Swinging with passion, the reign of padel in Dubai continues into 2024. An intense racket sport, players are in an enclosed space the ball smashes across any surfaces before being hit back to the other side.
From a mean game with the besties or some light family fun, these spots allow you to break a sweat with some competitive fun. Whether you a fancy a luxury game on the waters or a airconditioned one near you, this GRAZIA round up has all the details. For when you get tired of you monotonous gym workouts, try one of these padel spots out.
PadelX
Location: JLT, near cluster 1
Prices: From Dhs200 per hour
Timings: 6am – 11pm
Take your padel game to a whole new level, or surface, with this spot. Sitting on the mesmerising manmade lakes are the glass-boarded Padel X courts.
With only two spaces available these get booked up fast. But for a next-level experience of watching the sunset, or rise, as you skid across the court, this is a premium option. From China to Saudi and now JLT, you can rent a racket on site and make the bookings through the Playtomic app.
ISD Padel
Location: Dubai Sports City
Prices: From Dhs130
Timings: 7am – 12am
An all around the year option, ISD Padel is for those who prefer to play their sports indoors. With multiple courts available, there’s plenty of spots available for a session.
Shipped from Spain each court was manufactured by Federación Internacional de Pádel, so you can expect high quality facilities and equipment. In addition to their indoor spaces they have outdoor courts and also offer football and tennis facilities.
Club Padel
Location: Al Qouz
Prices: From Dhs150
Timings: 24 hours
If you’re after building a social community while staying active, Club Padel delivers on both those needs. With 8 panoramic courts engulfed in lush greenery and the Dubai sun, this padel spot is definitely a stunning option.
The fun doesn’t halt on court either, with Boon Coffee Roasters, and week log camps and challenges, this Dubai padel spot has created a place for socialisation and sport. Also available for booking on the Playtomic app.
Padel Point
Location: Al Quoz & Zabeel Ladies Club
Prices: POA
Timings: 8am – 12am
Another indoor option in Dubai, Padel Point offers a large number of options within their facilities. From airconditioned indoor spaces to open play and tournaments schedule and even lessons for any skill levels. With two branches to choose from, Padel Point is the first female-only padel court to open in the city.
Equipped with a padel Nuestro store for all the gear you need and a table tennis set to play while you wait for you booking, you can book here through the Playtomic app.
The Matcha Club
Location: Al Quoz & Meydan
Prices: From Dhs300
Timings: 6am – 12am
A boutique padel club for the health and wellness girls, the Matcha Club has boutique a name for itself on socials. With its signature orange grids, its complete with 6 outdoor padel courts and a wellness studio.
But they didn’t stop at yoga and padel, with the sanctuary brunch spot Nette serving French-Japanese cuisine within the premises. Also available for booking through the Playtomic app or here
Padel Pro
Location: Jumeirah Park, One Central, Al Quoz
Prices: POA
Timings: 6am – 2am
Regardless of what your expertise levels are, Padel Pro has space for you. One of the first padel clubs in Dubai, it first opened in 2017 and has pioneered the sport across the emirate. With indoor and outdoor spaces, it is one of the largest facilities for padel in Dubai. Intentionally designed, the small spaces allow for a more compact fast paced environment, ensuring that this fun game will make you sweat.
A state of the art space, with high quality rackets and a tennis like scoring structure. Book a Padel Pro court through their website.
The Alley
Location: Al Quoz
Prices: Starting at Dhs250
Timings: 7am – 12am
Consistent with Dubai’s unique and elevated takes on every experience, The Alley is a distinct padel option for many reasons. Its pitch black space allows for the three courts to be illuminate in glow in the dark lights. For the court linings to the rackets and balls, the spaces is illuminated in fluorescent colours and lights.
The city’s first and only glow in the dark padel location, The Alley offers lessons for beginners, kids birthday parties and brand launch activations. Book here.
