CF Padel Academy

CF Padel Academy runs the padel programme at the Abu Dhabi Padel Hub, set inside the Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. The site sits just off Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), an easy drive from Yas Island, downtown Abu Dhabi and the airport.

CF Padel academy padel sessions here run from early morning to 1am every day of the week. Visit CF Padel Academy for the full programme calendar. Free parking, changing rooms, restaurants and WiFi make it practical for back-to-back games.

The padel courts

The venue runs six panoramic double padel courts plus a dedicated glass show court used for tournaments, exhibitions and Play with a Pro events. The courts are full-spec doubles cages with toughened glass walls and synthetic turf surfaces, set up for standard 20m by 10m doubles play.

Floodlighting on every court supports the late hours, so 9pm and 11pm slots play with the same visibility as morning bookings. The show court has additional seating, which makes it the natural home for HEAD Community Padel League fixtures. All courts are pay-and-play, with no membership requirement.

Booking and access

Court bookings open daily from 06:00 to 01:00 and run in 60 and 90 minute slots. Book through Playtomic for live availability across all six courts, or via the booking page at cfpadel.com.

Live rates show at the booking step on Playtomic and vary by peak and off-peak windows. Court hire typically sits in the AED 200 to AED 300 per court range, which works out at roughly AED 50 to AED 75 per person when four players split a 60 minute session.

Off-peak and morning slots come in lower. The reception desk handles racket hire and ball purchases, and the on-site coaches can be booked alongside a court for a coaching slot. Contact the CF Padel team on 800-PADEL (72335), WhatsApp 050 522 3126 or email info@cfpadel.com.

Parking is free in the main Cricket and Sports Hub car park, with step-free access from the car park to the padel area. The on-site restaurant and cafeteria are open through the day for pre-match coffees, post-match meals and family hand-offs between sessions, and vending machines cover quick drinks and snacks.

Padel programme and social

The CF Padel calendar includes adult leagues, ladies mornings, social evenings, junior programmes and seasonal workshops. The venue is one of the host sites for the HEAD Community Padel League, which runs in seasonal rounds across CF Padel’s UAE venues.

Mix-in evenings and social round robins are a regular fixture, and the show court hosts Play with a Pro sessions where players drill and rally with the academy coaches. Junior pathways cover kids and teen groups, with school holiday camps and team building workshops on request.

Coaching at the hub is delivered by the CF Padel Academy team, with private, semi-private and group options across morning, evening and weekend slots. See the coaching tab for tiers and pricing, or contact head coach Martin on martin@cfpadel.com for tailored programmes and intensive blocks.

Best for padel in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Padel Hub suits players who want a structured CF Padel Academy experience with full coaching pathways, organised leagues and a serious tournament court. The 6am to 1am window fits shift workers, early risers and players who prefer cooler late-evening matches.

Players looking for a city-centre walk-up venue or a members-only club may prefer alternatives closer to Corniche or Yas Island. Anyone who wants pay-and-play access, six courts plus a show court, and a clear coaching ladder will find this one of the most complete padel destinations in the emirate.

Visiting players from Dubai will also find familiar faces here, since the same academy team runs sister venues at the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, the Aviation Club in Garhoud and Jumeira Baccalaureate School. Crossing between sites is straightforward once you have a CF Padel booking account.

CF Padel Academy runs in-house coaching at the Abu Dhabi Padel Hub with a team of certified coaches led by head coach Martin, covering private, semi-private, group, ladies, juniors, teens and Play with a Pro sessions.