What age can my child start?

From newborn. Classes run in stages up to 5 years: infant and baby (newborn-18 months), toddler (10-28 months) and preschooler (22 months-5 years).

Can we try before joining?

Yes. A preview class is advertised at AED 50 and can be booked online.

How much does membership cost?

Membership prices are not published on the website, so ask the provider. Only the preview class price is listed.

How often are classes and how long do they last?

The schedule is flexible, one or two classes a week. Music classes last 50 minutes (30 minutes of music, 20 minutes of play). Ask the provider for exact class times.

What is Preschool Prep?

A programme for ages 2 to 5 run only at The Springs Souk. It mixes equipment play with fine-motor work and early literacy such as letter recognition, phonics and sight words, and sends home Literacy Kits.

Do they do birthday parties?

Yes, with exclusive use of the play area for 2 hours. The Standard package is AED 120 per child on weekdays and AED 140 on weekends. Premium is AED 145 and AED 165.

Gymboree Play & Music | Springs Souk

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Gymboree Play & Music at The Springs Souk runs teacher-led play classes for little ones from newborn to 5 years, in a purpose-built space with climbers, slides, parachutes and sensory gear. Classes are grouped tightly by stage: Babies (0-8 months), Crawlers (6-14 months) and Walkers (10-18 months); Early Toddlers, Active Toddlers and Little Climbers (10-28 months); and Young Preschoolers, Preschool Explorers and Pre-K Ready (22 months-5 years). There is also Gymboree Music for 18 months to 5 years, and Preschool Prep for ages 2 to 5, which the provider runs only at this Springs Souk branch and which mixes play with early literacy such as letter recognition and phonics. New families can book a preview class, advertised at AED 50, before joining. Membership adds unlimited open gym sessions, make-up classes for missed sessions and two complimentary classes at Gymboree locations worldwide. The venue also hosts birthday parties with exclusive use of the play area.

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The activity

Playgroup, explained

Play & music classes give babies, toddlers and preschoolers a structured but playful hour with climbing equipment, sensory toys, music and movement, and other children their age. The aim is physical development (balance, coordination, gross motor skills) alongside early social skills like turn-taking and following simple instructions, all led by an adult but paced around play rather than formal instruction. Classes are usually grouped tightly by age because a newborn and a three-year-old need very different equipment and pacing. It's often a family's first taste of a 'class' before school starts, and typically runs from a few months old through the preschool years.

Who it's for

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers from newborn to 5 years: infant and baby classes (newborn-18 months), toddler classes (10-28 months) and preschooler classes (22 months-5 years). Gymboree Music is for 18 months-5 years and Preschool Prep for 2-5 years. The baby classes are parent-and-baby sessions led by a teacher.

What to expect

Start with a preview class, advertised at AED 50 and booked online. Classes run on a flexible schedule, one or two times a week. In the baby classes you play alongside your child: sensory play, songs, baby massage and teacher-led activities on the equipment. Toddler and preschool classes move on to climbers, ladders, slides and tunnels, plus bubbles, parachute play and imaginative themes. A music class lasts 50 minutes: 30 minutes of music, then 20 minutes of play. Missed a class? Members can book a make-up session. Exact class times are not published, so ask the provider which slots suit your child's age.

Highlights

Classes by stage from newborn to 5 years, with nine age bands (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Preview class advertised at AED 50, booked online (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Preschool Prep for ages 2-5, only at The Springs Souk (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Gymboree Music for 18 months-5 years: 50-minute sessions (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Membership includes unlimited open gym and make-up classes (gymboreeclasses.ae)
4.9 on Google from 123 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Gymboree Play & Music | Springs Souk has 4.9 stars on Google from 123 reviews: 119 are 5-star, 1 is 4-star and 3 are 1-star. A parent review on the provider's site mentions friendly, responsible staff and a make-up day when a child is unwell.

The facts

Ages: Newborn-5 years: infant and baby (newborn-18 months), toddler (10-28 months), preschooler (22 months-5 years); Music 18 months-5 years; Preschool Prep 2-5 years (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Prices: Preview class advertised at AED 50; membership prices not published, ask the provider; birthday parties AED 120-165 per child (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Schedule: Flexible schedule, 1-2 classes a week; Music classes 50 minutes; class times not published, ask the provider (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Trial: Preview class advertised at AED 50, booked online (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Where: The Springs Souk, Springs 7, Dubai
How to book: gymboreeclasses.ae/booking/springs-souk · +971 50 464 6500 · wa.me/971504646500 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day9am–9pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Venue hours are 9AM-9PM; these are not class times (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Preschool Prep gives parents 30+ minutes of time to themselves while children stay in class (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Birthday packages from AED 120 per child on weekdays, 2 hours (gymboreeclasses.ae)
Membership includes two complimentary classes at any Gymboree location worldwide (gymboreeclasses.ae)