Quick answer
La Folie Winter Camp 2026 is one of Dubai's top-rated winter camps for kids: an outdoor, bilingual edutainment camp for ages 2.5 to 12, run by La Folie, rated ★ 5.0 from 182 Google reviews. It runs Monday 14 to Thursday 31 December 2026, 9 am to 1 pm, at Grip Sports in Jumeirah Heights and HandPrint in Umm Suqeim 1. It costs AED 290 + VAT per child per day, or AED 1,350 + VAT for the 5-day first week.
We started La Folie in Dubai in 2017, and we run a kids camp in every Dubai school break, plus 700+ events a year across Dubai, the UAE, Lebanon and the GCC. In December, the weather finally lets the kids spend a lot more of the morning outside.
When are the Dubai winter holidays 2026, and when does La Folie Winter Camp run?
Camp runs for three weeks, Monday 14 to Thursday 31 December 2026, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 1 pm. Check your school's calendar, then pick the weeks or the single days that work for you.
- Week 1: Monday 14 to Friday 18 December (5 days)
- Week 2: Monday 21 to Thursday 24 December (4 days, closed Friday 25 December)
- Week 3: Monday 28 to Thursday 31 December (4 days, closed Friday 1 January)
That is 13 camp days, with the same dates, hours and prices at both venues.
La Folie Winter Camp 2026 at a glance
| Detail | La Folie Winter Camp 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | Monday 14 to Thursday 31 December 2026 |
| Closed | Friday 25 December and Friday 1 January (holidays) |
| Days and hours | Monday to Friday, 9 am to 1 pm |
| Ages | 2.5 to 12 at Grip Sports; 3 to 12 at HandPrint |
| Venues | Grip Sports, Jumeirah Heights, Dubai; HandPrint, Al Wanes Street, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai |
| Price per day | AED 290 + VAT per child |
| Week 1 (5 days) | 14 to 18 December: AED 1,350 + VAT |
| Weeks 2 and 3 (4 days each) | 21 to 24 December and 28 to 31 December: AED 1,160 + VAT per week, at the day rate |
| VAT | All prices exclude 5% VAT |
| Style | Outdoor, bilingual (Arabic, English and French), edutainment |
| Coaches | Senior La Folie coaches, specialist tennis and padel coaches, 10+ languages across the team |
| Booking | WhatsApp +971 54 422 3627 or lafolie.me/camp |
Why is La Folie Winter Camp one of Dubai's top-rated winter camps for kids?
Every camp says it is the best. Here is what you can actually check about ours:
- ★ 5.0 from 182 Google reviews. All public. Camp parents write about the coaches, the tennis and the new friends their kids made.
- Parents compare. On Google, camp parents call it "one of the best camps in Dubai" and "absolutely the best active, stimulating camp we have tried in Dubai".
- Practice. We run a camp in every Dubai school break, and 700+ events a year across Dubai, the UAE, Lebanon and the GCC.
- Experience. Founded in 2017, with a senior team that brings 15+ years of experience in children's entertainment, sport and education.
- A trained team. Senior coaches lead the camp; coaches and hosts are trained in child psychology and first aid, and the team is safeguarding-trained.
Our motto, "À chacun sa propre joie", means to each their own joy. We plan every camp day so each child finds the activity that lights them up.
What is the La Folie Winter Camp edutainment programme?
Edutainment just means learning through play. Every block of the morning mixes a game with a real skill, so the kids learn without feeling they are in a lesson. The whole morning is about moving, making things and growing in confidence.
Sport skills with specialist tennis and padel coaches
At Grip Sports in Jumeirah Heights, the learning is physical. Ages 2.5 to 5 play tennis every day and ages 6 to 12 play padel or tennis, always with a specialist coach. Football, basketball, gymnastics and outdoor team games build coordination and teamwork.
Language games, STEM and arts at HandPrint
At HandPrint in Umm Suqeim 1, camp is edutainment first. Children pick up languages through games, so new words come in the middle of play, not at a desk. They also move between arts and crafts, STEM, sport and outdoor play.
Creativity and confidence
Winter follows the format of our October camp. Creative blocks rotate through pottery, construction, fine motor learning, Crafty Creators and Artist & More, and movement blocks add football, Zumba, mobility training and gymnastics. Small wins, like a finished clay pot or a first rally on court, build the confidence kids carry home.
More time outdoors in the December weather
December is when Dubai finally cools down, so we plan more time outside: outdoor team games at Grip Sports and outdoor play at HandPrint. It is the same format parents loved at our October 2026 half-term camp (12 to 16 October, same two venues), with more fun games added.
Which languages do La Folie coaches speak?
The camp is bilingual: our coaches switch between Arabic, English and French, and most of them speak all three. A child who feels more at home in Arabic or French hears a familiar language from the very first morning.
