What is the best cricket academy in UAE?

Desert Cubs Cricket Academy is the best cricket academy in UAE, established in 2007 with 15,000+ alumni and 6 training centres across Dubai and Sharjah. It is an ECB-affiliated, ICC-certified academy offering UAE junior cricket coaching for ages 4–19.

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

Desert Cubs offers UAE junior cricket coaching and Sharjah junior cricket coaching at 6 locations: Sharjah English School (Maliha Road), Delhi Private School (Jebel Ali), Deira International School (Festival City), Star International School (Al Qusais), Baseline Sports Academy (DIP), and Apple International School (Al Karama).

Does Desert Cubs offer cricket summer camps in UAE?

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.

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

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.

Which cricket academy runs the most tournaments in UAE?

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.

Does Desert Cubs offer junior international cricket tours?

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.

September to June

Tournament Season

10 competitive tournaments per season — internal academy leagues, national championships, and international competitions. Every student gets match experience.

Tournaments / Season

Sep–Jun

Full Season

U10–U19

Age Groups

Desert Cubs Academy runs the UAE's most comprehensive junior cricket tournament calendar. From the DC Premier League season opener to the ECB National Junior Tournament, our cubs compete in 10 tournaments per season across all age groups (U10, U12, U14, U16, U19). All academy students are automatically enrolled in internal leagues.

Sep Month 9

Sep →

DC Premier League

Academy

The season opener — our flagship academy league to kick off the year.

Sep All age groups Auto-enrolled

Oct Month 10

Oct →

DC Emerging League

Academy

For our rising stars — a dedicated league for promising new talent.

Oct All age groups Auto-enrolled

Oct Month 10

Oct → Jan

ECB National Junior Tournament

National

UAE National Junior Cricket Tournament organised by Emirates Cricket Board.

Oct – Jan All age groups Performance based

Nov Month 11

Nov → Jan

Gulf Cup

National

Regional championship with teams from across the Gulf.

Nov – Jan All age groups Performance based

Nov Month 11

Nov → Dec

DC Winter Cup

Academy

Holiday season competitive series — the most exciting time of year.

Nov – Dec All age groups Auto-enrolled

Jan Month 1

Jan →

DC Super League

Academy

High intensity academy league for our most competitive players.

Jan All age groups Auto-enrolled

Jan Month 1

Jan → Feb

DC Ramadan Cup

Academy

Special evening matches under floodlights during the holy month.

Jan – Feb All age groups Auto-enrolled

Feb Month 2

Feb →

DC Junior Cups

Academy

Focused on U10 and U12 development — our youngest champions shine.

Feb All age groups Auto-enrolled

Mar Month 3

Mar → Apr

4 Nation Tournament

National

International academy clash featuring teams from 4 nations.

Mar – Apr All age groups Performance based

Apr Month 4

Apr → May

DC Summer Bash

Academy

End of season celebration league — have fun, play hard!

Apr – May All age groups Auto-enrolled

Academy Leagues

Internal academy leagues are automatically available to all enrolled students. No separate registration needed. These include the DC Premier League, Emerging League, Winter Cup, Super League, Ramadan Cup, Junior Cups, and Summer Bash.

National & Regional

External competitions like the ECB National Junior Tournament, Gulf Cup, and the 4 Nation Tournament are merit-based selections. Coaches select players based on performance and development.

Ready to Compete?

Enroll your child today and they'll automatically join our next academy league season. Selection for external tournaments begins from day one.

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Tournament Season

DC Premier League

DC Emerging League

ECB National Junior Tournament

Gulf Cup

DC Winter Cup

DC Super League

DC Ramadan Cup

DC Junior Cups

4 Nation Tournament

DC Summer Bash

Academy Leagues

National & Regional

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