Metropolitan Al Mafraq Padel Courts

These padel courts belong to the Metropolitan Al Mafraq Hotel, set on Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road at the southern edge of Shakhbout City, close to the Al Mafraq interchange and the road towards Mussafah and Mohammed Bin Zayed City. The courts are open to outside players who book by phone, not only hotel guests. One reviewer booked two courts at once, so there are at least 2 courts; the full number isn't published, and it is not confirmed whether they are covered or air-conditioned. Being part of a hotel brings real extras: the property has a pool, a gym with a well-liked reception team, sauna and steam rooms, and restaurants known for brunch and Ramadan iftars, so it works for a game followed by food. Reviews of the padel itself are mixed, though. One group was put off by a rude staff member at the counter and said they would not come back, and another player complained that staff ended the session strictly on time even though nobody was waiting for the court. Others praise the view, the setting and the polite staff. The pin rates 4.3 from 42 reviews, many of them about the hotel rather than the courts. The courts are listed as open from 07:00 until midnight on weekdays and until 01:00 on Saturday and Sunday, so late games are possible on weekends. Prices are not published online, so call the number in this listing to check rates and availability before you go. Parking is available at the hotel.