What age can my child start padel here?

The academy says its kids programmes are designed for different age levels and skill stages, but the exact age brackets are not published - ask the provider.

Is there a trial lesson?

Not published on the website - ask the provider.

How much do kids' padel sessions cost?

The pricing page lists weekly training sessions, monthly training packages and seasonal training camps for kids, but shows no figures - ask the provider for current rates.

Where is the Dubai academy?

At Ballers, 810 Dubai Fountain St, Downtown Dubai.

How do I contact the academy in Dubai?

Call or WhatsApp +971 58 556 0100, or email email@gabyrecaacademy.com.

Gaby Reca Padel Academy Downtown Dubai

Q: What do kids work on in sessions?

The kids programme focuses on basic padel techniques, coordination and motor skills, teamwork and sportsmanship, and building confidence through sport, taught through play by professional coaches.

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Downtown Dubai

Gaby Reca Padel Academy coaches at Ballers on Dubai Fountain Street in Downtown Dubai, a six-court padel club set against the Burj Khalifa skyline. The academy is named after its founder, Gabriel Reca, who spent 26 years on the professional padel tour and was ranked No 1 in 2001, and it also runs academies in Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Madrid. Its Kids Padel Program is built around 'learning through play': structured sessions led by professional coaches, grouped by age level and skill stage, covering basic padel techniques, coordination and motor skills, teamwork and sportsmanship, and building confidence through sport. Alongside the kids programme, the academy offers private, semi-private and group coaching, clinics, social games and tournaments. The Dubai enquiry form lets you pick Ballers and 'Kids Training' directly, and the Dubai team answers on WhatsApp. On Google it holds 4.9 from 61 reviews, 58 of them five-star.

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The activity

Padel, explained

Padel is a racquet sport usually played in doubles on an enclosed court that is smaller than a tennis court, using solid, stringless bats and a low-bounce ball. The glass walls are part of play, so the ball can be returned after it rebounds off them, which keeps rallies going and makes the game quicker to pick up than tennis for many beginners. For kids, early sessions usually focus on hand-eye coordination, footwork, basic strokes and getting comfortable with the walls before serving and scoring come in. It builds balance, reaction speed and teamwork, because every point is played with a partner. Starting ages vary from club to club, so check with the coaches before booking a younger child.

Who it's for

Children of different ages and skill levels: the academy says its kids programmes are designed for different age levels and skill stages, with age-appropriate training so children progress gradually, and its enquiry form accepts players who are new to padel. The exact junior age brackets are not published on the website, so ask the academy which group suits your child.

What to expect

The kids programme runs as structured training sessions led by professional coaches, with the academy describing its approach as 'learning through play' so children enjoy the session while building athletic foundations. Sessions focus on basic padel techniques, coordination and motor skills, teamwork and sportsmanship, and confidence. The pricing page lists weekly training sessions, monthly training packages and seasonal training camps as kids programme options. What a first session looks like, what to bring and whether a trial is offered are not published - ask the academy on WhatsApp.

Highlights

4.9 on Google from 61 reviews, 58 of them five-star (Google listing)
Kids Padel Program built around 'learning through play', grouped by age level and skill stage (gabyrecaacademy.com)
Kids sessions cover basic techniques, coordination and motor skills, teamwork and sportsmanship, and confidence (gabyrecaacademy.com)
Kids options listed: weekly training sessions, monthly training packages and seasonal training camps (gabyrecaacademy.com)
Six padel courts at Ballers in Downtown Dubai, with the Burj Khalifa in the backdrop (gabyrecaacademy.com)
Founded by Gabriel Reca, former world No 1 (2001) with 26 years on the professional tour (gabyrecaacademy.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The academy holds 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 61 reviews, with 58 rated five stars, 2 at four stars and 1 at three stars.

The facts

Not published yet: Ask about ages and trials
Prices: Not published - ask the provider
Where: Ballers, 810 Dubai Fountain St, Downtown Dubai
How to book: wa.me/971585560100 · +971 58 556 0100 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day6am–midnight

Questions parents ask

Good to know

The website's enquiry form lets you choose 'Dubai - Ballers' and 'Kids Training', plus your child's level, including 'New to Padel' (gabyrecaacademy.com)
Prices are not published on the website - ask on WhatsApp for current kids programme rates (gabyrecaacademy.com)
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Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.