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AIS Athletics - GEMS World Academy
Al Barsha South
AIS Athletics is a youth track-and-field coaching club based at GEMS World Academy in Al Barsha South. Children can join regular training or holiday camps, with reviews highlighting patient coaching, skill development and opportunities to try events beyond running.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
207 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Broad ages
The programme accommodates children from tiny tots through senior teens across track and field.
Event variety
Training goes beyond running, with children trying disciplines such as high jump, long jump and other athletics events.
Elite access
Some workshops and camps have given children the chance to train with Team GB and Olympic athletes.
Strong structure
Parents specifically praise the communication, logistics and professional management of training and camps.
Quality facilities
The GEMS World Academy venue is described as having top-tier track and field facilities.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try first. If you are weighing the cost, look for a free event so your child can experience the coaching before enrolling.
Check pathway. Ask which pathway suits your child: reviews mention sessions for all levels and a separate programme for more serious athletes.
Try events. For a child focused only on running, consider a camp or session that introduces other disciplines as well.
Expect homework. Spring Camp may include daily athletics homework alongside competition, new challenges and practical training.
Plan the visit
Practical details
E44
Al Barsha South First - Al Barsha South, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Spring Camp
Spring Camp combines athletics coaching with different events, challenges and competition in a structured camp setting.
summer classes
Summer classes are described as suitable both for younger children learning athletics basics and older runners developing new skills.
weekly training sessions
Weekly training sessions provide regular, structured athletics practice alongside the club’s camps.
running drills
Running drills receive focused coaching and motivation, including attention to technique during athletics sessions.
Common Concerns
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The Bottom Line
AIS Athletics is a youth track-and-field club based at GEMS World Academy in Al Barsha South. Children can join routine club training, attend holiday camps such as Spring Camp, or try focused work on running drills and long-jump technique. The strongest reason to consider it is the coaching: reviewers describe athletes who are known individually, challenged appropriately and taught basic as well as advanced techniques.
This is not only for established runners. Reviews mention tiny tots through senior teens, children at all levels, and a separate pathway for more serious athletes. The training covers more than regular running: one child enjoyed trying other events, while another developed in sprinting after learning technique.
Parents also report clear communication and logistics, well-managed camps, and a friendly atmosphere where children make friends and learn sportsmanship. The GEMS World Academy track and field facilities are described as top tier, and sessions have included access to Team GB or Olympic athletes—an unusual extra, though you should confirm what is scheduled for your booking. For a first visit, ask whether a regular session, camp or more advanced programme suits your child.
A free event was useful to one family deciding whether the cost would fit, and camps can include daily homework alongside competition and new challenges. There are no meaningful negative patterns in the supplied reviews, but the material does not give current fees or parking information, so check those directly before enrolling.