The Jebel Ali Equestrian Club (J.A.E.C.) is situated in Jebel Ali Village and is in close proximity to The Gardens, Jumeira Islands, Jumeira Village, the prestigious Dubai Marina and Emirates Hills developments and just 15 minutes drive from the residential areas of Umm Seqeim and Jumeira. The Club was originally established in 1992 and served for many years as a small private Riding Club for the surrounding community. In May 2001 a new management team took over the Club and set about implementing an extensive expansion and improvement program to serve what has become one of the most rapidly developing areas of Dubai and beyond.

During the past five years initial improvements and expansion plans have included the development of new paddocks, entailing the complete reconstruction of the original two paddocks and the construction of an International size arena which can be divided into four separate arenas for general use. Installation of an irrigation system is complete and “Flood lighting” installed to allow evening lessons and competitions. Two “Spectators Stand” have been constructed. Initial plans have been drawn up and passed for the construction of a Club House and construction of a fully air-conditioned stable block which is additional to our existing two stable blocks, has commenced and we are hopeful to have this completed this season. An on-site “Tack Shop” is up and running, providing quality equipment for horse and rider not only for J.A.E.C clientele but riders from around Dubai. Considerable money has been spent on new equipment for the horses in our care, including new saddles, leather work and general equipment. Spray Cooling fans have recently been installed in our existing stable blocks for the comfort our horses during the hot summer months.

The management team is ably supported by a team of five highly qualified and experienced English, European & Canadian Instructors. Some 18 experienced grooms are employed to care for our horses. From some 30 horses in 2001 we now have over 80 horses, from riding school ponies through to competing Show Jumpers.

From approximately one hundred registered riders in 2001, we are now proud to boast a membership of over 800 active registered members, riding on a regular basis. We endeavor to offer quality riding tuition from ages four to adult, beginners through to advanced level, to an ever growing community interested in this exciting sport of horse riding. The riding school is open every day except Friday. Lessons are conducted from 7am – 10am and 5 pm – 8 pm.

In addition to the regular Riding School, we offer during term time an “Extra Curriculum Horse Riding Activity” program to schools in Dubai. With some 17 top expatriate Schools participating in this activity between the hours of 2 pm and 5 pm daily. During this activity, children receive both riding lessons and stable management lectures. We also offer this program to a school for special needs children which, is incorporated into their school timetable four mornings a week and as a “Leadership” program to several of the senior schools.

Our clientele base can only be described as “International”. We cater to both the Local and International communities with members registered from U.A.E., Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon and Iran. We have a considerable number of members from Europe, Australasia, South Africa, North & South America and the Indian Subcontinent & Asia. Although, probably 70 % of our clients are children, interest from our adult riders is increasing. In 2002 we were awarded U.A.E. Equestrian Federation “Status & Accreditation” and are now registered to hold Equestrian Federation Show Jumping competitions allocated by the governing body, which we do each year. These competitions regularly attract Federation registered riders & spectators from all over the U.A.E. including members of the U.A.E. National Show Jumping team. With regard to our own small Show Jumping team, of adults and youngsters who are all registered U.A.E. Federation riders. We are very proud of the achievements of these riders who have during the past few seasons competed all over the U.A.E. at the weekly Federation competitions with some considerable and noteworthy success. These riders have carried the name of J.A.E.C. with honor and their achievements have brought respect from fellow Equestrian Clubs in the region. On a Club basis we hold monthly Gymkhanas, Dressage & Jumping Competitions for our clients that attract a large number of competitors and spectators. During school holidays we organize “Stable Management Mornings” & “Stable Sleepovers” for our young riders, which are always heavily subscribed.