Football
From first kicks at 3 to academy trials at 17.
A grassroots-to-performance pathway: confidence and coordination first, then skills, squads and competitive play.
This is our own guide to how a skill typically progresses in Dubai. The centres named are examples of where each stage is taught — they aren't partners, they haven't reviewed this, and the costs are general market ranges rather than prices quoted by them. Always check current fees with the centre.
- Level 13–5 yrsFirst Kicks
Fun, coordination and ball confidence.
Typical cost at this stage: Term AED 1,000–1,500 — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: Teddy Sports, LionHeart
🎯 Milestone: Joins first mini-games
- Level 26–8 yrsFoundations
Core skills and small-sided games.
Typical cost at this stage: Term AED 1,200–1,800 — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: Alliance FC, LionHeart
🎯 Milestone: Plays a first festival
- Level 39–11 yrsDevelopment
Position skills, club training, leagues.
Typical cost at this stage: Term AED 1,800–2,800 — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: Elite, ISM Sports
🎯 Milestone: Selected for a league squad
- Level 412–15 yrsPerformance
Competitive squads, tactics, tournaments.
Typical cost at this stage: Term AED 2,500–3,500 — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: Academy squads
🎯 Milestone: Tournament / travel team
- Level 516–18 yrsPathway
Trials, showcases, scholarship prep.
Typical cost at this stage: Performance-based — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: Pro academy trials
🎯 Milestone: Trial or sports scholarship