As one of the world’s fastest-growing trend sports, padel is experiencing explosive growth in Dubai, UAE: the average annual increase in local participation exceeds 40 per cent, with over 400 courts across the city dotted throughout upmarket residential estates, seaside resorts and commercial sports complexes. Its accessibility and strong social appeal have made padel a highly sought-after leisure activity amongst Dubai’s elite.
Faced with the harsh outdoor conditions of the Middle Eastern summer—with temperatures exceeding 40°C, intense UV radiation and significant day-night temperature fluctuations—the court structure’s corrosion resistance, the surface’s resistance to ageing and the drainage system all present extremely high technical challenges; these are the core technical challenges to be overcome in this overseas order.
