Hands-on work
Lessons focus on applying concepts through websites, social media accounts and real Meta and Google ad campaigns.
HACA UAE (formerly Haris&Co. Academy)
Hor Al Anz
HACA UAE, formerly Haris&Co. Academy, is an educational institution in Hor Al Anz focused on practical digital marketing training. Students can build skills through hands-on work in areas such as SEO, websites, performance marketing and AI, with support from mentors and the wider team.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
100 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mentor support
Mentors explain difficult topics simply, make time for questions and continue offering guidance after the course.
Real projects
One student began an SEO project for an AC installation company, giving the training a live client-work dimension.
Career confidence
Reviews describe useful support for career changers, including a live portfolio website and confidence to work with clients.
Flexible formats
Students have reviewed offline, hybrid and online batches, with one online learner also noting access to recorded classes.
Peer network
The classes include business professionals upgrading their skills, creating opportunities to build professional connections.
Beginner friendly
Courses are described as structured and easy to follow for beginners, including the AI Basics course.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm duration. Ask whether your batch is four or six months; one student reported that the committed timeline changed.
Check schedule. If you work or run a business, check the class hours first; a reviewer found the 10:30 AM to 1 PM slot difficult.
Set expectations. Treat the programme as a broad practical foundation rather than expert-level training in one specialisation.
Ask about format. Compare online, hybrid and offline options before enrolling; reviews describe all three formats.
Bring a laptop. Plan for regular hands-on work and have a laptop available; one review says it is needed for the sessions.
Check recordings. If attendance may be difficult, ask about recorded classes, which one student found useful after missing a class.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Abdulla Kamber Business Center - Room No 103, First Floor - Abu Baker Al Siddique St
Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
Digital Marketing and AI course
This course combines digital marketing training with AI, hands-on experience and mentor support.
Complete AI-Integrated Digital Marketing Course
A practical programme for learning digital marketing and AI together, with guidance available when students have doubts.
Social Media Marketing course
This course covers social media marketing fundamentals and gives beginners a foundation in wider digital marketing concepts.
UI/UX design course
The UI/UX course uses a hands-on approach, with design concepts and tools supporting students changing or restarting careers.
AI-Integrated UI/UX Upskilling Program
This online programme includes Figma, Notion, real-world case studies and individual projects for new designers.
Common Concerns
Higher fees
One reviewer said the course fee is higher than some competitors, although they felt the in-person format justified it.
Timeline change
A course originally described as four months extended to six, which unsettled students managing work or businesses.
Morning timing
The reported 10:30 AM to 1 PM schedule was difficult for working professionals and entrepreneurs.
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
HACA UAE, formerly Haris&Co. Academy, is a practical training institution in Hor Al Anz for people building or refreshing digital skills. Reviews mention the Digital Marketing course, Digital Marketing and AI training, Social Media Marketing, and UI/UX programmes.
The teaching style leans heavily toward application rather than theory: students have built websites, created social media accounts, run Meta and Google ad campaigns, and worked on real-world case studies. Mentorship is the strongest recurring theme. Learners describe trainers who explain complex ideas in simple terms, stay available for questions and sometimes continue helping after the course.
One student moved from learning SEO, WordPress and SEO content writing to starting an SEO project for an AC installation company; another left with a live portfolio website and confidence to work with clients. The atmosphere also seems collaborative, with business professionals in some batches and activities that encourage networking. There are a few practical points to clarify before enrolling.
One reviewer said the fee was higher than some competitors, and reported a course extending from four months to six. The 10:30 AM–1 PM slot may also be awkward for working professionals. Ask about the current duration, timetable and format, and decide whether you want a broad foundation or deep specialisation.