Equine therapy
Equine therapy supports children of determination through riding and horse-based activities.
Al Marmoom Initiative
Dubai South
Al Marmoom Initiative is a non-profit in Dubai South providing free adaptive riding and stable management classes for children and adults with special needs. Reviews also describe volunteering, horse therapy and greenhouse activities, making it a purposeful visit for families, volunteers and anyone interested in animal care.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
124 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Gentle horses
Reviewers describe the horses as gentle, healthy and well cared for, which matters during therapy or supervised visits.
Greenhouse learning
Children and adults can take part in greenhouse farming, with gardening available in air-conditioned nurseries.
On-site parking
On-site parking is available, and one reviewer reached the centre without a 4x4.
Volunteer support
Volunteers receive an introductory presentation explaining the initiative and the do’s and don’ts before helping.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask about classes. Ask which option suits you: reviews mention equine therapy, stable management and greenhouse farming classes.
Expect hands-on work. Volunteers should be ready to help with stable management or greenhouse tasks rather than simply observe.
Allow extra time. Allow for a slightly bumpy approach when driving in, even though a 4x4 is not required.
Use the nursery. If Dubai’s heat is a concern, ask about gardening in the air-conditioned nurseries.
Join volunteering. If you can spare a couple of hours a week, check the initiative’s social media for volunteer sign-up details.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Marmoom Initiative - Al Qudra Rd
Saih Al Salam, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Stable management
Stable management is one of the practical classes run for people of determination and volunteers.
horse back riding lessons
Weekly horse back riding lessons have helped one reviewer’s teenage son on the spectrum.
cherry tomatoes
Volunteers have harvested cherry tomatoes from the greenhouse and taken them home.
Common Concerns
Bumpy access
The route is accessible without a 4x4 but can be a little bumpy.
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The Bottom Line
Al Marmoom Initiative is a non-profit in Dubai South focused on people with special needs. The main activities are free adaptive riding and stable management classes for children and adults, with reviews also describing equine therapy for children of determination. Families come for riding lessons, while volunteers can help around the horses or in the growing areas.
There is more here than a riding arena. Reviews mention greenhouse farming, air-conditioned nurseries and crops including cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, corn and cauliflower. One volunteer group harvested cherry tomatoes and took them home.
The horses are repeatedly described as gentle, healthy and well cared for, and the staff as compassionate, organised and professional. For volunteering, expect practical involvement rather than a passive visit: one review says helpers are expected to assist with stable management or greenhouse work, and another mentions an introductory presentation covering the do’s and don’ts. Families can ask which class or activity fits their needs.
The centre has on-site parking and is reachable without a 4x4, although the approach can be a little bumpy. This is a community initiative with a clear social purpose, not simply a tourist horse attraction.