Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai took padel and did what Dubai does — built it bigger, glossier, and air-conditioned. Rooftop courts with skyline views, climate-controlled indoor clubs that laugh at the summer heat, and a vast international community that plays at every hour. It is padel as spectacle and convenience, with year-round play if you respect the thermostat.

Coverage of Dubai is underway — the pillar guide lands first.