When are the classes?

Each venue has its own weekly calendar. Mall of the Emirates runs Wednesday mornings, while Springs Souk and Dubai Polo Club have classes on most days of the week. Pick a branch on this page, then check the calendar on babysensory.ae/locations for the week you want.

How much does it cost?

For Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense: trial class 100 AED (first-time bookings only), single class 150 AED, 5 classes 600 AED (valid 6 weeks), 10 classes 1,000 AED (12 weeks) and 15 classes 1,350 AED (17 weeks). For Mini Professors and Messy Play: trial 80 AED, single class 120 AED, 5 classes 450 AED and 10 classes 800 AED. These are the prices on babysensory.ae in October 2026. Fees are non-refundable.

Is there a trial class?

Yes. A trial class is 100 AED for Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense and 80 AED for Mini Professors and Messy Play, for first-time bookings only, and has to be booked before the class.

WhatsApp or call 055 112 6895, or choose a class on the calendar at babysensory.ae/locations. With a package you schedule your classes when you buy it.

Can I bring my older child along?

No. Siblings who are not within the class age range cannot attend, for health, safety and insurance reasons.

SmartStart Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense, Mall of the Emirates

Early YearsSensory Play

New to Waha

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Barsha

Trial AED 100

AgesAll ages
PriceAED 120a class, lowest price
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Where7 branchesAl Barsha, Al Zeina +5See on the map

SmartStart runs Baby Sensory, Toddler Sense and Mini Professors classes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi under the Baby Sensory UAE name. The operator, Smart Start Kids Amusement Arcade LLC, holds classes at Mall of the Emirates, Springs Souk, Dubai Polo Club and Downtown Dubai, plus Swing Studio in Abu Dhabi. The programmes are Baby Sensory for 0-13 months, Toddler Sense for 1 to 3.5 years, Mini Professors for 2.5 to 5 years and Messy Play for 7 months to 4 years. Classes are weekly, last 45 to 60 minutes, and an adult comes along and joins in with each child. Not every programme runs at every venue and the days and times differ, so pick a branch on this page and check the class calendar on babysensory.ae before you book. A first-time trial class is 100 AED for Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense. Book by WhatsApp on 055 112 6895 or through the class calendar.

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The activity

Sensory Play, explained

Sensory classes for babies and toddlers are guided, parent-and-child sessions built around things little ones can see, hear and touch: lights, music, textures, bubbles, puppets and simple hands-on play. A leader runs the session and parents join in, so it doubles as structured time together rather than free play. For young babies the focus is on the senses, movement and early communication; for toddlers the activities grow into more physical, imaginative and messy play, and pre-school formats add simple discovery and problem-solving. Classes are usually grouped by age, so babies play alongside babies and toddlers alongside toddlers, and many families start in the first months after birth.

Who it's for

Babies and young children with a parent or carer, from newborns to age 5. Baby Sensory is for 0-13 months (some venues run a separate newborn class for 0-3 months), Toddler Sense for 1 to 3.5 years, Mini Professors for 2.5 to 5 years and Messy Play for 7 months to 4 years, according to babysensory.ae. Which programmes and age bands run depends on the venue. Siblings outside a class's age range cannot attend.

What to expect

Classes run weekly for 45 to 60 minutes and babies are grouped by age. An adult comes along and joins in; adults must wear socks (a pair costs AED10 if you forget). First-time families can book a trial class before the class: 100 AED for Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense, 80 AED for Mini Professors and Messy Play. After that you pick the exact classes when you buy a package, and you can reschedule with 24 hours' notice within the package's validity. Fees are non-refundable, and a class missed without notice counts as attended. Keep phone use low, no flash, and photograph only your own child; filming the class leader is not allowed. Pick a branch on this page for the venue and its days.

Highlights

Baby Sensory (0-13 months), Toddler Sense (1-3.5 years), Mini Professors (2.5-5 years) and Messy Play (7 months-4 years) (babysensory.ae)
Venues at Mall of the Emirates, Springs Souk, Dubai Polo Club, Downtown Dubai and Swing Studio in Abu Dhabi (babysensory.ae)
Trial class 100 AED for Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense, 80 AED for Mini Professors and Messy Play; first-time bookings only (babysensory.ae)
Packages of 5, 10 or 15 classes with 6, 12 or 17 weeks of validity (babysensory.ae)
Reschedule booked classes within a package with 24 hours' notice (babysensory.ae)

The facts

Ages: Newborn Baby Sensory: 0-3 months
Baby Sensory 1: 4-13 months
Toddler Sense: 14 months+ (Mall of the Emirates, autumn 2026)
Prices: Baby Sensory / Toddler Sense
Trial class: 100 AED (first-time bookings only)
Single class: 150 AED
5 classes: 600 AED (valid 6 weeks)
10 classes: 1,000 AED (valid 12 weeks)
15 classes: 1,350 AED (valid 17 weeks)
Mini Professors / Messy Play
Trial: 80 AED
Single class: 120 AED
5 classes: 450 AED
10 classes: 800 AED
Same prices at every venue
Prices on babysensory.ae in October 2026
Schedule: Wednesdays: Toddler Sense (14m+) 9:00-10:00; Baby Sensory 1 (4-13m) 10:30-11:30; Newborn Baby Sensory (0-3m) 11:45-12:45. Autumn 2026 calendar, through 16 December (babysensory.ae)
Trial: Trial class 100 AED (Baby Sensory, Toddler Sense), first-time bookings only; book before the class
Where: New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha, Dubai
How to book: babysensory.ae/locations · +971 55 112 6895 · wa.me/971551126895

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Wednesday mornings: Toddler Sense 9:00, Baby Sensory 1 10:30, Newborn Baby Sensory 11:45; autumn calendar runs to 16 December (babysensory.ae)
The provider's map link points to The Theatre at Mall of the Emirates (babysensory.ae)
Adults must wear socks; a pair costs AED10 if you forget (babysensory.ae)
Siblings outside the class age range cannot attend (babysensory.ae)
Fees are non-refundable; a class missed without 24 hours' notice counts as attended (babysensory.ae)
Programmes and times differ by venue: choose your venue in the class calendar on babysensory.ae/locations (babysensory.ae)
The team sometimes takes photos and videos in class for social media; tell them if you would rather your child is not included (babysensory.ae)