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Meraki Art & Design Studio
Al Quoz
Meraki Art & Design Studio in Al Quoz is a creative space for hands-on activities, including DIY resin workshops and pot painting. It also caters to children’s outings, birthday parties and holiday camps, with a warm studio atmosphere that reviewers often find welcoming.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
143 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Patient Guidance
Beginner resin students get clear explanations, hands-on practice and patient help rather than simply watching a demonstration.
Birthday Events
A birthday party for around 40 children kept every guest occupied, according to one reviewer.
Group Setup
For a group of 60, the studio provided a planned seating arrangement and private use of the space.
Creative Range
Reviews mention varied activities such as resin workshops, neon painting, pot painting and decoden phone-case decorating.
Parent Break
A coffee shop gives parents somewhere to wait while children take part in activities.
Free Parking
One reviewer reported free parking, with another noting parking directly in front of the facility.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Timing. Ask how overrun time is handled before starting a session; one fabric-painting booking incurred an unexpected extra-hour charge.
Check Collection. If you are making artwork, confirm whether it is ready immediately or requires next-day collection, especially when travelling from outside Dubai.
Clarify Rules. For birthday bookings, get food, outside drinks, decor, tableware and service charges in writing before paying the deposit.
Check Ages. For younger children, ask how involved staff will be; a reviewer found the neon activity underwhelming for children aged four and five.
Use The Gate. Drive inside the gate rather than stopping at the front shown by Google Maps; a review also noted parking in front of the studio.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz - Dubai
Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
neon room
The neon room is a colourful children’s activity, though reviewers differ on whether its short duration justifies the price.
dark mess room
The dark mess room lets visitors throw paint around, creating a deliberately messy group activity.
splash room
The splash room gives children a playful way to make a mess and unwind.
Common Concerns
Extra Charges
A fabric-painting group was charged for an extra hour without being told clearly that the session had run over.
Pickup Delays
One customer was not told artwork would be collected the next day and later reported a delayed shipment to Al Ain.
Event Communication
A birthday-party review describes late changes to venue rules, food arrangements, decor and charges.
Activity Value
Some visitors found neon or slime activities expensive for their duration, including one session that lasted about 20 minutes.
Finding It
The studio can be difficult to locate, with Google Maps reportedly directing visitors to the front instead of inside the gate.
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The Bottom Line
Meraki Art & Design Studio in Al Quoz is built around making things rather than just looking at them. Visitors can try pot painting, beginner resin courses, neon activities, splash-room sessions and decoden DIY phone cases. The hands-on format works for adults, children, friend groups and birthday parties, while holiday camps give children a wider programme of creative projects.
The strongest reviews focus on helpful guidance and a friendly atmosphere. Beginners said resin techniques were explained clearly, and parents described camps as varied, engaging and educational. Birthday parties can be lively and well received: one group brought around 40 children and said none got bored.
There is also a coffee shop for parents, and reviews mention free parking, although finding the studio can be confusing inside the warehouse area. Book with a little caution. Some customers reported unclear rules around outside food, tableware, decor and service charges for parties.
A fabric-painting visitor was billed for an extra hour without being asked whether they wanted to continue, while another customer was surprised that finished artwork needed next-day collection. Neon and slime experiences have also been called expensive for their short duration, so confirm timing, inclusions and collection arrangements before paying.