Want to expand your sports game? Why not train in a sport that combines fun, social interaction and full-on action. Padel is a sport that is enjoyable for the whole family. In fact, most players are able to quickly learn the basics of the game and can enjoy it from the get-go because of this. The game isn’t determined by technique and strength either, unlike its sibling sport, Tennis, making it an even playing field for all involved. Essentially, all you have to do is try to match your opponent on the field, as points are won by strategy rather than power. 

But, what exactly is padel?

Padel is often explained as a combination of Squash and Tennis and can be played in doubles on a court either surrounded by walls of glass or mesh. The court is not as overwhelming as a Tennis court, it is actually one third the size of a generic tennis court - so you won’t feel overly intimidated by the space on your first try.

The Padel ball can bounce off of any wall but is only allowed to hit the turf once before it is returned - and points are scored when the ball bounces twice on the competitor’s side.

The rules of the game do closely resemble the rules and scoring of Tennis however, the biggest difference is that the Padel serve is underarm and balls can be bounced off the walls in a similar way to Squash. The use of the walls means that there is potential for longer rallies and points will be won by strategy rather than pure strength (as stated previously).

Now that you understand what Padel is, and why this sport is fun for the whole family, let’s take a look at where you can get top-class padel lessons in Dubai.

RRA Padel Dubai Creek Resort

The Dubai Creek Resort offers some of Dubai’s very best academies in sports, wellness and fitness in the UAE. All of these classes take place in the magnificent Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and guests of the academies are able to enjoy the gorgeous views of the iconic golf club as well as the breathtaking creek. 

The Academy’s ethos is “Learn, Play, Fun” and this perfectly sums up what you will experience when signing up for Padel lessons with the Real Racquet Academy. The RRA actually introduced padel to Dubai over 8 years ago and accounts for the largest padel community in the region. 

The sport was first introduced in the hopes of promoting healthy living for all ages across the UAE and encouraging a friendly sporting environment - Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is proud to play host to the prestigious RRA. The Academy at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club provides a range of fun individual and group lessons for adults and juniors.

The Padel Academy is made up of 4 full-size, floodlit Padel courts and our coaches will guide you and your family through the Padel process, ensuring you gain the skill to play while having the time of your life.

Book Your Lesson Today

To make a court booking simply download our RRA App and select your time slot. For lessons with our amazing team, contact the academy at [email protected] or call +9714 205 4666.  Prices start from 315 AED per person for a 60 minute session - click here to learn more about our packages.