What age can my child start at Race Pace Club?

The club's kids' classes start from 3 years. Its programmes page gives ages 3 to 14 for kids' classes, and the swim-levels page describes the seven levels for ages 3 to 12. Ask the club which group fits your child.

How big are the groups?

Group classes have a maximum of five children. One-to-one and two-to-one private lessons are also offered.

Is there a trial class?

The club starts with an initial assessment class to judge your child's level and plan the programme. Ask the club about the cost.

How much do lessons cost?

The club's booking site lists Al Warqa kids' Learn To Swim packages at 450 AED for 8 sessions (2 a week, one month), 550 AED for 12 sessions (3 a week, one month) and 1,200 AED for 24 sessions over three months, all plus 5% VAT. Al Barsha and Mirdif-Mizhar are 500 AED for 8 and 600 AED for 12. Private kids' lessons at the club's venue are 1,200 AED for 8 sessions. A one-off 50 AED registration fee applies.

Where are the classes held?

The club's contact page lists pools at NewLands School in Al Warqa 1 and Smart Vision School in Al Barsha 2, and its booking site also sells kids' packages for Mirdif-Mizhar. Pick a branch on this page for its address, and confirm the building and your child's session times when you book.

What happens if we miss a class?

Tell the club at least an hour before the session, or it is deducted. Per the club's terms, the 8-class package includes 1 make-up session and the 12-class package or more includes 2, used in the same month and subject to availability; the cancellation policy mentions one make-up lesson. Confirm make-up rules when booking.

Race Pace Club, Al Warqa 1: swimming lessons for kids

Water SportsSwimming

New to Waha

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Warqa

Ages3+years and up
PriceAED 450a month, lowest price
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Where3 branchesAl Warqa, Al Barsha +1See on the map

Race Pace Club (registered as RACE PACE SWIMMING TRAINING SERVICES) is a Dubai swim club that teaches children from their first strokes through to racing, at pools in Al Warqa 1, Al Barsha 2 and Al Mizhar. Its programmes page describes the kids' classes as seven stages of progressive skill development for ages 3 to 14. The levels are Star Fish, Turtles, Seahorse, Swordfish and Crocodile, followed by two advanced levels, Whales and Shark, which focus on stroke technique. After that comes the squad team, a competitive group for children who want to race. Groups have a maximum of five children. There are also one-to-one lessons, and two-to-one lessons for siblings or friends of a similar level. Everything starts with an assessment class so the coaches can see where your child is, and parents can ask for a male or female coach. Monthly kids' packages are sold on the club's booking site; in Al Warqa they start at 450 AED plus VAT for 8 sessions. The club also runs adult, ladies-only and dryland fitness classes.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Children's swimming lessons usually start with water confidence: getting the face wet, floating, kicking and moving safely through the water with support. From there, children learn to swim on their own, then build proper technique across front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, along with breathing and turns. Lessons are normally in small groups, split by ability, so a child moves up a level once they can do that stage's skills. Swimming is an important water-safety skill in a city full of pools and beaches, and it builds stamina, coordination and confidence. Many children begin group lessons at around three, and the keenest go on to join a squad and race.

Who it's for

Children from 3 years. The programmes page says the kids' classes are for ages 3 to 14, the swim-levels page says the seven levels teach children from 3 to 12, and the about page describes the club as a swim team for youth aged 5 to 18. It covers complete beginners to keen swimmers, and the squad team is for children who want to compete. Ask the provider which level and group suit your child's age.

What to expect

The first class is an initial assessment. The coaches use it to get to know you and your child and to work out a suitable programme. Group classes have up to five children. Beginners start with basic water skills in Level 1 (Star Fish) and move up a level once they reach that stage's milestones. The club's terms say each session lasts 60 minutes. Al Warqa monthly packages run at 2 or 3 sessions a week. A one-off 50 AED registration fee includes an RPC cap and a course certificate. You can ask for a male or female coach. Ask the club about the assessment fee, session times at your branch and what to bring.

Highlights

Seven kids' levels, Star Fish to Shark, then a squad team for racing (racepaceclubdxb.com)
Group classes of five children maximum (racepaceclubdxb.com)
One-to-one and two-to-one private lessons (racepaceclubdxb.com)
Al Warqa kids' Learn To Swim: 8 sessions for 450 AED plus 5% VAT (bookings.racepaceclubdxb.com)
Male or female coach on request (racepaceclubdxb.com)
Pools in Al Warqa 1, Al Barsha 2 and Al Mizhar (racepaceclubdxb.com)
Family discount listed (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Al Mizhar branch is rated 2.6 from 23 reviews. The Google listings for Al Warqa and Al Barsha show no rating. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: Kids' classes from 3 years. Programmes page: 3 to 14. Swim-levels page: 3 to 12.
Prices: Al Warqa kids' Learn To Swim (booking site, before 5% VAT): 450 AED for 8 sessions / 1 month; 550 AED for 12 sessions / 1 month; 1,200 AED for 24 sessions / 3 months. Other branches differ (Al Barsha, Mirdif-Mizhar, DIFC: 500 AED for 8, 600 AED for 12). Kids' private lessons at RPC venue: 1,200 AED for 8, 1,400 AED for 10, 1,500 AED for 12; single private session 200 AED. One-off 50 AED registration fee.
Schedule: Al Warqa kids' packages: 2 sessions a week (8-session month) or 3 a week (12-session month). Session times not published; ask the provider.
Trial: Initial assessment class; ask the provider about cost
Where: NewLands School, Al Warqa 1, Dubai (the Google listing shows Primus School, Al Warqa 1)
How to book: bookings.racepaceclubdxb.com/en/packages · +971 50 148 9564 · [email protected]

Guide · 7 min readRead: How to choose a swim school in Dubai: what to look for and what to ask

Questions parents ask

Good to know

School-based pool; the club publishes no session times, so ask (racepaceclubdxb.com)
Kids' Learn To Swim from 450 AED for 8 sessions, before VAT (bookings.racepaceclubdxb.com)
Prices on the booking site are before 5% VAT; there is also a one-off 50 AED registration fee, which includes an RPC cap and a certificate (bookings.racepaceclubdxb.com, racepaceclubdxb.com)
Sessions are 60 minutes; the 1-month packages are valid for one month (racepaceclubdxb.com, bookings.racepaceclubdxb.com)
Missed classes: the terms allow 1 make-up with the 8-class package and 2 with 12 classes or more, in the same month and subject to availability, while the cancellation policy says one make-up lesson. Confirm make-up rules when booking (racepaceclubdxb.com)
Tell the club at least an hour before a session if you can't attend, or the session is deducted (racepaceclubdxb.com)
Withdrawing from a programme usually costs a 50 AED administration fee. Read the cancellation and refund policies before paying (racepaceclubdxb.com)