Padelista Makers District

Padelista Makers District brings four outdoor panoramic padel courts to Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. Operated by Koora Sports, the venue sits inside the Makers District development on Shams Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The facility is part of the wider Padelista brand, which also runs courts at Al Rawdhat and Sheikha Fatima Park on the Corniche. Padelista Makers District padel courts are open seven days a week, giving island residents easy access to the sport.

Al Reem Island connects to the Abu Dhabi mainland via the Sheikh Zayed Bridge and the Saadiyat Island link road. The Makers District is a mixed-use waterfront neighbourhood developed by IMKAN. Players from central Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island or Al Maryah Island can reach the courts within fifteen minutes by car.

The padel courts

Padelista Makers District has four doubles padel courts, all outdoor with panoramic glass walls. The courts are labelled Padel 1 through Padel 4 on the Playtomic booking system. Every court is a standard doubles-size enclosure built to World Padel Tour specifications with tempered glass back walls and metallic mesh side panels.

The outdoor setting means players benefit from natural light during daytime sessions. For evening play the courts are floodlit, allowing matches to run until the 1 am closing time. The panoramic design gives spectators clear sightlines from outside the court, which adds atmosphere during busier evening slots and weekend sessions.

All four courts share the same surface type and dimensions, so there is no difference in playing experience between them. The venue does not currently offer singles courts or indoor courts at this location.

Booking padel and access

Courts at Padelista Makers District are available to book through Playtomic, where all four courts appear with live availability. The booking system shows 90-minute slots as the standard session length. Live pricing appears on the Playtomic page once a date and time slot are selected. For current rates, check the booking page directly or contact the venue.

The venue is open every day from 09:00 to 01:00, including weekends and public holidays. That 16-hour daily window makes it one of the longer-operating padel facilities in Abu Dhabi, with late-night slots suiting players who prefer to avoid the daytime heat during summer months.

Free parking is available on site within the Makers District development. The venue also provides changing rooms and lockers for players who want to freshen up after a match. For enquiries or group bookings, the venue can be reached on +971 55 413 8388 or via the Koora Sports website.

Koora Sports also manages the Padelista Sheikha Fatima Park location, which is bookable through a separate Playtomic listing. Players who use both venues can manage all their bookings through a single Playtomic account.

Programme and social

Koora Sports organises tournaments, corporate leagues and community events across its Abu Dhabi venues. The Padelista brand runs regular padel competitions at its various locations, with announcements posted through the @padelista.ae Instagram account and the @makerspadelcourt page.

The on-site cafeteria serves drinks and light refreshments, making it a convenient spot for post-match catch-ups. The social atmosphere is bolstered by the Makers District setting, which has its own selection of restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the courts.

Private coaching sessions are available through the Padelista network. The Sheikha Fatima Park branch lists academy private classes from 350 AED for 60 minutes on Playtomic. Players interested in coaching at the Makers District location should contact the venue directly to confirm availability and pricing.

Best for

Padelista Makers District suits residents of Al Reem Island, Saadiyat Island and the surrounding Abu Dhabi waterfront communities who want outdoor padel without a long drive. The late closing time is a draw for players who prefer evening sessions during the hotter months. Four courts of identical specification keep wait times manageable, and the Playtomic integration means booking is straightforward.

The venue is less suited to players who need indoor courts or singles play, as all four courts are outdoor doubles setups. Players seeking a full academy programme may find the Sheikha Fatima Park branch a better fit.

For casual pay-and-play padel in a modern waterfront setting, Padelista Makers District delivers a clean and accessible option.

Private coaching is available through the Padelista network. Academy sessions start from 350 AED per hour at the Sheikha Fatima Park branch. Contact the Makers District venue to confirm local availability.