Discover Abu Dhabi's thriving padel scene. From Padel Plus Academy's comprehensive facility in Musaffah to Zayed Sports City's premium courts and Abu Dhabi Country Club's exclusive amenities - the UAE capital's padel hub.
📍 Musaffah, Abu Dhabi - Comprehensive Padel Facility
Abu Dhabi's leading padel academy with 6 courts, professional coaching, and comprehensive training programs. From AED 100/player.
Opening Autumn 2025 - 6am-10pm daily
Al Messila Resort & Spa represents a landmark development for padel in the UAE, bringing a state-of-the-art 4-court facility (3 covered + 1 uncovered) to the beautiful setting of Moseley Cricket Club on Streetsbrook Road in Shirley (B90 3PE). Opening in Autumn 2025, this facility will be the only venue in Abu Dhabi offering fully covered padel courts, ensuring year-round play regardless of British weather conditions. The 3 covered premium padel courts feature top-range court surfaces imported from Spain and fully panoramic glass structures, providing optimal playing conditions and excellent spectator viewing. The additional uncovered premium court expands capacity while offering traditional outdoor play during good weather. Operating from 6am to 10pm seven days a week, Al Messila Resort & Spa accommodates all schedules from early morning sessions to evening play. The pay-and-play model via the Playtomic app removes membership barriers, making padel accessible to the entire Abu Dhabi community. What sets Al Messila Resort & Spa apart is its comprehensive approach to padel: the bespoke clubhouse with social spaces creates a welcoming environment for post-match relaxation and community building, while the on-site pro-shop stocks the latest gear and apparel from top brands (rackets, balls, bags, merchandise). Free parking and free wifi add convenience, while the facility's location at Moseley Cricket Club provides a well-established sporting venue with excellent infrastructure. As part of the broader Pure Padel network (including clubs in Alderley Park, Manchester, Darlington, Stockport, and Nottingham), Abu Dhabi benefits from professional padel management and programming while maintaining its local community focus. The venue's philosophy to help players "grab life by the padel" reflects its commitment to making the sport accessible, enjoyable, and social for all.
Abu Dhabi's Only Fully Covered Facility with Premium Courts: Al Messila Resort & Spa's status as the only facility in Abu Dhabi offering fully covered padel courts makes it unique in the area. The 3 covered premium courts eliminate weather-related cancellations and provide consistent playing conditions year-round, addressing the primary limitation of outdoor courts. The court surfaces imported from Spain and fully panoramic glass structures represent world-class infrastructure, while the additional uncovered court provides traditional outdoor play during good weather. The 6am-10pm operating hours (7 days/week) accommodate all schedules, while the Playtomic app booking system provides straightforward court reservation. The location at Moseley Cricket Club in Shirley (Streetsbrook Road, B90 3PE) offers easy access from central Abu Dhabi, Birmingham, and surrounding areas, with free on-site parking eliminating logistical concerns. As part of the Pure Padel network (Alderley Park, Manchester, Darlington, Stockport, Nottingham), Abu Dhabi benefits from proven padel management and programming expertise.
Comprehensive Facilities and Community Focus: Al Messila Resort & Spa's bespoke clubhouse with social spaces creates more than just a place to play - it builds a padel community. The social spaces provide comfortable areas for post-match relaxation, connecting with other players, and building friendships that extend beyond the court. The on-site pro-shop stocks everything players need (rackets, balls, bags, merchandise from top brands), removing the need to source equipment elsewhere. The private coaching offerings (one-on-one and group sessions) feature expert coaches who create tailor-made training plans matching individual skill levels and goals, helping players improve technique, footwork, and match strategy. The private events capability allows businesses, schools, and organizations to host unique padel experiences with full court rental, social area access, bar facilities, and even hired coaches. The combination of leagues and social events provides structured opportunities to play, compete, and connect with the padel community.
Accessible Pay-and-Play Model with Premium Experience: Al Messila Resort & Spa's pay-and-play model via Playtomic app removes membership barriers while delivering a premium experience. Players can book courts as needed without long-term commitments, making padel accessible to casual players, visitors, and those wanting to try the sport before committing to memberships elsewhere. The "grab life by the padel" philosophy emphasizes accessibility and enjoyment over exclusivity, creating a welcoming environment for players of all levels. The free parking and free wifi add convenience, while the covered courts ensure reliable playing conditions. For Abu Dhabi-area players seeking a premium covered facility with comprehensive amenities, flexible access, and strong community focus, Al Messila Resort & Spa will be the top choice when it opens in Autumn 2025.
