What age can my child start tennis here?

From age four. The academy says its junior programmes work on tactical awareness from the first session.

Does my child need any tennis experience?

No. No previous experience is needed.

Do we need our own racket?

No. Rackets and balls are provided for all students. Comfortable sportswear is enough.

How big are the groups?

A maximum of four students per session.

Can we try a class first?

Yes. The academy offers a free trial lesson, which you can book through the form on its website or by WhatsApp on +971 58 586 0229.

How much does a junior class cost?

The Junior Tennis Class is listed at AED 135. The site doesn't say whether that is per session or for a package, so ask the provider. A one-hour private session is AED 265.

Racket Scientist Tennis Academy

Racket SportsTennis

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Oud Metha

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Ages4+years and up
PriceAED 135a class, lowest price
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Racket Scientist Tennis Academy coaches juniors, adults and competitive players on 14th Street in Oud Metha, and children can start from age four. The academy calls its approach tactical: the aim is for players to understand the 'why' behind each shot, so decision-making and match awareness are taught alongside technique rather than after it. Sessions take a maximum of four students, and the coaching follows ITF standards, with video analysis, fitness work and match-play preparation built into training. The head coach, Coach Talha, holds ITF Level 1 and 2 certification and focuses on high-performance and junior tennis; Coach Nipun is ITF Play Tennis certified and works on junior development. New players start with a free trial, then a skill assessment and a suggested programme before joining regular classes. No experience is needed, and rackets and balls are provided. The academy is rated 5.0 on Google from 30 reviews.

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The activity

Tennis, explained

Tennis coaching teaches children forehands, backhands, serves and volleys while building footwork, hand-eye coordination, balance and match awareness. Junior sessions usually mix short drills with mini games and points, so children learn where to stand and which shot to choose, not just how to swing. Many programmes start children from around four, using smaller courts, lighter rackets and softer, slower balls, then move up to full-size courts as they grow. Beyond the strokes, tennis builds concentration, resilience after a lost point and good sportsmanship. It suits children who enjoy individual challenge but still like the company of a small group.

Who it's for

Children from age four, with no previous tennis experience needed. The Junior Tennis Class is aimed at young players building tactical awareness and decision-making; the academy also runs adult group training and one-to-one private coaching, and prepares competitive players for tournaments.

What to expect

Start with a free trial lesson, booked through the form on the academy's website or by WhatsApp. After the trial, the coaches assess your child's technical and tactical level and suggest a programme before regular classes begin. Groups take a maximum of four students. Rackets and balls are provided, so beginners don't need their own kit; comfortable sportswear is enough. If rain stops a session, the lesson is moved to the earliest available slot. Class days and times are not published on the site, and the junior class page currently asks families to get in touch rather than book online, so message the academy for the current timetable.

Highlights

Children can start from age 4 (racketscientist.com)
Maximum four students per session (racketscientist.com)
ITF-certified coaching, with video analysis, fitness work and match play (racketscientist.com)
Free trial lesson, then a skill assessment (racketscientist.com)
Rackets and balls provided (racketscientist.com)
5.0 on Google from 30 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Racket Scientist is rated 5.0 on Google, and all 30 reviews are five stars. A parent quoted on the academy's website points to the structured curriculum, the small coach-to-student ratio, the focus on fitness and game strategy, and says kids learn tennis while having fun.

The facts

Ages: From age 4 (racketscientist.com)
Prices: Junior Tennis Class: AED 135 (per session or package: ask the provider)
Adult Group Training: AED 120
Private Coaching Session: AED 265 for 1 hour
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Schedule: Class days and times not published - ask the provider
Trial: Free trial lesson (racketscientist.com)
Where: 14th Street, Oud Metha, Dubai
How to book: forms.gle/Zu5MvNRqyJGEgzdK6 · wa.me/971585860229 · +971 58 586 0229 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Thu6am–11pm
Fri6am–10pm
Sat–Sun6am–11pm