Desert Cubs Cricket Academy — DPS (The Gardens / Jebel Ali)
- Ages4+years and up
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About Desert Cubs Cricket Academy - DPS
Desert Cubs is a junior cricket academy that has been running since 2007 and trains at five centres across Dubai and Sharjah. This listing is its Delhi Private School (DPS) centre in The Gardens / Jebel Ali, which the academy describes as an astro turf ground with a centre pitch, floodlights, three practice nets, a bowling machine and a pavilion. Boys and girls of all skill levels are welcome, and the academy's registration page describes coaching for ages 5-18. Its girls' programme runs in three tiers - Cubs Starter (ages 4-8), Cubs Development (9-13) and Cubs Elite (14-19) - with former UAE Women's player Judith Jose Peter as girls' head coach. The academy is affiliated with the Emirates Cricket Board and also runs tournaments, holiday camps and international tours. Registration for the 2026/27 season is open. Fees and weekly training times for DPS are not on the website, so message the academy on +971 58 827 4266 to ask.
The activity
Cricket, explained
Cricket coaching for children builds hand-eye coordination, throwing and catching, balance and an understanding of how a team game works. Younger beginners usually learn through games and simple batting, bowling and fielding drills, often with softer balls, before moving on to proper technique in the nets and short matches. Older and more experienced players work on specific skills, match awareness and fitness, and many academies enter teams in age-group tournaments. Children are normally grouped by age and ability, so a complete beginner can join alongside others at the same stage. Kit usually starts with trainers, sports clothes and water, with bats, pads and helmets often provided or added later.
Who it's for
Boys and girls across all skill levels. The academy's registration page describes coaching for ages 5-18; the girls' programme lists Cubs Starter (ages 4-8), Cubs Development (ages 9-13) and Cubs Elite (ages 14-19). Ask the academy which group suits your child at DPS.
What to expect
Training at DPS is on the school's astro turf ground, which has floodlights for evening sessions, three practice nets and a bowling machine. On the girls' programme, Cubs Starter introduces cricket through games and basic skills, Cubs Development builds technical foundations and Cubs Elite is for competitive cricketers. The girls' cricket page mentions a free trial session - ask the academy whether a trial can be arranged for your child at DPS. The website does not publish session length, a kit list or the weekly training times for the 2026/27 season, so ask the provider before your first visit. You register through the academy's online form, which says it replies within 24 hours.
Highlights
- Emirates Cricket Board affiliated academy, running since 2007 (desertcubs.com)
- DPS centre: astro turf ground, floodlights, 3 practice nets, bowling machine and pavilion (desertcubs.com)
- Boys and girls of all skill levels welcome (desertcubs.com)
- Girls' programme in three age tiers, with former UAE Women's player Judith Jose Peter as head coach (desertcubs.com)
- Centre In-Charge at DPS is Prosanta Chanda (desertcubs.com)
- Also runs tournaments, summer, winter and Ramadan camps, and international tours (desertcubs.com)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
Desert Cubs - DPS has 2.3 on Google from 3 reviews: two 1-star and one 5-star. That is a very small number of reviews, so a trial session is a good way to judge it for yourself.
The facts
- Ages
- 5-18; girls' programme: 4-8, 9-13, 14-19
- Trial
- Free trial session mentioned on the girls' cricket page - ask about DPS
- Where
- Delhi Private School (DPS), The Gardens / Jebel Ali, Dubai
- How to book
- desertcubs-admin.app/kiosk/register · +971 58 827 4266 · [email protected]
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Season fees and 2026/27 training times for DPS are not on the website - ask the academy (desertcubs.com)
- Contact by phone or WhatsApp on +971 58 827 4266, or email [email protected] (desertcubs.com)
- The academy also trains at Deira International School, Star International School, Baseline Sports Academy (DIP) and Sharjah English School (desertcubs.com)
- A toilet is listed as an amenity (Google listing)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
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