Shaded courts
Three tennis courts are shaded, making daytime and summer play more manageable.
Athletic Kings Tennis & Padel Club
Al Wasl
Athletic Kings Tennis & Padel Club is a tennis court in Al Wasl where you can book tennis or padel courts and take lessons. Reviews highlight shaded courts, straightforward online booking and coaching for both children and adults.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
125 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong coaching
Customers describe noticeable progress in lessons, including one player who improved substantially after joining.
Online booking
The modern online booking system is described as quick, easy and convenient for reserving courts.
Padel option
The club has two padel courts, giving visitors an alternative to tennis in the same venue.
Useful amenities
Reviews mention clean toilets and showers, plus a small coffee spot and a shop for tennis or padel equipment.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check opening. Confirm the club is open before travelling, since one paid booking found the venue closed without notice or refund.
Choose court. Ask about the open-air court if possible; one player found the shaded courts’ light contrast made the ball harder to track.
Plan showers. If booking the last evening slot, ask about shower access beforehand; one customer was turned away immediately after a 9–10 PM game.
Check policy. Ask about rescheduling rules before booking, especially for outdoor hazards or interruptions, as flexibility has varied by situation.
Use booking. Book online rather than relying on reception; reviews describe the system as quick and easy to use.
Ask parking. If you are driving, check the current parking arrangement; one review specifically reported no parking fees.
Plan the visit
Practical details
28 11b St
Al Manara, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Tennis lessons
Customers mention taking tennis lessons with professional coaches and making noticeable progress.
Showers and changing rooms
Reviews mention clean showers and changing rooms as useful post-match facilities.
Common Concerns
Booking risk
One customer paid for a court, arrived and found the club closed without notice or a refund.
Court upkeep
A regular visitor reported bird droppings on courts and torn nets left unattended.
Rigid policies
Reviews describe refusals to extend or reschedule court time after an injury, hazardous air quality or a close match.
Early closing
A customer with the final 9–10 PM slot was refused a shower because the club had already closed.
Mixed welcome
Although many reviews praise the staff, one visitor found the staff unwelcoming and had an overall poor experience.
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The Bottom Line
Athletic Kings is a tennis and padel club in Al Wasl with four tennis courts and two padel courts. You can reserve court time online, take tennis lessons, or use the club’s changing rooms and showers after playing. Coaching reviews cover both adults and children, with several players describing clear improvement over a relatively short period.
The practical draw is the court setup. Three tennis courts are shaded, which helps with year-round play, while one reviewer preferred the open-air court because the shaded courts created awkward light contrast when tracking the ball. There is also a small racket shop, snacks and a coffee spot, and reviews describe the location as easy to access.
Experiences are not completely consistent. Many customers praise the friendly, helpful atmosphere and flexible booking support, but others report an unwelcoming reception, poor court cleanliness, torn nets and bird droppings. Booking policies have also frustrated players: reviews mention refused requests to reschedule during hazardous air quality, continue a close match for ten extra minutes, or reclaim unused time after an injury.
If you are using the final evening slot, confirm shower access and opening hours before you go; one visitor was turned away as soon as the 9–10 PM booking ended.