Across the team we cover 10+ languages: Arabic, English and French, plus Spanish, Italian, Russian, Hindi, Mandarin, German and Farsi. For Dubai's international families, that can mean a coach who comforts a shy child in the language of home. At HandPrint, languages are part of the programme itself, learned through games.
Parents notice it. One camp parent wrote on Google that "every instructor speaks 3 languages", and another that the team is "fluent in French, English and Arabic", which "pushes our kids linguistic skills and knowledge while always having fun along the way".
A day at camp, hour by hour
Winter follows our October 2026 camp, so the timetables below are the October day at Grip Sports. What happens inside each block changes every day, so no two mornings feel the same.
Ages 2.5 to 5: a typical morning
| Time | Block | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 to 9:20 | Welcoming kids | A calm settle-in with the lead coach, so parents can drop off without rushing |
| 9:20 to 9:30 | Morning sports | An energetic group warm-up |
| 9:30 to 10:15 | Creative block | Rotating: pottery, construction, fine motor learning, Crafty Creators, Artist & More |
| 10:15 to 11:00 | Tennis | Daily tennis basics with a specialist coach |
| 11:00 to 11:30 | Snack time | A healthy, supervised snack break with friends |
| 11:30 to 12:15 | Movement block | Rotating: football, Zumba, mobility training, gymnastics |
| 12:15 to 1:00 pm | Discovery block | Rotating: psychomotor activities, music time, basketball and more |
Ages 6 to 12: a typical morning
| Time | Block | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 to 9:20 | Welcoming kids | Settle-in with the lead coach, sign-in and age groups |
| 9:20 to 9:30 | Morning sports | A group warm-up before the activities start |
| 9:30 to 10:15 | Padel | A daily padel session with a specialist coach |
| 10:15 to 11:00 | Team sport | Rotating: football, basketball, Crafty Creators, Artist & More |
| 11:00 to 11:30 | Snack time | A healthy, supervised snack break with friends |
| 11:30 to 12:15 | Strength and skill | Rotating: Artist & More, MMA, basketball, football |
| 12:15 to 1:00 pm | Energy block | Rotating: gymnastics, hip-hop and more |
At HandPrint, the morning keeps the same 9 am to 1 pm rhythm (welcome, warm-up, rotating blocks and a supervised snack), with the blocks built around language games, arts and crafts, STEM, sport and outdoor play.
Grip Sports or HandPrint: which venue suits your child?
Both venues have the same dates, hours and prices, so choose by what your child loves most, and by your morning drive.
| Detail | Grip Sports | HandPrint |
|---|---|---|
| Area | Jumeirah Heights, Dubai | Al Wanes Street, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai |
| Ages and groups | 2.5 to 12: groups 2.5 to 5 and 6 to 12 | 3 to 12: groups 3 to 5 and 6 to 12 |
| Lead focus | Sport-led | Edutainment-led |
| Signature session | Daily tennis (2.5 to 5), padel or tennis (6 to 12), with specialist coaches | Language games |
| Also on the programme | Football, basketball, gymnastics, outdoor team games | Arts and crafts, STEM, sport, outdoor play |
| Suits | Active kids who love to run, compete and try new sports | Curious kids who love to make, build and discover |
Each venue runs a younger and an older group, so brothers and sisters of different ages can come to the same venue on the same days.
What do camp parents say about La Folie?
Parents rate us ★ 5.0 from 182 Google reviews. These five come from parents whose kids came to our camps, one of them a winter camp, copied word for word.
One of the best camps in Dubai. The team is just fantastic - they truly engage kids, make them feel comfortable. The activities are well balanced - sports and arts & crafts.
Absolutely the best active, stimulating camp we have tried in Dubai. Physical and creative with varied daily activities. Super happy to have found it and highly recommend. My kids loved their time with you.
I have enrolled my 4.5-year old son to La Folie winter camp for a week in February 2023 and it was a great experience. My son told me that it was the best camp he has been to and every morning he was SO looking forward to it (something he has never said in the past!) The kids had so much fun and the activities were diverse and very engaging (sports, arts and crafts, science, sustainability activities around recycling…).
We are very very happy with their kids camp! My kids absolutely love it. The coaches and teachers are amazing, very professional, friendly, and supportive. My kids actually learned to play tennis and made many new friends. Highly recommended!
Everything they do is filled with creativity, care, and so much heart. Michel is honestly exceptional, always smiling, full of positive energy, and so genuinely kind and it means so much to see how happy and comfortable the kids feel around him. Also a special mention to Jo! Kids just adore him! La Folie always goes above and beyond, and I couldn't recommend them more for camps, workshops, or any celebration.
How do you choose a winter camp in Dubai? A parent checklist
A good winter camp sends your child home tired, happy and asking to go back. Ask these questions before you book any camp; our answers follow each one.
