The Aviation Club

The Aviation Club is a private members' club in Al Garhoud, in the same complex as the Creekside Hotel and the well-known Irish Village pub, a quick drive from Dubai Airport and Festival City. Access is for members and their guests: the club is membership-based, there is no public online booking for padel, and non-members should call ahead to ask whether court hire or a day pass is possible. Padel is one of several sports here, alongside tennis, squash, a large gym, group fitness classes and a pool. The club doesn't publish how many padel courts it has, and it is not confirmed whether they are covered. Most of the 318 reviews (4.6 average) are about the club as a whole. Members praise the modern gym equipment, the group classes and their instructors, and the helpful reception team. They also like the sauna, steam rooms, hot tub and cold plunge, plus the pool service and the basement parking. One visitor mentions that the padel and squash courts looked spotless and well maintained, but none of the reviews describe actually playing padel there. The club opens daily from 5:30 am to 11 pm. The website has no padel rates or booking details, so membership fees and any guest charges have to be confirmed directly with the club. Expect the experience of a full-service club rather than a dedicated padel venue: good changing facilities, food and drink on site, and plenty to do after a match.