When it comes to a kickabout with your pals, there’s no better way than on a proper football pitch.

And if you and the gang are looking for somewhere to host your next game, you’ll be wanting a proper set-up with AstroTurf (other brands of synthetic grass are available), touchlines and goals.

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Here in Dubai, there are plenty of pitches that you can book to play on and with the choice of indoor and outdoor spots, there is no need to take time off when summer hits.

And as Euro 2024 is set to take over the lives of football fans across the world, there’s no better time to get your mates together for a kickabout.

Prices listed below are to hire out the pitch unless otherwise stated, just make sure everyone pays you back after you’ve ran circles around them.

So without further ado, here are football pitches you can book in Dubai.

Ballers

With two 8-a-side and four 5-a-side pitches, Ballers is a great choice for your next kickabout. Just keep in mind that there are only outdoor pitches available at the Downtown Dubai spot. You can rent a pitch for either 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes.
Price for 60 mins: Dhs500 (5-a-side), Dhs880 (8-a-side).
Price for 90 mins: Dhs625 (5-a-side), Dhs1010 (8-a-side)
Price for 120 mins: Dhs835 (5-a-side), Dhs1350 (8-a-side)
Open daily 6am-midnight. 810 Dubai Fountain St, Downtown Dubai (050 865 0488).

Dubai South Properties Facility

Dubai South is home to a football pitch that can be rented out for footie players looking for somewhere to play.
Price per hour: Dhs52.50.
Open daily 6am-1am, The Pulse Residence 1 (A1), The Pulse, Dubai South. playo.co

Insportz Club

This large, multi-purpose arena offers plenty for amateur players – both those who play the game just for the love of it and those with a seriously competitive streak.
Price per hour: Dhs350
Daily, 9am-11pm. Warehouse 86, Street 17A, Al Quoz 3, (04 347 5833). +971 58 645 0292 (WhatsApp). @insportzdxb

Koora Dome

For those who like to play 5-a-side, Koora Dome is a football pitch under a large air-conditioned dome. You also have the option to play outdoors at a slightly lower rate. You’re also able to rent the pitch for long blocks of hours if you’re running a tournament.
Price per hour: Dhs400 (indoor 9am-5pm), Dhs500 (indoor 5pm-midnight), Dhs300 (outdoor 9am-5pm), Dhs400 (outdoor 5pm-midnight).
Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-11pm. Al Wasl Sports Club, Jaddaf (800 56672). kooradome.com

Precision Football Dubai

With options for 5, 7, 9, and 11-a-side play, the pitches are suitable for groups looking for a casual game, elite player performance training, and league and tournament hosting.
Price per hour: Dhs425 (5-a-side off-peak), Dhs500 (7-a-side off-peak), Dhs675 (9-a-side off-peak), Dhs1000 (11-a-side off-peak), Dhs500 (5-a-side peak), Dhs650 (7-a-side peak), Dhs800 (9-a-side peak), Dhs1200 (11-a-side peak).
Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 8am-10pm. Level 1, P6 Car Park, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebal Ali Village. www.precisionfootball.com (058 820 6756).

Sama Sports Services

Located in The Gardens, Sama Sports Services has an outdoor court available for booking. There is also a pool on-site that is great for when you want a post-match dip.
Price per hour: Dhs250 (7-a-side), Dhs350 (9-a-side), Dhs700 (11-a-side).
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun 4pm-10pm. DPS (Delhi Private School) The Gardens D 51, Near Ibn Battuta Mall. playo.com

Sportsmania

If you are looking for a pitch to rent for your next 5-a-side game in JLT then Sportmania is a great shout. And if you’ve got a kid looking to make it in the beautiful game this may be the place to start as Sportsmania is associated with the famous football academy of Italian giants Juventus for those aged 4-17.
Price per hour: Dhs400.
Sun-Thur 2pm-11pm, Sat 9am-9pm. Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Park (052 2424 789).

U Pro Dubai

There are two FIFA-approved 5-a-side football pitches available to book at U Pro Dubai.
Price per hour: Dhs350.
Open daily Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-midnight. Al Quoz, Industrial Area 3 (04 340 1122).

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