Children’s swimming lessons
Build familiarity with the water, practise floating and breathing, and develop the foundations of swimming through age-appropriate activities.
Find your confidence in the water with private and shared swimming lessons for children and adults in Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan Island. From your first float to a smoother stroke, progress starts at your pace.

Lessons shaped around experience and comfort in the water, with clear skills to work towards at each stage.
Build familiarity with the water, practise floating and breathing, and develop the foundations of swimming through age-appropriate activities.
A calm approach to getting comfortable in the pool. Work on breathing, balance and movement at a pace that suits you.
Refine your body position, timing and breathing. Develop more efficient technique and build confidence over longer distances.
Choose a private one-to-one lesson or learn together with a second student. All prices are in UAE dirhams, per person, per lesson.
Individual coaching, with the lesson focused on you.
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | AED 100 |
| 45 minutes | AED 135 |
| 60 minutes | AED 160 |
Coaching for two students in the same session.
| Duration | Per person |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | AED 70 |
| 45 minutes | AED 90 |
| 60 minutes | AED 110 |
Total for both students: AED 140 / 180 / 220 for 30 / 45 / 60 minutes.
Private swimming lessons in Al Hamra Village for children and adults, with the option of shared lessons for two students. Beginner swimming lessons start with breathing, floating and feeling comfortable in the water, then progress towards swimming independently. If you are new to swimming in Al Hamra Village, Stefan D. will help you choose a starting point that suits your confidence and goals.
Private swimming lessons on Al Marjan Island for children and adults, plus shared lessons for two students. Beginner swimming lessons on Al Marjan Island focus on water confidence, balance and basic movement at your pace. More experienced swimmers can work on stroke technique, timing and breathing.
The lesson location and permitted pool access are agreed before a session. No hotel or community-pool partnership is implied.
Stefan D. brings 25 years of experience as a physical education teacher in international schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, as well as in the heart of Europe. He has worked with children and teenagers aged 5 to 18, teaching students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
He has also spent around 15 years teaching swimming and coaching swimmers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This experience helps him adapt his instruction to different ages, abilities and levels of confidence in the water.
Before Swimming RAK, Stefan D. ran a swimming venture under the name SwimmingDubai.net. He now brings that teaching and coaching experience to children and adults in Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan Island.
Yes. Beginner lessons start with comfort in the water, breathing and basic movement. Let the coach know about your swimming experience and any concerns before you start.
Swimming RAK offers coaching for both children and adults. The approach is adapted to the learner’s age, experience and goals.
The service areas are Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan Island. The exact pool and access arrangements must be confirmed with the coach before a lesson.
Lessons are available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., UAE time, subject to availability. Your full lesson must fit within one of these windows. A 15-minute gap is kept between lessons for preparation and travel. Contact Stefan D. by phone, WhatsApp or email to confirm your time.
Bring suitable swimwear, a towel, drinking water and swimming goggles if you use them. Confirm any pool-specific requirements before attending.
Private one-to-one lessons cost AED 100 for 30 minutes, AED 135 for 45 minutes and AED 160 for 60 minutes. For two students together, the price per person is AED 70, AED 90 or AED 110 respectively. Confirm availability directly with the coach before booking.
When enquiring about lessons, share a few details so the coach can advise on the right approach.
8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
4 p.m.–10 p.m.
055 658 2408
From outside the UAE: +971 55 658 2408