What ages does Urban Swim Academy teach?

Learn to Swim starts at age 3, Youth classes are for older beginners and squads start from 8 years. Parent-and-child classes for babies and toddlers run at some pools only, so check the branch you pick.

Do I need to book an assessment first?

Yes. Every new swimmer has a free 5-10 minute one-to-one assessment so the coach can place them at the right level. Arrive five minutes early, already changed.

How much do lessons cost?

Single sessions are listed at 115 AED for Learn to Swim and 130 AED for squads. Classes are booked by the term, so fees depend on how many sessions a week, and discounts apply for extra sessions.

How are lessons booked, per class or per term?

Group sessions are booked by the term only. Term 1 runs 31 August 2026 to 7 February 2027.

Can children who don't attend the school swim at a school pool?

Learn to Swim and squads are listed for the Jebel Ali School pool, while its ECA classes are for the school's students only. For the other pools, ask the branch you pick. Jumeirah Islands Club is a members' club, so ask about access first.

What days and times are classes?

The timetable isn't published on the website, so ask the provider (+971 58 554 8130 or info@urbanswimacademy.com).

Urban Swim Academy — Jebel Ali School

Water SportsSwimming

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Damac Hills

Ages3+years and up
PriceAED 115a session, lowest price
OpenAskNot published yet
Where8 branchesDamac Hills, Jumeirah Islands +6See on the map

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Urban Swim Academy teaches kids' swimming at school and club pools across Dubai. The branches here are Jebel Ali School, Dubai British School Mira, Wellfit Meydan and Jumeirah Islands Club. Learn to Swim starts at age 3 and moves through six levels, from Level 1 Guppy to Level 6 Stroke Excellence, with separate Youth classes for older beginners. Squads take swimmers from 8 years, from the Foundation Squad up to the Senior Performance Squad, and parent-and-child classes for babies and toddlers run at some pools. Every child starts with a free 5-10 minute one-to-one assessment so they join the right level, and group classes are booked by the term, with single sessions listed at 115 AED for Learn to Swim and 130 AED for squads. Which programmes run depends on the pool, so pick a branch on this page to see what it offers.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Swim lessons teach children water safety and stroke technique in progressive stages, from getting comfortable in the water through to full stroke development and, for keen older swimmers, squad training. Classes are usually run in small groups by age and ability, and many schools start children in learn-to-swim groups from around age 3. Beyond the physical skill, regular lessons build water confidence and safety awareness that matters year-round in a city full of pools, beaches and a long coastline, and squads add fitness, discipline and team spirit.

Who it's for

Children from age 3 in the Learn to Swim levels (Level 1 Guppy to Level 6 Stroke Excellence), older beginners in the Youth classes, and swimmers from 8 years in the squads. Parent-and-child classes for babies and toddlers (3 months to 3 years) are listed at some pools only. ECA lessons are run for the school's own students, so ask the branch you pick before booking one.

What to expect

Your child starts with a free assessment: a quick 5-10 minute one-to-one swim with a coach, who checks their skills against the academy's curriculum and places them in the right level. Arrive five minutes early with your child already changed into their swimming costume; a cap and goggles are optional if they are comfortable in them. Level 1 Guppy classes last 30 minutes and Levels 2-5 and Youth last 45 minutes, in small groups with a low swimmer-to-coach ratio. Group classes are then booked by the term; Term 1 runs 31 August 2026 to 7 February 2027. Class days and times are not published, so ask the branch you pick.

Highlights

Branches at Jebel Ali School, Dubai British School Mira, Wellfit Meydan and Jumeirah Islands Club (urbanswimacademy.com)
Learn to Swim from age 3, in six levels from Guppy to Stroke Excellence (urbanswimacademy.com)
Squads from 8 years, Foundation up to Senior Performance, at the pools that list them (urbanswimacademy.com)
Free 5-10 minute assessment before joining a class (urbanswimacademy.com)
Single sessions listed at 115 AED (Learn to Swim) and 130 AED (squads), booked by the term (urbanswimacademy.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Jebel Ali School branch is rated 4.8 from 25 reviews, Jumeirah Islands Club 5.0 from 13 and Wellfit Meydan 4.7 from 13. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: Learn to Swim from 3 years; Youth classes for older beginners; squads from 8 years; parent-and-child classes (3 months to 3 years) at some pools (urbanswimacademy.com)
Prices: Single session 115 AED (Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 and Youth) or 130 AED (squads); booked by the term, discounts for extra sessions (urbanswimacademy.com)
Schedule: Group lessons booked by the term; Term 1 runs 31 August 2026 - 7 February 2027; class days and times not published - ask the provider (urbanswimacademy.com)
Trial: Free 5-10 minute one-to-one assessment before joining a class (urbanswimacademy.com)
Where: Jebel Ali School, top of Hessa Street (near Remraam, Mudon and Damac Hills), Al Hebiah Third, Dubai
How to book: urbanswimacademy.classcard.app/course/7412?locations=1475&view=Schedule · +971 58 554 8130

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Covered outdoor 25m, 6-lane pool; Learn to Swim, squads, adults and ECA (urbanswimacademy.com)
Park in the school car park, tell security you're there for a swim lesson and show your Emirates ID if asked; walk round the outside of the Fitness Building to the pool (urbanswimacademy.com)
ECA classes here are for Jebel Ali School students only (urbanswimacademy.com)
Your assessment venue doesn't decide where lessons take place, so you can be assessed at another Urban Swim Academy pool (urbanswimacademy.com)
Children below Year 3 need to be collected from ECA class by their caregiver (urbanswimacademy.com)
Parking, pool type and which programmes run differ by pool, so check the branch you pick
Questions: +971 58 554 8130 or [email protected] (urbanswimacademy.com)