Tennis Courts in Dubai, AE

Dubai's indoor and shaded court options let players beat the summer heat, with world-class facilities at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in Garhoud — historic host of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships — alongside courts at Dubai Sports City and the JLT Tennis Academy.

Notable venues:Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

$3.24M

Prize Money (2025)

5,000

Stadium Capacity

1993

Dubai Championships First Held

ATP 500

Dubai Championships Level

Top tennis courts in Dubai

Cap Sports Academy | Best Tennis Classes in Dubai

4.9(359 reviews)
Residence Inn by Marriott, Tennis Court - Sheikh Zayed Rd - near Financial Center - Trade Center Second - DIFC - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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TopSpin Sports Centre – Tennis & Padel Coaching | Court Rentals Dubai

4.7(202 reviews)
TopSpin Sports Centre - Street - next to Jaddaf Rotana Hotel - Al Jadaf - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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CAP Tennis Academy | Tennis Coaching in Dubai

4.9(38 reviews)
Shangri-la Hotel Sheikh Zayed Rd Near Financial Metro Station - المركز التجاري الأولي - دبي - United Arab Emirates
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Tennis in Dubai

A local guide to the Dubai tennis scene.

Notable Facilities

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

Home of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (ATP 500 / WTA 1000).

Tennis History

1993

Tournament debuts with temporary scaffold seating for 3,000 spectators

2003

Federer wins first of eight Dubai titles at age 21

2019

Federer wins his 100th career ATP title in Dubai — only the second man in the Open Era to reach the century mark

Did You Know?

  • Roger Federer won the Dubai title 8 times, more than any other player at a single tournament
  • Many ATP/WTA players use Dubai as a winter training base

Best Time to Play

Best tennis October–April; summers are extremely hot (40–48°C), making outdoor play impractical.

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