What age can my child start kayaking with PaddlersHub?

The club's FAQ says it has boats for children from about four years old, depending on leg length. The Junior Kayak Squad is for ages 12-18. For the group sessions, ask the provider which group suits your child's age.

How much do the kids' group sessions cost?

The online shop lists a single try-out session at AED 150, a 5-session pack at AED 890 (valid for 6 weeks), a monthly membership at AED 600 (3 sessions a week, recurring) and a yearly membership at AED 5,540. Monthly sibling memberships are AED 960 for two children and AED 1,350 for three. VAT may be added at checkout, so confirm the final price with the provider.

When are the kids' sessions?

From 29 August, the kids' group sessions run Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5PM to 6PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30AM to 8:30AM. Members get 3 regular sessions a week and can join up to 5 when groups have space.

Where do the sessions take place?

PaddlersHub's base is on Jumeirah 2 beach, and its kids' pages also list Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC). Ask the provider which venue your child's session uses.

Does my child need their own kayak or kit?

No. PaddlersHub equipment is included in the kids' group sessions. The club's kids' kayak lessons page suggests bringing swimwear, a towel, water, a snack and sun protection.

PaddlersHub: kids kayak, SUP and dragon boat sessions in Dubai

Q: Does my child need to be able to swim?

Yes. The club's kids' kayak lessons page says confident swimming is a prerequisite for taking part.

Water SportsKayaking

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Jumeirah

Ages4+years and up
PriceAED 275a class, lowest price
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PaddlersHub is a Dubai paddling club and shop covering surfski and kayak, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and dragon boat, with its base on Jumeirah 2 beach. Alongside adult sessions, rentals and equipment sales, it runs group sessions for children that mix kayak, SUP and dragon boat, with the club's own boats, paddles and life jackets included. On its kids' kayak pages the club says children learn technique from coaches who have competed at the highest levels, and it has child-sized kayaks for young paddlers. Its FAQ says it has boats for children from about four years old. Families can start with a single try-out session before choosing a pack or a monthly membership, and siblings get a discount. For older children there is a Junior Kayak Squad for ages 12 to 18, joined with the coach's approval. It is a good fit for a child who swims confidently and wants regular time on the water rather than a one-off holiday activity.

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The activity

Kayaking, explained

Kids' kayaking starts on stable sit-on-top boats in calm, shallow water. Children learn to sit balanced, hold the paddle correctly and make forward and turning strokes, then build up to steering, stopping and getting back on after a tumble. Everyone wears a life jacket, and coaches stay close on the water. Paddling works the core, shoulders and back, and children usually gain confidence in the sea quickly. Group sessions add teamwork and a bit of friendly racing. Many clubs take children from around four or five on small, child-sized boats, while squads for teenagers focus on technique and fitness. Being comfortable in water matters more than any previous sport.

Who it's for

Children from about four years old, on boats sized for them (the club's FAQ and kids' kayak lessons page). The Junior Kayak Squad is for ages 12-18 and is joined after the coach's approval. The kids' kayak lessons page says confident swimming is a prerequisite. Nothing published on special needs, so ask the provider.

What to expect

The current kids' group sessions last one hour, with PaddlersHub boats, paddles and life jackets included. The club's older kids' kayak lessons page describes the general format: a warm-up, time on the water and on the beach, and children helping to set up equipment and pack it away. That page also asks families to arrive about 10 minutes early and describes one child per coach for beginners and 3-4 per coach in the junior group; confirm the current group format with the provider. Bring swimwear, a towel, a water bottle, a snack and sun protection. A single try-out session is AED 150 in the online shop, and a waiver form is filled in once before the first session.

Highlights

Kids' group sessions cover kayak, SUP and dragon boat, with equipment included (paddlershubuae.com)
Sessions Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5-6PM, and Saturday and Sunday 7:30-8:30AM, from 29 August (paddlershubuae.com)
Try-out session AED 150; monthly membership AED 600 for 3 sessions a week, as listed in the online shop - VAT may be added at checkout (paddlershubuae.com)
Sibling discount: 20% for two children, 25% for three (paddlershubuae.com)
Junior Kayak Squad for ages 12-18, with the coach's approval (paddlershubuae.com)
4.7 on Google from 38 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

PaddlersHub has a 4.7 rating on Google from 38 reviews: 33 five-star, 2 four-star, no three-star, 2 two-star and 1 one-star.

The facts

Ages: From about 4 on child-sized boats; Junior Kayak Squad 12-18 with coach approval
Prices: Kids' group sessions (online shop, VAT may be added at checkout): try-out AED 150; 5-session pack AED 890 (valid 6 weeks); monthly AED 600 (recurring, 3 sessions/week); siblings monthly AED 960 (2 children) / AED 1,350 (3 children); yearly AED 5,540. Kids' private coaching class listed at AED 275.
Schedule: Kids' group sessions from 29 August: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5-6PM; Saturday and Sunday 7:30-8:30AM
Trial: Single try-out group session, AED 150 (online shop)
Where: Jumeirah 2 beach (PaddlersHub HQ), Jumeirah, Dubai · Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC), Dubai - listed for some kids' sessions; confirm venue
How to book: paddlershubuae.com/products/kayak-kids-packages · +971 52 744 0560 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day7am–6:30pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Children should swim confidently before joining (paddlershubuae.com, kids' kayak lessons page)
The club's kids' kayak lessons page suggests swimwear, a towel, a water bottle, a snack, a cap, sunscreen and a UV top (paddlershubuae.com)
The kids' kayak lessons page says families are told through the app or WhatsApp if the weather rules out a session (paddlershubuae.com)
A one-time waiver form is needed before the first session (paddlershubuae.com)
Sessions have run at both Jumeirah 2 beach and Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC): check which venue your child's session uses (paddlershubuae.com)
Listed on Google as women-owned (Google listing)