What age can my child start?

The site describes water-exploration sessions for toddlers and lessons for ages 5 and above, but its FAQ says members are accepted from age 5. Check with the academy for children under 5.

Can my child try a session first?

Yes. The academy offers trial sessions so you can see the coaching style and facilities before signing up.

What does my child need to bring?

A swimsuit, cap and goggles for swimming. Cricket gear can be brought or rented, and shared training equipment is provided.

How much do classes cost?

Prices are not published on the website, so ask the provider.

How do I contact the academy?

By phone or WhatsApp on +971 50 941 6131, or email info@cherishsports.com. The site says you can sign up online or in person.

Cherish Swimming and Cricket Academy

Q: Where does Cherish Swimming and Cricket Academy run classes?

Cherish Sports lists three venues: Arcadia Global School in Al Furjan, The Apartment Club at Dubai World Trade Centre and Discovery Garden. Pick a branch on this page for its address, and ask the academy which sport runs at which venue.

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Al Furjan

Trial class

AgesAll ages
Where2 branchesAl Furjan, Trade CentreSee on the map
Not publishedAskPrices and times

Cherish Sports runs swimming and cricket coaching in Dubai. Its site lists three venues: Arcadia Global School in Al Furjan, The Apartment Club at Dubai World Trade Centre and Discovery Garden. The site does not say which sport runs at which venue, so ask before you book. It describes water-exploration sessions for toddlers and lessons for ages 5 and above, with group and private swimming sessions led by certified instructors and lifeguards on duty. Cricket coaching covers batting, bowling and fielding in small groups, blending drills, practice matches and fitness work for beginners and children who already play in a team. One-on-one training is available too, and trial sessions are offered before you sign up. The academy runs internal cricket matches, external tournaments and internal and external swimming competitions for children who want to compete. Cherish Sports was established in 2017.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Swimming lessons take children from first splashes to confident strokes. The youngest usually start with water-confidence play, then move on to floating, breathing, kicking and full strokes as they grow. Regular lessons build fitness, coordination and water safety, a real life skill in a city full of pools and beaches. Cricket coaching teaches batting, bowling and fielding through drills and practice matches, and brings in teamwork, game rules and sportsmanship along the way. Both sports suit complete beginners: children usually start in small groups where a coach can correct technique, and those who catch the bug can move on to club matches, swim meets and competitions as their skills develop.

Who it's for

Children and young athletes, from complete beginners to competitive players. The homepage describes water-exploration sessions for toddlers and lessons for ages 5 and above, while the FAQ says members are accepted from age 5, so check with the academy before booking a child under 5. No prior experience is needed, and programmes are grouped by age.

What to expect

Trial sessions are offered, so your child can try the coaching before you commit. For swimming, bring a swimsuit, cap and goggles; for cricket, kit can be brought or rented, and shared training equipment is provided. Swimming comes as group or private sessions with certified instructors and lifeguards on duty. Cricket sessions run in small groups and mix drills, practice matches and fitness activities, with batting, bowling and fielding at the core. Session times, lengths and prices are not published, so ask the provider.

Highlights

Trial sessions offered before signing up (cherishsports.com)
Swimming in group or private sessions with certified instructors and lifeguards on duty (cherishsports.com)
Small-group cricket coaching in batting, bowling and fielding, for beginners and team players (cherishsports.com)
Internal cricket matches, external tournaments and swimming competitions (cherishsports.com)
One-on-one training available (cherishsports.com)
Venues at Arcadia Global School (Al Furjan), The Apartment Club (Dubai World Trade Centre) and Discovery Garden (cherishsports.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Al Furjan branch is rated 4.8 from 76 reviews, and The Apartment Club branch, listed there as Cherish Sports Swimming Academy, is rated 4.8 from 23. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it. Parent testimonials on the academy's site mention patient instructors, a child who lost her fear of water, and kids learning batting, bowling and teamwork while having fun.

The facts

Ages: Toddler water-exploration sessions and lessons for ages 5 and above; FAQ says members from age 5 (cherishsports.com)
Prices: Ask the provider
Trial: Trial sessions offered (cherishsports.com)
Where: Arcadia Global School, Al Furjan, Dubai
How to book: cherishsports.com/contact · +971 50 941 6131 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day8am–8pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

School venue; the site does not publish session times, so ask the academy (cherishsports.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet (Google listing)
Family discount listed on Google; ask the academy for details (Google listing)
Bring a swimsuit, cap and goggles for swimming; cricket kit can be brought or rented (cherishsports.com)
The site also lists Discovery Garden as a venue and does not say which sport runs at which venue, so ask the academy before you book (cherishsports.com)