Where does this Hangtime branch train?

At Bloom World Academy, Al Barsha South. Hangtime's other basketball venue is Jebel Ali School, Damac Hills.

What age can my child start?

From 4. Basketball groups run for ages 4-6, 7-10, 10-12, 12-14, 14-16 and 16-18, split by skill level.

Can my child try a session first?

Yes, one free trial session, bookable on the website. The coaches use it to place your child in the right group.

How much does it cost?

AED 450 a month for one session a week, AED 800 for two, AED 1,000 for three (or two plus league), AED 1,200 for four and AED 1,400 for five, plus a one-time AED 225 kit fee.

When are the sessions?

Courses run monthly from the 1st of each month, but session days and times aren't listed on the website - ask the provider.

Is volleyball offered here too?

Hangtime's volleyball programme runs at Harrow International School (Al Thanyah Second) and Jebel Ali School (Damac Hills), not at Bloom World Academy.

Hangtime Basketball Academy — Al Barsha South

Ball SportsBasketball

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Barsha South

Free trial

Ages4+years and up
PriceAED 450a month, lowest price
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Where2 branchesAl Barsha South, Al SafaSee on the map

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Hangtime Sports Academy runs its basketball programme at Bloom World Academy in Al Barsha South, one of two basketball venues alongside Jebel Ali School in Damac Hills. The academy was set up in Dubai in 2018 and its curriculum is approved by the UAE Basketball Association and Dubai Sports Council, built on USA and FIBA practices. Players are grouped by age, from 4-6 up to 16-18, and then by level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Elite. Beginners work on fundamentals, speed, agility and coordination in a fun setting; Intermediate adds team principles and strength and conditioning; Elite players compete in local leagues and tournaments. The coaches put as much weight on mindset and life values as on the sport, and the academy says it works closely with parents. Co-founder Kerim Erkan is USA Basketball and FIBA certified. It's rated 4.7 on Google from 64 reviews.

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The activity

Basketball, explained

Basketball for kids builds footwork, hand-eye coordination and teamwork through drills, small-sided games and, as children progress, full matches. Sessions typically mix individual skill work (dribbling, shooting, passing) with team strategy, and coaches often bring in fitness and decision-making alongside the sport itself. Many programmes start children from around age 4 in a fun, movement-based format and build up to structured league or tournament play by primary-school age. It suits kids who like being part of a team and thrive on structure and repetition to build confidence on court.

Who it's for

Children and teens aged 4 to 18. Basketball groups run in age brackets of 4-6 (Beginner, Intermediate), then 7-10, 10-12, 12-14, 14-16 and 16-18 (each Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite). The free trial is used to place each child in the right group.

What to expect

Start with one free trial session: the coaches use it to assess your child and place them in the right age and skill group. After that you enrol in a monthly course, which starts on the 1st of each month and is paid in advance (non-refundable). New players pay a one-time AED 225 kit fee covering two jerseys and shorts with a custom name and number. The academy recommends at least two sessions a week. A missed session can be made up at the same or a neighbouring branch within the month if you tell the coach first. Session days and times aren't listed - ask the provider.

Highlights

Curriculum approved by the UAE Basketball Association and Dubai Sports Council (htbdxb.com)
Age brackets from 4-6 to 16-18, split into Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Elite (htbdxb.com)
One free trial session to assess and place your child (htbdxb.com)
Monthly plans from AED 450 (one session a week) to AED 1,400 (htbdxb.com)
Elite players compete in local leagues and tournaments (htbdxb.com)
Rated 4.7 on Google from 64 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Hangtime Basketball Academy - Al Barsha South is rated 4.7 on Google from 64 reviews. Testimonials on the academy's website mention motivating coaches, professional staff, children improving quickly and lessons that carry over off the court.

The facts

Ages: 4-18, in age brackets 4-6, 7-10, 10-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18 (htbdxb.com)
Prices: AED 450/month (1 session a week); AED 800 (2 a week); AED 1,000 (3 a week or 2 + league); AED 1,200 (4 a week or 3 + league); AED 1,400 (5 a week or 4 + league); one-time kit fee AED 225; sibling discounts apply (htbdxb.com)
Schedule: Monthly courses starting on the 1st of each month; session days and times not published - ask the provider
Trial: One free trial session - book via the website (htbdxb.com)
Where: Bloom World Academy, Al Barsha South, Dubai
How to book: htbdxb.com/free-session-registration · +971 55 392 4272 · [email protected]

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Basketball runs here; the other basketball venue is Jebel Ali School, Damac Hills (htbdxb.com)
Session days and times are not published: ask the academy (htbdxb.com)
Basketball here runs at Bloom World Academy, Al Barsha South; the other basketball venue is Jebel Ali School, Damac Hills (htbdxb.com)
Players can switch location or train at more than one branch - tell the coaching staff first (htbdxb.com)
Sibling discount: AED 100 per child on packages of AED 800 and above, AED 50 below that (htbdxb.com)
Competition-team players pay an extra AED 125 for two game jerseys and two game shorts (htbdxb.com)
Accounts can be frozen for travel, serious illness or injury, with documents, once every two courses (htbdxb.com)
Payment by online payment, bank transfer or cash (htbdxb.com)