What age can my child join Ocean Warriors?

The club takes children aged 3 to 18. WaterBabies is for 3-4 year olds with a parent alongside, Nippers is for 5-13 and Juniors for 13-18. There is also an adult squad.

Does my child need to be able to swim?

Yes. It is not a learn-to-swim programme. Children pass a swim test before joining: 25m for ages 4-7, 50m for ages 8-11 and 100m for ages 12-18, in a pool or open water. The test can be done at the trial or first session.

When are the kids' sessions?

Per the club's calendar: Friday 4:30-5:30pm (ages 4-18), Saturday 7:30-8:30am (ages 4-18) and Sunday 7:30-8:30am (ages 4-18). WaterBabies (3-4) train on Saturday morning; the club's pages list 7:45-8:30am and 7:30-8:15am, so confirm the time with the club.

How much does it cost?

For Term 1 of the 2026/27 season (11 September to 13 December 2026, 14 weeks), the club lists AED 1,960 for Nippers/Juniors training once a week and AED 2,870 for twice a week, both incl. VAT. On top is an annual registration fee of AED 350 incl. VAT, which includes the uniform. Mid-term joiners pay a pro-rata rate. The WaterBabies fee is not listed: ask the provider.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Free trial sessions run on Friday 4:30-5:30pm and Saturday and Sunday 7:30-8:30am on the beach. Book through the free trial form on the club's website.

Where exactly do they train?

While their usual beach is redeveloped, the club is training at the northern end of Jumeirah 4 Beach. The closest paid parking is Kite Beach Parking or Jumeirah Beach Parking, and the club's FAQ page has map pins for the spot, parking and showers.

Ocean Warriors Life Saving Club: surf lifesaving for kids on Jumeirah Beach

Water SportsLifesaving

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Jumeirah

Free trial

Ages3+years and up
PriceAED 1,960a term, lowest price
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Ocean Warriors is a surf lifesaving club that trains children on the beach in Jumeirah. Founded in 2023, it describes itself as the first Surf Life Saving GB club outside the UK and the only Royal Life Saving Society UK-accredited club in the UAE. Groups run by age: WaterBabies for 3-4 year olds (with a parent by their side), Nippers for 5-13 and Juniors for 13-18, and there is an adult squad too. Training covers beach flags, sprints and relays, 1km runs, surf swims, run-swim-run, bodyboarding, Malibu board and surfski paddling, and first aid. It is not a learn-to-swim programme: every child passes a swim test first. Sessions are on Friday afternoons and Saturday and Sunday mornings, in terms, and the club says it typically provides the equipment. Older members can work towards UK-recognised awards, and at 16 the club says they can take a Beach Lifeguard Award. The club is currently training at the northern end of Jumeirah 4 Beach while its usual beach is redeveloped.

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The activity

Lifesaving, explained

Surf lifesaving (often called Nippers for younger children) teaches kids to be safe, confident and useful at the beach. Sessions mix running races on the sand, such as beach flags and sprints, with sea swims out to a buoy, bodyboarding and paddling boards through small waves, plus basic first aid and rescue skills. It builds stamina, teamwork and a real respect for the sea, and older children can work towards recognised lifesaving and lifeguard awards. It is not a learn-to-swim class: children usually need to swim a set distance before they start, and clubs often take them from about four or five years old.

Who it's for

Children aged 3-18 who can already swim, plus adults. WaterBabies (ages 3-4) do beach play and water confidence with a parent alongside; Nippers (5-13) learn surf lifesaving skills and ocean safety; Juniors (13-18) move on to advanced first aid, rescue techniques and competition skills. Swim test before joining: 25m for ages 4-7, 50m for 8-11 and 100m for 12-18, in a pool or open water. Rookie Lifeguard (ages 8-12) and National Lifesaving Academy (12+) courses are offered to schools and community groups. Homeschool sessions are available on request.

What to expect

Start with a free trial session on the beach (Friday 4:30-5:30pm, or Saturday or Sunday 7:30-8:30am), booked through the club's online form with your child's date of birth and health details. The swim test can be done at the trial or first session. Sessions last an hour and mix beach running games like flags and sprints with sea swimming, bodyboarding and board paddling, with coaches and a water safety team in the water. The club says it typically provides the training equipment, such as boards and rescue kit. After joining, members get a uniform: UV50 rash vest, UV50 shorts, skull cap and backpack. Showers and changing rooms are by Kite Beach Parking. For what to bring to the trial, ask the provider.

Highlights

Age groups from WaterBabies (3-4) to Nippers (5-13) and Juniors (13-18) (theoceanwarriors.com)
Free trial sessions on Friday afternoon and Saturday and Sunday mornings (theoceanwarriors.com)
Beach flags, surf swims, run-swim-run, bodyboarding, Malibu board and surfski paddling, first aid (theoceanwarriors.com)
Accredited by Surf Life Saving GB and Royal Life Saving Society UK, per the club (theoceanwarriors.com)
Training equipment typically provided by the club; uniform included in the annual registration fee (theoceanwarriors.com)
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Ocean Warriors has 4.9 on Google from 21 reviews: 19 five-star and 2 four-star, with no ratings below four stars.

The facts

Ages: 3-18 (WaterBabies 3-4, Nippers 5-13, Juniors 13-18); adult squad also runs
Prices: Term 1 2026/27 (11 Sep-13 Dec 2026)
Nippers/Juniors: AED 1,960 once a weekor AED 2,870 twice a week (incl. VAT)
Annual registration: AED 350 incl. VAT, includes uniform
Pro-rata for mid-term joiners
5% sibling discount from third child
WaterBabies fee: ask the provider
Schedule: Kids: Friday 4:30-5:30pm (4-18), Saturday 7:30-8:30am (4-18), Sunday 7:30-8:30am (4-18); WaterBabies (3-4) Saturday morning, time to confirm. Term 1: 11 Sep-13 Dec 2026; Term 2: 8 Jan-4 Apr 2027; Term 3: 16 Apr-27 Jun 2027
Trial: Free trial: Friday 4:30-5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:30-8:30am, booked via the club's online form
Where: Jumeirah 4 Beach, northern end (temporary training spot while the usual beach is redeveloped), Dubai
How to book: theoceanwarriors.com/free-trial · theoceanwarriors.com/registration · +971 58 563 8683 · +971 58 549 0201 · [email protected]

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Good to know

Training is temporarily at the northern end of Jumeirah 4 Beach while the usual beach is redeveloped; allow extra time to walk from the car park (theoceanwarriors.com)
Closest paid parking: Kite Beach Parking or Jumeirah Beach Parking (theoceanwarriors.com)
Showers and changing rooms are in front of Kite Beach Parking, next to a cafe that gets busy at weekends (theoceanwarriors.com)
Not a learn-to-swim class: children pass a swim test before joining (theoceanwarriors.com)
5% sibling discount for the third child and any after (theoceanwarriors.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)