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From Golf to Padel: Where to Get Active in Ras Al Khaimah

Where to play padel, book a tee time or find a day-pass gym in Ras Al Khaimah, with hourly court rates, green fees and how far ahead to book.

By the GoRAK desk Jul 29, 2026 · Updated Aug 6, 2026 · 3 min read

From Golf to Padel: Where to Get Active in Ras Al Khaimah

From championship golf courses surrounded by mangroves to indoor courts designed for year-round play, Ras Al Khaimah offers plenty of ways to stay active. Whether you are planning a relaxed round of golf, organising a padel match or looking for an affordable badminton court, these five venues are a good place to start.

Al Hamra Golf Club

Male golfer in white shirt and navy trousers finishing a swing with a driver on a manicured green tee box, palm trees, sand, a lake, resort villas, and mountains behind under a clear blue sky.

Set within Al Hamra Village, Al Hamra Golf Club offers an 18-hole, par-72 championship course suited to both experienced golfers and newcomers. The club has hosted DP World Tour events and also offers floodlit golf, allowing players to continue after sunset.

Beyond the course, visitors can access practice facilities, professional coaching and dining options, making it easy to turn a round of golf into a full day out.

Location: Vienna Street, Al Hamra Village
Timings: Tee-time based, with daytime and selected evening sessions
Price: Green fees vary according to the season, tee time and UAE residency status
Booking: Advance booking through the Al Hamra Golf Club website is recommended.

Chase Sports Playgrounds

Panoramic view of an indoor sports facility featuring blue, gray, and green multi-purpose courts marked for badminton and basketball, with wooden pallets and a table tennis table along the sides and painted wall murals reading 'Time to Play' and 'Volleyball'.

For families and groups looking for variety, Chase Sports Playgrounds is one of RAK’s most versatile indoor sports centres. The air-conditioned venue offers badminton, basketball, volleyball and futsal courts, alongside training programmes including gymnastics, martial arts and fitness classes.

Its indoor setting makes it particularly practical during the warmer months, whether you are arranging a casual game or joining a structured coaching session.

Location: Warehouse WIZ 1/014, Al Hamra Industrial Zone
Timings: Monday to Saturday, approximately 8:30am–11pm; closed Sunday
Price: Court prices depend on the sport and selected slot; basketball bookings have been listed from approximately AED 75
Contact: +971 58 661 0334
Booking: Reserve through the Chase Sports booking platform.

Blue Padel

Located inside Al Naeem Mall, Blue Padel provides a convenient indoor court for one of the UAE’s fastest-growing sports. Equipment rental, lockers, free parking and mall facilities make it an accessible choice for beginners as well as regular players.

The indoor court is especially useful for daytime matches during summer, while extended weekend hours allow players to book well into the evening.

Location: Third floor, Al Naeem Mall, Bin Daher Street
Timings:
Monday–Thursday and Sunday: 8am–midnight
Friday–Saturday: 8am–2am
Price: Approximately AED 120 for 60 minutes
Booking: Available through Playtomic.

When divided between four players, a one-hour game works out at approximately AED 30 per person.

Topline Sports RAK

Interior of an indoor sports facility with a red neon sign reading Topline Sport in English and Arabic, a blue badminton court with a person standing on it, a basketball hoop, table tennis table, and a reception counter in the foreground.

Topline Sports is a practical option for badminton players looking for an affordable indoor court in central Ras Al Khaimah. Located on the second floor of RAK Mall, the venue has three badminton courts and also offers table tennis, billiards, equipment rental and coaching.

Location: Second floor, RAK Mall, Khuzam Road, Al Qurm
Timings: Daily, approximately 2pm–midnight
Badminton price: AED 50 per court for one hour
Equipment package: AED 75 for one hour, including four rackets and a shuttlecock
Table tennis and billiards: AED 25 per hour
Contact: +971 56 635 4123

For a group of four, the standard badminton booking costs just AED 12.50 per person, making it one of the most affordable indoor sporting activities in RAK.

Tower Links Golf Club

Green golf course with a water feature in the foreground, palm trees and low resort buildings in the midground, and rocky mountains rising in the background under a pale blue sky.

Tower Links offers a different kind of golfing experience, with 11 of its 18 holes winding around a natural mangrove reserve. The par-72 course welcomes players of different abilities and includes a driving range, putting and chipping areas, a golf academy and clubhouse dining.

Its natural surroundings and central location make it a strong alternative to the resort setting of Al Hamra Golf Club.

Location: Khuzam Road, Ras Al Khaimah
Timings: Tee-time based
Price: Green fees vary by season and booking time; available July 2026 tee times have been listed at around AED 440
Contact: +971 7 227 8555
Booking: Check the live tee-time rate before visiting.

Find Your Game in RAK

Ras Al Khaimah’s sporting scene offers something for almost every type of player. Blue Padel and Topline Sports are ideal for accessible indoor games, Chase Sports works well for families and multisport groups, while Al Hamra and Tower Links offer two distinctly different championship golf experiences.

Prices and operating hours may change during public holidays, summer promotions and special events, so it is always best to confirm the latest availability directly with the venue before travelling.

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