Dubai’s best padel spots serving up elite courts, views and vibes
Although it may have been invented in 1969, it wasn’t until recent years that padel became so popular. Now recognised as one of the world’s fastest-growing sports by participation, padel clubs are popping up all over Dubai.
Here are the 14 top places to volley, lob and smash your way around a padel court in Dubai.
New: La Cantine Sports Club
One of the best new places to play padel in Dubai is La Cantine Sport Club, bringing a new dimension to the sporty chic La Cantine Beach offering on Bluewaters. Located adjacent to the beach club, this elevated sports club features six outdoor courts, a wellness-focused cafe complete with a pet-friendly, sea-facing terrace, and a curated retail boutique, featuring padel equipment, sportswear, lifestyle pieces and accessories. Beyond gameplay, the club offers coaching sessions, health & wellness classes, social tournaments and more soon-to-launch events.
Where: Bluewaters
Price: Court rental from Dhs200
Book: @lacantinesportsclub
New: SIRO One Za’abeel
Adding to the wealth of fitness and recovery spaces at SIRO One Za’abeel are a trio of world-class padel courts, created in collaboration with the World Padel Academy (WPA). Found on the ground floor of the hotel under the dramatic shadows of One Za’abeel, you’ll also find a Refuel Bar to pick up energising shakes and bites pre- and post-game, plus a retail store where you can snap up everything you’ll need to properly look the part.
Where: One Za’abeel
Price: Court rental from Dhs250
Book: @siroonezaabeel
New: Casa Padel
Tucked inside Dubai Police Academy, Casa Padel is where the city’s padel crowd comes to play and socialise. Expect sleek indoor courts, buzzing evening matches and a strong community feel. It’s as much about post-game catch-ups as it is about perfecting your backhand.
Where: Ripe Market
Price: Court rental from Dhs360
Book: @casapadel_club
Padel Edition
Set in Al Quoz, Padel Edition pairs high-energy matches with a polished wellness vibe. Think pro-level courts, recovery zones and a design-forward space that feels as much like a members’ club as it does a sports hall. Come for the rally, stay for the reset.
Where: Al Quoz 1
Price: Court rental from Dhs360
Book: @padeledition
The Lob
The Lob blends boutique fitness energy with competitive court time. With its stylish interiors, movement studios and community-led sessions, it’s built for players who love a little lifestyle with their sport. Consider it your go-to for padel, Pilates and post-match chill time.
Where: Al Quoz 3
Price: From Dhs80 per person
Book: @thisisthelob
Viya Fit Mina Seyahi
At Viya Fit Mina Seyahi, padel comes with a side of skyline views. The two outdoor rooftop courts attract a social, fitness-focused crowd who like their games fast and their setting elevated. Come and work up a sweat in the state-of-the-art gym, then keep the energy high with a friendly game overlooking the Marina skyline.
Where: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi
Price: From Dhs50 per person for members, from Dhs75 per person for non members
Book: @viyafitdubai
Matcha
Located about two blocks away from Alserkal Avenue, part-wellness space, part-cafe, part-padel club Matcha Club has all the design elements of a chic Californian hideaway. Tree-lined pathways lead you past six padel courts painted in burnt orange and divided by oversized flora, picture-perfect outdoor courtyards, and on towards two crisp white wellness studios. New for the winter season, they’ve also brought a new alfresco padel experience to Marsa Boulevard, with a single court adjacent to Fltr coffee.
Where: Al Quoz and The Creek (limited pop-up)
Price: Court bookings from Dhs400
Book: @matchadxb
Padelx
Adding a unique twist to the traditional game of padel is Padelx, a unique concept hailing from Sweden, located in JLT. Dubai’s first and only floating padel experience is located close to Cluster I, and there are two premium courts available with prices starting from Dhs200 for an hour of healthy fun. Bookings can be done via the Playtomic app, with rackets available to rent at the venue.
Where: Jumeirah Lake Towers, Cluster I
Price: Court bookings from Dhs200
Book: @padelx_dubai
Ballers
Ballers is a super-sized fitness destination in the heart of Downtown. Here you can play football and rugby, do yoga, or partake in functional fitness classes, but the excellent padel facilities make it a great spot to smash your way through an hour or two of padel. There are six state-of-the-art padel courts, all framed dramatically by the Burj Khalifa, and all can be booked via Playtonic from 7am to 11pm.
Where: 810 Dubai Fountain Street, Downtown
Price: Court bookings from Dhs262.50
Book: @ballersdubai
World Padel Academy
World Padel Academy is an elite padel spot in Dubai that welcomes everyone from beginners to professional players. Their state-of-the-art courts can be booked for friendly games, or if you’re new to the sport, you can get yourself some lessons with their expert padel coaches. More of a padel pro? There are regular tournaments to get involved in, too. As well as seven indoor courts, there are also three outdoor courts, plus a coffee bar, merch store, and a cardio/stretching area for warming up and cooling down.
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Padel Kingdom
Padel Kingdom is one of the big players in the padel world of Dubai. It’s home to four indoor courts that can be hired for friendly or professional games, as well as a padel academy run by top pro Tito Allemandi. All that volleying, lobbing, and smashing can be tiring work, so fuel up afterwards at the Golden Point cafe.
Where: Al Quoz 4
Price: Court bookings from Dhs280
Book: @padelkingdom.uae
Padel Point
Padel Point in Al Quoz 3 opened as Dubai’s first indoor padel spot, and is home to five padel courts, plus an on-site padel bar, merch store, and chill facilities in the lounge where you’ll find PlayStation and Ping Pong. If you’re new to padel, this is an excellent place to start, as they offer drop-in sessions where you can pick up the basics from the experts.
Where: Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
Price: Court bookings from Dhs270
Book: @padelpointae
Padel Pro
Whether you just want to book a court for a game, you’re keen to get some expert help with your game, or you’re looking to enter a tournament, Padel Pro is the place to go. One of the original padel destinations in Dubai, Padel Pro now has locations in Al Quoz, and One Central, with Abu Dhabi coming soon. There are 10 outdoor courts at One Central and four indoor courts in Al Quoz. In fact, even if you don’t have tennis buddies to play with, Padel Pro offers a ‘match-making’ service to team players together.
Where: Al Quoz and One Central
Price: Court bookings from Dhs260
Book: @padelpro.dubai
Just Padel
With multiple locations around town, from the sandy shores of Kite Beach, to the waterfront location of Mina Rashid and in Dubai South at Brighton College, meaning Just Padel has all corners of Dubai covered. They offer court bookings, coaching and social tournaments – so whatever level of your padel game you’re at, you’ll find a booking to suit you.
Where: various locations, including Mina Rashid and Kite Beach
Price: Court bookings from Dhs180
Book: justpadel.ae
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