What age does Prime Star take children for badminton?

Its Kids & Teens programme is for ages 6-19. Your child has an assessment first and is placed in a squad by age, skill level, learning speed and fitness.

How much are Prime Star's badminton classes?

The academy's pricing page lists monthly squad fees: Beginner Level 1 AED 294 (8 one-hour classes), Beginner Level 2 AED 399 (8 classes of 1.5 hours), Intermediate Level 1 AED 546 (8 two-hour classes) and Intermediate Level 2 AED 819 (12 two-hour classes). There is an annual registration fee of AED 105, a 10% sibling discount, and private coaching at AED 210 a session. The academy's FAQ gives a different group range (AED 750 to 1,500 a month) and says Elite rates may differ, so confirm the current fee with the admin team.

When are sessions at the Karama hall?

Monday to Friday 4:30-6:30pm and 6:30-8:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 8-10am, 10am-12pm and 3-5pm. Which slot your child joins depends on their squad, so ask the provider.

Is there a free trial?

No. The academy books a paid trial / assessment session, then recommends a squad and shares the schedule, fees and registration steps. The trial fee is not published, so ask the provider.

Does Prime Star have other venues?

Yes. Its locations page lists venues in Al Qusais, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Al Quoz, Oud Metha and Al Warqa as well as Al Karama, each with its own timings. The Al Nasr Club venue in Oud Metha is for elite / advanced players.

What happens if my child misses a class?

Missed classes are not carried over to the next month and there are no refunds for absence. A make-up class may be considered only for illness with a medical certificate. You can ask to swap a slot at least a day ahead, within the same month.

Prime Star Sports Services: badminton squads for kids in Al Karama

Racket SportsBadminton

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Karama

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Ages6+years and up
PriceAED 294a month, lowest price
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Where2 branchesAl Karama, Oud MethaSee on the map

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Prime Star Sports Services is a badminton academy that coaches kids and teens aged 6 to 19, alongside adults, ladies-only groups and one-to-one lessons. It runs from its own Prime Star Sports Hall in Al Karama, near the Karama Post Office area, and from school and club venues across Dubai, from Al Qusais and Dubai Silicon Oasis to Al Quoz, Oud Metha and Al Warqa. The Al Nasr Club venue in Oud Metha is for elite and advanced players. Every new player has an assessment first and is then placed in a squad, from Beginner Level 1 up through Intermediate and Advance levels to an Elite squad. Sessions mix running and footwork drills, strokes, match play and some badminton theory, and students can enter internal and external tournaments. The academy awards certificates at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. It publishes its monthly squad fees, starting at AED 294 for eight one-hour classes, and says to confirm current pricing with its admin team. Pick a venue on this page to see its session times.

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The activity

Badminton, explained

Badminton is a fast racket sport played indoors over a high net, with a feathered shuttle instead of a ball. Children start with the basics: how to hold the racket, how to move around the court, and simple strokes such as the clear, the drop and the net shot. As they improve they rally, play games and learn where to stand and which shot to choose. It builds quick feet, hand-eye coordination, stamina and focus, and because a match is only two or four players, children get plenty of turns. Many clubs take children from around six, and players can keep going into their teens and adult life.

Who it's for

Kids and teens aged 6-19, from complete beginners to players competing at school, regional and national level. Squads are set by an assessment of age, skill level, learning speed and fitness. There are also adult groups, female-only sessions and private one-to-one coaching.

What to expect

The first step is a paid trial / assessment: you WhatsApp the academy with your preferred venue and your child's level, and a coach checks movement and technique, asks about experience and goals, and recommends a squad. After that you submit documents, pay the fee and start. A typical session has a warm-up, skill drills, controlled rallies or match practice, then a cool-down with coach feedback. Your child needs sports kit, non-marking indoor shoes, water and a racket (ask the admin team if you don't have one); shuttles are provided for drills. The trial fee is not published, so ask the provider.

Highlights

Kids & Teens squads for ages 6-19, placed by assessment (primestaruae.com)
Seven squad levels, from Beginner Level 1 to an Elite squad (primestaruae.com)
Monthly fees from AED 294 for 8 one-hour classes, court fee included (primestaruae.com)
Karama hall sessions on weekday evenings and weekend mornings and afternoons (primestaruae.com)
A maximum of 8 players per court (primestaruae.com)
Internal and external tournaments, plus certificates at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels (primestaruae.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Al Karama hall is rated 3.9 from 107 reviews: 63 five-star, 14 four-star, 9 three-star, 2 two-star and 19 one-star, so opinions are mixed and the reviews are worth reading before you book a trial. Each venue's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: Kids & Teens: 6-19 years; also adults, ladies-only and private coaching
Prices: Per month: Beginner Level 1 AED 294 (8 x 1 hour); Beginner Level 2 AED 399 (8 x 1.5 hours); Intermediate Level 1 AED 546 (8 x 2 hours); Intermediate Level 2 AED 819 (12 x 2 hours); court fee included. Registration AED 105 a year; 10% sibling discount; private coaching AED 210 per session. The academy says to confirm current pricing and that Elite rates may differ (its FAQ quotes AED 750-1,500 a month for group training)
Schedule: Al Karama (Prime Star Sports Hall): Mon-Fri 16:30-18:30 and 18:30-20:30; Sat-Sun 08:00-10:00, 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-17:00. Squad slot confirmed after assessment
Trial: Paid trial / assessment session (fee not published); book on WhatsApp
Where: Prime Star Sports Hall, near Karama Post Office area, Al Doha St, Al Karama, Dubai
How to book: wa.me/971504565577 · +971 50 456 5577 · [email protected] · primestaruae.com/contact
Opening hours: Mon–Fri4:30pm–8:30pm
Sat–Sun8am–12pm, 3pm–5pm

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Indoor courts; sessions Mon-Fri 4:30-6:30pm and 6:30-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 8-10am, 10am-12pm and 3-5pm; squad slot confirmed after assessment (primestaruae.com)
The Google listing's 5AM-11PM hours are not session times (Google listing)
Bring sports kit, non-marking indoor shoes, water and a racket if you have one; shuttles are provided (primestaruae.com)
Some venues let parents stay and watch, some don't; many parents drop off and pick up (primestaruae.com)
Annual registration fee AED 105; 10% sibling discount (primestaruae.com)
Missed classes are not carried over to the next month and there are no refunds for absence; make-ups only for a medical reason with a certificate, at management discretion (primestaruae.com)
Payment by bank transfer, cash, or card at selected venues (primestaruae.com)
Courts vary by venue: some wooden, some not (primestaruae.com)