The stadium/centre court was completed in 1996. It has seating capacity of 5,000. Additional courts are located south of the centre court.
In the years prior to the opening of the stadium, spectators watched the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships from temporary stands constructed with scaffolding.
Places to eat and drink can be found within the complex. Century Village, immediately east of the stadium, is home to a number of restaurants and bars. The Irish Village, built under the western stand of the stadium, is one of Dubai’s most popular pubs.
The Jumeirah Creekside Hotel is next to the stadium and offers more eating and drinking options.
The stadium is also occasionally used for concerts and events. Artists that have performed here include Simple Minds, Europe, and Neha Kakkar.
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium is located in the Garhoud area of Dubai, near Dubai International Airport.
The closest Metro station is GGICO, a station on the Red Line. The station is approximately ½ mile from the stadium.
Places to shop near Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium include:
City Centre Deira (0.9 miles) - Centrally located 3-floor mall with a multiplex cinema, entertainment centre, and food courts.
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants and places to eat and drink near Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium include:
Warehouse (0.4 miles) - Collection of bars and restaurants at Le Meridien Dubai. Friday brunch, ladies’ nights, and big screen TVs showing live sports.
The Dubliner's (0.4 miles) - Irish bar at Le Meridien Dubai. Friday brunch with live entertainment. Big screen TV offers live sports including English Premier League matches.
Seafood Market (0.5 miles) - Established seafood restaurant at Le Meridien Dubai. Choose your fish, cooking style (sautéed, steamed, deep-fried, grilled), and flavouring.
Long Yin (0.5 miles) - Chinese restaurant at Le Meridien Dubai. Specialises in Cantonise dishes.
Bebemos (0.5 miles) - Colourful tapas bar at Le Meridien Dubai. Licensed.
Yalumba (0.5 miles) - Buffet restaurant at Le Meridien Dubai. Offers a wide range of dishes from around the world. Themed evenings (Latin, Mediterranean, British, seafood etc.). Fabulous Friday brunch.
Casa de Tapas (0.7 miles) - Lively Spanish restaurant at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Friday brunch and ladies’ nights. Live entertainment.
Boardwalk (0.7 miles) - Established restaurant at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Fantastic waterfront setting.
QD's (0.8 miles) - Open air bar and restaurant the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Live music, shisha, and good view of the Dubai Creek.
Nearby Hotels
Hotels near Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium include:
Jumeirah Creekside Hotel (0.1 miles)
Movenpick Grand Al Bustan (0.4 miles)
Millennium Dubai Airport Hotel (0.4 miles)
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre (0.5 miles)
ibis Styles Dubai Airport Hotel (0.5 miles)
Grand Mercure Dubai Airport Hotel (0.6 miles)
Park Hyatt Dubai (0.6 miles)
Flora Inn Hotel Dubai Airport (0.7 miles)
Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre (0.7 miles)
Dubai International Terminal Hotel (0.8 miles)
Royal Continental Hotel (0.8 miles)
Aloft City Centre Deira, Dubai (0.8 miles)
J5 Hotels – Port Saeed (0.9 miles)
Al Jawhara Gardens Hotel (0.9 miles)
Novotel Deira City Centre (1 miles)
Ibis Deira City Centre (1 miles)
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro Stations near Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium include:
