Where is Middle East Karate Academy in Al Quoz?

Al Qouz Fourth, Al Quoz, Dubai (plus code 47X3+JC). The academy also teaches in Liwan.

Who teaches at the Al Quoz location?

Sensei Fayad Hameed, who established the academy in Dubai in 2013. The academy's posts also name Sensei Sagar, who teaches at its Liwan location.

Does the academy teach children?

Yes. Its posts show children training, including kumite drills for its youngest students, and it runs group and private sessions. Ask the academy which age group suits your child.

Can my child try a class first?

The academy invites new students to contact it to arrange a trial session. Call Sensei Fayad on 050 521 3362 to book one.

How do I contact the academy?

By phone on +971 50 521 3362 or by email at mekarateacademy@gmail.com.

What are the opening hours, and how much are classes?

Google lists Friday 3:30-5:30PM and Sunday 9-11AM, closed Monday to Thursday; check Saturday with the academy. These are opening hours, not class times. Fees are not published, so ask the academy.

Middle East Karate Academy — Al Quoz

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Al Quoz

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Middle East Karate Academy is a karate school in Al Qouz Fourth, Al Quoz, listed on Google as a karate school, martial arts school and physical fitness programme. The academy says it was established in Dubai in 2013 by Sensei Fayad Hameed, who teaches its Al Quoz classes. Its 2026 Instagram posts show children training in white uniforms and coloured belts, including its youngest students on kumite (sparring) drills where every match begins and ends with a bow, and describe karate as a way to build focus, self-control and calm under pressure. It runs group and private sessions, and its posts invite new students to arrange a trial session. It holds a 4.3 rating on Google from 16 reviews. Ages, class times and fees are not published, so call or email the academy before your first visit.

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Karate is a Japanese martial art built on stances, blocks, strikes and set sequences of moves called kata. Children train barefoot in a uniform (a gi) and work towards coloured belts through gradings, so progress is visible and step by step. Lessons usually mix warm-ups, technique drills, partner work and, for older or more experienced students, controlled sparring. Along the way it builds balance, coordination, fitness, focus and self-control, with a strong emphasis on respect for the instructor and training partners. Starting ages vary from club to club, so it is always worth asking before a first lesson.

Who it's for

Children, from the academy's "youngest martial artists" upwards: its 2026 posts show children training and say its instructors help "students of all ages". It offers group and private sessions. Age groups, levels and class sizes are not published: ask the academy which class suits your child.

What to expect

Students in the academy's photos train barefoot in white karate uniforms with coloured belts, and some sparring drills use padded mitts. For the youngest children, the academy says kumite practice is about focus and timing, respect (a bow before and after every match), self-control with light "touch contact", and courage, rather than scoring points. It also puts weight on fitness: in June 2026 its training focused on hip mobility and strength for faster, higher kicks. The academy has offered trial sessions: call Sensei Fayad on 050 521 3362 to arrange one and to ask about class times, kit and fees.

Highlights

Established in Dubai in 2013 by Sensei Fayad Hameed, who teaches at Al Quoz (instagram.com/mekarateacademy)
Group and private karate sessions (instagram.com/mekarateacademy, January 2026)
Kumite (sparring) drills for its youngest students, with a bow before and after every match (instagram.com/mekarateacademy, May 2026)
Trial sessions: contact the academy to arrange one (instagram.com/mekarateacademy, September 2025)
4.3 on Google from 16 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Middle East Karate Academy holds a 4.3 rating on Google from 16 reviews: 11 five-star, 2 four-star, 1 three-star and 2 one-star.

The facts

Not published yet: Ask about ages and prices
Trial: Trial sessions offered; contact the academy to arrange one (Instagram, September 2025)
Where: Al Qouz Fourth, Al Quoz, Dubai
How to book: +971 50 521 3362 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–ThuClosed
Fri3:30pm–5:30pm
Sun9am–11am

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

The academy also teaches in Liwan with Sensei Sagar (056 635 7229); for Al Quoz, call Sensei Fayad on 050 521 3362 (instagram.com/mekarateacademy, September 2025)
There is a wheelchair-accessible car park, but the entrance is not listed as wheelchair-accessible (Google listing)
Plus code 47X3+JC Dubai, for maps and taxis (Google listing)

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