Elite Sports Academy — JESS Arabian Ranches
- Ages4–14years old
- PriceAED 85a session, lowest price
- OpenAskNot published yet
- Where2 branchesArabian Ranches, Al WaslSee on the map
About Elite Sports Academy
Elite Sports Academy runs after-school and weekend football at school venues, including JESS Arabian Ranches in Arabian Ranches 1 and Dubai British School in Jumeira. The pathway starts with Mini Kickers, 30-minute sessions for three-year-olds, and moves into hour-long Academy groups split by age, with girls-only Academy sessions and invitation-only squads. Both venues are listed for Mini Kickers, After School, Academy, Squads and Girls Academy football. The academy's pricing page shows AED 85 for a 30-minute session and AED 105 for an hour, booked by the term, and its FAQ adds 5% VAT. The academy lists Chelsea FC and the UAE Football Association among its partners. At JESS Arabian Ranches, gymnastics and basketball also run, handy if siblings do different sports. Session days, times and age groups are set per venue, so check the timetable for the branch you pick.
The activity
Football, explained
Football academies for kids run structured sessions that build ball control, passing, teamwork and match understanding through drills and small-sided games, usually grouped by age band and ability. Sessions are typically after school or on weekends and run in blocks or terms, sometimes with a partner federation or professional club badge attached to the coaching curriculum. Most academies welcome complete beginners as well as children who already play for a school or grassroots team, and many offer a free or paid trial session before a term commitment.
Who it's for
Boys and girls from age 3. The academy's pathway runs from Mini Kickers (3 years) through Academy groups to the oldest age groups, with Girls Academy sessions and squads by invitation only (U6-U18 on the programme page). Beginners are welcome. Which age groups run, and on which days, depends on the venue: at JESS Arabian Ranches the timetable shows Academy groups for 4-5, 4-6, 6-8, 7-9, 9-14 and 10-14 years and Girls Academy groups for 8-10 and 11-14 years. At Dubai British School, check the timetable or ask the academy.
What to expect
On a trial your child joins the regular class for that session. Coaches start with a warm-up, then move into more game-based activities, and afterwards the team gives feedback and suggests the right group. Children get a certificate and an Elite goodie bag at the end of the trial. Once enrolled, players train in the mandatory Elite kit (shirt, shorts and socks, with a kit bag and wristband); kit pricing is shown at registration. Missed classes can be made up to three times a term, subject to availability. At JESS Arabian Ranches, Sunday sessions are indoors in September and move outdoors from October. Pick a branch on this page for its address and contact details.
Highlights
- Mini Kickers for 3-year-olds, with Academy groups, Girls Academy and invitation-only squads (elitesports.ae)
- AED 85 per 30-minute session and AED 105 per hour on the pricing page; 10% sibling discount (elitesports.ae)
- Football at JESS Arabian Ranches and Dubai British School, Jumeira (elitesports.ae)
- JESS Arabian Ranches: girls-only Academy sessions on Tuesday evenings for ages 8-10 and 11-14 (elitesports.ae timetable)
- JESS Arabian Ranches: Mini Kickers on Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings (elitesports.ae timetable)
- JESS Arabian Ranches also runs gymnastics and basketball (elitesports.ae)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
On Google, the JESS Arabian Ranches branch is rated 4.7 from 298 reviews and the Dubai British School branch 5.0 from 8 reviews. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.
The facts
- Ages
- Mini Kickers 3 years; Academy 4-14 years in age groups; Girls Academy 8-10 and 11-14; squads by invitation (elitesports.ae)
- Prices
- AED 85 per 30-minute session, AED 105 per 60-minute session, booked by term or year, plus 5% VAT; squads AED 100+ per session, three sessions a week paid for the season; 10% sibling discount, not on squads (elitesports.ae)
- Schedule
- Term 1 2026 football at JESS Arabian Ranches: Mon 6-7PM (Academy 4-5); Tue 6-7PM (Girls 8-10), 7-8PM (Girls 11-14); Wed 6-7PM (Academy 7-9); Fri 4-5PM (Mini Kickers 3 and Academy 4-6), 5-6PM (Academy 7-9), 6-7PM (Academy 10-14), an hour later in September only; Sun 8-9AM (Mini Kickers 3 and Academy 4-5), 9-10AM (Academy 6-8), 10-11AM (Academy 9-14) (elitesports.ae timetable)
- Trial
- Timetable marks a free trial on this venue's football sessions; the FAQ describes a one-session paid trial, so confirm when booking at elitesports.ae/book-a-trial
- Where
- JESS Arabian Ranches school site, Arabian Ranches 1, Dubai
- How to book
- elitesports.ae/book-a-trial · +971 4 554 5916 · wa.me/971506043871
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Football, gymnastics and basketball run here; Term 1 2026 football timetable shows Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun sessions (elitesports.ae)
- Wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)
- Official Elite kit is mandatory for training; kit pricing is shown at registration (elitesports.ae)
- No pay-per-class: after the trial, enrolment is for the term or full year (elitesports.ae)
- Missed sessions can be made up to three times a term, subject to availability (elitesports.ae)
- Session times are set per venue and can change by term; check the timetable for your branch (elitesports.ae)
- JESS Arabian Ranches: some Friday sessions start an hour later in September only (elitesports.ae)
- JESS Arabian Ranches: wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
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