What age can my child start at HUNA Aquatics?

Babies can join Babies Classes with a parent. Kids group levels start with Tadpole for 3-4 year olds and run up to Squad for 11 years and older.

Is there a free trial?

Every new swimmer has a free assessment before the term so a coach can place them in the right level; bring swimwear and goggles. Babies Classes offer a free trial class.

How big are the classes and how long do they last?

Tadpole to Dolphin sessions last 30 minutes with 3 to 5 swimmers; Shark is 45 minutes for up to 5; the Intermediate Squad and Squad are 60 (or 90) minutes for up to 10.

How much do lessons cost?

Term fees aren't listed on the website, so ask the venue you pick. Terms are paid in full in advance, and joining mid-term means paying for the remaining sessions.

When does the current term run?

The fall term runs from 31 August to 20 December 2026. Ask the venue you pick for class days and times.

Can I stay and watch?

At Mina A'Salam, one parent can stay for the whole class for babies, Toddler, Tadpole and Jellyfish. From Mantas up, parents stay for the first five minutes and come back five minutes before the end. Everyone is invited to the last session of each month. Ask other venues about their own rules.

Which pools does HUNA use?

HUNA teaches at resort pools, a golf estate and schools. Mina A'Salam has an indoor, temperature-controlled pool; Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Golf Estates each have a 5-lane, 25 m lap pool.

HUNA Aquatics, Jumeirah Mina A'Salam

Water SportsSwimming

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Sufouh

Free trial

AgesAll ages
Where3 branchesAl Sufouh, Umm Suqeim +1See on the map
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HUNA Aquatics is a Dubai swimming academy that teaches at resort pools, a golf estate and schools, with venues from Jumeirah and Jumeirah Golf Estates to Barsha and JVT. Children work up through set levels, from Tadpole (3-4 years) to Squad (11 years and older), in small groups of three to ten depending on the level. HUNA also runs Babies Classes with a parent in the water, Special Needs Classes with coaches trained in adaptive teaching, and 1-on-1 sessions. Every new swimmer starts with a free assessment so a coach can place them in the right level. The academy says its coaches have competed for their countries, and that it is accredited by the UAE Sports Federation and the Dubai Sports Council. Classes run by term; the fall term is 31 August to 20 December 2026. The pool differs by venue: Jumeirah Mina A'Salam has an indoor, temperature-controlled pool, while Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Golf Estates have a 5-lane, 25 m lap pool. Pick a branch on this page for its address and booking details.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Swimming lessons teach children water confidence and safety first, then stroke technique as they progress. The youngest swimmers start with breath control, putting their face in the water, floating and paddling, often with a parent close by. Next come kicking on the front and back, safe entries into the pool and travelling independently through the water. Older children learn the arm pulls for all four strokes, treading water and turns, then build distance and stamina, and some move on to squad training and galas. Along the way, swimming builds fitness, coordination and a life skill every child in a city by the sea needs.

Who it's for

Children from 3 upwards in the group levels: Tadpole 3-4 years, Jelly Fish 4-6, Sea Horse 5-7, Mantas 6-8, Dolphin 6-8, Shark 7-10, Intermediate Squad 7-11 and Squad 11 years and older. Babies join Babies Classes with a parent. Children with special needs have their own classes, and 1-on-1 sessions suit beginners through to experienced swimmers. Adults and ladies-only classes are also offered. Ask which classes run at the venue you pick.

What to expect

A free assessment comes first: a coach watches your child swim and places them in the right level, so bring swimwear and goggles. Babies can book a free trial class. Group sessions last 30 minutes for the younger levels, 45 for Shark and 60 or more for the squads. Arrive at least five minutes early with a HUNA cap, goggles, costume and water bottle, and a light snack only beforehand. At Mina A'Salam, one parent can stay for the whole class for babies, Toddler, Tadpole and Jellyfish; from Mantas up, parents drop off and collect. Ask the venue you pick about its parent rules. Parents are invited to watch the last session of each month. Terms are paid in full up front.

Highlights

Kids levels from Tadpole (3-4 years) to Squad (11+), in groups of 3 to 10 (hunaaquatics.com)
Free assessment for every new swimmer; free trial class for babies (hunaaquatics.com)
Babies, Special Needs and 1-on-1 sessions alongside group classes (hunaaquatics.com)
Indoor, temperature-controlled pool at Jumeirah Mina A'Salam (hunaaquatics.com)
5-lane, 25 m lap pool at Jumeirah Beach Hotel and at Jumeirah Golf Estates (hunaaquatics.com)
Says it is accredited by the UAE Sports Federation and Dubai Sports Council (hunaaquatics.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Jumeirah Golf Estates branch is rated 4.5 from 97 reviews, Jumeirah Beach Hotel 4.2 from 33 and Jumeirah Mina A'Salam 3.8 from 17. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: Tadpole: 3-4
Jelly Fish: 4-6
Sea Horse: 5-7
Mantas: 6-8
Dolphin: 6-8
Shark: 7-10
Intermediate Squad: 7-11
Squad: 11+
Babies (with a parent)
(hunaaquatics.com)
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: Fall term 31 August - 20 December 2026; sessions 30 min (Tadpole-Dolphin), 45 min (Shark), 60-90 min (squads); ask for class times (hunaaquatics.com)
Trial: Free assessment for all new swimmers before the term; free trial class for Babies Classes (hunaaquatics.com)
Where: Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, Jumeira St, Al Sufouh 1, Dubai
How to book: hunaaquatics.com/jumeirah-mina-a-salam · +971 56 789 6567 · wa.me/971567896567
Opening hours: Mon–Fri9am–7pm
Sat–Sun9am–5pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Indoor, temperature-controlled pool inside the resort (hunaaquatics.com)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)
Class times are not published; ask the branch (hunaaquatics.com)
At Mina A'Salam, parents of babies, Toddler, Tadpole and Jellyfish swimmers may stay for the whole class; from Mantas up, parents stay for the first five minutes and return five minutes before the end (hunaaquatics.com)
Parents can watch a full class at the last session of each month (hunaaquatics.com)
Terms are paid in advance for the whole term; up to two make-up classes per term with 24 hours' notice; no refunds (hunaaquatics.com)
Kit: HUNA cap, goggles, swimwear and water bottle; from Shark level, fins, paddles and a snorkel as directed (hunaaquatics.com)
Children may not enter the steam, sauna or snow rooms (hunaaquatics.com)
Mina A'Salam has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)
At Jumeirah Golf Estates, HUNA swimmers do not need a Country Club membership (hunaaquatics.com)