Where do lessons take place?

At your own private pool or your community or building pool - the coach comes to you.

What age can my child start?

The school's FAQ says children under two can learn to swim, and it runs a dedicated Children programme. Exact age bands per programme aren't published, so ask the provider.

How long is a lesson, and how are they sold?

Each session is 30 minutes. Private lessons come in packages: Mini (5 sessions), Basic (10), Intermediate (15) and Advanced (20).

How much do lessons cost?

Prices aren't shown on the website - ask the provider for package prices.

What does my child need to bring?

A swimming costume and goggles; most training equipment is provided.

Is there a trial lesson?

Ask the provider - a trial policy isn't published.

Empire Aquatic

Water SportsSwimming

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Dubai Production City

Empire Aquatic is a Dubai swimming school that comes to you: its coaches teach one-to-one and group lessons at a family's own private pool or their community pool, so there is no drive to a leisure centre. The school says it was established in 2013 and teaches children and adults at every level, with a dedicated children's programme built on what it calls constructive play, alongside lessons for nervous and beginner adults, stroke improvement and swim fitness. Sessions last 30 minutes and are sold as packages of private lessons, from a 5-session Mini Package to a 20-session Advanced Package, with timings arranged around the family. The FAQ says children can start before the age of two, and most training equipment is provided - swimmers just bring a costume and goggles. Areas listed on its contact form include Dubai Marina, JBR, JLT, JVC, Arabian Ranches, Motor City and Dubai Sports City. Prices are not shown on the website, so ask when you enquire.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Swimming lessons take children through a steady progression: getting comfortable with their face in the water and floating, then learning to kick, breathe and move through the water before building proper strokes such as freestyle and breaststroke. Good lessons mix games with technique so young children stay relaxed and keep wanting to come back. Many families start with water confidence in the toddler years and move on to strokes once a child can follow instructions. Beyond the sport itself, swimming builds water safety, stamina and coordination - handy in a city where pools, beaches and water parks are part of everyday family life.

Who it's for

Children and adults of any level. The school runs a Children programme and its FAQ says children under two can learn to swim; there are also Adult Nervous, Adult Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Swim Fit, Swim for Rehab and Group Swim lessons. Specific age bands for each programme are not published - ask the provider.

What to expect

A coach comes to your own private pool or your community or building pool. Each session lasts 30 minutes, and the school describes lessons built around aqua games and water activities alongside technique. Most training equipment is provided; your child just needs a swimming costume and goggles. Timings are arranged on request, and the school suggests 2-3 sessions a week for quicker progress. Lessons are bought as packages of private sessions (5, 10, 15 or 20 sessions). Trial lessons and prices are not published - ask the provider.

Highlights

Lessons at your own private or community pool (empireaquatic.com)
One-to-one and group lessons; dedicated Children programme (empireaquatic.com)
30-minute sessions in packages of 5, 10, 15 or 20 private lessons (empireaquatic.com)
FAQ says children can start before age two (empireaquatic.com)
Established in 2013, according to the school (empireaquatic.com)
5.0 on Google from 55 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Empire Aquatic is rated 5.0 on Google from 55 reviews, and Google's star breakdown shows 53 five-star reviews and one four-star, with none lower. Parent testimonials on its website mention a child who started at six months, a daughter who has begun diving, and a son who is now safe in the water.

The facts

Ages: Children and adults; FAQ says children under two can learn (empireaquatic.com)
Not published yet: Ask about prices and trials
Schedule: 30-minute sessions at times arranged on request (empireaquatic.com)
Where: At your private or community pool; areas listed include Al Barsha, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Sports City, Dubai Internet City, Discovery Gardens, Dubai Marina, Dubai Media City, The Greens, Dubai Islands, IMPZ, JBR, JLT, JVC, JVT, Mira, Motor City and The Springs (empireaquatic.com)
How to book: empireaquatic.com/contact · +971 52 915 2480 · +971 4 242 4821 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Bring a swimming costume and goggles; most other training equipment is provided (empireaquatic.com)
Timings are arranged around the family rather than a fixed timetable (empireaquatic.com)
The school suggests 2-3 sessions a week for quicker progress (empireaquatic.com)
Package prices are not shown on the website - ask when you enquire (empireaquatic.com)