Multisport facility opens on the rooftop of The Dubai Mall Zabeel

Zabeel Sports District features padel tennis, badminton and basketball courts, as well as Burj Khalifa views

A multi-sports facility has just opened in the heart of Downtown Dubai. All photos: Emaar

Zabeel Sports District is a space where visitors can play padel tennis, cricket, volleyball, basketball or badminton

The space is located on The Dubai Mall Zabeel's rooftop and encompasses 20,000 square feet, with indoor and outdoor courts

Zabeel Sports District is home to five padel courts, two basketball courts, two volleyball courts, four covered badminton courts and a cricket pitch with safety nets

A look at the padel tennis court. It is one of the fastest emerging sports globally

Visitors can also play cricket, with Burj Khalifa views

The cricket pitch comes with safety nets

An indoor badminton court at Zabeel Sports District

A guest plays basketball at one of the basketball courts

The Dubai Fitness Challenge is in full swing, and if you’re looking for a picturesque new spot for your daily workout, you’re in luck. A new multisport facility has opened up on the rooftop of The Dubai Mall Zabeel.

Zabeel Sports District is a 1,860-square-metre complex where visitors can try their hand at different sports under the same roof.

The expansive venue is home to five padel tennis courts, two basketball courts, two volleyball courts, four covered badminton courts and a cricket pitch with safety nets.

Scroll through the gallery above to get a look at the sprawling facilities

The best part is that the rooftop location offers impressive views of Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa for visitors to enjoy as they work up a sweat.

The venue also features a healthy juice parlour, with drinks made on the spot, and changing rooms with lockers.

Not too confident and want to learn a new sport? The facility also has qualified coaches who can be booked in advance for training.

Those aged 14 and over are allowed access without adult supervision. Guests can also rent out equipment – from racquets to basketballs – making it a one-stop-shop for your sporting needs.

Zabeel Sports District is open daily 8am-midnight; prices start from Dh100 per session, per sport; rooftop on the ninth floor, The Dubai Mall Zabeel; 04 448 5131; zabeelsportsdistrict.com