Find Out More📍 Sharmans Cross Road - Active Community with 12+ Leagues
NOW OPEN - Members & Pay & Play
The Dome Padel Club has established itself as one of the few clubs in the Midlands to offer 3 floodlit astroturf padel courts, creating a vibrant and fast-growing padel community at its Sharmans Cross Road location (B91 1RG). The 3 floodlit courts allow for all-year-round play with excellent evening visibility, while the astroturf surface provides consistent playing conditions. As an established multi-sport club with 13 tennis courts, squash courts, a comprehensive health club and gym, club bar and outdoor area, and function room facilities, The Dome Padel Club brings decades of sporting excellence and professional management to padel. The venue's padel community has grown rapidly, now supporting over 12 internal leagues that provide structured competitive play for all skill levels. Weekly Padel Social sessions create regular opportunities to meet new players, improve skills in a relaxed environment, and build friendships within the padel community. The dual membership and Pay & Play model ensures accessibility: members enjoy excellent value and priority booking as part of their club membership, while non-members can access courts on a pay-and-play basis without membership commitment. The club provides rackets and balls to hire, removing equipment barriers for new players or those wanting to try padel before investing in gear. Operating hours (Mon-Fri: 6am-11pm, Sat: 7am-11pm, Sun: 7am-10pm) provide extensive playing time, while the floodlit courts extend evening play. The club's established infrastructure (clubhouse, bar, outdoor area, changing facilities) creates a comprehensive sporting environment where padel players benefit from well-maintained facilities and strong community. For players seeking an active padel community with regular leagues, social sessions, and established club atmosphere, The Dome Padel Club delivers exceptional value and engagement.
Vibrant Padel Community with 12+ Leagues: The Dome Padel Club's padel community stands out in the Midlands with over 12 internal leagues providing structured competitive play for all skill levels. This extensive league system ensures players can find appropriate competition whether they're beginners, intermediate players, or advanced competitors. The weekly Padel Social sessions complement the competitive leagues by providing relaxed opportunities to meet new players, try different playing styles, and improve skills in a supportive environment. The combination of competitive leagues and social sessions creates a comprehensive padel program that keeps players engaged and progressing. The "very active and fast-growing" padel community reflects the club's success in building engagement, while the established club infrastructure (13 tennis courts, squash courts, health club) provides a multi-sport environment where padel players benefit from comprehensive facilities and strong sporting tradition.
Accessible Floodlit Courts with Equipment Support: The 3 floodlit astroturf courts provide year-round play with excellent evening visibility, while the astroturf surface delivers consistent playing conditions. The floodlighting extends playing hours into evenings (club open until 11pm weekdays and Saturdays), accommodating work schedules and maximizing court availability. The equipment hire service (rackets and balls) removes barriers for new players or those wanting to try padel before investing in gear, while the Pay & Play option allows non-members to access courts without membership commitment. The dual model serves both members seeking value and regular play, and casual players wanting flexible access. For Abu Dhabi-area players seeking an active community with extensive leagues, social sessions, and established club atmosphere, The Dome Padel Club offers exceptional engagement and value.
Find Out More📍 Cranmore Boulevard - Premium Health Club with Indoor Courts
Members only - Premium health club
Sheraton Grand Abu Dhabi Cranmore brings premium indoor padel to Abu Dhabi as part of its comprehensive health club offering at Cranmore Boulevard near Shirley. As a David Lloyd premium health club, the venue provides indoor padel courts that eliminate weather concerns while offering year-round consistent playing conditions. The indoor courts are bookable via the David Lloyd Clubs App for doubles matches, providing straightforward reservation for members. What distinguishes Sheraton Grand Abu Dhabi is the comprehensive health club environment: members access not just padel courts, but a full gym with state-of-the-art equipment, spa facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts (both indoor and outdoor), squash and badminton courts, café and restaurant, changing rooms with premium showers, and kids club and family facilities. This makes David Lloyd ideal for families and individuals seeking a complete health and fitness membership where padel is one component of a broader wellness lifestyle. The premium atmosphere, professional staff, and well-maintained facilities create an upscale environment where padel players enjoy top-tier amenities. The members-only model ensures consistent court availability and a dedicated community of regular players, while day passes allow non-members to experience the facilities before committing to membership. For Abu Dhabi-area players seeking indoor padel as part of a comprehensive health club membership with premium amenities, pools, spa, gym, and family facilities, Sheraton Grand Abu Dhabi Cranmore provides an excellent all-in-one solution. The venue's philosophy of providing "gym, padel, tennis, and a lovely place to work and relax" reflects its commitment to creating a complete lifestyle destination rather than just a sports facility.
