What does Premier Martial Arts Dubai teach?

Karate, with Shotokan kata and kumite (sparring) training and coloured-belt gradings. Its Facebook page also lists Kalari classes for kids and adults; ask which classes run at the Ibn Battuta Gate dojo.

Is it for children, and from what age?

Yes. The club advertises beginner and advanced karate classes for kids, teens and adults. The youngest starting age is not published, so ask the provider.

How much do classes cost, and is there a trial?

Ask the provider: fees and trial details are not published.

Ibn Battuta Gate Building, 5th floor, unit 503A, Jabal Ali First, Dubai. The club also mentions classes in The Gardens and Discovery Gardens; ask the provider for those venues.

What are the opening hours?

Google lists Monday 10AM-9PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30AM-8:30PM, Thursday 9:30AM-9PM, Friday 3:30-6:30PM, Saturday 9AM-7PM and Sunday 10AM-2PM. These are opening hours, not class times: ask the provider for the class timetable.

How do I contact them?

Call +971 52 954 0022 or email premierclubdubai@gmail.com.

Premier Martial Arts Dubai (Ibn Battuta, Discovery Gardens)

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Its Facebook page says it offers karate and Kalari classes for kids and adults in The Gardens, Discovery Gardens and Ibn Battuta, and that it is approved by the UAE Karate Federation and affiliated with JSKA. The club's 2026 posts advertise beginner and advanced karate classes for kids, teens and adults, with Shotokan kata, kumite (sparring) drills and a coloured-belt path in which the blue belt (6th kyu) is a big milestone. Its posts also cover the Youth League Championship in Fujairah and the DOKA International Championship at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai, and a Student of the Month award that began in January 2026. It is rated 5.0 on Google from 165 reviews. Ages, fees and class times are not published, so call +971 52 954 0022 or email [email protected].

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The activity

Martial Arts, explained

Karate is a Japanese martial art built on punches, kicks, blocks and stances. Classes usually start with a warm-up and basics, then move on to kata, set sequences of moves practised alone, and kumite, controlled sparring with a partner once students are ready. Most clubs use a coloured-belt grading system, so children can see their progress as they learn new techniques and pass gradings. Alongside fitness, balance and coordination, karate puts a strong focus on discipline, respect for coaches and classmates, and self-control. Starting ages and class groups vary from club to club, so check which class suits your child.

Who it's for

Kids, teens and adults, from beginners to advanced students: the club's August 2026 posts advertise beginner and advanced karate classes for all three groups. Its Facebook page also lists Kalari classes for kids and adults. The youngest starting age is not published, so ask the provider which class suits your child.

What to expect

The club's posts describe structured, beginner-friendly drills for footwork, reaction speed, timing and distance, alongside kata practice and kumite (sparring) training, including a kumite team. Progress runs through coloured belts, and the club says belts are earned, not sold: sometimes a child is told "not yet" until they are ready for the next grade. Coaches write that they encourage new students gently at first and correct more as students improve, and they ask parents to back up the same values at home. Kit, class length and whether a trial class is offered are not published, so ask the provider before the first session.

Highlights

Karate and Kalari classes for kids and adults (facebook.com/karateclubdubai)
Beginner and advanced karate classes for kids, teens and adults (Facebook, August 2026)
Says it is approved by the UAE Karate Federation and affiliated with JSKA (facebook.com/karateclubdubai)
Coloured-belt grading, with the blue belt (6th kyu) a major milestone (Facebook, April 2026)
Student of the Month award since January 2026 (Facebook)
5.0 on Google from 165 reviews, 164 of them five-star (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

164 of those reviews are five-star and one is four-star.

The facts

Ages: Kids, teens and adults (club's Facebook posts, August 2026); youngest starting age: ask the provider
Not published yet: Ask about prices and trials
Where: Ibn Battuta Gate Building, 5th Floor, 503A, Jabal Ali First, Dubai
How to book: +971 52 954 0022 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon10am–9pm
Tue–Wed9:30am–8:30pm
Thu9:30am–9pm
Fri3:30–6:30pm
Sat9am–7pm
Sun10am–2pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

The dojo is in the Ibn Battuta Gate Building, 5th floor, unit 503A (facebook.com/karateclubdubai, Google listing)
The club also lists classes in The Gardens and Discovery Gardens: ask where each class runs (facebook.com/karateclubdubai)
Google lists opening hours for every day; these are not class times, so ask for the timetable (Google listing)
Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)