Weekly tournaments
Separate beginner and advanced tournaments give players a regular way to test their level and improve.
Dubai Table Tennis Academy
Al Mamzar
Dubai Table Tennis Academy is a table tennis facility in Al Mamzar where beginners and experienced players can practise, join weekly tournaments and book private lessons. Reviews point to a welcoming international community, professional coaching and a spacious hall with good tables.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
151 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly community
Players are described as welcoming, encouraging and happy to practise with people from different nationalities and skill levels.
Strong coaching
Reviews describe coaching as professional, supportive and tailored to both beginners and advanced players.
Good tables
Several reviews mention new Butterfly tables, professional equipment and a well-maintained playing area.
Spacious hall
The hall has been described as clean, spacious and well lit, which suits both casual games and focused training.
Free parking
Free parking is a useful convenience for visitors driving to the club.
Daily access
One review says membership provided access to play every day of the week.
Tips for a Better Visit
Contact first. Call or use WhatsApp before visiting, but allow extra time for a reply when the academy is busy.
Reserve tables. If you are booking a table, call ahead; one visitor reserved successfully in advance.
Try Sunday. Solo visitors can join the Sunday league, which one review lists as running from 9am to 12pm.
Allow time. Look for clearer directions when arriving, as a review says the venue was hard to find.
Check basics. Consider bringing tissues or hand-drying supplies, since one review reported missing toilet roll and paper towels.
Pick your level. Ask about the beginner tournament if you are new; reviews say tournaments are separated by playing level.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Shabab Ahli Club Dubai
Al Mamzar - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Sunday league
The Sunday league was mentioned as a way for solo visitors to play from 9am to noon.
Friday “Rumble”
The Friday “Rumble” is described as a recurring internal tournament for more competitive play.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available as one-to-one coaching sessions focused on improving technique.
Common Concerns
Slow replies
A visitor said a request about an eight-session package went unanswered after being asked to pay AED200 for a single class.
Poor facilities
One review found no toilet roll in the cubicles and no paper towels for drying hands.
Hard to find
The venue may need clearer signage; one visitor found it difficult to locate.
Longer drive
A reviewer in Dubai Marina found the Al Mamzar location a long drive from home.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED150
private lessons
“More ove the Private Lessons are 1 on 1 and it's for AED150, you will save AED500 if you book 10 lessons”Google review · July 2019
AED500
10 lessons
“More ove the Private Lessons are 1 on 1 and it's for AED150, you will save AED500 if you book 10 lessons”Google review · July 2019
800 AED
yearly membership
“If you still don't think it's worth it an yearly membership will only cost you 800 AED”Google review · February 2019
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Table Tennis Academy in Al Mamzar is built around regular play rather than a one-off hit. You can book a table, take a private lesson, join the Sunday league or enter the weekly tournaments. The tournament setup is useful for mixed groups because reviews mention separate beginner and advanced events, while different playing styles and levels give regulars plenty of practice partners.
The strongest theme is community. Players are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and encouraging, including visitors who arrived alone or with children. Coaches are praised for professional, supportive guidance, and one reviewer said lessons were tailored to individual needs.
The hall has also been described as clean, spacious and well lit, with new Butterfly tables; free parking is another practical plus. There are a few things to sort out before you go. Call or message via WhatsApp and allow time for a reply, as one prospective student said an eight-session enquiry went unanswered.
Reserve a table in advance if you need a specific slot. Directions may require patience because one visitor found the venue hard to locate, and a review reported missing toilet roll and paper towels. Price references in older reviews include AED50 for the Sunday league and AED150 for a one-to-one private lesson, so confirm current rates directly.