Eastern Mangroves

Eastern Mangroves brings padel to one of Abu Dhabi’s most distinctive waterfront settings. The eastern mangroves padel courts sit within the Eastern Mangroves Promenade complex on Sheikh Zayed Street, Abu Dhabi, overlooking the protected mangrove lagoon.

The venue offers two outdoor panoramic doubles courts, open daily from 09:00 until 02:00. That makes it one of the few padel facilities in the capital with genuine late-night availability. Rackets and balls are available on site for players who prefer to travel light.

The promenade complex sits close to the Mangrove National Park, home to over 60 bird species and marine wildlife including turtles and dolphins. Major road access runs via Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street, with the venue roughly 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Free parking is available on site.

The padel courts

Eastern Mangroves has two outdoor panoramic doubles courts. The panoramic glass walls allow natural light and views of the surrounding mangrove landscape while you play. Both courts are regulation doubles size and bookable individually through Playtomic.

Each court is available in 60-minute session slots. The panoramic design keeps the playing area open and bright during the day, while floodlighting extends play well into the night. Surface quality is consistent across both courts with synthetic grass underfoot.

The outdoor setting means play can be weather-dependent during the hotter summer months, particularly between June and September. The late opening hours until 02:00 make evening and night sessions popular when temperatures drop to more comfortable levels after sunset.

Booking and access

Courts are booked through Playtomic, where both courts appear as available for 60-minute sessions. The venue operates on a pay-and-play basis with no membership required. On-site payment is also accepted for walk-in bookings.

Live rates appear on the Eastern Mangroves Playtomic page and vary by time slot. Peak evening slots carry a premium over daytime bookings. The cancellation policy requires 24 hours’ notice - late cancellations are non-refundable.

Racket and ball hire is available on site at no additional charge - useful for visitors or anyone trying padel for the first time. Opening hours run Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 02:00, with reduced holiday hours of 09:00 to 23:00. For enquiries call +971 56 545 1524.

Programme and social

Eastern Mangroves operates as a court-hire facility rather than a full padel academy. The venue does not currently advertise structured coaching programmes, organised tournaments, or regular social mix-in sessions on its Playtomic listing.

Players looking for organised competitive play or coaching may wish to check nearby venues such as Padel Nation, Let’s Padel Academy, or 321 Sports on Hudayriyat Island, all of which run regular group sessions, coaching tiers, and league formats.

The Eastern Mangroves Promenade complex adds value beyond the courts. Several restaurants and a cafeteria sit within walking distance, and the waterfront marina setting along the mangrove lagoon makes it a pleasant spot to eat and socialise before or after a match.

Best for

Eastern Mangroves suits casual players and small groups who want a straightforward court booking without the commitment of a membership or academy programme. The panoramic courts and mangrove backdrop make it a strong choice for players who value setting.

The late-night hours until 02:00 are a genuine differentiator for shift workers or night owls who struggle with standard venue closing times. The two-court setup keeps things intimate but does mean availability can be limited during peak evening slots - book ahead via Playtomic.

Players seeking structured coaching, junior programmes, or regular league play will find better options at larger Abu Dhabi padel facilities. Eastern Mangroves is about the courts, the waterfront location, and the flexibility of late-night padel in the capital.