Moving to the United Arab Emirates
British families arriving in the UAE often look for Scouts within the first few weeks. This page is the short version: how to enrol, what the school year looks like, how subs work, and the volunteer ask we make of every new family.
School calendar
Abu Dhabi Scouts follows the British-curriculum school year in the UAE — three terms a year, with breaks aligned to the school calendar.
Where we meet
We meet on school campuses across Abu Dhabi — 1st (BSAK) on Thursdays, 3rd (Raha KCC) on Tuesdays and 4th (Noya) on Wednesdays, with our Explorers at RIS Gardens Campus on Thursdays. Section-by-section timings are on the Join us page and the map on Where we meet.
Subs
- Subs
- AED 400 per term
Uniform
The standard Scouts uniform is available from suppliers in the UAE; we'll point you at the nearest stockist once your child has been allocated a place. The blue uniform shirt and the Group necker are the only items you need on day one.
Volunteer with us
We can't run a Group this size without volunteer help. Families who get involved get priority on the waiting list — even an hour every couple of months makes a difference. See how to volunteer for the current asks.