Where young players in Dubai learn to love the game — and learn to win at it.
Azul FC grew out of Liam’s belief in one thing above all: development. We’re a Dubai youth football family where every player who walks through the door is given every chance to get better — not just as a footballer, but as a person.
Our philosophyTeam first, squad second, individual third.
We train across Dubai at Dwight School, JESS Ranches and RAD Sports.
From your child’s very first session to competitive matchdays abroad — a clear route through the club, with the right coaching at every step.
For most of these children, this is their very first football experience. One parent is encouraged onto the pitch to play alongside their child — small groups, first touches, building confidence and trust. Starts in October, boys and girls together.
Pre-Academy (6–8) builds the basics — ball mastery, movement and the first taste of team play. Foundation Phase (9–12) is where it clicks: technical detail, small-sided games and a real understanding of how to play.
Youth Development Phase (13–16) is competitive football with intent — tactical depth, strength & conditioning and a pathway that travels (Gothia, Dana, Verona, Mina). From 17, the US/UK College Showcase Phase carries that through to the final step before college football.
A dedicated pathway for girls to develop, compete and belong — real coaching at every stage of her game.
Pick your child’s group and how many sessions a week — see the training days, venue, match days and exact term fee, then book a free trial.
New for 2026/27 — Tiny Tacklers starts on Saturday 3 October, once it cools down. One parent is encouraged onto the pitch alongside their child, and for most of these kids it's their first football experience. Boys and girls together, outdoors at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club (opposite Arabian Ranches).
Book a free trialMost groups are billed per school term — the price depends on the group and how many sessions a week you choose — and Tiny Tacklers (U3–U5) is billed per month instead. Your first session is always a free trial. League football, Strength & Conditioning and the Player Performance Analysis Program are charged on top. See the full weekly schedule →
An indoor gym session at JESS Ranches predominantly for our 13+ players — the Youth Development Phase and College Showcase Phase — movement, strength, speed and injury prevention, built around the demands of the competitive season. We do make exceptions for U12 players who show real interest in the program — that's a conversation with the coaches, not a self-serve sign-up.
AED 975 for Term 1, AED 900 for Term 2 and Term 3One-to-one video analysis with Coach Jake, who qualified in performance analysis this year. The club films matches, and each week Jake sits down with your child on the iPad, clips up their own game and works through what to keep doing and what to sharpen. Places are extremely limited — just 7 players a term — because proper one-to-one analysis takes real time to do well.
Arranged directly with the coaches, who'll talk you through the cost.Every child develops at their own pace, in an environment built around them — not the result.
UEFA / English-qualified coaches and a clear curriculum, not just a kickabout.
International tournaments and a competitive calendar that stretches every player.
A close, supportive community where players, parents and coaches grow together.
Our players don’t just train — they travel and compete. From Sweden to Italy, Azul teams test themselves against the best youth sides in the world.
UEFA and English-qualified coaches who know how to bring the best out of every young player.
Founded Azul on one belief — develop the person, not just the player. UEFA A-qualified, Liam leads the academy's coaching and curriculum, and still says nothing beats watching a shy kid grow into a confident one.
Youth Development Phase Lead · English FA Licensed
Guides our older players through the competitive years. English FA qualified and big on game intelligence — he wants every player to understand the why behind a decision, not just follow it.
Youth Development Phase Coach · UEFA B License
Makes sessions demanding and fun in equal measure. UEFA B qualified, Brandon lives for the technical side — first touch, ball mastery, and that moment a skill finally clicks in a game.
Youth Development Phase Coach · FA International Level 2
Brings an international edge to the development years. FA International Level 2 qualified, Jordi pushes players to read the game quicker and make sharper decisions under pressure.
Foundation Phase Coach · UEFA B License
Sets the foundations the right way. UEFA B qualified, Tom makes the early years all about touches, confidence and falling in love with the ball.
Training nights, matchdays and tournament trips — moments from the Azul football family.
The real measure of an academy isn’t the trophy cabinet — it’s whether your child can’t wait for the next session.
We tried several of the bigger girls' football clubs before finding Azul FC, and the difference was immediately clear. The quality of coaching is exceptional, but what really drew us in was Liam and what he is building. This is one of the rare clubs that is not commercially driven but genuinely focused on building a love for the sport. What he has done this past season to bring the girls together as a team and as a community has been truly special. The values here are exactly what you want for your child. We could not recommend Azul FC more highly.
Azul is a club with family at its heart. Their strength is player development, and their method is rigorous drills, loads of fun, game time opportunities, and serious work ethic. Coach Liam and his team have over two seasons, converted an average chubby kid wannabe player into a leader who has played in and captained sides in local and international tournaments. Strongly recommended.
My daughter has developed so much under Liam and his coaches — but what matters most to me is that she genuinely loves playing, and she gets to do it alongside her best friends. Liam has been hugely supportive of the girls' academy from the start.
Leagues, indoor sessions, what’s in the fee and what isn’t — answered straight.
