Phoenix United FC football ground

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

PhoenixUnitedFC
Dubai

Train daily with Phoenix United, a UAE FA licensed club competing in the UAE Third Division.

Phoenix United FC club environment

About the club

Phoenix United FC

Founded by Amer and Bader Al Akkad, Phoenix United combines a club football environment with education and recruitment support.

League structure

UAEThirdDivision·Fourthtier

Competition & selection

Official UAE FA registration and league football. Selection and playing time are earned, not guaranteed.

ADNOC Pro LeagueTier 1
UAE First DivisionTier 2
UAE Second DivisionTier 3
UAE Third Division · Phoenix UnitedTier 4

Accommodation

Your base in Dubai.

The Dubai programme describes 4-star hotel accommodation, transport to training and fixtures, and player welfare support. Confirm your specific residence and inclusions on the evaluation call.

Dubai player accommodation bedroomDubai accommodation poolDubai accommodation dining areaDubai accommodation lobby

Club facilities

Phoenix United training pitch in Dubai
Phoenix United training pitch in Dubai

Dubai · Club footage

Pitch & training facilities.

Dubai pitch tour
Dubai training facilities

Team

The Phoenix United FC environment.

Jamie Ward leads the team with Matt Lowton as Assistant Manager. Bader Al Akkad is Co-Founder and Sporting Director.

The Phoenix United squad lined up in the club home and away kits

How it works

Fivestepsfrom
formtofirstsession.

01

Submit the form

Share your programme interest, current level, goals, timing and budget, then your contact details. Your application is saved for recruitment review.

02

Application review

Our team reviews your background, goals and budget, then contacts you about next steps. A booking is not offered automatically.

03

Video call

A full evaluation with a coach. We review footage together and map the realistic routes: Dubai, Manchester or Portugal.

04

WhatsApp group

You join a dedicated group with the family, the coach and the operations team. Everything — documents, dates, questions — in one place.

05

Transit to the academy

Once accepted, confirm your registration, travel, accommodation and arrival arrangements with the team before you leave.

Player application

Tell us about the player.