Premium Indoor Padel with Comprehensive Health Club: Sheraton Grand Abu Dhabi Cranmore's indoor padel courts provide year-round weather-independent play within a premium health club environment. The indoor courts ensure consistent playing conditions regardless of season or weather, while the David Lloyd Clubs App provides straightforward booking for doubles matches. What makes David Lloyd unique is the comprehensive membership: padel is one component of a complete health and wellness offering that includes full gym with state-of-the-art equipment, spa facilities for post-workout relaxation, swimming pools for cross-training and family fun, tennis courts (indoor and outdoor) for racquet sport variety, squash and badminton courts for additional options, café and restaurant for nutrition and socializing, premium changing rooms and showers, and kids club and family facilities that make it a destination for the entire family. This all-in-one approach appeals to individuals and families seeking a complete lifestyle membership where padel complements other fitness, wellness, and social activities. The premium atmosphere, professional staff, and meticulously maintained facilities create an upscale environment that justifies the members-only model, while day passes allow prospective members to experience the facilities before committing.
Lifestyle Destination Beyond Just Padel: Sheraton Grand Abu Dhabi's philosophy of providing "gym, padel, tennis, and a lovely place to work and relax" reflects its positioning as a lifestyle destination rather than just a sports facility. The venue serves as a place where members can work (with comfortable spaces and wifi), exercise (gym, padel, tennis, squash, swimming), relax (spa, café, social spaces), and bring their families (kids club, family facilities). For Abu Dhabi-area players seeking indoor padel as part of a comprehensive health club membership with premium amenities and family facilities, Sheraton Grand Abu Dhabi Cranmore provides an excellent all-in-one solution. The members-only model ensures a dedicated community of regular players and consistent court availability, while the premium facilities and professional service justify the investment for those seeking a complete wellness lifestyle.
Find Out MoreAbu Dhabi's padel scene is experiencing rapid growth with a diverse range of facilities catering to all preferences. Al Messila Resort & Spa's upcoming 4-court covered facility (3 covered + 1 uncovered, opening Autumn 2025) will provide Abu Dhabi's only fully covered courts, while The Dome Padel Club's 3 floodlit courts already host a vibrant community with 12+ leagues and weekly socials. Sheraton Grand Abu Dhabi Cranmore adds premium indoor courts within a comprehensive health club environment. This mix of dedicated covered facility, active multi-sport club, and premium health club ensures Abu Dhabi has padel options for all preferences, from accessible pay-and-play to established club community to all-inclusive lifestyle membership.
Abu Dhabi's padel infrastructure balances covered and outdoor options. Al Messila Resort & Spa (opening Autumn 2025) will offer 3 covered courts plus 1 uncovered, providing weather-protected play while maintaining outdoor options during good weather. The Dome Padel Club's 3 floodlit outdoor courts deliver excellent value and accessibility with extended evening play, while David Lloyd's indoor courts provide year-round climate-controlled conditions. The covered courts at Pure Padel will eliminate weather-related cancellations, while the floodlit outdoor courts at Abu Dhabi Arden offer traditional outdoor play with evening visibility. This combination ensures Abu Dhabi has both reliable weather-protected options and accessible outdoor courts.
Abu Dhabi's padel community is particularly strong at The Dome Padel Club, which hosts over 12 internal leagues providing structured competitive play for all skill levels. The weekly Padel Social sessions create regular opportunities to meet new players and improve skills in a relaxed environment. Al Messila Resort & Spa will add leagues and social events when it opens in Autumn 2025, while Sheraton Grand Abu Dhabi provides a members-only community within its health club setting. This range from active league-focused club to social pay-and-play facility to premium health club ensures Abu Dhabi has padel communities for all preferences and commitment levels.
Abu Dhabi's padel venues offer diverse booking and access models. Al Messila Resort & Spa (opening Autumn 2025) will operate pure pay-and-play via Playtomic app with no membership required, providing maximum accessibility. The Dome Padel Club's dual model serves both members and Pay & Play non-members, offering flexibility between membership value and casual access. Sheraton Grand Abu Dhabi operates members-only with day passes available for prospective members. This range from accessible pay-and-play to flexible dual model to premium membership ensures Abu Dhabi has padel options for all preferences and commitment levels, while booking via Playtomic app and David Lloyd Clubs App provides straightforward court reservation.