Large floors
The studio has a big, well-maintained main dance floor, with additional halls upstairs for different classes.
Al Quoz
Palais de Danse is a dance school in Al Quoz where beginners and experienced dancers can take private or group lessons. Reviews particularly highlight ballroom and Latin training, plus wedding first-dance choreography, in a spacious studio with a large dance floor and a welcoming café-style atmosphere.
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The studio has a big, well-maintained main dance floor, with additional halls upstairs for different classes.
Several beginners say instructors break down steps clearly and help them feel more comfortable, including during a couple’s first dance.
Couples can work on a personalised wedding dance; reviews mention patient coaching, attention to detail and improved confidence before the event.
People with no previous dance experience describe taking couple’s classes and gradually understanding timing, steps and music.
The studio also suits families: one child became interested after watching their parents and other dancers, then started attending kids classes.
One review notes mirrors, a barre, dumbbells and mats alongside the large hall, giving students useful tools for posture and movement practice.
A review specifically mentions plenty of free parking and an easy-to-reach setting surrounded by cafés and arts centres.
Check parking. If you are driving, ask reception about the parking arrangement; a review reports plenty of free parking nearby.
Ask about shows. If performances interest you, ask what shows or studio events are currently scheduled; a long-time reviewer says they are a notable feature.
Plan evenings. If your class ends late, check the route and surroundings in advance, since one reviewer described the area as dark later in the evening.
Try a class. A trial lesson can help you judge the teaching style and fit; reviews mention a flexible admin team and a positive first-class experience.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Ballroom lessons are specifically mentioned as a satisfying private-learning option.
Reviews mention coffee as an option when taking a short break from dancing.
One visitor expected a 45AED trial class but was later told to pay 99AED plus VAT, so confirm the full price before booking.
A reviewer found the surrounding industrial area very dark later in the evening and felt uncomfortable there after class.
One trial-class visitor liked the studio but said the location was too far for them personally.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“I found offer for one class for 45AED which is not bad for industrial area where this school located, later on when I had a class there I was told to pay 99AED plus VAT which is just awfully and made me mad”Google review · December 2018
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“I found offer for one class for 45AED which is not bad for industrial area where this school located, later on when I had a class there I was told to pay 99AED plus VAT which is just awfully and made me mad”Google review · December 2018
The Bottom Line
Palais de Danse is a dance school in Al Quoz with enough space for serious practice but a welcoming feel for complete beginners. Reviews mention ballroom dancing lessons, bachata, salsa and tango, with both group lessons and private sessions. Couples also book wedding dance choreography, and one family enrolled their six-year-old in kids classes after he became interested watching his parents dance.
The strongest recurring detail is the teaching style. Beginners describe learning steps and timing without feeling rushed, while couples say patient coaching helped them complete a first dance and feel more confident in front of guests. The studio itself is a draw: reviews mention a large, well-maintained floor, several halls, mirrors, a barre, and basic strength equipment such as dumbbells and mats.
There is also a coffee and cake shop for breaks, and an older review mentions shows worth asking about. Drivers may appreciate the reported free parking. Do check the full price before a trial, especially whether VAT is included: one reviewer expected a 45AED class but was later quoted 99AED plus VAT.
Another found the Al Quoz surroundings dark late at night and the location too far for their routine, so consider your return journey and travel time.