Does Iqraa teach children?

Yes. It runs group classes for kids organised by age and proficiency level, one-to-one lessons and holiday camps.

When do the kids' group class terms run?

Term 1 runs 6 September to 6 December 2026, Term 2 3 January to 18 March 2027 and Term 3 11 April to 24 June 2027. Weekly class days and times are not published - ask the provider.

Are there holiday camps?

Yes: Winter Camp 14-25 December 2026, Spring Camp 22 March to 2 April 2027 and Summer Camp 5 July to 27 August 2027. Camp ages and daily hours are not published - ask the provider.

What ages do you take?

Group classes are organised by age and level, but the age bands are not published - ask the provider.

Where are the classes held?

Iqraa lists two locations: Sunset Mall, Jumeirah 3, and Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children. Ask which programmes run at each.

How much do classes cost?

Prices are not published on the website - ask the provider.

Iqraa Arabic Language Center

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Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Jumeirah

Iqraa Arabic Language Center has been teaching Arabic in Dubai since 2012, from Sunset Mall in Jumeirah 3, and also lists Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children as a location. Children have three ways in. Group classes run in terms and are organised by age and proficiency level, with fun, conversation-based sessions that bring together kids from different schools across Dubai. One-to-one lessons are paced to each child and build confidence in reading, writing and speaking. Holiday camps in winter, spring and summer mix daily Arabic learning with sport, art and craft, Arabic drama, cooking, music, games, storytelling and creative writing, each around a theme. The centre says it wants children to connect with the language of the country they live in, which suits expat families starting from scratch. Prices and exact age bands are not on its website, so message the team on WhatsApp or call before you book.

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The activity

Arabic, explained

Arabic classes for children build reading, writing, speaking and listening, usually through games, songs, stories and conversation rather than formal drills. Many programmes teach Modern Standard Arabic, the form used in books, school and media, and some add the local spoken dialect. For expat children it is a chance to connect with the language of the country they live in; for Arabic-speaking families it strengthens literacy alongside home use. Classes are often grouped by age and level, so a complete beginner is not placed with fluent readers, and holiday camps mix Arabic with arts, sport and play for younger children.

Who it's for

Children learning Arabic at any level: group classes are organised by age and proficiency level, and one-to-one lessons suit a child who needs their own pace. Exact age bands for classes and camps are not published - ask the provider. Modern Standard Arabic, Emirati Arabic, business Arabic and calligraphy courses are listed under the adult programmes.

What to expect

Group classes are fun and conversation-based, in a supportive group of children sorted by age and level, and run through the school year in three terms. Camp days combine Arabic learning with hands-on activities such as sport, art and craft, painting, Arabic drama, cooking and music, plus games, storytelling and quizzes, with a different theme each camp. One-to-one lessons focus on reading, writing and speaking at the child's own pace. Trial classes, what to bring and first-session format are not published - ask the provider.

Highlights

Kids group classes organised by age and proficiency level, run in three terms (iqraalc.com)
One-to-one lessons for children, focused on reading, writing and speaking (iqraalc.com)
Winter, spring and summer Arabic camps with sport, art, drama, cooking and music (iqraalc.com)
Teaching Arabic in Dubai since 2012, with its own curriculum for beginner to advanced levels (iqraalc.com)
Two locations: Sunset Mall, Jumeirah 3, and Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children (iqraalc.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Iqraa Arabic Language Center has a 4.5 rating on Google from 89 reviews: 76 are five stars, two are four stars, and nine are one star.

The facts

Ages: Group classes organised by age and proficiency level; age bands not published (iqraalc.com)
Not published yet: Ask about prices and trials
Schedule: Kids group classes: Term 1 6 Sep-6 Dec 2026; Term 2 3 Jan-18 Mar 2027; Term 3 11 Apr-24 Jun 2027. Camps: Winter 14-25 Dec 2026; Spring 22 Mar-2 Apr 2027; Summer 5 Jul-27 Aug 2027. Weekly class times: ask the provider (iqraalc.com)
Where: Sunset Mall, Jumeirah 3, Dubai · Al Jalila Cultural Centre For Children, Dubai
How to book: iqraalc.com · wa.me/971525671788 · +971 4 388 1155 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Thu9am–6pm
Fri–SatClosed
Sun9am–6pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Centre office hours are Sunday to Thursday, 9am-6pm; closed Friday and Saturday (iqraalc.com)
Enquiries by WhatsApp on +971 52 567 1788 or by phone on +971 4 388 1155 (iqraalc.com)
The centre offers tours - ask to book one (iqraalc.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance at the Jumeirah 3 branch (Google listing)