Motocross Training in Dubai
Jebel Ali track · 7 days a week
MX Dubai: track, desert and dunes
Motocross Dubaiwith theMX-Academy
Motocross Dubai for every level: children from four, first-time riders and racers chasing a title ride with the MX-Academy on the track in Jebel Ali and out in the desert – during the season almost every day of the week.
Mina Jebel Ali, Exit 13, Dubai7 days a week, 2–3 courses a dayKids from 4, beginners, racers30-min intro: AED 500 (kids up to 12: AED 400)
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Motocross Dubai on the track and in the sand
Welcome to the MX-Academy, the largest motocross and enduro school in the Middle East. During the season we are out almost every day, either on the training track in Jebel Ali or in the open desert. Motocross, enduro and dirt biking in Dubai are open to everyone: children take their first careful laps, beginners learn to control a bike and experienced riders work on harder off-road skills. You decide how far to go, from a short introduction on the track to a desert ride or dune bashing on a motorbike with a guide.
Your way into Dubai motocross starts with the offers below: coaching on the track, the guided trip into the desert, motorcycle rental in Dubai and the booking page. Bring your own protective gear or rent a professional set in your size. The same goes for the bike – ride your own, or take one of our competition dirt bikes, with small models for children.
What we offer in Dubai
Desert Ride Dubai
On the handlebars, not in a 4x4
Dirt Bike Rental in Dubai
Bikes and gear at Jebel Ali
Book Motocross in Dubai
Offer, date, request – then ride
Courses for kids, beginners and racers
Many of our riders spend their very first day on a motorbike with us, so you need no experience at all. The coaches start with the basics: standing and sitting in the right place, braking and accelerating, where to put your feet and how to weight the footpegs, and smooth throttle control. Many participants already clear their first small jumps at the end of day one. Small bikes and gear in small sizes are ready for girls and children, and kids motocross in Dubai starts at the age of four.
If you want to race, we plan long-term motocross training in Dubai with a training schedule and physical preparation. Advanced riders learn to read the track, nail the start and grab the holeshot, handle ruts, look ahead to find their line and jump with preload and scrubbing. You can join a group of two or more riders, book a session for yourself and your friends, or go for an exclusive private lesson. For a first try, book the 30-minute introduction course, from AED 500 per adult in a group and AED 400 for kids up to 12.
Into the desert on a motorbike
The desert is a different world from the track. Soft sand, steep faces and shifting dunes call for a technique of their own, so nobody heads out unprepared. Riders new to off-road terrain should allow about three days of training first, while those with off-road experience still need a minimum of one day practising in sand. After that, experienced desert riders lead the desert ride in Dubai and show you how to read the dunes, find a way through and ride and jump the slopes.
Guides split riders into groups according to skill and fitness. Depending on the plan, you spend a few hours in the sand or nearly the entire day, and tours with a night in the desert can be arranged too. If you ride enduro at home, enduro in Dubai adds deep sand to your skills, and the racing week packs three lessons and a desert ride into several days. Ever wondered how Dakar riders feel? Expect demanding terrain, sore muscles, plenty of sweat and a real sense of achievement when you make it over the last dune.
Who rides with the MX-Academy
Our riders are as varied as the terrain. Some look for a challenge, some for a day they will talk about for years, and some simply want to feel safer on two wheels. Perhaps you will recognise yourself in one of these points:
Groups and companies can plan motocross events in Dubai on the date they prefer. Whatever your question about courses or dates, the team answers by phone or email, in English and in Arabic as well.
- You have done karting, paintball or a parachute jump and want something new
- You would love to fulfil a child's dream – or your own
- Your child loves riding and should learn it properly
- You ride enduro and want to master sand and dunes
- You want a day with friends or colleagues that builds team spirit
- You need an unusual present – vouchers are available on request
- You want more control and confidence on a bike, on and off the road
- You would like a few flying lessons over your first jumps
The riders behind the MX-Academy in Jebel Ali
Chris Möckli and Mohammed Al Balooshi lead MX-Academy Dubai; both are seasoned motocross and rally riders who know the region well. Mohammed was born in Dubai, rides as a Red Bull athlete and in 2012 became the first Emirati in the motorcycle class of the Dakar Rally; in 2025 he won the FIM Bajas World Cup for the fourth time. Chris Möckli, founder and owner of the MX-Academy, is a two-time European champion (IMBA Openclass 2004 and 2005) and holds several Swiss championship titles. In the dunes, experienced guides such as Mohammed Jaffar lead the groups, and the whole MX-Academy Dubai team introduces itself on its own page.
You find us at Mina Jebel Ali, Exit 13, in Dubai. Our lessons use the DMX track in Jebel Ali with its own section for beginners, and MX Ride Dubai is our track partner. Prices are per rider in AED and follow the shared price list of MX Ride Dubai and the MX-Academy, which you see when you book motocross in Dubai. If you would rather ask first, contact MX-Academy Dubai by email at info@mx-academy.ch.
Summer in Switzerland with the MX-Academy
When the Arabian summer gets too hot for riding, follow the MX-Academy to Europe. Motocross in Switzerland combines riding with sightseeing and is a good way to prepare for the next season in the Gulf. The flight takes around six hours, and during the Swiss summer the clocks there are only two hours behind Dubai (three hours in winter). From May to September, Mohammed accompanies guests from the Emirates on a guided stay.
Swiss course days begin in Schlatt TG at the MX-Academy's own shop, around 39 minutes by car from Zurich Airport. Course days are Wednesday and Saturday, nobody needs a driving licence on the private grounds, and Honda CRF bikes as well as protective gear can be rented on site.
FAQ: Motocross Dubai
Do I need riding experience for motocross in Dubai?
No. Many riders spend their first day ever on a motorbike with us, and the coaches start with the basics.
From what age can children ride with the MX-Academy in Dubai?
Children start at four, on a Yamaha PW50, a Torrot kids' bike or another small model. Kids up to 12 ride at reduced prices.
Where is the MX-Academy in Dubai?
At Mina Jebel Ali, Exit 13. Lessons are held at the DMX track in Jebel Ali, where beginners get a separate track of their own.
Can I ride my own bike?
Yes. If bike and gear are your own, you choose coaching only and the daily track fee is paid separately. Otherwise you rent a bike and protective gear in your size.
When can I ride with the MX-Academy in Dubai?
In season the team rides on all seven days and runs two or three courses daily, so you simply pick the date.
What is MX in Switzerland?
In the hot Arabian summer you can ride with the MX-Academy in Switzerland. From May to September, Mohammed accompanies guests from the Emirates on a guided stay.
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