What ages train at the Downtown ground?

The Downtown timetable has two groups: 4 to 13 year olds and 14 to 16 year olds.

When are sessions at Downtown?

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 5PM for ages 4-13 and 6PM for ages 14-16. Ask the provider how long each session runs.

Can we try a session before joining?

Yes. Book a free trial through the form on the website; the academy then calls or messages you to arrange a date, time and what to bring.

How much does it cost?

Ask the provider. Fees are not published on the website; the academy confirms them after the trial.

Where else does the academy train?

At Studio City (Polo Homes, Arabian Ranches) on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30PM for ages 4-12, and at HCT in Academic City on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5PM (ages 4-13) and 7:30PM (ages 14-17).

Future Talents Academy

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Downtown Dubai

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Future Talents Academy is a Dubai football academy for children and teenagers, and this ground is its Downtown pitch on Al Ohood Street. The academy also trains at Studio City (Polo Homes, Arabian Ranches) and at HCT in Academic City, each on its own timetable. At Downtown there are two groups: 4 to 13 year olds at 5PM and 14 to 16 year olds at 6PM, both on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Its coaching method includes playing barefoot, which the academy says helps players find their natural touch and flair, and it describes regular DOFA and YFL league fixtures across Dubai. Algeria's Madjid Bougherra and Islam Slimani are listed as ambassadors. Families start with a free trial: the coaches watch the session, then either offer a place or explain what to work on first. It is rated 4.6 on Google from 9 reviews.

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The activity

Football, explained

Football (soccer) coaching teaches children ball control, passing, movement and teamwork through drills and small-sided games. The youngest players work on balance, first touches and simply enjoying the ball; older ones move on to tactics, positional play and competitive league matches. Along the way it builds fitness, coordination and the confidence that comes from playing as part of a team. Many clubs take children from around age 4, and a good academy keeps players with the same coaches and team-mates for several seasons, so friendships and skills grow together. A trial session is the usual first step, letting coaches place a child in the right group.

Who it's for

Children and teenagers from 4. At the Downtown ground the timetable has a 4-13 group and a 14-16 group. The Academic City ground runs 4-13 and 14-17 groups, and Studio City runs a 4-12 group. Players are placed by age and ability after a trial.

What to expect

You start by filling in the trial form online; there is nothing to pay at that point. The academy team then phones or messages you to arrange a trial with the group that fits your child's age, and tells you what to bring. The trial is a normal training session. Afterwards the coaches either offer a place, confirming the schedule, kit and fees, or tell you honestly what needs work first and where they would place your child to build it. Session length is not stated on the timetable, so ask the provider.

Highlights

Free trial session before joining (futuretalents.ae)
Downtown timetable: 4-13s at 5PM and 14-16s at 6PM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (futuretalents.ae)
Barefoot play is part of the coaching method (futuretalents.ae)
Regular DOFA and YFL league fixtures, according to the academy (futuretalents.ae)
Two further grounds in Studio City and Academic City (futuretalents.ae)
4.6 on Google from 9 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Future Talents Academy is rated 4.6 on Google from 9 reviews: 8 give it 5 stars and 1 gives it 1 star.

The facts

Ages: 4-16 at Downtown (groups 4-13 and 14-16)
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Downtown: ages 4-13 at 5PM and ages 14-16 at 6PM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (futuretalents.ae)
Trial: Free trial session, booked through the online form (futuretalents.ae)
Where: Downtown - Al Ohood Street, Downtown Dubai
How to book: futuretalents.ae/book-trial · +971 55 141 6261 · +971 52 722 1443

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

2026/27 terms: 31 Aug-11 Dec 2026, 4 Jan-2 Apr 2027 and 12 Apr-2 Jul 2027; summer camp 5 Jul-20 Aug 2027 (futuretalents.ae)
Fees, schedule and kit are confirmed after the trial (futuretalents.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park, and toilets on site (Google listing)

Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.