The Clubble blog

Guides, insights and stories from UAE sport.

Practical advice for parents choosing the right sports academy, and for academy owners looking to grow.

Why I Built Clubble: The Story Behind the UAE's Sports Academy App

From coaching non league football in Birmingham to building Dubai's first sports academy directory. The full story.

TJ Munthali TJ Munthali · 6 min read
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For parents

Choosing the right academy

Everything you need to know to find the best sports club for your child in the UAE.


Guide · Live

How to choose a sports academy for your child in the UAE

The questions to ask, the red flags to watch for and the things most parents only learn after signing up.

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Directory · Live

Best football academies in Dubai

A coach's guide to choosing the best football academy in Dubai by area, age and skill level.

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Directory · Live

Best cricket academies in the UAE

A coach's guide to choosing the best cricket academy in the UAE by emirate, age, format and skill level.

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Directory · Live

Best swimming schools in the UAE

Why swimming is the non negotiable life skill for UAE families, and how to find the right swim school for your child.

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Directory · Live

Best rugby clubs in the UAE

A coach's guide to choosing the best rugby club in the UAE by emirate, age, format and contact level.

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Directory · Live

Best basketball academies in the UAE

A coach's guide to choosing the best basketball academy in the UAE, plus NBA Abu Dhabi Games and Jr. NBA league info.

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Directory · Live

Best tennis academies in the UAE

A coach's guide to choosing the best tennis academy by emirate, age and level, plus the Dubai and Abu Dhabi tournaments to watch.

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Directory · Live

Best gymnastics clubs in the UAE

Artistic and rhythmic gymnastics by emirate, age and level, plus the fast growing UAE competition scene.

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Directory · Live

Best martial arts academies in the UAE

Jiu-jitsu the national sport, plus karate, taekwondo and MMA. A coach's guide for parents in the home of the UFC.

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Money · Live

How much do kids sports academies cost in the UAE?

A clear breakdown of fees by sport, the hidden costs to watch for and how to get real value.

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Seasonal · Live

Best summer sports camps in the UAE

A parent's guide to choosing the right summer camp by type and emirate, built for UAE summer heat.

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Starting out · Live

What age should my child start sport?

An age by age guide to starting each sport, plus the signs your child is ready for more.

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For academies

Building and growing your academy

Straight talk for owners and coaches on setting up, marketing and filling your sessions in the UAE.


Setup · Live

How to start a sports academy in Dubai

Licensing, setup, pricing, location and marketing. The honest founder to founder guide.

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Marketing · Live

How to market a sports academy in the UAE

What actually works to fill your sessions and what is just burning your ad budget.

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Growth · Live

Why word of mouth beats Instagram for sports academies

The data behind how parents actually choose academies and what it means for how you market yours.

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Growth · Live

How to get your first 100 parents as a new academy

A founder to founder playbook for your hardest 100 families. Channels that work, referrals and retention.

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Business · Live

How to price your sports academy in the UAE

Price on value, structure tiers and raise prices without losing parents. A founder's guide.

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Growth · Live

How to keep parents coming back

Retention is the cheapest growth there is. How to keep families for years, not weeks.

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