What age can my child start at Ace Sports Academy?

From 3 in some sports: Baby Gym takes ages 3-5 and football's Tots Aces group is for ages 3-4. Karate starts at 7 (Mini Tigers, 7-9) and basketball's youngest timetabled group is 5-7.

How much do classes cost?

Fees are not published on the website. The timetable pages ask families to call or WhatsApp 055 452 2066 for prices and discounts.

Where are the classes held?

Football, basketball, gymnastics, swimming and karate classes, and an MMA group (ages not published), have timetables at Star International School in Mirdif. Tennis runs at Uptown International School, also in Mirdif. Check the venue for your child's sport when you book.

When are the classes?

The academy's latest published timetables are for Term 1 2025-26: for example, basketball on Saturdays and Monday to Wednesday afternoons and evenings, and gymnastics on Saturday and Friday afternoons and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons into the evening. A 2026-27 timetable was not on the site when we checked, so confirm current times with the academy.

Is there a free trial?

The website does not say whether trial sessions are currently offered. Ask the provider when you call.

Do they run holiday camps?

Yes. The summer 2026 programme included an activity camp at Star International School, Mirdif (6 July to 28 August, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-1:30pm) plus basketball, swimming and gymnastics camps. Ask the academy about the next school holiday.

Ace Sports Academy: after-school sports for kids in Mirdif

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Ace Sports Academy is a Mirdif sports school for children that runs term-time groups in football, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, karate and tennis, plus a mixed martial arts (MMA) class whose ages are not published. It was founded in Dubai in 2010 by Feras Neameh, an ITF-qualified tennis coach, and started out as a tennis academy before adding other sports. Most kids' classes are held at Star International School in Mirdif; tennis runs at Uptown International School, also in Mirdif. Each sport is split into small age bands, so a five-year-old and an eight-year-old train in separate groups: Baby Gym takes children from 3, football starts with Tots Aces at 3-4, and basketball, karate and tennis have their own ladders up to the early teens. There are also selected-player basketball teams and a competition-level gymnastics group for children who want more. In the school holidays the academy runs activity, swimming, basketball and gymnastics camps. Prices are not published: the academy asks families to call or WhatsApp for fees and discounts.

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The activity

Multi-Sports, explained

A multi-sport academy lets children try several sports under one roof, usually in weekly after-school groups sorted by age and level. Little ones start with ball games, balance and hand-eye coordination; older children move on to proper technique, positions, match play and fitness. Swimming, gymnastics and martial arts add body control, water confidence and discipline, while team sports such as football and basketball teach passing, communication and playing fair. Many families start with one sport and add a second once a child finds what they love. Starting ages vary by sport, from around three for baby gym and tots' ball games to seven or so for more technical classes.

Who it's for

Boys and girls from about 3 to their teens, by sport. Gymnastics (2025-26 timetable): Baby Gym 3-5, Beginners 5-6, Beginners/Intermediate 7-11, Intermediate 7-12, plus a Competition Level group. Football: Tots Aces 3-4, Mini Aces 5-6, Super Aces 7-9, Ace Aces 10-14+. Basketball (2025-26 timetable): groups for 5-7, 8-11 and 12+, plus selected-player teams chosen by the coach. Karate: Mini Tigers 7-9, Super Tigers 10-13. Swimming: a Learners level for beginners, then ten levels from Mini Swimmers (Level 1) to Ace Superior Swimmers (Level 10); ages not published. Tennis: junior groups from the early years to teens (Teen Aces). MMA runs as a Beginners/Improvers group with no ages published: ask the provider. Special-needs support is not mentioned on the site: ask the provider.

What to expect

Children join a group for their age and level during term; the academy's 2025-26 timetables show weekday sessions mostly in the late afternoon and evening, and Saturday sessions from the morning into the afternoon. Younger groups are game-based: the football Tots Aces session, for example, uses fun games in groups of 8-10 to build balance and basic ball skills, while older groups work on technique, tactics and fitness. Junior tennis classes are kept to 4-6 players. Swimming classes are booked by phone only. The site does not say whether a trial session is free or what kit to bring, so ask the provider before the first session.

Highlights

Six kids' sports in Mirdif: football, basketball, gymnastics, swimming and karate at Star International School, and tennis at Uptown International School, plus an MMA class with no ages published (acesportsacademy.com)
Starts young: Baby Gym from 3 and football Tots Aces for ages 3-4 (acesportsacademy.com)
Small tennis groups of 4-6 players (acesportsacademy.com)
Pathways for keen kids: selected-player basketball teams and a competition-level gymnastics group (acesportsacademy.com)
Holiday camps at Star International School, Mirdif; the summer 2026 activity camp ran Monday to Friday, 8:30am-1:30pm (acesportsacademy.com)
4.2 on Google from 101 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Ace Sports Academy holds 4.2 on Google from 101 reviews. 54 of those are five-star and 29 are four-star, with 10 three-star and 8 at one or two stars.

The facts

Ages: From 3 (Baby Gym 3-5; football Tots Aces 3-4) up to teens; karate 7-13
Not published yet: Ask about prices and trials
Schedule: Term 1 2025-26 timetables (confirm current): basketball Sat, Mon, Tue and Wed; gymnastics Sat and Fri afternoons, Mon, Wed and Thu 16:45-19:45; MMA (Beginners/Improvers, ages not published) Tue and Thu 16:30-17:30 (Star International School, Mirdif)
Where: Star International School, 24B St, Mirdif, Dubai · Uptown International School, Mirdif (tennis)
How to book: tel:+971554522066 · wa.me/971554522066 · [email protected] · acesportsacademy.com/contact-us

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Kids' classes are at Star International School, Mirdif; tennis is at Uptown International School, Mirdif (acesportsacademy.com)
Swimming classes must be booked by phone on 055 452 2066 (acesportsacademy.com)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet (Google listing)
Fees and discounts are given by phone or WhatsApp, not on the website (acesportsacademy.com)