CAP Tennis Academy — Al Barsha South
- Ages3+years and up
- PriceAED 120a session, lowest price
- OpenAskNot published yet
- Where8 branchesAl Barsha South, Al Barsha 3 +6See on the map
About CAP Tennis Academy
CAP Tennis Academy (its website also calls it CAP Sport Academy) coaches tennis for children and adults at hotel and school courts across Dubai, from Al Barsha South and Al Safa to Downtown and Bur Dubai, plus Abu Dhabi. For Al Barsha South, its website lists two school venues: GEMS Founders School and Nord Anglia International School. Junior group lessons are split by age and ball colour: Red Ball for ages 4-7, Orange Ball for 7-10, Green Ball for 10-12, and a Junior Advance programme for players over 12 who are getting ready for tournaments. The academy's FAQ says children can start as early as 3 to 4, and groups are matched by age and ability, so siblings may end up in different groups. Prices are published as starting points: group sessions from AED 120 per player, semi-private from AED 170 per player and private lessons from AED 300 per session. Final fees depend on the coach, venue and time slot. The academy says it is affiliated to the UAE Tennis Federation.
The activity
Tennis, explained
Tennis is a racquet sport played one-on-one or in doubles across a net. Young children usually start on a smaller court with softer, slower balls: red balls for the youngest, then orange, then green as they move to a full-size court, before playing with the standard yellow ball. Along the way they learn the basic strokes, serving, rallying, footwork and how to score a game. Tennis builds hand-eye coordination, balance and agility, and match play teaches focus, patience and how to handle winning and losing. Children can take group lessons with others of a similar age and level, or private and semi-private lessons for more one-to-one attention.
Who it's for
Children from about 3-4 upwards, from complete beginners to juniors preparing for tournaments. Junior groups run as Red Ball (ages 4-7, beginner), Orange Ball (7-10, intermediate), Green Ball (10-12, advanced intermediate) and Junior Advance (12+). No previous tennis experience is needed. Adults are catered for too, with adult group lessons, Ladies Mornings and corporate evening sessions, so a parent can play as well. Ask the branch you pick which of these run there.
What to expect
Junior group sessions are grouped by age and level. Coaches work on footwork, coordination, technique and game awareness, with younger players using slower red and orange balls before moving to a full-size court with green balls. The academy says class length varies by coach, venue and level, typically from about 30 minutes to two hours, so ask what applies to your child's group. Dress your child in comfortable clothes and pack tennis or running shoes, a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat. The website has a 'Book Trial Lesson' button, but the trial price and format are not published - ask when you book. Private and semi-private lessons are also available.
Highlights
- Junior groups by age: Red Ball 4-7, Orange Ball 7-10, Green Ball 10-12, Junior Advance 12+ (capsportacademy.com)
- Starting prices: group AED 120 per player per session, semi-private AED 170 per player, private AED 300; package discounts for monthly and term bookings (capsportacademy.com)
- Al Barsha South courts: the academy's Al Barsha page lists GEMS Founders School and Nord Anglia International School, so confirm which is running your child's group (capsportacademy.com)
- CEO and coach Amarsingh Rao has 12 years of coaching experience and holds USPTR Professional and AITA level 1-3 certifications (capsportacademy.com)
- Says it is affiliated to the UAE Tennis Federation (capsportacademy.com)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
On Google, the Al Barsha South branch is rated 5.0 from 92 reviews, all of them five-star. Mankhool is rated 5.0 from 27 reviews and the Nord Anglia branch in Al Barsha South 5.0 from 6. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it. Testimonials on the academy's own website, from adult players, mention detailed advice from the coach every session and fair prices.
The facts
- Ages
- From 3-4
Junior groups
- Red Ball: 4-7
- Orange Ball: 7-10
- Green Ball: 10-12
- Junior Advance: 12+
(capsportacademy.com)
- Prices
Starting from
- Group: AED 120 per player per session
- Semi-private: AED 170 per player per session
- Private: AED 300 per session
- Package discounts for monthly and term bookings
(capsportacademy.com)
- Schedule
- Class days and times not published - ask the provider
- Trial
- Trial lesson bookable via the website; price and format not published - ask the provider
- Where
- GEMS Founders School, Control Tower, Umm Suqeim St, Al Barsha South Second, Dubai
- How to book
- capsportacademy.com/join-us · +971 56 836 1332
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- School tennis courts; the academy lists GEMS Founders School as an Al Barsha South venue (capsportacademy.com)
- Class days and times are not published: ask the academy (capsportacademy.com)
- Bring tennis or running shoes, a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat (capsportacademy.com)
- Lessons run on school and hotel courts, so check which venue your child's group uses (capsportacademy.com)
- Siblings of different ages or levels may be placed in different groups (capsportacademy.com)
- At the end of each term you let the coach know whether your child is continuing (capsportacademy.com)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
Skip mapGEMS Founders School, CONTROL TOWER - Umm Suqeim St - Al Barsha South Second - Al Barsha South - Dubai
Interested in CAP Tennis Academy?
Message them directly — ask about classes, times and prices.
Message on WhatsApp