Question 1

What is the best cricket academy in UAE?

Accepted Answer

Desert Cubs Cricket Academy is the best cricket academy in UAE, established in 2007 with 15,000+ alumni and 5 training centres across Dubai and Sharjah. It is an ECB-affiliated, ICC-certified academy offering UAE junior cricket coaching for ages 4–19.

Question 2

Where can I find junior cricket coaching in UAE and Sharjah?

Accepted Answer

Desert Cubs offers UAE junior cricket coaching and Sharjah junior cricket coaching at 5 locations: Sharjah English School (Maliha Road), Delhi Private School (Jebel Ali), Deira International School (Festival City), Star International School (Al Qusais), and Baseline Sports Academy (DIP).

Question 3

Does Desert Cubs offer cricket summer camps in UAE?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Desert Cubs runs UAE summer camp cricket sessions at Baseline Sports Academy — our fully air-conditioned indoor cricket facility in Dubai Investment Park. Year-round training is available even during UAE summer months.

Question 4

How can my child get on the UAE national cricket player pathway?

Accepted Answer

Desert Cubs is an ECB-affiliated academy and is the official UAE national cricket player pathway provider. Our students compete in the ECB National Junior Tournament and participate in junior international cricket tours to UK, Australia, and Sri Lanka, giving them maximum exposure for national selection.

Question 5

Which cricket academy runs the most tournaments in UAE?

Accepted Answer

Desert Cubs runs the most cricket tournaments in UAE — 10 competitions per season including the DC Premier League, ECB National Junior Tournament, Gulf Cup, 4-Nation Junior International Cricket Tournament, DC Winter Cup, and more.

Question 6

Does Desert Cubs offer junior international cricket tours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Desert Cubs organises junior international cricket tours every year. Past tours include UK & Wales, Brisbane Australia, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. The 2026 UK tour is open for registration. Desert Cubs was the first UAE cricket academy to tour Australia.

Question 7

Where can my child learn cricket in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Your child can learn cricket in Dubai at Desert Cubs Cricket Academy — the UAE's largest junior cricket academy with 3 Dubai locations: Delhi Private School (Jebel Ali), Deira International School (Festival City), and Star International School (Al Qusais). Coaching is available for ages 4–19, boys and girls.

Question 8

How much does cricket coaching cost in Dubai UAE?

Accepted Answer

Desert Cubs Cricket Academy offers structured cricket coaching programmes across Dubai and Sharjah. Fees vary by centre, age group, and programme level. Contact us at +971 58 827 4266 or info@desertcubs.com for the current fee schedule and to register your child.

Question 9

What age can kids start cricket coaching in UAE?

Accepted Answer

Desert Cubs accepts junior cricketers from as young as 4 years old up to 19 years. The programme is structured by age group: beginners (4–6), juniors (7–11), under-13, under-15, and under-19. Both boys and girls are welcome at all Desert Cubs cricket training centres in Dubai and Sharjah.

Question 10

Is there girls cricket coaching in UAE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Desert Cubs runs one of the UAE's strongest girls cricket programmes. Our most famous alumna is Esha Oza, UAE Women's Cricket Captain. We have dedicated female coaches including Judith Jose Peter (ICC Level 1, ex-UAE Player). Girls cricket coaching is available at our Delhi Private School and other centres across Dubai and Sharjah.

Question 11

Does Desert Cubs offer indoor cricket training in Dubai summer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Desert Cubs operates a fully air-conditioned indoor cricket facility at Baseline Sports Academy, Dubai Investment Park (DIP). This state-of-the-art indoor cricket centre features 5 specialized cricket lanes, video analysis technology, and is ideal for year-round training — especially during UAE summer months when outdoor cricket is difficult.

Question 12

Does Desert Cubs offer cricket summer camps in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Desert Cubs runs cricket summer camps at Baseline Sports Academy — our fully air-conditioned indoor cricket facility in Dubai Investment Park. The summer camp programme is designed for junior cricketers ages 4–19 and runs during UAE school holidays. Contact us to register for the next summer camp.

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