Looking for a new way to spend your weekend in Dubai? Pickleball might just become your next obsession. The sport is quickly gaining fans across the city, with indoor courts, beginner sessions and social games making it easy to pick up a paddle and join in. It’s basically a chance to get active without feeling too serious, making it a great option whether you’re trying it for the first time or already hooked. If you are planning to try your hand at this sport, then here’s where to play pickleball in Dubai.
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1. Summer Court, ICD Brookfield Place
If you want to test the pickleball waters without heading straight into the game, this seasonal setup is a fun place to start. The Summer Court at ICD Brookfield Place is hosting an air-conditioned pickleball court as part of its Summer Spritzers programme. The pop-up runs until August 16 and combines pickleball with food, drinks, entertainment, wellness and other summer activities! Bookings are available through the Picklers app.
- Operating Hours: Until 16 August, 10 AM – 10 AM
- Location: ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
- Price: Free Entry
- Contact: 04 596 9160
- For more information, visit the website
2. Picklers, Al Quoz
Consider this your pickleball initiation ceremony. Picklers is a dedicated indoor pickleball club with six air-conditioned courts and a strong social element. It’s designed for everyone from complete beginners to more experienced players. Here, players can choose from beginner clinics, open-play sessions and opportunities to meet other players. It’s a good option if you want to get properly into the sport without immediately committing to a membership.
- Operating Hours: Daily, 8 AM – 11 PM
- Location: Al Tayer Warehouses, Street 5B, Al Quoz
- Price: From AED 90 per court
- Contact: +971 56 412 3245
- For more information, visit the website
3. Dubai Sports World, DWTC
Dubai Sports World is basically the summer hub for exercising without melting. The huge indoor sports arena at Dubai World Trade Centre has three pickleball courts, making it an easy option if you’re already heading there for another activity or want to squeeze in a game with friends. Prices start at AED 90 per hour, Monday to Friday, between 8 AM and 4 PM. Peak weekday hours, from 4 PM to midnight, cost AED 120 per hour. Weekend bookings are also AED 120 per hour.
- Operating Hours: Daily, 8 AM – 12 AM
- Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Al Mustaqbal Street
- Price: From AED 90 per hour
- Contact: 800 3982
- For more information, visit the website
4. PickleTurf, Port Rashid
Located inside Just Padel at Hangar 4, the indoor club has four dedicated pickleball courts! This means you can play without worrying about Dubai’s summer heat ruining your rally. There are also open-play sessions, Learn & Play groups and private coaching, so beginners can get started while regular players have plenty of ways to sharpen their game!
- Operating Hours: Daily, 8 AM – 11 PM
- Location: Hangar 4, Marina Cubes Street, Port Rashid
- Price: From AED 125 per court
- Contact: +971 56 225 6565
- For more information, visit the website
Pickleball is clearly having its Dubai moment, and honestly, we’re all enjoying the hype! So, try out the sport, grab a paddle, gather your most competitive friends and enjoy the game! And as always, keep reading Gulf Buzz for more things to do, and weekend plans worth leaving the sofa for.
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