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.

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.

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Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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Sharjah (Maliha Road)

Sharjah English School (SES)

The crown jewel of our academy. Featuring a full natural grass ground and six natural grass turf center pitches with floodlights. We offer digital scoreboards, live streaming, and a viewing pavilion.

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Jebel Ali, Dubai

Delhi Private School (DPS)

A premium facility in The Gardens. Features a high-quality Astro turf ground with a center pitch and floodlights, perfect for evening high-performance training.

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Dubai Festival City

Deira Intl. School (DIS)

Located in Festival City, this centre boasts a natural grass ground and an Astro turf center pitch. Equipped with four side practice nets and modern bowling machines.

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Al Qusais 3, Dubai

Star Intl. School (SIS)

A versatile sports hub in Al Qusais. Features an Astro turf ground, six practice nets with floodlights, and access to an indoor pool for cross-training.

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Dubai Investment Park (DIP)

Baseline Sports Academy (BSA)

State-of-the-art indoor cricket facility — one of a kind in the UAE. Perfect for summer training, equipped with 5 specialized cricket lanes and video analysis technology.

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Al Karama, Dubai

Apple Intl. School (AIS)

Serving the heart of Dubai in Karama. Features three side practice nets with Astro turf pitches and a dedicated fielding and fitness area.

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ECB & ICC certified coaches with professional playing experience across UAE, India, Sri Lanka, Australia & England.

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Annual tours to the UK, Australia, Sri Lanka & South Africa. Real match experience on world stages.

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10 tournaments per season — internal leagues and national/regional championships for all age groups.

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UAE's leading girls cricket programme. Our alumni include UAE Women's Captain Esha Oza.

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“I enrolled my son in cricket coaching for two weeks during our visit to Dubai. I noticed a significant improvement in his batting, bowling, and fielding skills. Coach Angelo was an absolute pleasure to work with. He spends ample time with each child, ensuring they fully comprehend the concepts. I eagerly anticipate enrolling my son again if we visit Dubai in the future!”

Mohamed Shakeel

BSA Centre, Dubai Investment Park

“I had absolutely no knowledge of cricket before joining Desert Cubs Cricket Academy, but thanks to my coach, Anjalo, everything changed from day one. His way of teaching made the game so simple and enjoyable that I quickly felt like I was playing like a pro. Coach Anjalo is patient, motivating, and extremely skilled at explaining techniques in a way that's easy to understand. He has an amazing ability to build confidence and bring out the best in every player. I feel lucky to be coached by him – truly the best coach anyone could ask for!”

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BSA Centre, Dubai Investment Park

“One of the best cricket academy in UAE with international facilities and coaches with high standards, you must try out and your kids will be in safe hands.”

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What is the best cricket academy in UAE?

Desert Cubs Cricket Academy is the best cricket academy in UAE, established in 2007 with over 15,000 alumni. We operate 6 world-class training centres across Dubai and Sharjah with ICC-certified coaches, offering UAE junior cricket coaching for all ages from 4 to 19.

Where is Sharjah junior cricket coaching available?

Sharjah junior cricket coaching is available at our Sharjah English School (SES) centre on Maliha Road — the crown jewel of our network. It features a full natural grass ground, 6 centre turf pitches, floodlights, digital scoreboards, and video analysis. It is widely considered the best cricket ground in UAE.

Does Desert Cubs run cricket summer camps in UAE?

Yes! Our UAE summer camp cricket programme runs at Baseline Sports Academy (DIP) — a state-of-the-art, fully AC-controlled indoor cricket facility with 5 specialised lanes and video analysis. It is one of a kind in the UAE, enabling year-round high-performance training even during the hottest months.

Which academy offers the UAE national cricket player pathway?

Desert Cubs is an ECB-affiliated academy and provides the leading UAE national cricket player pathway. Our students compete in the ECB National Junior Tournament and undertake junior international cricket tours to UK, Australia, Sri Lanka, and South Africa — giving them the exposure needed for national selection consideration.

Which cricket academy runs the most tournaments in UAE?

Desert Cubs runs the most cricket tournaments in UAE — 10 competitions per season (September to June). These include the DC Premier League, DC Emerging League, ECB National Junior Tournament, Gulf Cup, DC Winter Cup, DC Super League, 4-Nation Junior International Cricket Tournament, DC Junior Cups, DC Ramadan Cup, and DC Summer Bash.

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