Badminton’s popularity in the UAE has grown significantly in recent years, mirroring the growth of the sport worldwide and the recent introduction of the BWF Dubai World Superseries, which was a huge success last year.
Meanwhile, events such as the UAE Open Badminton Tournament ensure that the level of skill is constantly increasing through competition.
Grab a friend, get your racquet and head down to one of the various courts in the UAE to give it a try. If we have any glaring omissions, let us know on Twitter using #360Fans.
Dubai Sports World will be offering free badminton as part of a grassroots initiative called Shuttle Time Dubai, led by the Dubai Sports Council. Badminton is always one of the most popular sports, so advanced online reservation is necessary. 8 courts available this year, with professional rubber flooring provided by Yonex.
ADDRESS: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road
TEL: +97143064000
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.dubaisportsworld.ae
PRICE OF COURT: Free for the public
Duplays’ courts are located in Umm Suqeim 2 – sign up for their indoor pay-per-play badminton league which is open to all skill levels. Visitors can join a league or also book a court for a single session of play.
ADDRESS: Collegiate American School, Umm Suqeim
TEL: +97144472394
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: duplaysdubai.playpass.com
PRICE OF COURT: AED60 from 5-7pm on Fridays and Saturdays
Located on Oud Metha Road, The India Club has four indoor badminton courts that can be reserved. There are also excellent coaching facilities on offer, while both major and minor sports tournaments are held throughout the year.
ADDRESS: India Club, Oud Metha
TEL: +97143371112
WEBSITE: www.indiaclubdubai.com
EMAIL: [email protected]
PRICE OF COURT: Free for members (AED2350 yearly), AED360 for eight classes
This multi-purpose sports club has six badminton courts which are available to hire, with memberships available. The club also has a Sports Hall with a seating capacity of 500, while numerous other sports activities are readily available.
ADDRESS: Meadows Community Club, Meadows
TEL: +97144370545
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.fitnessfirstme.com
PRICE OF COURT: AED120/240 (non-peak/peak) for non members
A popular location for all racquet sport enthusiasts, especially those who love badminton. The club – located off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road – has four indoor badminton courts, as well as two squash courts, multiple table tennis tables and two outdoor tennis courts. All courts are extremely well-maintained, and equipment is available.
ADDRESS: Etisalat Facility Management, Muhaisnah
TEL: +97142043491
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.eacademy.ae
PRICE OF COURT: AED200/45 minutes for non members, free for members. Membership is AED800 per month