Padel Tennis sits inside Al Dhafra Shooting Club in Madinat Zayed (Beda Zayed), in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. The club is roughly 150 km south-west of Abu Dhabi city along the E11 highway. Padel Tennis padel is the only dedicated padel offer in the Al Dhafra region.
Players in the Western Region have a local alternative to the long drive into central Abu Dhabi. The full address is Beda Zayed, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The club opened in 2017 under Abu Dhabi Sports Council as the first multi-sport facility in Al Dhafra.
Beyond padel, the complex houses shooting ranges, a swimming pool, a gym with sauna and jacuzzi, bowling lanes, a football pitch, archery, laser tag, billiards and a restaurant. Membership tiers offer discounted access across all facilities.
Padel courts are also open to non-members on a pay-and-play basis. The venue caters to families, casual players and competitive athletes. The single Google review praises the venue as an ‘awesome and great professional indoor and outdoor play area.’
The club holds a 9.4 out of 10 rating on GymFinder from 82 reviews across all its facilities.
The padel courts
Padel Tennis runs two panoramic doubles courts. One is a modern outdoor court with floodlighting for evening sessions. The second is an air-conditioned indoor court, built to international standards.
The indoor court is a significant advantage in the Al Dhafra region where summer temperatures regularly exceed 45 degrees Celsius. Both courts have full glass-wall panoramic enclosures suitable for spectators.
The indoor court allows year-round play without the extreme heat that limits outdoor sport between May and September. The outdoor court is better during the cooler months from October to April.
Court bookings are available in 60-minute, 90-minute and longer sessions. Both courts are doubles-size, seating four players per match. Surface details are not published on the club website.
Booking and access
Courts cost 150 AED per hour (37.50 AED per person in a four-player doubles match). Two hours costs 225 AED per court (56.25 AED per person). Three hours is 300 AED per court (75 AED per person).
The multi-hour rates offer a discount over the single-hour price, making longer sessions better value. Gold members receive 50 per cent off and Silver members get 30 per cent off listed court rates.
Bookings can be made through the club’s online system at booking.dhsc.ae or by calling +971 2 888 2888. On-site payment is accepted at the front desk.
Opening hours are Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 to 22:00, Friday from 14:00 to midnight and Saturday from 9:00 to midnight. The extended weekend hours give players more evening flexibility.
Free parking is available on site with ample spaces in the club compound. Changing rooms and showers are inside the main building. The venue is accessible from Abu Dhabi city via the E11 motorway heading west.
Programme and social
Al Dhafra Shooting Club operates as a community sports hub for the wider Al Dhafra region. The club runs programmes across its sports including personal training and group fitness sessions.
Specific padel coaching or tournament programmes are not currently advertised on the club website. The facility is well placed to host local events given its two-court setup and multi-sport infrastructure.
The on-site restaurant and cafe provide a social space before and after matches. Players can combine padel with bowling, a gym workout or a swim for a full sporting afternoon.
The club also offers women-only sessions across its facilities. Social media updates can be followed on Instagram at @dhsc.ae. The club is affiliated with Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
Best for
Padel Tennis is the clear choice for anyone living in or near Madinat Zayed, Beda Zayed, Liwa or the wider Al Dhafra region. The air-conditioned indoor court is a genuine draw for summer padel play.
Few padel venues in the UAE outside Dubai and central Abu Dhabi offer climate-controlled courts. Players travelling from Abu Dhabi city should factor in the 90-minute to two-hour drive each way.
The venue suits casual players and families who want to combine padel with other sports at a single location. Competitive players seeking a large padel community or advanced coaching would find more options in Abu Dhabi city.
For residents of the Western Region, however, this is the only dedicated padel option without a long commute. The multi-sport setup makes it easy to fill a full day of activity for groups and families.
