With padel being one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, there’s no better time to pick up a racquet and learn the game.

Something of a craze in the UAE, it’s a fun, fast and energetic sport that shares elements with tennis and squash. Think of a three-quarter-sized tennis court placed in a concealed, four-wall box as in squash then add in a stringless racquet (like you might find on a beach racquet) and you more or less have it.

Ready to get on the court? Without further ado, here’s where to play padel in Dubai.

Central Padel Dubai

Seven courts are available for players to get active on at Central Padel Dubai. Want to improve your game? Coaching is available for all ages and abilities (from players ranked in the world’s top 100) as well as sessions for ladies, children and beginners. Not to mention a club shop where you can get your hands on essential kit.
Padel court rental price: Dhs300 for weekdays, 7am – 5pm. Otherwise Dhs460 for 90 minutes.
Daily. 7am-midnight. Central Padel Dubai, 11A Street, Al Quoz, centralpadel.ae (054 706 4955).

Dubai Creek Golf Club

With 4 courts and the chance to enjoy the pool or add on a hops deal for a post-padel dip or sip Dubai Creek Golf Club is a great choice for getting in a game.
Padel court rental price: Dhs360 for 90 minutes (special promotion includes money off F&B at the club)
Daily. 7am-11pm. Dubai Creek Golf Club, Al Thanyah 3. dubaigolf.com (04 417 9833).

Dubai Ladies Club

If you are after a female-only padel spot then Dubai Ladies Club has two courts available for padel-loving gals.
Padel court rental price: Dhs231 for 45 minutes.
Daily 07:30am-9:45pm. Jumeirah 2. justpadel.ae (055 9928 022).

Dusit Thani Dubai

You are sure to work up an appetite with a good game of padel and if you visit Dusit Thani Dubai to use one of its two courts it’s well worth noting that they have a fantastic dining deal for padel players as you get money off food and drink when you make a padel booking.
Padel court rental price: Dhs360 for 90 minutes (special promotion includes money off F&B at the club)
Daily. 7am-11pm. Dubai Creek Golf Club, Al Thanyah 3. dubaigolf.com (04 417 9833).

Emirates Golf Club

10 courts are available to rent out at Emirates Golf Club. Operated by RRA Padel, the courts are perfect for a 90-minute game with your fellow padel players. There is a padel and pool offer where you can hire a court, followed by a dip in the golf club’s pool every Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm.
Padel court rental price: Dhs360 for 90 minutes (special promotion includes money off F&B at the club)
Daily. 7am-11pm. Emirates Golf Club, Al Thanyah 3. dubaigolf.com (04 417 9833).

Jumeirah Golf Estates

Jumeirah Golf Estates is home to four padel courts and likewise to Dubai Creek and Emirates Golf Club padel players can use the on-site pool if they upgrade their padel booking.
Padel court rental price: Dhs360 for 90 minutes (special promotion includes money off F&B at the club)
Daily. 7am-10pm. Jumeirah Golf Estates. dubaigolf.com (04 417 9833).

Kite Beach

There are two outdoor courts at Kite Beach that can be booked up if you are keen on some padel in the sunshine.
Padel court rental price: Dhs231 for 45 minutes.
Daily 6am-2.15am. Kite Beach. justpadel.ae (055 9928 022).

Matcha – Al Quoz

Six outdoor courts feature at trendy padel club Matcha. The sporting zone also has yoga studios if you fancy a good stretch after a game of padel. The cool Nette café is perfect for a post-game coffee too.
Padel court rental price: Dhs400 for 90 minutes.
Daily. 6am-midnight. 8 St, Al Quoz, matcha-club.ae (04 548 8364).

Matcha – Meydan

Matcha has a second branch in Meydan. Just like the original in Al Quoz, it is a bouquet padel destination with six courts for adults and two dedicated to kids playing the sport.
Padel court rental price: Dhs400 for 90 minutes.
Daily. 6am-midnight. Meydan, matcha-club.ae (04 548 8364).

Mina Rashid

With six indoor courts and four indoor courts, this is a place for padel 365 days a year. Open until the early hours of the morning which means that you can wear yourself out if insomnia calls.
Padel court rental price: Dhs231 for 45 minutes.
Daily 6am-2.15am. Port Rashid. justpadel.ae (055 9928 022).

Padel Point

Claiming to be the UAE’s first public indoor padel club it also has a shop for you to stock up on equipment for your new hobby.
Padel court rental price: Dhs300 for 90 minutes (8am-3pm) and Dhs420 for 90 minutes (3pm-midnight).
Daily 8am-midnight. 15 St, Al Quoz, padelpointae.com (055 449 4830). Additional courts at Zabeel Ladies Club and The Manor Hotel by JA.

Padel Pro UAE – Al Quoz

There are four indoor padel courts that can be rented at Al Quoz’s Padel Pro UAE. One of a collection of courts headed up by the brand, it prides itself on being more than just a padel club. Padel Pro is a community of like-minded people who love to compete, have fun and socialise, providing an opportunity to network and meet new people.
Padel court rental price: Prices vary, starting from Dhs400 for 90 mins
Open daily 7am-midnight. Al Quoz, padelpro.ae.(04 327 7762).

Padel Pro UAE – Jumeirah Park

If playing padel outside is your vibe then get down to Padel Pro UAE at Jumeirah Park. The sporting venue has seven doubles courts and three singles courts.
Padel court rental price: Prices vary, starting from Dhs160 for 90 minutes
Open daily 7am-midnight. Jumeirah Park, padelpro.ae. (056 554 6665).

Padel Pro UAE – One Central

Five outdoor doubles courts are available to rent out at Padel Pro UAE’s One Central spot.
Padel court rental price: Prices vary, starting from Dhs400 for 90 mins
Open daily 7am-midnight, DWTC Dubai Trade Centre. padelpro.ae. (050 406 5598).

PadelX

This court might just be one of the coolest yet. Hailing from Sweden, PadelX Floating Court in JLT is a cool court on water.
Padel court rental price: Summer offers: Dhs225 for 90 mins 7am – 11am, Dhs300 for 90 mins (4pm – 11pm)
Daily 7am-11pm. PadelX, Cluster I, Jumeirah Lake Towers playtomic.io.

Smash – Al Furjan

Al Farjan is home to one of two Smash branches. There are padel courts which can be booked and also a gym for those who wish to get their pump on before or after a game.
Padel court rental price: Dhs200 for 90 minutes during summer.
Daily. 6am-10:30pm. Jebel Ali Village, Al Furjan, smash.ae (058 503 3555).

Smash – Palm Jumeriah

Many times we have paddled around the Palm, either in canoes, paddleboards or just along the shoreline, but now you can padel too. This facility has three courts and an adjoining fitness centre.
Padel court rental price: Dhs200 for 90 minutes during summer.
Daily. 6am-10.30pm. Golden Mile Building, Palm Jumeirah, smash.ae (058 593 0805).

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm Dubai

These padel courts, open to guests and those not staying at the hotel, boast sweeping views of the sea as it’s located on Palm Jumeirah’s Eastern crescent.
Padel court rental price: Dhs180 (hotel guests), Dhs280 (for non-guests) for 90 minutes.
Daily 8am-8pm. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah (04 275 4444).

World Padel Academy

Serious player? World Padel Academy should be on your radar. Based in vibey Al Quoz, WPA offers a state-of-the art experience, with professional coaching and tornaments. New to padel? The padel academy is a great place to start, ideal for beginners looking to take on the sport.
Padel court rental price: Dhs440 for 90 minutes.
Daily 7am-midnight. 56 3B Street, Al Quoz, wp.ae (056 549 9449).

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