour, a lunge lesson is 30 minutes and a pony ride is 10 minutes. Private and semi-private lessons for one or two riders run for 45 minutes. Each lesson type has its own online booking button on the riding lessons page. The site says it provides well-trained horses fitted with quality tack. There is no trial or assessment lesson on the current price list and no published timetable or kit list, so ask the provider about a first session, what your child should wear and when lessons run.

Highlights

Describes itself as a British Horse Society (BHS) approved riding and training centre, teaching beginner to advanced (emiratesequestriancentre.com)
Child group lesson AED 150 per hour; lead rein lesson AED 120 for 45 minutes for children above 6 (emiratesequestriancentre.com)
10-minute pony ride for AED 25 (emiratesequestriancentre.com)
Home of the Dubai Branch of the Pony Club, with members grouped by age and ability (emiratesequestriancentre.com)
Pony parties with ponies and qualified staff brought to your home or venue (emiratesequestriancentre.com)
Online booking for each lesson type (emiratesequestriancentre.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Emirates Equestrian Centre is rated 4.3 on Google from 178 reviews. Most are positive, with 115 five-star and 38 four-star reviews, alongside 7 three-star and 1 two-star. There is also a cluster of 17 one-star reviews, so it's worth reading the most recent ones before you book.

The facts

Ages: Lead rein lessons: child above 6 years old; other lessons: ask the provider
Prices: Child group lesson: AED 150 (1 hour)
Child group lessons 5-lesson prepaid card: AED 700
Lead rein lesson (child above 6): AED 120 (45 mins)
Lead rein group lessons 5-lesson prepaid card (child above 6): AED 550
Lunge lesson: AED 150 (30 mins)
Pony ride: AED 25 (10 mins)
Private lesson: AED 275 (45 mins)
Semi-private lesson for 2 riders: AED 200 (45 mins)
Trial: Ask the provider
Where: Seih Al Salam, Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai (Dubai-Al Ain Road, E66, Exit 37)
How to book: emiratesequestriancentre.com/service/riding-lessons · +971 50 558 7656 · +971 50 553 7986 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Fri7am–8pm
SatClosed
Sun7am–8pm

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Open 7AM-8PM Sunday to Friday; closed Saturday. These are the centre's opening hours, not class times (emiratesequestriancentre.com)
On-site coffee shop and ample parking (emiratesequestriancentre.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Pony party bookings need 24 hours' notice to cancel, per the booking form's terms (emiratesequestriancentre.com)
Instagram: @eec_uae