- Are children grouped by age? With us: 2.5 to 5 and 6 to 12 at Grip Sports; 3 to 5 and 6 to 12 at HandPrint.
- How much of the day is active? A sports warm-up, then rotating sport, creative and movement blocks.
- Is there outdoor time? Yes, more of it while the December weather is at its best.
- Which languages? Arabic, English and French, and 10+ languages across the team.
- Who leads the groups? Senior coaches, with a team trained in child psychology, first aid and safeguarding.
- Do the hours and the drive work for you? 9 am to 1 pm in Jumeirah Heights or Umm Suqeim 1; plan afternoon cover separately if you need it.
- Are prices and VAT published? Yes, on our Winter Camp page.
- Can I book around travel plans? Yes: a full week, or single days at the day rate.
How much does a winter camp cost in Dubai?
Compare camps by the price per day against the hours, not just the weekly total. Ours costs the same at both venues and the same as our October 2026 camp, per child, excluding 5% VAT:
- Single day: AED 290 + VAT
- Week 1, 14 to 18 December (5 days): AED 1,350 + VAT, less than five single days
- Week 2, 21 to 24 December (4 days): AED 1,160 + VAT
- Week 3, 28 to 31 December (4 days): AED 1,160 + VAT
Weeks 2 and 3 have four camp days because Friday 25 December and Friday 1 January are holidays, so we charge them at the day rate of AED 290 + VAT.
How do I book La Folie Winter Camp 2026?
Send us a WhatsApp on +971 54 422 3627 with your child's age, the venue you prefer and the days or weeks you want, and we confirm the place and the payment with you. You can also book from our Winter Camp 2026 page, also at lafolie.me/camp.
Already know your venue? Book at Grip Sports on WhatsApp or book at HandPrint on WhatsApp.
Cancellation terms are in our refund policy. For camps in the other Dubai school breaks, see our camps page.
Frequently asked questions
When is La Folie Winter Camp 2026 in Dubai?
La Folie Winter Camp 2026 runs from Monday 14 to Thursday 31 December 2026, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 1 pm, at Grip Sports, Jumeirah Heights and HandPrint, Umm Suqeim 1. It is closed on Friday 25 December and Friday 1 January.
How much does La Folie Winter Camp cost?
AED 290 per child per day, or AED 1,350 for the 5-day first week (14 to 18 December). Weeks 2 and 3 cost AED 1,160 each, four days at the day rate. Prices are the same at both venues and exclude 5% VAT.
Why are weeks 2 and 3 only four days?
Friday 25 December and Friday 1 January are holidays, so camp is closed those days. Week 2 (21 to 24 December) and week 3 (28 to 31 December) are booked at the day rate: AED 1,160 + VAT for four days.
What ages can join La Folie Winter Camp?
Children aged 2.5 to 12 at Grip Sports, Jumeirah Heights, in groups of 2.5 to 5 and 6 to 12. Children aged 3 to 12 at HandPrint, Umm Suqeim 1, in groups of 3 to 5 and 6 to 12.
Is La Folie Winter Camp an outdoor camp?
Yes. We plan more time outdoors while the December weather in Dubai is at its best, with outdoor team games at Grip Sports and outdoor play at HandPrint. Tennis and padel at Grip Sports are played on the indoor court.
What is edutainment at La Folie Winter Camp?
Learning through play. Every block mixes a game with a skill: tennis and padel with specialist coaches at Grip Sports, and language games, STEM and arts and crafts at HandPrint.
Which languages do the La Folie coaches speak?
Most La Folie coaches speak Arabic, English and French, and across the team we cover 10+ languages, including Spanish, Italian, Russian, Hindi, Mandarin, German and Farsi. The winter camp runs in Arabic, English and French.
Can siblings of different ages join the same camp?
Yes. Each La Folie Winter Camp venue runs a younger and an older group, so siblings aged 4 and 8, for example, can come to the same venue on the same days, each in the right group for their age.
Who looks after the children at La Folie Winter Camp?
Senior La Folie coaches lead the camp, with specialist tennis and padel coaches at Grip Sports. Coaches and hosts are trained in child psychology and first aid, and the team is safeguarding-trained.
How do I book La Folie Winter Camp 2026?
Message La Folie on WhatsApp at +971 54 422 3627 with your child's age, venue and days, or book from the Winter Camp page at lafolie.me/camp. We then confirm the place and the payment with you.
Book La Folie Winter Camp 2026
Outdoor, bilingual mornings in Dubai, 14 to 31 December, at Grip Sports or HandPrint, from AED 290 + VAT a day. Send us a WhatsApp to book your child's days.
À chacun sa propre joie
To each their own joy. Michel and the La Folie team, Dubai