BAJADA - Jumeirah Branch, Ittihad school

BAJADA - Jumeirah Branch, Ittihad school is a padel venue operated by Bajada Sports at Al Ittihad Private School on Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, Dubai. Sitting within the school grounds in the Al Safa 1 area, the venue offers three shaded outdoor courts on crystal-surface turf.

The location places it close to Medcare Hospital Jumeirah and the main Al Wasl Road corridor, giving players across Jumeirah, Al Safa and Umm Suqeim straightforward access. Bajada Sports runs multiple padel sites across Dubai, and this Jumeirah branch brings the brand’s approach to one of the city’s most central residential neighbourhoods.

The venue opened as part of Bajada Sports’ expansion across Dubai and sits alongside the PRO Padel Academy location in Nad Al Sheba. Courts here are available to players aged 18 and above, and the facility is managed in partnership with PRO Tennis Academy, which oversees coaching across 17 venues in Dubai.

The padel courts

BAJADA Jumeirah has three outdoor padel courts, each fitted with shade structures that reduce direct sun exposure during daytime sessions. All three are doubles-format wall courts laid with crystal synthetic grass - a surface favoured across the UAE for its consistent ball bounce and durability in high temperatures.

The courts are named Court 1, Court 2 and Court 3, each listed as a shaded court on the booking platform. Floodlighting extends play well into the evening, with the venue open until midnight most days. The shading allows afternoon play during warmer months without full sun exposure on the playing surface.

Court condition and surface quality are maintained to a standard consistent with Bajada Sports’ other Dubai locations. The crystal turf provides good grip and a predictable bounce, suited to both attacking and defensive styles of padel.

Booking padel and access

Courts are booked through Playtomic, where live availability and pricing are displayed. The standard rate is AED 220 per court for 60 minutes, working out to AED 55 per person in a full doubles game.

Pricing may vary by time slot - peak evening hours and weekends typically carry different rates, visible at the booking step on Playtomic. Booking is online only through the platform.

Opening hours run Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to midnight, Friday from 1:00 PM to midnight, Saturday from 8:00 AM to midnight, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to midnight. Weekend mornings offer the widest availability for daytime players.

The venue provides free parking on site and private parking within the school grounds. Changing rooms and shower facilities are available by the courts. Racket hire is offered at AED 25 per session for players who do not bring their own equipment.

The facility has disabled access. For enquiries, call +971 50 204 8686, email hello@padellineae.com, or message via WhatsApp on +971 58 569 3065.

Padel programme and social

Coaching is available through PRO Tennis Academy, which stations a certified padel coach at the venue. Emmanuel Wejega holds an ITF Level 1 Professional Coach certification and a PCR Level 2 Padel Coach qualification. See the coaching tab for tiers and pricing.

Bajada Sports promotes competitive padel across its locations and organises tournaments through its network of Dubai venues. The brand’s social media channels - @bajada_padel_jumeirah on Instagram and Bajada Sports on Facebook - carry announcements for events and community play.

The venue’s age restriction of 18 and above means junior programmes are not run at this location. Players seeking junior coaching may find options at other venues in the Bajada Sports or PRO Tennis Academy network.

Best for

BAJADA Jumeirah suits adult players in the Jumeirah, Al Safa and Umm Suqeim areas who want outdoor padel without full sun exposure. The shaded courts are a genuine differentiator in Dubai’s climate, making afternoon and early evening sessions far more comfortable.

The venue works well for regular social players booking through Playtomic. Competitive pricing at AED 220 per court sits below several premium Dubai padel clubs, and the midnight closing time on all days suits evening schedules.

It is less suited to families with children under 18 due to the booking restriction. Players seeking indoor courts, a pro shop or on-site food and drink will need to look elsewhere - this is a focused courts-and-play setup without resort-style amenities.

Coaching is delivered by PRO Tennis Academy. Emmanuel Wejega, an ITF Level 1 and PCR Level 2 Padel certified coach, runs private and group sessions for adult players.