Real projects
Children make usable creations, including an FM radio, torch, walkie-talkies and wooden toys, rather than only following paper-based activities.
StuDIYo Lab
Al Quoz
StuDIYo Lab is a hands-on education centre in Al Quoz where children learn by making. Reviews highlight woodwork sessions and seasonal camps, with projects such as toys, radios and wooden creations that children can take home.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
136 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Patient guidance
Reviews repeatedly describe instructors as calm, attentive and supportive, helping children understand tools and finish projects successfully.
Safe equipment
One long-term woodworking review specifically says the machines are child safe, which may reassure parents who are initially cautious about workshop equipment.
Camp variety
Camps include different woodwork projects, from Minecraft helmets and radios to toys, giving returning children something new to build.
School trips
Field trips are structured in small groups, with a staff member supporting each group while students work together on practical builds.
Inclusive activities
Reviews describe hands-on activities as inclusive and meaningful for different learners, including a child with ADHD and a neurodiverse student.
Take-home work
Children commonly leave with something they made, which reviewers say gives them visible pride and a reason to keep practising.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check pricing. Ask for the current fee before booking: one review lists woodworking at AED 105 per child for one hour and soapstone carving at AED 250 for two hours.
Confirm age. Check the age fit when choosing a session; a customer specifically describes the one-hour woodworking activity as suitable for children aged five and older.
Use parking. If you are driving, ask about the parking arrangements before arriving; one customer reported free parking.
Ask about safety. If workshop machinery worries you, ask for the child-level explanation and safety setup; a school reviewer said equipment was clearly simplified for students.
Clarify parties. For a birthday booking, confirm the exact activity, deliverables and event setup in writing so the delivered product matches the agreement.
Compare formats. Ask whether a try-me class, independent session, full module, camp or ongoing one-to-one format best suits your child before committing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Times Square Center - F11 First Floor - 4B St
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 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 – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Wood working
Woodworking is the clearest recurring activity, with children learning to measure, cut, sand and build toys or other projects.
Summer camp
Summer camp keeps children building across several days; one child made chess pieces, a bowling set and a butterfly necklace.
Soapstone carving
Birthday groups have used soapstone carving to make small animal sculptures, giving children a creative project to take pride in.
Tinker Shed club
A family workshop reviewer specifically planned to return for the Tinker Shed club, making it a useful option to ask about.
3D printing
3D printing is mentioned as a next step for children already attending regular woodworking sessions.
Common Concerns
Premium pricing
One parent found a two-hour workshop expensive compared with similar activities, even though the Times Square location made it convenient.
Event mismatch
A birthday-party customer said the delivered product differed from what had been agreed and found the service disappointing for its per-child charge.
Party promotion
One birthday-party review objected to pamphlets being distributed and a six-foot standee being placed in the middle of the event.
Staff interaction
One parent reported that a staff member was mean and aggressive when helping their six-year-old, who was repeatedly told she was not focusing.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Aed 105 per child
Wood working 1 hour
“✅️ Wood working 1 hour Aed 105 per child , 1 hour session (5 year and older) with a supporting instructor”Google review · November 2024
Aed 250 per child
Soapstone carving
“✅️ Soapstone carving Aed 250 per child, 2 hour session( 5 years and older) with a supporting instructor”Google review · November 2024
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The Bottom Line
StuDIYo Lab in Al Quoz is built around making rather than watching. Children can try woodworking, attend seasonal camps, join family workshops or take ongoing sessions. Reviews mention wooden toys, Minecraft helmets, a working FM radio, a torch, walkie-talkies and even volcano clocks.
The appeal is straightforward: children leave with something they designed or built themselves. The staff are a major strength in most accounts. Parents and teachers describe patient, knowledgeable guidance, while school groups were organised into small teams with an instructor supporting each group.
The activities have also worked well for children who benefit from extra patience or inclusive support; one family described a neurodiverse child feeling safe, respected and challenged positively. A reviewer also said the machines were child safe, and another noted that the equipment was explained at a student-friendly level. Costs are worth checking before you book.
A customer reported AED 105 per child for a one-hour woodworking session and AED 250 for two-hour soapstone carving, while another considered a workshop pricey. Free parking was mentioned. Birthday-party feedback is mostly positive, but one customer reported an agreed product mismatch and unwanted promotional materials, so confirm party deliverables and setup in advance.