All sessions are outdoors — they're evening sessions. The two exceptions are both on Friday at JESS Ranches: the girls' session in the sports hall, and Strength & Conditioning in the gym.
New for 2026/27 — Tiny Tacklers starts on Saturday 3 October, once it cools down. One parent is encouraged onto the pitch alongside their child, and for most of these kids it's their first football experience. Boys and girls together, outdoors at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club (opposite Arabian Ranches). Register now and we'll confirm the first Saturday nearer the time.
Age groups run to the 1 September cutoff, so a child's group for 2026/27 is based on their age at the end of the season year, not their age today. Put their date of birth into the schedule page or the registration form and it works the group out for you.
No. Families don't pick a league. The coaches select the squads first, then place each squad in the league that matches its level — usually around the middle of September, once the season has settled. We run three leagues between us: Youth Football League (YFL) (The Sevens · HCT Active · Dubai International Cricket Stadium), DOFA League (ISD Sports City · Kings Al Barsha · Swiss Int'l School), Academy Super League (ASL) (Jumeirah Baccalaureate School · Sundays 08:00–20:00).
Around the middle of September. The coaches want to see the players first, pick the squads, and only then enter each squad in the league that fits its level — so nothing is decided at registration.
League play is charged separately from training: AED 450 per term (three terms — AED 1,350 a season). It covers your child's place in the league matches for that term, and it only applies once they're in a squad the coaches have entered into a league.
Two blocks. The winter league runs October – end of February — around 12 games. The summer league picks up after the March break and runs April – early June, with 8 – 10 games.
A Friday gym session at JESS Ranches, predominantly for our 13+ players — the Youth Development Phase and College Showcase Phase — working on movement, strength, speed and staying injury-free. It's indoors and optional; children can add it at registration from U13 – U17, and we do make exceptions for U12 players who show real interest — speak to the coaches. It's AED 975 for Term 1, AED 900 for Term 2 and Term 3, charged on top of your training fee.
Something new for this season. Coach Jake qualified in performance analysis this year and the club has bought a camera, so matches get filmed — then each week Jake sits down one-to-one with the player on the iPad, clips up their own game and works through what to keep doing and what to sharpen. Aimed at U12 – U17 initially, and places are extremely limited — just 7 players a term, because proper one-to-one analysis takes real time to do well. Arranged directly with the coaches, who'll talk you through the cost. It's charged on top of your training fee.
A league Azul runs for U6 & U7, boys and girls together. Other Dubai clubs enter teams, and we enter one of our younger teams too, so it isn't something you sign up for at registration — the coaches pick the team. Ask us if you'd like your child considered.
The training sessions for your child's group, for that term. Each term is priced separately, because they're different lengths — Term 1 runs 15 weeks, Term 2 runs 12 and Term 3 runs 11 — so you pay for the term you join. If you join part-way through a term you only pay for the weeks that are left — the weeks that have already gone are not charged, and the week you start in counts as a full one. Kit is a one-off AED 450 on your first payment of the season, whichever term you join in — once, not every term. Tiny Tacklers is the exception: there the kit is optional — you choose whether you want it, your child can train without it, and nothing is added to your fees unless you ask for it. League fees, Strength & Conditioning and the Player Performance Analysis Program are all charged separately, and we'll always tell you the number before anything is due.
Kit is a one-off AED 450 on your first payment of the season, whichever term you join in — never a termly charge, and not part of a monthly fee either. Tiny Tacklers is the exception: there the kit is optional — you choose whether you want it, your child can train without it, and nothing is added to your fees unless you ask for it. On Pre-Academy, the Boys Performance Program and Girls Performance every player gets a training jersey, shorts, long socks, a match jersey and a water bottle; after that the Boys Performance Program includes grip socks, and Pre-Academy and Girls Performance include a back pack. Tiny Tacklers is the same amount and we'll confirm what's in it with the club before anything is due.
No. These are the full term prices. If you join part-way through a term you only pay for the weeks that are left — the weeks that have already gone aren't charged, and the week you start in counts as a full one. We work the exact amount out for you at registration, so you see it before you pay anything. Two things are never reduced this way: the one-off kit, which is a whole kit whenever you join, and Tiny Tacklers, which is billed by the month rather than by the term.
No — December is half price, AED 112 instead of AED 225, because of the break. Every other month is the full AED 225. It comes off automatically — there is nothing to ask for and nothing to claim back.
No. On the monthly programme you pay for the whole weeks of that month that are left: a week that has already gone isn't charged, and the week your child starts in counts as a full one. If that month is also December, you get both — the reduced rate first, then only the weeks that remain. We show you the exact amount at registration before anything is due, and from the following month it's the usual AED 225.
The first step is always a free trial — come down, train with the group and see if Azul is the right home for your child. If it is, registration for 2026/27 takes about three minutes online.
Book a free trial session and see if Azul is the right home for your child. We’ll be in touch to find a slot.