Summer Activity Booklet

an exciting collection of summer activities across Dubai, from arts, sports and music to internships, exclusive discounts and much more.

Make the most of the summer with our guide of activities across Dubai! From exciting sports camps and creative arts, music and craft workshops to STEM programmes, internships and opportunities for older students, there's something for every age and interest. We've also included a selection of exclusive promotional offers to help families enjoy even more this summer. Explore what's on across Dubai and discover new ways to learn, create, stay active and have fun all season long.

Secondary Students:

Use the Summer to Build your Academic and Skills Profile!

Summer programmes provide valuable extra‑curricular and super‑curricular experiences essential for personal and academic growth, allowing students to explore interests and build realworld skills beyond the classroom.

These experiences are increasingly seen as essential for strong university applications, as they demonstrate passion, initiative and genuine subject interest.

They support future career readiness by building confidence, independence and lifelong skills that benefit students beyond school.

University Summer Programmes 2026

AUD Summer Camp​

Choose from AI, robotics, leadership, pre-med and media tracks with interactive sessions.​ Best for: Career insight​ https://summercamp.aud.edu/

Middlesex University Dubai

Explore business, law, AI, media and engineering through hands-o workshops and campus learning.

Best for: University exploration https://www.mdx.ac.ae/summer-camp

SAE Creative Media Camps​

Short practical courses in film, animation, gaming and music production.​ Best for: Media careers​ https://dubai.sae.edu/training-courses/creative-camps/

Heriot-Watt Design Camp​

Develop design thinking and build a creative portfolio for architecture and design pathways.​ Best for: Creative portfolios​ https://website.dpsdubai.com/heriot-watt-university-dubaicampus-design-summer-camp/

Canadian University Dubai​

Explore entrepreneurship, sustainability and STEM challenges.​ Best for: Innovation skills​ https://www.cud.ac.ae/summer-camp/

Enrichment and CV skill building programmes Volunteers.ae​

National platform with verified volunteering opportunities across the UAE.​ Best for: CAS Service hours​ https://www.volunteers.ae/en

Youth4Change Programme​

2-week leadership and innovation programme with coaching and projects.​ Best for: Leadership skills​ https://futureguardians.io/youth-4-change/

Dubai Cares​

Participate in global education volunteering initiatives.​ Best for: Social and community impact​ https://www.dubaicares.ae/volunteer/

Thrift for Good​

Sustainability-focused charity volunteering supporting children’s causes.​ Best for: Sustainability​ https://www.thriftforgood.org/volunteer

Hemaya Summer Courses​

Leadership, discipline and activity-based training programmes.​ Best for: Life skills​ https://www.hemaya.ae

Emirates Red Crescent​

Volunteer in humanitarian and healthcare-related community initiatives.​ Health outreach campaigns​ Community aid & basic medical support (non-clinical)​ ​ Age: Under 18 possible (with parental consent)​ Best for: Medicine + humanitarian healthcare​ https://www.rcuae.ae

FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN DUBAI THIS SUMMER Click the links below for more info

https://www.dubaimallathon.ae/ https://rmfefpdubai.com/summe r-camp-2026/ https://locobear.ae/summercamp/ https://kidzapp.com/