If you live in Abu Dhabi and are interested in playing tennis for leisure or want a training program to improve your skills, these courts and clubs are the best the capital city has to offer for your racket sports experience.
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VENUES IN ABU DHABI:
ABU DHABI COUNTRY CLUB
The Abu Dhabi Country Club has nine tennis courts open for leisure and training purposes. The club offers a wide variety of instructional and competitive clinics, in addition to private and group lessons. The courts should be booked an hour in advance for walk-ins.
COURT FEES: 125 AED for two people / 175 AED for four per hour.
ADDRESS: Shakbout Bin Sultan St., Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
TEL: +971 26577777
WEBSITE: adcountryclub.com
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ZAYED SPORTS CITY STADIUM
The host venue for the annual Mubadala World Tennis Championship, one of the region’s most anticipated sporting events, the Zayed Sports City Complex offers outdoor hard surface courts for reservation and walk-ins as well.
COURT FEES: Before 9AM: 60 AED / Day time: 100 AED / Evening: 150 AED
ADDRESS: Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
TEL: +971 24034222
EMAIL: tennis@zsc.ae
WEBSITE: www.zsc.ae.tennis
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EMIRATES PALACE ABU DHABI
The hotel offers floodlit courts in addition to a cushioned hard court for players to enjoy. The courts are ideal for all levels of play, and should be booked a day before – as per hotel requirements. All facilities are reserved for guests and members, however, you can access the courts with a daily pass to enter the hotel.
COURT FEES: Week days: 300 AED / Weekends: 400 AED.
ADDRESS: Emirates Palace, West Corniche Road, Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi.
TEL: +971 26907311
EMAIL: beachclub@emiratespalace.ae
WEBSITE: www.kempinski.tennis
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THE CLUB – ABU DHABI
The Club features four floodlit tennis courts that can be enjoyed by members. The trainers at the club offer tennis clinics for adult and juniors, plus fun tournaments and social events. If you are interested in becoming a member visit the club’s page for more information.
COURT FEES: 70 AED on week days / 100 AED on weekends.
ADDRESS: The Club, Mina Sadiyat, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
TEL: +971 26731111
WEBSITE: www.the-club.tennis
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BEACH ROTANA – ABU DHABI
The Rotana Academy has resident professionals that will help you improve your game at all levels. Take advantage of the two floodlit courts and all the club has to offer. Non members can get access through a daily pass and must book a court when they arrive depending on availability.
COURT FEES: 155 AED on week days / 220 AED on Weekends.
ADDRESS: Beach Rotana, 10th Street, Al Zahiya Area, Abu Dhabi.
TEL: +971 026979302
EMAIL: bodylines.beach@rotana.com
WEBSITE: www.rotanatimes.com/beachrotana
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SHERATON ABU DHABI HOTEL & RESORT
Enjoy the Sheraton’s outdoor tennis courts and scenic view in Abu Dhabi. The hotel offers their courts for walk-ins and guests with daily passes as well. Check out the fitness facilities membership page for further information on becoming a member.
COURT FEES: 100 AED per hour / reserve a day prior for court availability.
ADDRESS: Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
TEL: +971 26970272
EMAIL: sheraton.resort@sheraton.com
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YAS ISLAND ROTANA
Guests and walk-ins are welcome to use the tennis court and the rest of the facilities. However, guests will have to pay for a daily pass and reserve the court a day prior to as the resort only has one tennis court.
COURT FEES: Daily pass: 77 AED on weekdays / 115 AED on weekends.
ADDRESS: Yas Island Rotana, Yas Plaza, Abu Dhabi.
TEL: +971 26564000
WEBSITE: www.rotana.com.recreation
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THE INTERCONTINENTAL ABU DHABI
The InterContinental offers state-of-the-art floodlit tennis courts, overlooking a private marina. The hotel offers walk-ins and booking for non-guests and members of the facilities. To make sure the courts are available book over phone with reception.
COURT FEES: 100 AED per hour.
ADDRESS: King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street, Abu Dhabi.
TEL: +971 26666888
EMAIL: recreation.icabudhabi@ihg.com
WEBSITE: www.intercontinental.health-club.
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ADVANTAGE SPORTS UAE
Whether you are an advanced player or a mere beginner, this tennis academy offers clinics for all levels. The programs give players a chance to improve their skills in a fun way. Advantage tennis academy in Abu Dhabi operates from different venues across the city. You must contact the academy to book or register on their website for a booking.
COURT FEES: Private lessons: 300 AED per hour.
TEL:+971 558072482
EMAIL: maria@advantagesportsuae.com
WEBSITE: www.advantagesportsuae.com
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MAFRAQ HOTEL & RESORT SPA
The resort has one floodlit tennis court and accept walk-ins. The hotel has a partnership with the aforementioned Advantage Sports Club and offers tennis lessons for adults and juniors.
COURT FEES: two persons per hour: 100 AED / four persons per hour: 200 AED.
ADDRESS: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi.
TEL: +971 26596666
EMAIL: info@mafraq-hotel.com
WEBSITE: www.mafraq-hotel.com
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