The APP Dubai Open Is Here: Pro Pickleball Comes to Dubai This Week
The APP Tour's international swing lands in Dubai from 21 to 25 October 2026. Here's what to know, and how to get game-ready if it inspires you to play.
Pro pickleball is coming to our city. The 2026 APP Dubai Open runs from 21 to 25 October 2026 as part of the Association of Pickleball Players' international calendar. That's five days of top-level pickleball right here in Dubai.
What to know
- Dates: Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 October 2026.
- Tour: APP Tour, international events.
- Tickets and schedule: the APP publishes tickets and the full event schedule on theapp.global. Check there for the venue, draws and session times, as details are confirmed closer to play.
A big year for the game in the UAE
The Dubai Open lands in a busy month for local pickleball. Just days earlier, Al Dhannah City hosted what organisers call the UAE's first couples pickleball tournament, and new clubs and indoor courts keep opening across the Emirates. With the APP also announcing double the pro prize money for 2027, the global stage keeps getting bigger.
Get game-ready
Watching the pros up close is the fastest way to catch the bug. If you're heading out to watch or play:
- Paddles in stock in Dubai, ready to go today: shop in-stock paddles.
- Fresh grip for the heat: Daltom overgrips from AED 15, and orders over AED 1,500 get one free.
- Protect your paddle: the new PC-002 Essential Sleeve.
We're an Official Selkirk Authorised Dealer based in Dubai. Message us on WhatsApp on +971 52 770 2153 for advice before the weekend.
Source: Association of Pickleball Players.
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