Court choice
The venue has five normal courts and two premium courts, giving visitors a choice of playing environments.
XTRA SPORTS BADMINTON ACADEMY - UNASCO Complex
Al Quoz
XTRA SPORTS BADMINTON ACADEMY in Al Quoz is an indoor badminton venue with regular and premium courts, coaching, and a shop for badminton gear. Reviews highlight well-kept courts, strong air conditioning in some areas, and free parking, though court quality and spacing vary.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
281 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Court condition
Several reviews describe the courts as new, well maintained, clean, and fitted with soft or anti-skid flooring.
Coaching
Coaches work with different ability levels, including older beginners, and training is available for both adults and children.
Free parking
Free parking is repeatedly mentioned as a useful convenience, especially for visitors carrying rackets and gear.
Private courts
Two courts sit apart from the main playing area, which can make bookings feel quieter and more private for groups.
Gear shop
The on-site store sells badminton accessories, including rackets and shoes.
Stringing
A reviewer specifically noted a quick turnaround for racket stringing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose premium. Ask for a premium court when booking; reviews say these are the better-playing courts.
Avoid low courts. If ceiling height matters, avoid courts 1 and 2; reviewers found them too low for experienced play.
Book early. Reserve ahead, particularly at busy times, because the courts are described as high demand and often busy.
Check pricing. Confirm the court price before playing and ask to see the current rate, as one review reported differing charges.
Allow time. Build in extra driving time around Al Quoz, where one visitor lost 30 minutes in traffic.
Bring gear. Bring your own racket and shuttles if needed; a reviewer said these were not supplied.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al QuozQuoz 4 - 10th St
Al Qouz Ind.fourth - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Tight spacing
Courts are close together, and reviewers say shuttlecocks can interrupt neighbouring games.
Uneven courts
Reviews suggest that only the premium courts are consistently good, while some regular courts have height or maintenance concerns.
Air conditioning
Cooling appears inconsistent: one room was described as lacking proper air conditioning, while another review called the venue stuffy.
Washrooms
Some visitors reported dirty, smelly, or poorly equipped washrooms.
Price clarity
One reviewer said prices changed between visits and that no price list was visible at the counter.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
80 dhs
badminton court for an hour
“We rented a court for an hour for only 80 dhs, we were four”Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line
XTRA SPORTS BADMINTON ACADEMY is an indoor badminton venue in Al Quoz where you can book regular or premium courts, join coaching for adults and children, buy badminton gear, and use a racket stringing service. The reviews make it sound especially useful for casual games, family training, and players who want several courts under one roof. Two courts are separated from the main area, so groups wanting a quieter booking should ask about them.
Court quality is not completely consistent. Many visitors praise the newer, well-maintained courts, soft flooring, lighting, and air conditioning, while others say the regular courts feel dated or that one room lacks proper cooling. Spacing is another recurring concern: courts sit close together and stray shuttles can disturb nearby games.
If ceiling height matters, avoid courts 1 and 2; premium courts are the safer choice according to several reviews. Parking is described as free and easy by some visitors, though older feedback calls the parking poor. Washrooms have drawn complaints about smell and equipment.
Pricing is generally described as affordable, with one review reporting AED 80 for an hour-long court rental for four people, but another says charges varied, so confirm the rate before starting. Book early when demand is high.