Urban Playground eco-friendly sports centre in Dubai - in pictures

  • Urban Playground is located on the top of Apex Atrium Building in Motor City, and has a solar-powered roof as well as open-air areas. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Urban Playground is located on the top of Apex Atrium Building in Motor City, and has a solar-powered roof as well as open-air areas. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Play a game of spec tennis, a quick, high-energy paddle game.
    Play a game of spec tennis, a quick, high-energy paddle game.
  • The facility has baseball hitting cages, and provides all safety gear and equipment.
    The facility has baseball hitting cages, and provides all safety gear and equipment.
  • Founder Kunal Dhamecha, right, plays pickleball.
    Founder Kunal Dhamecha, right, plays pickleball.
  • The 360 ball play area.
    The 360 ball play area.
  • The volleyball court.
    The volleyball court.
  • The kickboxing arena.
    The kickboxing arena.
  • Dhamecha practises his batting form in the cricket nets.
    Dhamecha practises his batting form in the cricket nets.
  • The cricket ball-throwing machine spews fast balls, plus spins and swings.
    The cricket ball-throwing machine spews fast balls, plus spins and swings.
  • The red light therapy room helps players recover in a quick 10-minute session.
    The red light therapy room helps players recover in a quick 10-minute session.
  • An enclosed mini football arena.
    An enclosed mini football arena.
  • The facility offers group exercise sessions, including yoga and Pilates.
    The facility offers group exercise sessions, including yoga and Pilates.
  • The reception area at Urban Playground.
    The reception area at Urban Playground.