Our Story: Bringing the Bavarian Spirit to the Desert
FC Bayern Academy UAE is built on a shared vision between our UAE academy team and FC Bayern München. Through this official partnership, we are creating a high-quality youth development programme in Dubai that combines local expertise with FC Bayern’s football methodology, standards, and values.
Operating at Amity University Dubai and Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai, our academy gives young athletes access to high-quality training environments. The facilities support a structured development programme delivered locally through our partnership with FC Bayern München.
Led locally by Academy Director Cherif-Elayoub Doghmane, the programme combines regional operational expertise with technical guidance developed through our FC Bayern partnership. Our Academy Programme serves U5–U19, while separate age-specific Elite Teams are available for selected players from U7–U19.
Our Dubai Training Locations
- ✓ Amity University Dubai
- ✓ Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
- ✓ Full-Scale 100x65m Natural Grass Training Pitch
- ✓ High-Performance Cardio & Conditioning Labs
- ✓ Technical collaboration with FC Bayern München
"To deliver FC Bayern’s football philosophy in Dubai through a strong local partnership, creating an ambitious environment where young players can develop their ability, character, and love of the game."
The Four Core Pillars
1. Elite Technical Development
We filter and nurture regional talent through a meticulously structured technical age-milestone framework:
Foundation Phase: Building movement, coordination, confidence, and a love for the game at U5–U6.
Academy Programme: Delivering structured, age-appropriate development throughout the complete U5–U19 pathway.
Elite Team Pathway: Providing separate age-specific Elite Teams for selected players from U7–U19.
2. High-Performance Infrastructure
We believe ambitious players benefit from excellent environments. Maintained natural-grass surfaces, a 400m athletics track, and indoor conditioning facilities support age-appropriate training and long-term player development.
3. Absolute Inclusivity & Opportunity
Talent knows no boundaries, and neither does our academy. Through our dedicated Talent Inclusion Framework, we offer two distinct scholarship pathways to ensure that exceptional drive and ability are rewarded, regardless of financial circumstance:
Performance Excellence Scholarship: Up to 100% financial support for players demonstrating generational technical ability and long-term professional prospects.
Future Champions Scholarship: Customized support for highly committed, ambitious players who possess the character and drive to succeed.
4. Disciplined Leadership
Through disciplined local operations and a football methodology delivered in partnership with FC Bayern München, we promote excellence, sportsmanship, and integrity in everything we do.