Does GRIP Sports have tennis and padel for children?

Yes. Both academies have junior coaching: Intro to Tennis, Intro to Padel and a Junior Squad in each sport, in groups of up to four, plus private and semi-private lessons.

How much are the junior programmes?

On the club's 2025-26 price lists (confirm current fees): Intro to Tennis AED 1,300 once a week or AED 2,340 twice a week for 13 weeks; tennis Junior Squad AED 1,755 / AED 3,250; Intro to Padel AED 975 / AED 1,950; padel Junior Squad AED 1,625 / AED 3,250. A 60-minute private lesson is AED 340, semi-private AED 200 per person. VAT is included. Age groups are not given on the current lists, so ask the provider.

Can I watch my child's lesson?

Yes, from the designated viewing areas. Parents are asked not to go on court during training. If you have a specific need to be nearby, arrange it with the coaches in advance.

Where is GRIP Sports and is there parking?

GRIP Sports is on First Al Khail Street in Jumeirah Heights, near JLT. It has a free on-site car park and free street parking.

Call or WhatsApp +971 50 499 2469, or use the contact form on gripsports.ae. Court hire is booked online through the club's ClassCard page.

GRIP Sports: tennis and padel academies in Jumeirah Heights

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GRIP Sports is a tennis and padel club on First Al Khail Street in Jumeirah Heights, next to JLT. It runs two academies, Lawn Tennis and Padel Tennis, and each has junior coaching alongside its adult programme. On the club's 2025-26 junior price lists, children can join Intro to Tennis (45 minutes) or Intro to Padel (60 minutes), then move up to a Junior Squad, with a maximum of four players per group, once or twice a week over 13 weeks. Private and semi-private lessons are also offered. Tennis and padel courts can be booked online. The coaching team listed on the site includes a former Macedonian national champion and former NCAA Division I players; the Director of Sport, Vishesh Bhatia, is also a tennis coach. The club names the Dubai Sports Council, the UAE Tennis Federation and the UAE Padel Association as partners. Core Connect Studio runs yoga and pilates classes on site, and there are changing rooms and free parking. GRIP Sports is rated 4.7 on Google from 104 reviews.

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The activity

Tennis, explained

Tennis is a racquet sport played on a court split by a net, one against one or in pairs. Young beginners usually start with softer, slower balls, smaller courts and shorter racquets, so rallies come quickly and they don't lose heart. Coaching sessions mix footwork games, hand-eye drills and simple match play. Over time children build coordination, balance, speed and stamina, along with the patience to lose a point and reset for the next one. Many clubs start children at around four or five years old, though every academy sets its own age bands. Padel, played in a glass-walled court with a solid racquet, is a close cousin many families try as well.

Who it's for

Children and teenagers in the junior tennis and padel groups (Intro to Tennis, Intro to Padel and Junior Squads), as well as adults. Groups have a maximum of four players. The current price lists do not give age bands; ask the provider which group suits your child's age and level.

What to expect

Junior group sessions are coached in groups of up to four: 45 minutes for Intro to Tennis and 60 minutes for Intro to Padel and the Junior Squads. Parents are asked not to stand on court during training but are welcome to watch from designated viewing areas; if your child needs you nearby, tell the coaches in advance. Players are expected to wear proper tennis clothing and bring their own racquet. Fees are paid in full before sessions start. The club's terms say group sessions can't be cancelled, so a missed group class counts as used. Private lessons must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 24 hours ahead or the full fee applies. Ask the provider about trial sessions.

Highlights

Junior tennis and padel groups of max 4 players, once or twice a week for 13 weeks (gripsports.ae price lists 2025-26)
Intro to Padel runs at 4PM and 5PM only (gripsports.ae price list 2025-26)
Tennis and padel courts bookable online through ClassCard (gripsports.ae)
Coaches include a former national champion and former NCAA Division I players (gripsports.ae)
Partners listed: Dubai Sports Council, UAE Tennis Federation, UAE Padel Association (gripsports.ae)
Parents watch from designated viewing areas, not on court (gripsports.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

GRIP Sports is rated 4.7 on Google from 104 reviews. 92 of those reviews give five stars and 5 give four stars, with 2 three-star and 5 one-star reviews.

The facts

Not published yet: Ask about ages and trials
Prices: 2025-26 price lists (confirm current)
Intro to Tennis (45 min, max 4): AED 1,300 once a weekAED 2,340 twice a week for 13 weeks
Tennis Junior Squad (60 min, max 4): AED 1,755AED 3,250 for 13 weeks
Intro to Padel (60 min, max 4): AED 975AED 1,950 for 13 weeks
Padel Junior Squad (60 min, max 4): AED 1,625AED 3,250 for 13 weeks
Private lesson (60 min): AED 3405 for AED 1,61510 for AED 3,050
Semi-private: AED 200 per person5 for AED 95010 for AED 1,800
VAT included
(gripsports.ae price lists)
Schedule: Intro to Padel runs at 4PM and 5PM only (2025-26 price list); other junior session times: ask the provider
Where: GRIP Sports - First Al Khail St - Jumeirah Heights - Dubai
How to book: gripsports.ae · +971 50 499 2469 · api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=971504992469 · gripsports.classcard.app/en/rentals/rentalsCategory/5081
Opening hours: Every day7am–midnight

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Free on-site parking and free street parking (Google listing)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet (Google listing)
Bring your own racquet and wear tennis clothing (gripsports.ae)
Prices include VAT; private lessons need 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule, or the full fee applies (gripsports.ae price lists)
The club may use photos and videos from sessions for promotion unless you opt out in writing (gripsports.ae)
Core Connect Studio runs yoga and pilates on site; a health cafe is listed on the club's website, so ask the provider if it is open (gripsports.ae)