Is Dubai Youth Olympic School of Rhythmic Gymnastics for girls only?

Yes. The school describes itself as a rhythmic gymnastics club for girls only in Dubai.

What ages does it take?

The site lists three age groups: Beginner (3-6 years), Pre Junior (7-10 years) and Junior (11-16 years). It also mentions a Baby Group, Novice and International Junior & Senior classes; ask the provider for the ages of those.

Can my daughter try a class first?

The school invites new families to an observation class. Call +971 52 507 3475 to arrange one.

How much are the classes?

The website does not publish its fees. Ask the provider.

Where are classes held?

At Al Safa Horizon School, 49th Street, Dubai, in the Al Wasl area.

What days and times are classes?

The website does not publish a class timetable; ask the provider for your daughter's group times. The Google listing shows Monday to Thursday 3:30-7:30PM, Friday 1:30-5:30PM and Saturday 10:30AM-2:30PM, closed Sunday, with appointments required.

Dubai Youth Olympic School of Rhythmic Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Wasl

Dubai Youth Olympic School of Rhythmic Gymnastics, which also goes by UAE Gymnastics, is a girls-only rhythmic gymnastics club based at Al Safa Horizon School on 49th Street, in the Al Wasl area. It is owned by two UAE nationals, Tariq Malallah and Malak Alfarsi, and says its aim is to grow the sport in the UAE and help form a national team. Training is grouped by age: Beginner for 3-6 years, Pre Junior for 7-10 and Junior for 11-16, and the site also lists a Baby Group, Novice, and International Junior & Senior classes. The club covers both first steps and competitive, high-performance training. In 2022 it organised the GCC Grand Series of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Dubai with Dubai Sports Council, and one of its gymnasts, Lamia Tariq Malallah, received the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award in 2019. If you're curious, ring the school and ask to watch an observation class with your daughter first.

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The activity

Gymnastics, explained

Rhythmic gymnastics mixes ballet, dance and gymnastics, performed to music on a soft carpet rather than on bars or a beam. Gymnasts work with a small piece of kit - a hoop, ball, ribbon, clubs or rope - throwing, rolling and catching it while they leap, turn and balance. Early classes focus on posture, stretching, basic jumps and getting used to the apparatus; later come full routines and, for those who want it, competitions. It builds flexibility, balance, co-ordination and a strong sense of rhythm. Many clubs take girls from about three, with a playful beginner group before more structured training.

Who it's for

Girls only. The site lists age groups of 3-6 years (Beginner), 7-10 years (Pre Junior) and 11-16 years (Junior), plus Baby Group, Novice and International Junior & Senior classes. It covers beginners as well as girls training to compete. For a baby group age or special needs support, ask the provider.

What to expect

The school invites new families to an observation class: call and they will arrange for you and your daughter to come and watch. Classes are run by age group, starting with the Beginner group for 3-6 year olds. The club describes its programmes as progressive and safe, teaching correct technique from the right posture through to flexibility work. One parent quoted on the site mentions being invited once a term to see their child's progress. Google lists the club as appointment-only and says membership is required. For kit, class length, the weekly timetable and fees, ask the provider.

Highlights

Girls-only rhythmic gymnastics club (uae-gymnastics.com)
Age groups: Beginner 3-6, Pre Junior 7-10, Junior 11-16 (uae-gymnastics.com)
Observation class for new families on request - call to arrange (uae-gymnastics.com)
Owned by UAE nationals Tariq Malallah and Malak Alfarsi (uae-gymnastics.com)
Organised the GCC Grand Series of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Dubai 2022, with Dubai Sports Council (uae-gymnastics.com)
Club gymnast Lamia Tariq Malallah received the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award in 2019 (uae-gymnastics.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Rated 4.4 on Google from 36 reviews: 29 are five-star, 1 four-star, 1 three-star and 5 one-star. In the parent reviews the school shows on its website, families mention professional, supportive coaches, clear progress in flexibility and skills, trips abroad to compete, and being invited once a term to see how their child is doing.

The facts

Ages: Girls 3-16
Beginner: 3-6
Pre Junior: 7-10
Junior: 11-16
Also Baby Group, Novice and International Junior & Senior (ages not published)
Prices: Ask the provider
Trial: Observation class on request - call to arrange
Where: Al Safa Horizon School, 49th Street, Al Wasl, Dubai
How to book: +971 52 507 3475 · wa.me/971525073475 · [email protected] · uae-gymnastics.com/contact-us
Opening hours: Mon–Thu3:30pm–7:30pm
Fri1:30pm–5:30pm
Sat10:30am–2:30pm
SunClosed

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Classes take place at Al Safa Horizon School, 49th Street, Dubai (uae-gymnastics.com)
Appointment required and membership required (Google listing)
On-site parking, plus paid parking nearby (Google listing)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)
Pay by debit or credit card or phone (Google listing)
The website also has a Russian-language version (uae-gymnastics.com)