What age can my child start motocross at MX-Academy?

The academy's training page says motocross training is for kids from 4 years of age. It rents bikes for children aged 4-7 and 8-12, and a youth bike for riders 148cm to 168cm tall.

Does my child need their own bike and gear?

No. The academy rents kids' bikes and protective gear in all sizes. Riders can also bring their own bike and gear; the 2018/2019 price list has a cheaper coaching-only rate for that, with the track fee paid separately.

How much does a kids' motocross session cost?

The price list on the academy's site is dated 2018/2019, so confirm current prices. It lists kids' packages (3 hours, up to 12 years, including bike, gear, coach, fuel, water and track fee) at 1,500 AED per person in a group of 2 or more, 2,000 AED private, or 7,500 AED for 5 prepaid private sessions. Coaching only (you bring your own bike and gear and pay the track fee separately) was 800 AED in a group or 1,600 AED private. Prices were per person per session, cash only.

Can a complete beginner join?

Yes. The academy says most of its riders spend their first day on a dirt bike there, and professional riders help beginners with their first steps.

When are the sessions?

There is no published class timetable. The academy says it runs 2-3 courses a day, 7 days a week, in season, and asks you to call +971 50 951 1151 to schedule a ride.

MX-Academy: motocross and dirt-bike lessons for kids in Jebel Ali

FitnessMotocross

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Hessyan First

Ages4+years and up
PriceAED 800a session, lowest price
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MX-Academy is a motocross and enduro school at Exit 13, Mina Jebel Ali. It coaches riders at every level, from children aged 4 and complete beginners to racers building up for championships. Most riders spend their first day on a dirt bike here, and professional riders take them through the first steps. For children, the academy has small bikes and small protective kit to rent: bikes for ages 4 to 7, a CRF 110 for ages 8 to 12, and a youth bike for riders from 148cm to 168cm tall. Coaching covers standing and sitting position, braking, throttle control and, later, jumping technique. The academy says groups are kept small so each rider gets individual attention. Coaches listed on its site include UAE and Arab motocross champion Mohammed Al Balooshi and two-time IMBA European champion Chris Moeckli. The academy can give information and take bookings in English and Arabic, and riders with sand skills can go on to guided desert rides and dune bashing (it suggests one or two days at its motocross school first).

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The activity

Motocross, explained

Motocross is off-road motorbike riding on a dirt track with jumps, bumps and tight corners. Children start on small, low-powered bikes in full protective kit (helmet, goggles, boots, body armour and gloves) and learn the basics step by step: how to stand and sit on the bike, braking, throttle control and where to put their feet and weight. As confidence grows, they move on to corners, ruts and small jumps. It builds balance, coordination, focus and respect for safety rules. Mini bikes are made for young children, and many academies take riders from around four or five with an instructor close by.

Who it's for

Children from 4 years old, beginners with no riding experience, advanced riders and racers. The academy rents kids' bikes for ages 4-7 and 8-12, a youth bike for riders 148cm-168cm tall, and small protective gear. Its (2018/2019) price list has separate kids' packages for riders up to 12. Desert and enduro rides need motocross experience first. Girls are welcome; the site mentions small bikes and gear for girls and kids.

What to expect

Most riders spend their first ever day on a dirt bike at the academy, so no experience is needed. Professional motocross riders take beginners through the basics: body position, braking, throttle control and where to place their feet and weight on the footpegs. Groups are kept small. The academy can supply the bike and a full set of protective gear, or your child can bring their own. On the 2018/2019 price list, a kids' session lasts 3 hours. Before riding, each participant signs the academy's declaration of agreement and release (for a child, ask the provider who signs). For a trial or taster, ask the provider.

Highlights

Motocross training for kids from 4 years of age, beginners, advanced riders and racers (mx-academy.ae)
Kids' rental bikes for ages 4-7 and 8-12, a youth bike for riders 148cm-168cm, and small protective gear (mx-academy.ae)
Small groups so each rider gets individual attention (mx-academy.ae)
Coaches listed include UAE and Arab motocross champion Mohammed Al Balooshi and two-time European champion Chris Moeckli (mx-academy.ae)
Information and bookings in English and Arabic (mx-academy.ae)
4.8 on Google from 75 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

MX-Academy has a 4.8 rating on Google from 75 reviews, and the large majority of the star ratings shown are five stars.

The facts

Ages: Training: from 4 years
Kids' rental bikes: 4-7 and 8-12
Kids' packages: up to 12 years (2018/2019 price list)
Youth bike for riders 148cm-168cm
Prices: 2018/2019 price list (confirm current): kids' package, 3 hrs, up to 12 yrs, incl. bike, gear, coach, fuel, water, track fee: group (2+ riders) 1,500 AED, private 2,000 AED, 5x private prepaid 7,500 AED per person. Kids' coaching only (bring your own bike and gear; track fee paid separately): group 800 AED, private 1,600 AED. Per person per session, cash only, no refunds
Schedule: By arrangement: the academy says it runs 2-3 courses a day, 7 days a week, in season; call to schedule a ride
Trial: Ask the provider
Languages: English, Arabic
Where: Mina Jebel Ali, Exit 13, Dubai
How to book: mx-academy.ae · +971 50 951 1151

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Motocross track at Exit 13, Jebel Ali; sessions are arranged by phone (mx-academy.ae)
Kids' sessions on the 2018/2019 price list last 3 hours; confirm current times and prices (mx-academy.ae)
The 2018/2019 price list says prices are per person per session, cash only, with no refunds or exchanges (mx-academy.ae)
Every rider signs a declaration of agreement and release before the session (mx-academy.ae)
Sessions are arranged by phone: the academy asks you to call to schedule your ride (mx-academy.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)
Cancel at least 10 days ahead to avoid a fee: cancelling within 10 days costs 50% and within 7 days 100%, even for illness (mx-academy.ae)