What age can my child start golf at Dubai Creek Academies?

The Peter Cowen Junior Academy takes children from age 4 up to 17. The academy's September 2025 brochure describes a Little Champions Creek group for ages 4 to 6 and the Junior Creek Golf Program for ages 7 to 17.

How much do junior golf lessons cost?

The academy's site lists the Junior Academy (eight weekly 50-minute lessons) as starting from AED 850 for Dubai Golf members and AED 900 for guests. Ask the provider for the current price for your child's level.

Is there junior tennis, and what does it cost?

Yes. PBI Tennis runs a Junior Development Programme for ages 4 to 11, starting from AED 2,400 for 60 minutes a week over 15 weeks. The 2025/2026 price list also shows AED 4,050 for twice a week and AED 5,625 for three times a week (15 weeks, including 5% VAT); confirm current prices and term dates with the provider.

Does my child need their own clubs or racket?

Not for golf: equipment is available if needed in the Junior Academy. For junior tennis, ask the provider.

Is there a free trial class?

No free trial for children is published. Ask the provider whether a taster session or level check is possible.

Do they teach padel to children?

Viya Padel is on the same site, but no junior padel programme or age range is published. Ask the provider.

Dubai Creek Academies: junior golf and tennis at Dubai Creek, Deira

Ball SportsGolfPadelTennis

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Deira

Ages4–17years old
PriceAED 850a course, lowest price
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Dubai Creek Academies is the sports coaching arm of Dubai Creek Resort, based at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in Port Saeed, Deira. It brings three academies together on one site: the Peter Cowen Academy for golf, PBI Tennis and Viya Padel. For children, the two to know about are golf and tennis. The Peter Cowen Junior Academy takes juniors aged 4 to 17 for eight weekly 50-minute group lessons on a fixed day and time, with weekday and weekend classes, coached by PGA professionals. The package includes unlimited use of the practice facilities, a golf shirt and hat, and a Dubai Golf junior passbook, and equipment is available if your child does not have clubs yet. PBI Tennis runs a Junior Development Programme for ages 4 to 11 in groups of no more than four players per coach, using the 10 and under tennis model, so balls, court size and rackets match each child's age and level. The padel academy does not publish a junior programme.

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The activity

Golf, explained

Junior golf starts with the basics of the swing: how to hold a club, stand to the ball and send it straight, first with short chips and putts and then with longer shots on the range. Children also learn the rules, etiquette and how to find their way round a course, and good junior programmes turn most of this into games and challenges so the youngest stay keen. Golf builds coordination, balance, patience and focus, and it teaches children to manage their own emotions when a shot goes wrong. Many clubs take children from preschool age with light, shorter clubs, and older juniors can move on through skill levels towards club competitions and tournaments.

Who it's for

Golf: juniors aged 4 to 17, from a first swing to advanced levels. The academy's September 2025 brochure splits this into Little Champions Creek (ages 4 to 6), the Junior Creek Golf Program (ages 7 to 17, in colour levels red-yellow and blue-purple) and a Future-Elite and Elite programme for competitive juniors, entry by a playing ability test. Tennis: ages 4 to 11 in the Junior Development Programme, grouped by age and level. Boys and girls both take part (the academy's own photos show both). No junior padel programme is published. For children with additional needs, ask the provider.

What to expect

Junior golf runs as a block of eight weekly 50-minute group lessons on a fixed day and time. The academy's brochure describes the youngest group (ages 4 to 6) as a fun game-and-task session working on fundamental movement skills alongside technique and basic rules, and certificates of achievement are part of the package. Equipment is available if needed, so your child does not need their own clubs to start. Junior tennis groups have at most four children per coach, with at least one hour a week (two or more is recommended) and match play once a child is ready. No free trial is published for either sport: ask the provider whether a taster or assessment is possible.

Highlights

Junior golf for ages 4 to 17: eight weekly 50-minute lessons, weekday and weekend classes (dubaicreekresort.com)
Golf package includes unlimited practice facility access, golf shirt, hat and Dubai Golf junior passbook (dubaicreekresort.com)
Junior tennis for ages 4 to 11, no more than 4 players per coach, using the 10 and under tennis model (dubaicreekresort.com)
Coached by PGA professionals in golf; the tennis team is led by Head Tennis Professional CJ Kindred (dubaicreekresort.com)
Golf, tennis and padel academies on one site at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Port Saeed (dubaicreekresort.com)
4.8 on Google from 25 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Dubai Creek Academies has 4.8 on Google from 25 reviews. 24 of those reviews give five stars and one gives one star.

The facts

Ages: Golf: 4-17 (Peter Cowen Junior Academy)
Tennis: 4-11 (PBI Junior Development Programme)
Prices: Junior golf: starting from AED 850 (Dubai Golf members)or AED 900 (guests) for 8 weekly 50-minute lessons
Junior tennis: starting from AED 2,400 for 60 minutes a week over 15 weeks
2025/2026 price list: AED 4,050 twice a weekAED 5,625 three times a week (15 weeks, incl. 5% VAT) - confirm current
Schedule: Junior golf: one fixed day and time a week, weekday and weekend options. Junior tennis: minimum 1 hour a week, 2+ recommended. Ask the provider for current class slots.
Where: Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Dubai Creek Resort, Port Saeed, Deira, Dubai
How to book: [email protected] · +971 4 602 1552 · wa.me/971565474048 · pbidubaihyatt.playbypoint.com · +971 58 535 7724

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Golf facility timings on the academy's site: driving range and Swing Catalyst 6am to 9:30pm (last bucket of balls), mini golf 9am to 9:15pm (last tee time) (dubaicreekresort.com)
Tennis court hours on the academy's site: 6am to 11pm (dubaicreekresort.com)
Junior prices differ for Dubai Golf members and guests; tennis prices on the 2025/2026 price list include 5% VAT (dubaicreekresort.com)
The golf academy's 2025-2026 rate card asks for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel a lesson, or the full fee is charged (dubaicreekresort.com)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet (Google listing)