What age can my child start at Gulf United?

From age 4. The youngest group, Mini Eagles, covers ages 4 to 7 and focuses on fun, movement and small-sided games.

How much does it cost?

At Kings' School Al Barsha for 2026/27, Development (U5-U15) costs 3,999 AED per term for one session a week or 4,999 AED for two; Squads cost 4,999-6,999 AED per term. Full-season prices run from 7,499 to 13,499 AED. All exclude 5% VAT, and a kit pack (500 or 1,000 AED + VAT) is extra.

Can we try a session before joining?

Yes. The trial is free with no commitment. Register online with a parent WhatsApp number and the coaching team will confirm the date.

When are the sessions?

Weekday evenings. For 2026/27 at Kings' Al Barsha, Development trains on Tuesday and/or Thursday (5:30-6:30PM for U10 and under), Squads train Monday and Wednesday, and league matches are on Sundays. The club confirms your exact slot.

Is there a girls-only option?

Yes. Velocity Girls is Gulf United's girls-only academy for ages 4 to 15. All groups train on Saturday 8-9AM; U8 and U9 add Tuesday 5:30-6:30PM, and U10 to U15 add Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30PM. To register, WhatsApp Velocity on +971 58 563 0148. Ask the club which venue your daughter would train at.

What are the coaches' qualifications?

All coaches hold at least a UEFA B licence.

Gulf United — football academy in Al Barsha

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Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Barsha

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Ages4+years and up
PriceAED 3,999a term, lowest price
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Gulf United is a football club founded in 2019 whose academy is based at Kings' School Al Barsha, on four floodlit grass and 3G pitches. Powered by adidas, it groups children into phases: Mini Eagles (ages 4-7), Foundation (8-10), Youth Development (11-15) and Professional Development (16-19). Every coach holds at least a UEFA B licence, and complete beginners are welcome, especially in the younger groups. After a trial, coaches recommend either Development (skills-focused training with friendly matches) or Squads (coach-selected, with full league registration). There is also Velocity Girls, a girls-only academy for ages 4 to 15. The club says it has 600+ players from 83 nationalities, 120+ players placed at US and Canadian universities, and a first team in UAE Division 1. Fees and training times are published on its website, and the first step is a free trial with no commitment.

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In the youth leagues

3rd of 11 · U16 boys · YFL
4th of 23 · U14 boys · YFL
5th of 7 · U17 boys · YFL
8th of 15 · U15 boys · YFL
14th of 14 · U8 boys · YFL
17th of 17 · U7 boys · YFL

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The activity

Football, explained

Football (soccer) coaching gives kids structured practice in ball control, passing, teamwork and match play, usually through small-sided games that keep every child involved and on the ball. Sessions build fitness, coordination and confidence, and academies group children by age so drills match their stage of development. Younger children focus on fun and movement skills; older players add tactics, positions and league matches against other clubs. Many academies take children from around age 4, and complete beginners are usually welcome. It suits kids who like being part of a team and enjoy an outdoor, high-energy environment.

Who it's for

Boys and girls from age 4 up to 19, in four phases: Mini Eagles (ages 4-7), Foundation Phase (8-10), Youth Development Phase (11-15) and Professional Development Phase (16-19). No experience is needed; the club says many players start as complete beginners. Girls can also join Velocity Girls, the club's girls-only academy for ages 4 to 15. Players must live in the UAE to trial (the club cites FIFA rules).

What to expect

Register for the free trial on the club's website with your child's name, date of birth and a parent WhatsApp number; the coaching team says it will contact you within 48 hours to confirm the trial date. The trial is a structured session at Kings School Al Barsha, where coaches assess technical ability, game intelligence and attitude. Every trialist gets personal feedback from the coaching staff and a recommendation for Squads or Development. If your child is offered a place, they are placed in the right age group and phase, and you choose a package and buy the season's kit pack. Ask the club what to bring and where parents can wait.

Highlights

Every coach holds at least a UEFA B licence (gulfunitedfc.com)
Four phases from Mini Eagles (ages 4-7) to Professional Development (16-19) (gulfunitedfc.com)
Four floodlit grass and 3G pitches at Kings' School Al Barsha (gulfunitedfc.com)
Girls-only academy, Velocity Girls, for ages 4 to 15 (gulfunitedfc.com)
Free trial session, no commitment required (gulfunitedfc.com)
4.9 on Google from 241 reviews

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Gulf United holds 4.9 on Google from 241 reviews, with 232 of those five stars and only 5 one-star reviews.

The facts

Ages: Mini Eagles: 4-7
Foundation Phase: 8-10
Youth Development Phase: 11-15
Professional Development Phase: 16-19
Velocity Girls: 4-15
(gulfunitedfc.com)
Prices: Kings' School Al Barsha, 2026/27, excl. 5% VAT
Development (U5-U15) and PLAY League (U16-U19): 3,999 AED per term (1 session/week)or 4,999 AED (2/week)
Full season: 7,499 or 9,499 AED
Squads U5-U10: 4,999-5,999 AED per term (9,499-11,499 AED season)
Squads U11-U19: 5,999-6,999 AED per term (11,499-13,499 AED season)
Kit pack once per season: 500 AED (Development/PLAY League)or 1,000 AED (Squads)
(gulfunitedfc.com/academy/scheduleandfees)
Schedule: 2026/27 at Kings' School Al Barsha: Development Tuesday and/or Thursday, 5:30-6:30PM (U10 and under) or 6:30-7:30PM (U11-U15); PLAY League 6:30-7:30PM; Squads Monday and Wednesday (plus Thursday for 3 sessions/week), 5-6PM (U10 and under), 6-7:30PM (U11-U15), 7:30-9PM (U16+); matchdays Sundays, subject to the league schedule (gulfunitedfc.com/academy/scheduleandfees)
Trial: Free trial session, no commitment required; register online and the coaching team confirms the date (gulfunitedfc.com/trials)
Where: Kings' School Al Barsha, Dubai
How to book: gulfunitedfc.com/trials · +971 58 563 2090 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Fees are per term or full season and exclude 5% VAT; a kit pack is bought once per season when you join (gulfunitedfc.com)
Sibling discount: 10% for the second player and 15% for the third player or more (gulfunitedfc.com)
Kings' Al Barsha runs two terms in 2026/27: 7 September 2026 to 24 January 2027, then to 3 June 2027 (gulfunitedfc.com)
Only players living in the UAE can trial, which the club says is due to FIFA rules (gulfunitedfc.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet (Google listing)