What age can my child start climbing at Mountain Extreme?

From 4. Little Climbers is for ages 4-6 and the Young Climbers Program for ages 7-17. Climbers also need to weigh at least 20 kg.

How much are the children's climbing classes?

The booking page lists the Young Climbers Program at AED 2,100 plus VAT per 3-month term with 3 classes a week, and Little Climbers at AED 500 plus VAT, labelled per term and described as monthly packages with 2 classes a week. The Little Climbers page instead describes monthly packages of four sessions valid for 30 days, so confirm with the gym what the AED 500 covers.

Can I watch my child's class?

Yes, from the designated viewing areas upstairs. Anyone going into the climbing area to watch or take photos needs an All-Day Pass (AED 125 plus VAT).

When are classes held?

Class times are on the gym's Glofox timetable, which you can see in the online portal or Glofox app. The gym is open Monday to Friday 11am-10pm and weekends 10am-10pm; hours can change in Ramadan and on public holidays.

Mountain Extreme: climbing classes for children in Al Quoz

Q: Is there a trial class?

Yes. Both Little Climbers and Young Climbers offer a trial class at the standard drop-in rate. The site's non-member price is the All Day pass at AED 125 plus VAT, and first visits get 30% off, so confirm the trial price with the gym.

Q: What does my child need to bring?

Comfortable sportswear. Young Climbers must bring their own climbing shoes and a Petzl harness. Chalk powder is not allowed.

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Mountain Extreme is an indoor climbing gym in Al Quoz 3 with its own Climbing Academy for children. Four to six-year-olds join Little Climbers, sessions of up to 60 minutes with a maximum of four children per instructor, run by AMGA-certified Climbing Wall Instructors and built around games that develop balance, coordination and confidence. From seven to 17, the Young Climbers Program takes children from their very first climb through Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels, each with its own achievement awards, and progress is recorded in a Climbing Academy Logbook. There is also coaching for students taking the indoor climbing option in Edexcel GCSE PE. The gym itself has 175 top-rope routes, 197 bouldering problems and 16 auto-belay devices, plus the M.E. Café, where the gym says families and students can sit, have a coffee or do homework overlooking the walls. Parents can watch sessions from a viewing area upstairs, and both children's programmes offer a trial class at the standard drop-in rate before you commit.

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The activity

Rock Climbing, explained

Indoor climbing means moving up walls fitted with coloured holds, either roped (top-rope or auto-belay, where a rope or device catches a fall) or bouldering on lower walls over thick padded floors. Children learn to read a route like a puzzle, place their hands and feet, trust their equipment and come down safely. It builds grip and core strength, balance, coordination and a good deal of confidence, and shy or less sporty children often do well because each climber goes at their own pace. Many Dubai walls start children at around four with short, game-based sessions, then move older children onto ropes, technique and safety skills as they grow.

Who it's for

Children from age 4. Little Climbers is for ages 4-6; the Young Climbers Program is for ages 7-17, from complete beginners to advanced climbers. Climbers must weigh between 20 kg and 130 kg. Outside classes, children aged 4-6 must climb with a Mountain Extreme instructor, 7-13-year-olds under the direct supervision of a paying adult, and from 14 young people can climb independently once assessed by an instructor, with a parent-signed risk form. GCSE PE students can train for the indoor climbing assessment.

What to expect

A first visit brings a facility tour, a safety briefing and help choosing the right climbing for your child's age and ability. Little Climbers sessions last up to 60 minutes in groups of no more than four children per instructor. Both children's programmes offer a trial class at the standard drop-in rate; the site's non-member price is the All Day pass at AED 125 plus VAT, with 30% off a first visit, so confirm the trial price with the gym. Young Climbers must bring their own climbing shoes and a Petzl harness. Wear comfortable sportswear; chalk powder is not allowed. Book in advance through the online portal or the Glofox app, at least two hours before class.

Highlights

Little Climbers for ages 4-6: up to 60 minutes, max four children per instructor (mtnextreme.com)
Young Climbers for ages 7-17 across Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels, with awards and a logbook (mtnextreme.com)
Trial class at the standard drop-in rate for both children's programmes (mtnextreme.com)
175 top-rope routes, 197 bouldering problems and 16 auto-belays (mtnextreme.com)
Parents can watch from a viewing area upstairs; on-site M.E. Café (mtnextreme.com)
4.6 on Google from 1,302 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Mountain Extreme has 4.6 on Google from 1,302 reviews. 1,113 of those are five-star and 55 four-star, while 88 are one-star, so it is worth reading the recent reviews for yourself.

The facts

Ages: Little Climbers: 4-6
Young Climbers Program: 7-17
Climbing allowed: from age 4
Minimum weight 20 kg
Prices: Young Climbers Program: AED 2,100 plus VAT per 3-month term (3 classes a week)
Little Climbers Program: AED 500 plus VAT, labelled per term on the booking page with 2 classes a week (the programme page describes monthly packages of 4 sessions valid 30 days; confirm)
All Day pass (non-member entry): AED 125 plus VAT
30% off a first visit
Trial class at the standard drop-in rate; confirm the trial price with the gym
Schedule: Class times on the Glofox timetable (online portal or Glofox app). Young Climbers: 3 classes a week. Little Climbers: sessions up to 60 minutes; the programme page describes 4 sessions per 30-day package while the booking page says 2 classes a week, so confirm the frequency with the gym.
Trial: Trial class at the standard drop-in rate for Little Climbers and Young Climbers; the non-member All Day pass is AED 125 plus VAT (30% off a first visit), so confirm the trial price.
Where: Mountain Extreme, Al Quoz 3, Dubai
How to book: app.glofox.com/portal/#/branch/605cca7cd1b0ed4fa3502e83/classes-week-view?header=classes · mtnextreme.com/book-now
Opening hours: Mon–Fri11am–10pm
Sat–Sun10am–10pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Minimum weight to climb is 20 kg, maximum 130 kg (mtnextreme.com)
It is not a soft play: children must stay under the direct supervision of a responsible adult (mtnextreme.com)
Anyone entering the climbing area to watch or take photos, including nannies, needs an All-Day Pass; parents can watch classes from the upstairs viewing area (mtnextreme.com)
Young Climbers must bring their own climbing shoes and a Petzl harness (mtnextreme.com)
Bookings are made in the Glofox app, on the website or at reception, not by phone, email or social media; cancel at least 1 hour before class in the app (mtnextreme.com)
Chalk powder is not allowed; bring a valid ID matching the booking name (mtnextreme.com)