Champs Sports and Fitness Club Festival Plaza

Champs Sports and Fitness Club Festival Plaza sits on the first floor of Festival Plaza Mall, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded by Lebanese basketball legend Fadi El Khatib, the 42,000 sq ft complex opened in January 2023.

It is one of the UAE’s largest mall-based sporting facilities. Alongside basketball courts, a gym, cycling and fitness studios, the venue offers padel - making Champs Sports and Fitness Club Festival Plaza padel accessible to residents across Jebel Ali, Dubai Marina and Discovery Gardens.

The club is part of a multi-venue brand with locations in Al Quoz, Downtown Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Festival Plaza branch brings padel to the western corridor of Dubai, easily reached from Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) and Emirates Road (E311).

The courts

Festival Plaza houses one indoor panoramic padel court. The doubles-size court is enclosed within glass walls, giving players clear sightlines from all angles. Being fully indoors, the court is climate-controlled - a significant advantage during Dubai’s intense summer months.

Temperatures in Dubai regularly exceed 40 degrees Celsius between May and September, so indoor play removes heat as a factor entirely. The panoramic design allows spectators to watch matches from multiple vantage points around the court perimeter.

Indoor LED lighting keeps visibility consistent throughout the day and into evening sessions. The court sits within the broader Champs sports hall alongside the basketball courts, creating a lively multi-sport atmosphere for players and visitors.

The court surface is synthetic grass, consistent with standard padel specifications. Racket hire is available for players who do not have their own equipment, making drop-in sessions straightforward for beginners and visitors.

Booking padel and access

Courts can be booked through Playtomic, where the venue lists live availability and pricing. A 90-minute off-peak session is listed at 150 AED as part of a promotional rate. Standard court hire is approximately 300 AED per 60 minutes.

Booking is also available via WhatsApp on +971 50 126 7515. The club opens Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 23:00 and Saturday to Sunday from 08:00 to 22:00. Early morning and late evening slots suit working professionals.

Champs membership holders receive padel access as part of their package. Up to 90 minutes of court time is included per week across all Champs padel locations. Non-members can book courts on a pay-and-play basis without any membership commitment.

The venue is accessible via the entertainment parking entrance at Festival Plaza. Mall parking is free and plentiful. For enquiries, contact Champs Sports Club by phone on +971 50 278 3118 or email at info@champs-sportsclub.com.

Padel programme and social

Champs runs a dedicated Padel Academy across its Dubai locations, including Festival Plaza. The academy offers youth training for ages 4 to 18, adult group sessions for all levels, and private lessons with flexible scheduling.

Coaching is available on request - see the coaching tab for tier details and pricing. The broader Champs brand hosts tournaments and social padel events across its venues throughout the year.

With basketball, boxing, cycling, yoga and reformer pilates also on offer at Festival Plaza, the club attracts a diverse sporting crowd. The FitKult self-service cafe on site serves healthy meals, smoothies and post-session refuelling options.

Changing rooms and showers are available within the facility. A sports retail store stocks footwear, apparel and padel equipment. The club also features an ice bath recovery station for athletes training across multiple disciplines.

Best for

Champs Festival Plaza suits players who want padel as part of a broader fitness routine. The single court means availability can be limited during peak hours, so booking ahead through Playtomic is advisable.

Members who train across basketball, gym and group fitness will find the padel court a natural addition to their weekly schedule. The indoor, climate-controlled setting makes it a reliable option for year-round play regardless of weather.

Families benefit from the youth academy programmes running alongside adult sessions. Players seeking a dedicated multi-court padel facility may prefer a standalone venue elsewhere in Dubai. For Jebel Ali and Dubai Marina residents wanting padel within a full-service sports club, Champs delivers.

Champs runs a dedicated Padel Academy with youth training (ages 4 to 18), adult group sessions for all levels, and private one-on-one or small-group lessons with flexible scheduling.