What age can my child start swimming at Smart SwimCraft?

Private SwimCraft Babies classes are for 3 months to 3 years; the group Learn-to-Swim programme (SwimCraft to Learn) is for children aged 4-12.

How much do lessons cost?

Kids' Learn-to-Swim mini-groups at JVT are 90-130 AED per class on 4 classes a month, 85-120 AED on 8 and 75-110 AED on 12. Private One-to-One classes are 160-330 AED per class and private baby classes 200-330 AED per class, depending on package size and location. Squads at Al Quoz are 65-120 AED per class. Payment is monthly.

Is there a trial class?

Yes - the group trial is free and a private trial is 150 AED. It lasts about 30-40 minutes and includes an assessment and a programme recommendation.

Where do lessons take place?

Kids' group Learn-to-Swim is at The Community (JVT); Squads train at Ambassador International Academy (Al Quoz); private and baby classes are at The Community (JVT), Al Wasl Sports Club (Al Jadaf) or at your own place.

Head coach Dr Dmitrii Drozhetskii holds a Candidate of Science in Pedagogy (PhD equivalent) with 21 years' coaching experience; the academy was founded by Ms Irina Zlobina, a World Cup medallist and former national team athlete.

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before your session - same-day cancellations are counted as attended.

Smart SwimCraft Sport Academy

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Jumeirah Village Triangle

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Ages0–12years old
PriceAED 65a class, lowest price
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Smart SwimCraft is a Dubai swim academy teaching everyone from 3-month-old babies to competitive squads. Its children's group programme, SwimCraft to Learn, is for ages 4-12 and runs in mini-groups at The Community (JVT) across four levels, from water introduction and basic skills (LTS-1) to advanced swimming and stamina (LTS-4). Stronger swimmers can train for competitions in SwimCraft Squads at Ambassador International Academy in Al Quoz. SwimCraft Babies (3 months to 3 years) and One-to-One classes are private, at The Community (JVT), Al Wasl Sports Club (Al Jadaf) or at your own place. The academy describes its coaching as science-based, with assessments before and during training. Head coach Dr Dmitrii Drozhetskii holds a Candidate of Science in Pedagogy (PhD equivalent) and 21 years' coaching experience; founder Ms Irina Zlobina is a World Cup medallist and former national team athlete. The group trial is free, a private trial is 150 AED, and family pricing applies for up to 3 swimmers from the same family.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Swimming lessons take children from water confidence and basic floating through to full strokes and, for those who want it, competitive training. Good programmes break the skill into levels - breathing, floating, kicking, then front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and turns - so a child only moves up once a skill is solid. Swimming builds cardiovascular fitness, coordination and water safety, which matters in a city with a pool or beach close to most homes. Group learn-to-swim classes often start around age four, while younger babies and toddlers usually begin with short private or parent-supported sessions focused on getting comfortable in the water.

Who it's for

Babies and toddlers from 3 months to 3 years (private SwimCraft Babies classes); children aged 4-12 learning to swim, from overcoming fear of the water to all four strokes (SwimCraft to Learn); children with a good swimming base or who want to compete (SwimCraft Squads). Private One-to-One classes are open to all ages and levels, and adults 18+ have general and ladies-only groups.

What to expect

The first session is a trial of about 30-40 minutes: an individual assessment of your child's swimming level and technique, an introduction to the academy's training method, personal feedback from the coach and a recommendation on the group or private programme that fits. The group trial is free; a private trial is 150 AED. Bring a swimsuit, swimming cap, goggles, towel and flip-flops (swim diapers and a hooded towel for babies). Learn-to-swim classes last 45 minutes at levels 1-2 and 60 minutes at levels 3-4. Packages are paid monthly and valid for 30 days; cancel at least 24 hours ahead or the class counts as attended.

Highlights

Kids' group Learn-to-Swim for ages 4-12 in four levels, LTS-1 to LTS-4, at The Community (JVT) (smartswimcraft.com)
Private baby classes from 3 months to 3 years at JVT, Al Jadaf or your own place (smartswimcraft.com)
Competitive SwimCraft Squads train at Ambassador International Academy, Al Quoz (smartswimcraft.com)
Head coach holds a Candidate of Science in Pedagogy with 21 years' coaching experience; founder is a World Cup medallist (smartswimcraft.com)
Free group trial class, or a 150 AED private trial (smartswimcraft.com)
5.0 on Google from 12 reviews

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Smart SwimCraft has a 5.0 rating on Google from 12 reviews, all 5 stars. Parent testimonials on the academy's own site mention children growing in confidence and coaches who are patient and encouraging.

The facts

Ages: Private SwimCraft Babies: 3 months-3 years
Group SwimCraft to Learn: 4-12 years
Adults: 18+
Squads for experienced swimmers
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Prices: Kids' group (JVT): 75-130 AED/class by package; Squads (Al Quoz): 65-120 AED/class; Private: 160-330 AED/class; Baby private: 200-330 AED/class; free group trial or 150 AED private trial (smartswimcraft.com)
Schedule: Class times not published - ask the provider. Learn-to-Swim sessions are 45 min (LTS-1, LTS-2) or 60 min (LTS-3, LTS-4) (smartswimcraft.com)
Trial: Free group trial, or 150 AED private trial; about 30-40 minutes with assessment and programme recommendation (smartswimcraft.com)
Where: The Community Hotel, JVT - kids' Learn-to-Swim groups, private and baby classes, adult groups · Ambassador International Academy, Al Quoz - SwimCraft Squads · Al Wasl Sports Club, Al Jadaf - private and baby classes, adult groups · Your own place - private and baby classes
How to book: smartswimcraft.com · +971 58 570 7830 · wa.me/971556033073 · [email protected]
Opening hours: MonClosed
Tue–Fri7am–10pm
Sat–Sun8am–6pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Family pricing for up to 3 swimmers from the same family; referral prices also available (smartswimcraft.com)
Cancel at least 24 hours ahead, or the class counts as attended; packages are valid for 30 days and cannot be shared (smartswimcraft.com)
What to bring: swimsuit, swimming cap, goggles, towel and flip-flops; for babies, swim diapers and a warm hooded towel (smartswimcraft.com)
Office hours: closed Monday, 7AM-10PM Tuesday to Friday, 8AM-6PM weekends (smartswimcraft.com)
WhatsApp the general manager on +971 55 603 3073 (smartswimcraft.com)