Ultimate Athletics, Al Barsha: athletics for kids at Dubai International Academy
- Ages4+years and up
- PriceAED 1,732.50a term, lowest price
- OpenAskNot published yet
- Where3 branchesAl Barsha, W57 +1See on the map
About Ultimate Athletics
Ultimate Athletics is a track and field academy founded in 2015 by Lisa Campbell, a UK national-level athlete. The academy is clear that it does athletics only, not other sports. It trains at school and sports venues across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, including Dubai International Academy in Al Barsha, Dubai Sports City and Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. Every venue has its own Term 1 2026 timetable (31 August to 13 December): Tots Athletics for the youngest, Multi-Events and Just Run groups for ages 7-12, and Sprints, Middle Distance and Jumps groups for teens, mostly in the evenings on weekdays, with some weekend morning groups. Coaches are active and former athletes from several countries, according to the club. Beyond weekly training, the academy runs monthly Ultimate Racenights, camps and competitions, so children who enjoy it have somewhere to race. New families can book a free taster session through the online booking portal before paying for the term.
The activity
Track & Field, explained
Track and field, or athletics, is the family of running, jumping and throwing events you see at the Olympics: sprints, middle-distance running, hurdles, long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, discus and javelin. Young children start with games and circuits that build speed, balance and coordination, then try the different events as they grow. Older children can begin to specialise, for example in sprints or jumps, and some move on to racing in local meets. It builds running technique, strength, confidence and a sense of personal progress, because every child is chasing their own time or distance. Many clubs take children from around four years old.
Who it's for
Children and teens in age groups set by each venue's Term 1 2026 timetable: Tots Athletics for the youngest (ages 4-6 on most sessions), Multi-Events and Just Run for ages 7-12, and Sprints, Middle Distance and Jumps groups for 13+. Youth sessions are split further by age and ability, and the exact groups differ by venue. The academy also runs adult groups.
What to expect
Tots sessions are described as a circuit of running, jumping and throwing led by several coaches. Youth athletes (7-12) are split into groups by age and ability and try multi-events, sprints and middle-distance training. Teens are guided towards events after an initial assessment. Sessions last an hour. Arrive at least five minutes early with the Ultimate Athletics kit and a water bottle, and have only a light snack beforehand. New members can book a free taster session on the booking portal before committing to a term. Younger siblings must stay with parents and off the track. Pick a branch on this page for its venue and timetable notes.
Highlights
- Term 1 2026 runs 31 August to 13 December, with a separate timetable at each venue (ultimateathleticsuae.com)
- Tots Athletics for the youngest, Multi-Events and Just Run for ages 7-12, and Sprints, Middle Distance and Jumps for 13+ (ultimateathleticsuae.com)
- Free taster session bookable on the Ultimate Athletics booking portal (bookings.ultimateathleticsuae.com)
- Monthly Ultimate Racenights, camps and competitions alongside weekly training (ultimateathleticsuae.com)
- Training venues across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah (ultimateathleticsuae.com)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
On Google, the Al Barsha venue is rated 4.8 from 175 reviews, Dubai Sports City 5.0 from 24 and Zayed Sports City 4.9 from 29. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it. On the club's own site, young athletes mention supportive coaches, friendships and the chance to race at Racenights and travel to youth competitions abroad.
The facts
- Ages
- Tots (youngest groups, 3-6 or 4-6 by session); Multi-Events and Just Run 7-12; teen groups 13+ (Term 1 2026 schedules, groups differ by venue)
- Prices
Term 1 2026 (15 weeks, incl. VAT)
- 1 session/week: AED 1,732.50
- 2/week: AED 3,150
- 3/week: AED 4,252.50
- New joiner kit: AED 120
- Pro-rata from joining date
- Siblings 15% for 3, 25% for 4
- Schedule
- Term 1: 31 Aug - 13 Dec 2026. Each venue has its own timetable: weekday evenings plus some weekend morning groups; see the branch notes and the schedule PDFs on ultimateathleticsuae.com/athletics-schedule/
- Trial
- Free taster session, bookable on the booking portal
- Where
- Dubai International Academy, Al Barsha First, Dubai
- How to book
- bookings.ultimateathleticsuae.com · +971 50 225 7024 · [email protected]
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Term 1 2026 timetable: weekday evening sessions (for example Multi-Events for 7-12 on Mondays 5-6PM) and Saturday and Sunday morning groups (ultimateathleticsuae.com)
- Term fees are pro-rata from your joining date, so joining mid-term costs less (ultimateathleticsuae.com)
- New joiner kit is AED 120 for vest and shorts on the Term 1 2026 schedule (ultimateathleticsuae.com)
- Missed sessions through illness can be made up in another class with space during the same term, booked on the portal (ultimateathleticsuae.com)
- Bring the club kit and a water bottle; no food or chewing gum around the track (ultimateathleticsuae.com)
- Zayed Sports City: wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park (Google listing)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
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