Progressive lessons
Children aged 9 and 7 reportedly reached confident cantering after 13 lessons, while trainers adapt sessions to each rider’s level.
Al Madam 2 equestrian club- Horse Riding School
Al Khawaneej
Al Madam 2 Equestrian Club is a horse riding school in Al Khawaneej, with lessons for beginners through experienced riders. Customers also come for desert rides and family-friendly stable visits, where children can enjoy pony rides, horse grooming and time around other animals.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
205 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Calm horses
Reviews describe the horses as well trained, calm and cared for, which helps beginners feel more secure during lessons and desert rides.
Desert rides
Desert hacks are a strong draw, including a sunrise option described as relaxing and rides suitable for less experienced riders.
Family setting
Families can pair riding with a children’s playground, small animal area, feeding the horses and a cafeteria for drinks or quick meals.
Personal coaching
Riders repeatedly mention patient, calm instructors who give individual attention and help build confidence step by step.
Easy booking
Pre-arrival communication and booking are described as quick, with paperwork handled efficiently on arrival.
Flexible scheduling
One long-term customer says the club accommodated classes despite a schedule that did not allow fixed timings.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring snacks. If you plan to stay for a while, bring snacks; a review says the club is far from good restaurants, even though a cafeteria is available.
Try sunrise. For a quieter desert outing, ask about the sunrise desert hack, which one reviewer found especially relaxing.
Check access. Drivers should take the service road after the U-turn to avoid making a second U-turn before reaching the main road.
Ask timings. If fixed class times are difficult, ask whether flexible scheduling is available; one regular customer says the club accommodated this.
Ask instructors. For a ladies’ lesson, confirm whether a female staff member is available before booking.
Allow time. Do not plan an overly brief visit if you are bringing children; one family expected an hour and stayed for two.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Near Al Rawabi Milk
Al Khawaneej - Al Khawaneej 2, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Pony ride
A calm pony ride with a reassuring instructor was a hit with one child.
Petting zoo
Families can add animal encounters to their visit; reviews mention a petting zoo and a small animal area.
Common Concerns
Female staffing
One reviewer hoped the club would provide female staff for ladies’ lessons.
Horse condition
One rider felt some horses could have been heavier, despite otherwise praising the helpful staff and horse choice.
Restaurant distance
Although there is a cafeteria on site, one reviewer advised bringing snacks because the club is far from good restaurants.
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The Bottom Line
Al Madam 2 Equestrian Club is a horse riding school in Al Khawaneej that suits both first-timers and riders building more advanced skills. You can book structured riding classes, a pony ride or a desert hack, with reviews describing calm, well-trained horses and instructors who adjust lessons to the rider. One family said their children, aged 9 and 7, were confidently cantering after 13 lessons.
It is more than a lesson-and-leave setup for families. Children can groom or feed horses, visit a small animal area, use the playground and stop at the on-site cafeteria for drinks or quick meals. A review also mentions three arenas, parking and space for events.
The atmosphere comes up repeatedly as peaceful and welcoming, with some families staying much longer than planned. For a special outing, the sunrise desert hack is described as relaxing, while less experienced riders have found the desert horses calm and reassuring. Booking communication is reported as quick, and one regular customer says flexible class timings were possible.
Bring snacks if you expect to linger: one reviewer found the club far from good restaurants. Ladies should also confirm whether a female staff member is available for their lesson before booking.