Aquatix: baby swim, learn to swim and squads at Dubai school pools
About Aquatix
Aquatix is a Dubai swim school that describes itself as a UAE-licensed swim provider running ASA and AUSTSwim-based programmes. Its programmes run from baby and parent sessions for little ones from six months, through a staged Learn to Swim programme, to a Development Squad and a Senior Squad for children who want to train and race. The team says it has taken the UK ASA swimming programme and added flexibility for an earlier start in the water, which suits families in the Middle East. Lessons take place at school pools around Dubai: Arcadia School, North London Collegiate School Dubai, Arcadia Global School, Raffles World Academy and Collegiate International School, which the club says are all temperature controlled. There are also holiday swim camps during school breaks, with daily sessions aimed at speeding up progress. In Learn to Swim, children are rewarded at each stage so they, and you, can see how they are getting on. Prices are not listed on the website; ask Aquatix for fees and which session suits your child.
The activity
Swimming, explained
Swimming lessons for children usually start with water confidence: getting used to splashes, floating, blowing bubbles and putting the face in the water. From there, children learn to kick, glide and breathe, then build up the four strokes (front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly) in small steps, moving up a level when a skill is secure. Baby and parent classes can begin at around six months, with the parent in the water. Beyond keeping children safe around pools and the sea, regular lessons build stamina, coordination and confidence, and older swimmers who enjoy it can move into squad training and galas.
Who it's for
Babies from six months (with a parent in the water), children learning to swim at every level, and swimmers ready for squad training; the squad page says some squad swimmers started with Aquatix at two or three years old. There is also a separate adults programme. The team says it welcomes swimmers of all abilities in an inclusive environment, and one coach's profile mentions experience teaching people of determination; ask the provider about specific support needs.
What to expect
Baby Swim is a structured, fun class where you are in the water with your baby, working on floating and going under the water, with coaches helping you feel at ease too. In Learn to Swim, children work through progressive stages covering the four strokes, breathing and water skills, and are rewarded as they pass each stage. The club's own advice is that one or two lessons a week, kept up through the cooler months, gives the steadiest progress. Aquatix does not publish a trial policy, what to bring or class sizes for lessons; ask the provider when you get in touch.
Highlights
- Programmes from Baby Swim (from six months) to Learn to Swim, Development Squad and Senior Squad (aquatixdubai.com)
- Teachers and coaches hold ASA qualifications from level 2 to level 4 (aquatixdubai.com)
- Lessons at five Dubai school pools, which the club says are temperature controlled (aquatixdubai.com)
- Holiday swim camps during school breaks, with daily sessions (aquatixdubai.com)
- Learn to Swim children are rewarded at each stage of the programme (aquatixdubai.com)
- 5.0 on Google from 1 review (Google listing)
The facts
- Ages
- Baby Swim from 6 months (with a parent); Learn to Swim; Development and Senior Squads; adults programme also offered
- Prices
- Lesson prices not published. Development Squad, August-December 2024 term (16 weeks) at North London Collegiate School: AED 4,375 for 3 sessions a week, AED 5,125 for 4+ sessions a week (2024 flyer; confirm current)
- Schedule
- As listed on the venues page in February 2026 (confirm times for this term and your child's level): Arcadia School: Mon-Wed 4.15pm, Sun 8.30am; North London Collegiate School Dubai: Mon-Thu 4pm, Fri 11.15am, Sat 8am; Arcadia Global School: Mon & Thu 3.15pm, Fri 12pm, Sun 8.30am; Raffles World Academy: Tue & Thu 4.30pm-7.30pm, Sun 8am-12pm; Collegiate International School: Fri 1pm-3pm, Sat 8am-12pm
- Trial
- Ask the provider
- Where
- Arcadia School, Dubai · North London Collegiate School Dubai · Arcadia Global School, Dubai · Raffles World Academy, Dubai · Collegiate International School, Dubai
- How to book
- aquatixdubai.com/contact-us · +971 55 539 2282 · [email protected]
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Venues: Arcadia School, North London Collegiate School Dubai, Arcadia Global School, Raffles World Academy and Collegiate International School (aquatixdubai.com)
- A 2024 Development Squad flyer asked swimmers to bring snorkel, fins, pull buoy, float, ankle band, finger paddles, two hats, two goggles, a drink bottle and a mesh bag; ask for the current kit list (Google listing)
- The location pinned on Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park; ask about access at your venue (Google listing)
- Prices are not on the website; the programme pages ask you to get in touch for venues and prices (aquatixdubai.com)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
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Location
Skip map58H4+CGP - Nad Al Sheba 1 - Nad Al Sheba - Dubai
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