From cliffside retreats overlooking the Algarve to secluded estates cloaked in vineyard hills, we've curated five padel resorts in Portugal where the game is exceptional, but the experience is unforgettable.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, and California has quietly become one of the most exciting states in the country to play it.
The luxury sports vacation has evolved. Travelers are no longer content to spend a week in a beach chair. They want mornings of competitive drills, afternoons of doubles, and evenings of farm-to-table dining with a mountain view.
From cliffside retreats overlooking the Algarve to secluded estates cloaked in vineyard hills, we've curated five padel resorts in Portugal where the game is exceptional, but the experience is unforgettable.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, and California has quietly become one of the most exciting states in the country to play it.
The luxury sports vacation has evolved. Travelers are no longer content to spend a week in a beach chair. They want mornings of competitive drills, afternoons of doubles, and evenings of farm-to-table dining with a mountain view.
Experience the charm of a majestic Arabian palace as you cruise down tranquil, palm-fringed waterways. With constant views of the Arabian Gulf and Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, this resort is a haven of exploration, designed to surprise you at every turn and create unforgettable experiences for the whole family.
Jumeirah Al Qasr features 5 outdoor hard tennis courts shared across the broader Madinat Jumeirah resort complex. Guests can book the facilities, arrange private or group lessons.
Off Court
Children's programs: The Kids Club at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel organizes social activities and provides kids with a place to play, although the 30 rides at the adjacent Wadi Wadi Waterpark may have a stronger pull.
Accommodations
Architecturally stunning, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel drew its inspiration from a breaking wave. Its 618 rooms, suites, and villas variously have views of gardens and the Burj Al Arab rising above the Arabian Gulf. Among its amenities are five outdoor pools, a spa, fitness center, and four restaurants. Umm Suqeim Beach is a short walk or free shuttle ride away.
Madinat Jumeirah: Said to be the largest resort in the Emirates, the Arabian-inspired Jumeirah Madinat borders a private beach, its luxury hotels, summerhouses, restaurants, bars, and souks spread around a network of waterways and gardens.
Getting there
Seasons: Year-round.
Travel Instructions: The Jumeirah neighborhood of Dubai is 26 km (16 miles) from Dubai International Airport (DXB), a roughly 30-minute taxi ride.
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