What age can my child start swimming lessons at SWIMTIME?

Parent & Child classes are for babies and toddlers from 5 months to 3 years, with an adult in the water. Kids Swimming is for children aged 3 and above.

How long are the lessons and how big are the groups?

Children's classes are 30 minutes. Kids Swimming groups are 4 children to one coach; Parent & Child groups are 4-6 parent and child pairs to one coach.

Can I book a trial class first?

Yes, SWIMTIME offers a free trial class. You can request it through the form on its website, or call 04 321 1848 or WhatsApp 050 433 8097.

Are private lessons available?

Yes. Private lessons are one-on-one, and semi-private lessons put 2 students with one coach, which suits siblings or friends learning together. Parent & Child also has a one-on-one private option.

How much do lessons cost?

SWIMTIME does not publish its fees, so ask the provider on 04 321 1848 or WhatsApp 050 433 8097.

Does SWIMTIME cater to children with additional needs?

Yes, special needs swimming classes are taught one-on-one, with the approach shaped around each child's needs and abilities.

SWIMTIME — Learn To Swim Center

Water SportsSwimming

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Al Quoz

Free trial

SWIMTIME - Learn To Swim Center is a swim school on 4B Street in Al Quoz 1, with a heated, chlorine-free, temperature-controlled 25-metre indoor pool. For little ones there is a Parent & Child programme (5 months to 3 years), where each child has a parent, family member or caregiver in the water with them, in groups of 4-6 pairs to one coach. Kids Swimming is for children aged 3 and above, in groups of 4 children to one coach, and is aimed at children who are new to swimming or nervous in the water. It runs across 5 levels, each with sub-levels, and certificates are handed out at the end of each level. Children's classes are 30 minutes long. Private (one-on-one) and semi-private lessons (2 students to one coach, a good fit for siblings or friends) are available, as are one-on-one special needs classes. You can request a free trial class before you commit.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Learn-to-swim classes build water confidence first and stroke technique after it, one small step at a time. Children get used to putting their face in the water, floating and kicking, then move on to proper strokes as they grow in confidence. Lessons are graded into levels, so a child moves up when they are ready and parents can see clear progress. Small groups mean more time in the water and closer attention from the coach. Babies and toddlers usually start in the pool with a parent, and children move to group lessons without a parent from around age 3, with private lessons an option for extra confidence or faster progress.

Who it's for

Babies and toddlers from 5 months to 3 years in Parent & Child classes (with an adult in the water), and children aged 3 and above in Kids Swimming, including beginners and children who are nervous of the water. One-on-one special needs classes are offered, and the centre describes its pool as purpose-built and disability-friendly.

What to expect

Start by requesting a free trial class, through the form on the website or by calling or messaging on WhatsApp. Children's classes last 30 minutes. In Parent & Child, you (or another family member or caregiver) are in the water with your child and learn safe holding, movement and submerging, with games and songs along the way. In Kids Swimming, groups are 4 children to one coach, working through 5 levels with a certificate at the end of each. Private and semi-private lessons are there if your child needs more individual attention. Ask the provider about what to bring and the class timetable.

Highlights

Heated, chlorine-free, temperature-controlled 25-metre indoor pool (swimtime.ae, Instagram)
Parent & Child classes from 5 months to 3 years, 4-6 pairs per coach (swimtime.ae)
Kids Swimming from age 3, 4 children per coach, 30-minute classes (swimtime.ae)
5 levels with sub-levels and a certificate at the end of each level (swimtime.ae)
Private, semi-private (2 to 1) and one-on-one special needs classes (swimtime.ae)
Free trial class on request (swimtime.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

SWIMTIME is rated 4.7 on Google from 350 reviews. 303 reviewers there gave 5 stars and 34 gave 4 stars, while 13 gave 1 or 2 stars.

The facts

Ages: Parent & Child: 5 months to 3 years
Kids Swimming: 3 years and above
Prices: Not published - ask the provider
Schedule: 30-minute children's classes; class timetable not published - ask the provider
Trial: Free trial class, requested via the website form, phone or WhatsApp (swimtime.ae, Instagram)
Where: 4B Street, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
How to book: swimtime.ae/contact · +971 4 321 1848 · wa.me/971504338097 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon10am–7pm
Tue–Fri9am–8pm
Sat–Sun9am–6pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Centre work hours: Monday 10AM-7PM, Tuesday-Friday 9AM-8PM, Saturday-Sunday 9AM-6PM (swimtime.ae)
WhatsApp 050 433 8097 or call 04 321 1848 (swimtime.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Email [email protected] or [email protected] (swimtime.ae)