How often are the art classes and when do they run?

Classes are once a week and you choose your preferred weekday slot. Slot times and term dates are not listed on the site, so ask the provider.

How much do the kids art classes cost?

Term fees for the weekly classes are not published, so ask the provider. As a guide to the holiday camps, the summer 2026 Treasure Island camp week (6-10 July) was AED 275 + VAT for a day pass or AED 1,250 + VAT for a full week; confirm current camp prices.

Are materials included?

Yes. The studio says all tools and materials are provided, including safety gear where needed.

Walk-ins are welcome for the guided activities when there is space, but the studio advises booking ahead to secure a spot and materials. The studio is closed on Mondays.

Does Meraki do kids' birthday parties?

Yes. Parties include a guided art activity, a private studio set-up, a party host and personalised decor, with catering, cakes and photography as extras. The FAQ says parties are for ages 3 and up, while the events page says 5+, so check with the studio for younger children. Prices are not published, so ask the provider.

Meraki Art & Design Studio: art classes and creative activities for kids in Al Quoz

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Al Quoz

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Meraki Art & Design Studio is a creative studio at Goshi Warehouse Village in Al Quoz 3, started in 2018 by co-founders Kajol and Pooja. For children, the main programme is a weekly art class for ages 5 to 14. Kids work through drawing and painting projects built around the principles of art, such as the colour wheel, light and shadow, symmetry, perspective and composition. Classes are grouped by age and skill level, you pick a weekday slot, all materials are included and each child gets a certificate at the end of term. The site lists themed holiday art camps; the summer 2026 Treasure Island week (6-10 July) was for ages 5 to 12. Alongside the classes, the studio has walk-in guided activities such as a neon art zone, plushie making, decoden and bedazzling, described as suitable for all ages. It also hosts art birthday parties with a private studio set-up and a party host. On Google, Meraki holds 4.4 stars from 173 reviews.

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The activity

Art Classes, explained

Children's art classes teach the building blocks of drawing and painting through hands-on projects. Kids learn how colours work together, how light and shadow give a picture depth, and how to plan a composition, then put it into practice with pencils, paints and markers. Along the way they build fine motor control, patience and the confidence to try an idea and adjust it. Most studios start weekly classes from around age five, when children can follow a short demonstration and work on one piece for a whole session. Craft-style drop-in activities suit younger children and mixed-age groups, because each piece is finished in one visit.

Who it's for

The afterschool art classes are for children aged 5 to 14, grouped by age and skill level. The summer 2026 Treasure Island camp week (6-10 July) was for ages 5 to 12; other camp weeks' ages are not given. Walk-in activities are described as suitable for all ages, and the studio says its workshops and activities need no previous art experience. Birthday parties: the FAQ says children aged 3 and up, while the events page says ages 5+, so check with the studio for younger children. Many of the courses and dated workshops on the site are aimed at adults.

What to expect

Term students come once a week to a weekday slot you choose and work on drawing and painting projects that teach the principles of art, such as colour harmony or perspective. Classes are grouped by age and skill level. All materials are provided, including safety gear where needed. Some pieces, such as resin or fluid art, need up to 24 hours to dry and should be collected within a month. Trial class and term fees are not published, so ask the provider. Bookings are non-refundable once confirmed; reschedules may be possible with advance notice.

Highlights

Weekly art classes for ages 5-14, grouped by age and skill level (merakiartstudio.ae)
All materials included, and a certificate at the end of term (merakiartstudio.ae)
Themed holiday art camps; the summer 2026 Treasure Island week (6-10 July) ran 10:30AM-1:30PM for ages 5-12, with lunch and snacks included (merakiartstudio.ae)
Walk-in guided activities, including a neon art zone, plushie making and decoden (merakiartstudio.ae)
Art birthday parties with a private studio set-up and a dedicated party host (merakiartstudio.ae)
Closed on Mondays; open from 12PM on Tuesdays and 10AM-7PM Wednesday to Sunday (merakiartstudio.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Meraki holds 4.4 stars on Google from 173 reviews. Most are five-star (133), with 13 four-star, 6 three-star, 2 two-star and 19 one-star reviews.

The facts

Ages: Art classes: 5-14
Treasure Island holiday camp: 5-12 (6-10 July 2026)
Walk-in activities: all ages
Prices: Weekly class fees not published; summer 2026 Treasure Island camp (6-10 July) AED 275 + VAT per day or AED 1,250 + VAT per week (confirm current)
Schedule: Art classes once a week in a weekday slot you choose; summer 2026 Treasure Island camp 10:30AM-1:30PM
Trial: Ask the provider
Where: 40, Goshi Warehouse Village, St 22, Al Quoz 3, Dubai
How to book: merakiartstudio.ae/experiences/afterschool · +971 50 852 3600 · [email protected]
Opening hours: MonClosed
Tue12pm–7pm
Wed–Sun10am–7pm

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Walk-ins are welcome when there is space, but booking ahead is advised (merakiartstudio.ae)
No refunds once a booking is confirmed; reschedules may be considered with advance notice (merakiartstudio.ae)
Resin and fluid art pieces can take up to 24 hours to dry; collect within 1 month (merakiartstudio.ae)
On-site and free parking, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)
Payment by card, bank transfer or payment link (merakiartstudio.ae)