The 40-40 rule in padel is what happens when both teams reach 40 points in the same game. That moment is called deuce. At deuce, two rules can decide who wins. The advantage system or the golden point. Most UAE clubs use the golden point. Professional padel moved to a new format called the star…

A tennis warm-up is a short movement sequence that primes your body for the court. Seven drills and Ten to fifteen minutes. Most beginners in Dubai show up, hit a few balls from the baseline, and call it done. Not a warm-up. It is a coin flip on whether your shoulder makes it through. The…

The 5 R's in tennis are Ready, Read, React, Respond, and Recover. These five actions run on every single point, in that exact order. They are not five separate skills you practise once and move on from. One loop. From the split step to the final stroke, you are cycling through all five. At Tennis…

The dress code for padel is straightforward - breathable sportswear, court shoes with grip, and nothing that slows you down. Most UAE clubs do not enforce a formal kit policy, but your choices on court matter far more than you might expect. Padel is fast, sharp, and physical. You will be lunging, pivoting, and reaching…

Mastering the tennis rules unlocks the game faster than practising shots alone. Many players on Dubai courts, at Meydan and Jumeirah Golf Estates, can hit a clean forehand but freeze the moment a ball lands on the line or deuce is called. The rules of tennis are not complicated once you see them clearly. These…

The right tennis equipment changes how long you can play without getting hurt. Dubai's hard courts are unforgiving year-round. A mismatched frame, wrong shoes, or strings at the wrong tension all affect feel and raise injury risk. This list covers 11 picks across rackets, shoes, a bag, and balls. matched to every level from complete…