Where to play badminton in the UAE

Sport360 staff 15:29 11/08/2016
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  • Luo Yu at the BWF Dubai World Superseries.

    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

    Dubai Sports World

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    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:  COURT MARTIALS

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    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

    INDIA CLUB

    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 COURTFree for members (AED2350 yearly), AED360 for eight classes

    FITNESS FIRST MEADOWS CLUB

    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

    ETISALAT ACADEMY’S SPORTS CLUB

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    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 

    PRO BADMINTON ACADEMY

    Pro Badminton Academy grooms young and adult talent alike to participate in the various tournaments around Dubai, priding itself on being one of the best training academies for juniors. The Academy holds camps and training sessions in various locations, including Dubai Sports World at the Dubai World Trade Centre during during the summer.

    ADDRESS: Strokes Sports Hall, Rashidiya
    TEL: +971553612108
    EMAIL: [email protected]
    WEBSITE: www.strokessports.com

    PRICE OF COURT: 600AED a month for coaching, 2 sessions a week

    PRIME STAR SPORT ACADEMY

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    Whether you’re aiming to be a pro or just want to play badminton for recreation or leisure, Prime Star Sport Academy gives you the information on badminton basics as well as many little tips that can help differentiate you from a beginner and an experienced player. The coaching program has been designed in consultation with prominent international coaches, with the objective of the academy is to introduce students to badminton’s basic, intermediate and advanced levels.

    ADDRESS: India Academy School, Behind Madina Mall
    TEL: +971552007182
    EMAIL: [email protected]
    WEBSITE: www.primestaruae.com

    PRICE OF COURT: 120AED per month for group training

    PLAY TO WIN BADMINTON ACADEMY

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    Play to Win Badminton Academy features coaches who are certified and specialise in teaching in a fun and safe environment that encourages constant participation. The program grooms trainees to succeed in tournaments or at a professional level and has created international medal winners in the recent past.

    ADDRESS: The Winchester School, Jebel Ali
    TEL: +971567249891
    EMAIL: [email protected]

    PRICE: AED50/hour

    DUBAI STARS SPORTSPLEX

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    Housed in a 57,000 square foot facility, the Sportsplex has 4 multipurpose courts made of shock-absorbing material that can be divided to tailor to Badminton.

    Not only can courts be rented, but Dubai Stars has also teamed up with Sriyani Deepika, a world renowned Sri Lankan badminton player, to provide classes for all skill levels and ages.

    ADDRESS: Sportsplex, Mirdiff
    TEL: +97142853333
    EMAIL: [email protected]
    WEBSITE: dubaistars.ae/badminton

    PRICE OF COURT: AED75/hour ; AED350 for 6 sessions (1 month); AED650 for 12 sessions (2 months)

    ABU DHABI

    INDIA SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CENTRE

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    The ISC, located in Abu Dhabi, has been running since 1967 and offers two permanent courts and two convertible badminton courts on the first floor. There is plenty of space between each court, high ceilings and excellent lighting. In fact the facility is truly of international standard.

    ADDRESS: ISC Centre, Mina Zayed
    TEL: +97126730066
    EMAIL: [email protected]/
    WEBSITE: www.iscabudhabi.com

    PRICE OF COURT: AED300 for members only (AED5650 initial membership fee, AED650 yearly)

    THE CLUB

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    The badminton section welcomes players of all standards to our mixed social sessions, with the emphasis on experienced players at the evening sessions and less experienced players and beginners at the afternoon sessions. During social sessions, the game format is doubles, with a singles ladder operated according to interest.

    ADDRESS: Mina Sadiyat
    TEL: +97126731111
    EMAIL: [email protected]
    WEBSITE: www.the-club.com

    PRICE OF COURT: Free for members (AED3850 initial fee, AED4450 yearly), AED80 for Badminton Racquet club (Members Only)

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