What ages does F13 Football Academy take?

Kids aged 6-18, according to the academy, in Under-10, Under-12, Under-16 and Under-18 groups. Ask which groups train at the branch you pick.

It depends on the venue. In Karama (Al Hemaya School) it is Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, 7PM-8PM. In Al Qusais the academy lists Wednesday and Friday sessions, a Sunday 7AM-8AM session and a Saturday and Sunday 6:30PM-7:30PM session, depending on the ground. Pick a branch on this page for details.

Where does the academy train?

In Karama at Al Hemaya School, opposite Manchatti Restaurant, and in Al Qusais at The Apple International School, Target Football Ground and Public Prosecution Ground. Ask the academy which venue your child's group uses.

How much does it cost?

Fees aren't published on the website. Ask the academy.

Is there a trial session?

Not published. Ask the academy.

Fill in the registration form on f13footballacademy.ae, or call +971 50 224 9471 or email f13academyuae@gmail.com.

F13 Football Academy, Karama

Ball SportsFootball

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Karama

Ages3+years and up
Where2 branchesAl Karama, Al QusaisSee on the map
Not publishedAskPrices and times

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F13 Football Academy coaches children and teenagers at venues in Karama and Al Qusais, Dubai. The academy says it works with kids aged 6-18 in the UAE, and its website lists age-wise training in Under-10, Under-12, Under-16 and Under-18 groups, plus goalkeeper sessions at its Al Qusais venues. In Karama, training is at Al Hemaya School, opposite Manchatti Restaurant, on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday evenings from 7PM to 8PM. The Al Qusais venues have their own timetables, which are in the branch notes. F13 was founded by former Indian national team players Mohammed Rafi, CK Vineeth, Rino Anto, Anas Edathodika and NP Pradeep, has branches in India as well as Dubai, and says it coaches over 3,000 young players a year across India and the UAE. It describes its training as structured youth development focused on core football skills, individual player development and team spirit, led by certified coaches. Fees and trial arrangements aren't published, so message the academy on +971 50 224 9471 before your first visit.

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The activity

Football, explained

Football coaching for kids builds ball control, passing, teamwork and match awareness through drills and small-sided games. Sessions usually mix technical practice such as dribbling, first touch and shooting with game-based activities, so children stay engaged while they learn. Academies typically group players by age, so children train and play alongside others at a similar stage, and older players move on to more tactical work and matches. Goalkeepers often get their own sessions. It suits children who enjoy running around with others and like a bit of friendly competition, and it builds fitness and confidence along the way.

Who it's for

Kids aged 6-18, according to the academy. Training is grouped by age: Under-10, Under-12, Under-16 and Under-18, with separate goalkeeper sessions listed at the Al Qusais venues. The website doesn't say which age groups train at Karama or whether groups are mixed boys and girls, so ask the branch you pick.

What to expect

Sessions last an hour. In Karama they are 7PM-8PM on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday at Al Hemaya School; the Al Qusais venues have different days and times, shown when you pick that branch. The academy describes its training as age-wise and structured, covering core football skills and individual player development. To join, parents fill in the online registration form with their child's name and age, the preferred training location and any medical conditions or allergies. The website doesn't publish fees, kit requirements or whether a trial session is offered, so ask on +971 50 224 9471 or [email protected].

Highlights

Kids aged 6-18, in Under-10, Under-12, Under-16 and Under-18 groups (f13footballacademy.ae)
Karama: Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, 7PM-8PM at Al Hemaya School (f13footballacademy.ae)
Al Qusais: Wednesday and Friday age-group sessions plus goalkeeper training at two grounds (f13footballacademy.ae)
Founded by five former Indian national team players (f13footballacademy.ae)
Online registration form for parents (f13footballacademy.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Karama branch is rated 4.9 from 11 reviews (10 five-star and 1 four-star) and the Al Qusais branch 5.0 from 5 reviews. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: 6-18 (Under-10, Under-12, Under-16, Under-18 groups)
Not published yet: Ask about prices and trials
Schedule: Karama (Al Hemaya School): Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, 7PM-8PM
Where: Al Hemaya School, Karama, Dubai (opposite Manchatti Restaurant)
How to book: f13footballacademy.ae/registration · +971 50 224 9471 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Training Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, 7PM-8PM (f13footballacademy.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)
Karama venue: Al Hemaya School, opposite Manchatti Restaurant (f13footballacademy.ae)
Training days and times differ by venue, so check the branch you pick (f13footballacademy.ae)
The registration form asks about medical conditions or allergies (f13footballacademy.ae)
Karama: wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)