Where are the branches?

Al Karama, near the New Lulu Hypermarket behind Sana Fashion, and Al Qusais Industrial Area on Damascus Street. The website gives the Qusais building as Mansoor Building, while Google lists Prime Medical Fitness Center Building, room 513, so confirm the building with the centre.

What classes does Golden Star teach?

Karate and Kalaripayattu, a traditional martial art from Kerala. The website's yoga page describes a teacher-qualification course, so ask the provider whether there is a kids' yoga class.

When are the kids' classes?

Ask the provider. The Qusais timetable on the website dates from 2022 and the Karama timetable pages are blank, so current times are not published.

What age can my child start?

Ask the provider. The website labels classes KIDS or ADULTS but does not give age groups.

How much do classes cost?

Ask the provider. Fees are not published on the website.

How do I contact the centre?

Call the Karama branch on 04 396 4747 or the Qusais branch on 04 392 1129, or the mobile +971 50 891 2141 for either branch. The email is karategoldenstar@gmail.com.

Golden Star Karate & Yoga Centre

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Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Karama

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Golden Star Karate & Yoga Centre teaches martial arts in Dubai from two branches: Al Karama, near the New Lulu Hypermarket, and Al Qusais Industrial Area on Damascus Street. Karate and Kalaripayattu, a traditional martial art from Kerala in India, are the core classes. The centre's team page, last updated in 2022, names seven instructors led by Manikandan Gurukkal, chief instructor and examiner and a member of the Indian Kalaripayattu Association. The centre says its aim is to teach self-defence above self-offence and to build respect, discipline, confidence and self-reliance in a positive, safe and clean environment. The website's Qusais timetable dates from 2022, when it showed kids' classes in hour-long evening slots and weekend mornings, so treat it as a guide only. Current class times, ages, fees and trial classes are not published, so message the centre with your child's age and preferred branch before you go.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Karate is a striking-based martial art that builds coordination, discipline and focus through kata (set movement sequences), sparring drills and belt grading. Kids typically start with basic stances, blocks and kicks before progressing through coloured belts as they master new techniques. Alongside physical fitness, most karate schools put weight on respect, self-control and confidence rather than aggression - useful traits well beyond the dojo. Starting age varies by school but is commonly from around 4-5 years old, and classes are usually kept small so a coach can correct form one student at a time.

Who it's for

Children and adults. The website's 2022 Qusais timetable marked most classes KIDS, with a few ADULTS sessions in the mornings. Age groups and levels are not published, so ask the provider which class suits your child.

What to expect

Classes on the website's 2022 Qusais timetable ran in one-hour slots, most of them for kids, so ask the centre for this term's times at your branch. The centre says it teaches self-defence above self-offence and puts respect, discipline and confidence first. The website does not describe a first session, kit or a trial class, so ask the provider what your child should wear, whether a trial is possible and how belt gradings work. The 2022 timetable pages also said transport was available, so ask whether that still runs if the after-school run is tricky.

Highlights

Two branches: Al Karama and Al Qusais Industrial Area (goldenstarkarate.com)
Karate and Kalaripayattu classes for kids and adults (goldenstarkarate.com)
Seven instructors named on the team page, led by chief instructor Manikandan Gurukkal (goldenstarkarate.com)
Separate landlines for each branch plus a shared mobile (goldenstarkarate.com)
Google ratings: Al Karama 4.9 from 85 reviews, Al Qusais 4.8 from 25 (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Al Karama branch is rated 4.9 from 85 reviews (79 five-star, 4 four-star, 1 three-star and 1 one-star), and the Al Qusais branch 4.8 from 25 reviews. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Not published yet: Ask about ages, prices and trials
Schedule: Current class times are not published: the website's Qusais timetable dates from 2022 and the Karama timetable pages are blank. Ask the provider.
Where: Near New Lulu Hypermarket, behind Sana Fashion, Al Karama, Dubai
How to book: +971 50 891 2141 · +971 4 396 4747 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon2–10pm
Tue–Thu10am–1pm, 2–10pm
Fri7:30am–1pm, 2–10pm
Sat6:30am–1pm, 3:45–10pm
Sun6:30am–12:30pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Hours are from the Google listing; the website publishes none, and they are not class times (Google listing)
Karate and Kalari classes listed (goldenstarkarate.com)
Class times on the website date from 2022 (Qusais) and the Karama timetable pages are blank, so confirm current times with the centre (goldenstarkarate.com)
The website lists the Qusais branch at Mansoor Building, Damascus Street, while Google places it at Prime Medical Fitness Center Building, Al Qusais Plaza, room 513. Confirm the Qusais building with the centre before you go (goldenstarkarate.com, Google listing)
Karama landline 04 396 4747; Qusais landline 04 392 1129; mobile for both branches +971 50 891 2141 (goldenstarkarate.com)
The 2022 timetable pages said transport was available. Ask whether it still runs, and the areas and cost (goldenstarkarate.com)
The website's yoga page describes a yoga teacher-qualification course, not a kids' class. Ask if you want yoga for your child (goldenstarkarate.com)
The website's last summer camp listing was for 2023. Ask whether a camp runs this year (goldenstarkarate.com)