Emaar Properties Named Major Partner of Dubai Premier Padel P1 2026 as Dubai Prepares for Another Week of World-Class Padel
The Dubai Premier Padel P1 has announced Emaar Properties as a major partner for its 2026 edition, strengthening the tournament’s growing profile as one of the region’s leading international sporting and entertainment events.
The partnership comes as the Dubai Premier Padel P1 prepares to return to Hamdan Sports Complex from November 8 to 15, 2026, following the success of the previous edition. The tournament is expected to bring together some of the biggest names in international padel for a week featuring elite men’s and women’s competition, premium hospitality, entertainment and fan-focused activities.
Emaar Joins Dubai’s Growing Padel Movement
Emaar Properties’ involvement adds a major UAE-based corporate partner to an event that has rapidly established itself on the international padel calendar.
The partnership reflects the growing connection between sport, lifestyle and entertainment in Dubai. As padel continues to expand across the UAE, the Dubai Premier Padel P1 is positioning itself as more than a sporting competition, creating an integrated experience for players, fans, families, residents and international visitors.
For Emaar, the partnership provides an opportunity to support a major sporting event while contributing to Dubai’s reputation as a destination for world-class experiences.
Ahmed Al Matroushi, CEO of Emaar Properties, said: “We are pleased to support the 2026 edition of the Dubai Premier Padel P1 Championship as the main partner of the championship. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing unique experiences for residents and visitors, and contributes to enhancing the diversity of options that Dubai provides in the fields of lifestyle and entertainment. We look forward to contributing to a special week that combines sports and entertainment, and welcoming fans to the tournament.”
Dubai Premier Padel P1 Returns to Hamdan Sports Complex
The 2026 tournament will once again be staged at Hamdan Sports Complex, which was transformed into a major indoor padel venue for the 2025 edition.
The previous tournament featured a dramatic transformation of the complex, including the conversion of its Olympic swimming pool into a padel arena with seating for around 8,000 spectators. The venue featured four professional courts and became the largest indoor padel venue in the MENA region.
The return to Hamdan Sports Complex underlines the tournament’s ambition to provide a high-capacity, premium environment capable of hosting international-level competition and large audiences.
The 2026 edition is scheduled to run for eight days, with qualifying rounds, main-draw matches, quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals forming the core of the sporting programme. Fans will also have access to entertainment and hospitality experiences throughout the tournament week.
World-Class Players Set to Compete
The Dubai Premier Padel P1 is expected to attract leading players from the global Premier Padel circuit, giving audiences in Dubai and across the region an opportunity to watch elite men’s and women’s padel competition.
The sport has experienced significant international growth in recent years, with Dubai emerging as an important destination for major padel events.
The tournament’s 2025 edition featured several of the sport’s leading names, including Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello, Juan Lebrón and Ale Galán, while the women’s competition also attracted leading international talent. The 2025 event concluded with Tapia and Coello winning the men’s title and Claudia Fernandez and Bia Gonzalez taking the women’s crown.
With the 2026 edition returning to Dubai, fans can expect another competitive field featuring some of the biggest names on the Premier Padel Tour.
Ivan Modia Highlights Continued Tournament Growth
Commenting on Emaar Properties joining the tournament, Ivan Modia, CEO of Gallop Global and Director of the Dubai Premier Padel P1 Championship, said the partnership marks an important milestone for the event.
“The joining of Emaar Properties as the main partner represents an important milestone in the journey of the Dubai Premier Padel P1 Championship,” Modia said.
He added that the tournament has achieved continuous growth year after year and that the partnership would help organisers build on this momentum while creating a more distinctive experience for players, fans and partners.
The partnership comes as the tournament enters its third edition and continues to establish itself as a major stop on the international padel calendar.
More Than Just a Sporting Event
A key feature of the Dubai Premier Padel P1 is its combination of professional competition with entertainment and lifestyle experiences.
Across the tournament week, visitors can expect premium hospitality offerings, fan activities and entertainment alongside the on-court action. The organisers are aiming to create an environment that appeals not only to dedicated padel followers but also to families, casual sports fans and visitors looking for a major entertainment experience in Dubai.
The 2026 event is being promoted as a week-long celebration of padel, combining international sporting excellence with Dubai’s wider lifestyle and entertainment offering.
Padel Continues to Grow Across the UAE
The Dubai Premier Padel P1 arrives at a time when padel is becoming increasingly popular across the UAE.
The sport’s combination of accessibility, social interaction and competitive play has helped drive rapid participation and investment in courts and facilities. Dubai has increasingly incorporated padel into its broader sports and wellness ecosystem, while major international tournaments are helping raise the sport’s profile among new audiences.
The Dubai Premier Padel P1 has contributed to this development by bringing some of the world’s best players to the UAE and providing local fans with the opportunity to watch top-level competition.
The tournament’s 2025 edition attracted sold-out crowds and reinforced Dubai’s growing reputation as a destination for international sporting events.
Strong Institutional Support
The Dubai Premier Padel P1 is supported by key sporting and tourism organisations in the UAE, including the Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, UAE Padel Association and International Padel Federation.
This broad institutional support reflects the importance of the tournament within Dubai’s wider strategy of hosting international sporting events and developing its position as a global sports and tourism destination.
The event also forms part of Dubai’s wider November sporting calendar, when the city hosts a range of major international competitions and community-focused sporting activities. Dubai’s official tourism calendar lists the Dubai Premier Padel P1 among its major annual sports events.
Building a Global Platform for Padel
The partnership with Emaar Properties represents another step in the evolution of the Dubai Premier Padel P1.
By combining a global sporting platform with one of Dubai’s leading property and lifestyle companies, the tournament is strengthening its commercial profile while expanding the experience it offers to fans and visitors.
With world-class players, a major indoor venue, premium hospitality and a growing programme of entertainment, the Dubai Premier Padel P1 2026 is set to deliver another high-profile sporting week in Dubai.
As padel continues its rapid global expansion, the tournament is also expected to play an important role in promoting the sport across the UAE and the wider Middle East, while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a destination for international sports, entertainment and lifestyle experiences.
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