Set Up A Rally On Doha's Volleyball Courts For Hire
Volleyball is a popular sporting activity in Qatar, and if you love the game, you're in good company…
In recent years, the country has become an established venue for various international volleyball tournaments, including the FIVB (the International Volleyball Federation) Club World Championships (men's and women's), the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Finals and the 2019 ANOC World Beach Games, and volleyball events at international competitions, such as the 2005 West Asian Games and the 2006 Asian Games. At home, Qatar has a volleyball governing body, the Qatar Volleyball Association, men's and women's national teams, leagues and annual national tournaments, the Amir of Qatar Cup and the Super Cup, and a beach volleyball team (one of the best in the world). At an international level, the men's national volleyball team have competed in the FIVB World Championships, World League and the Challenger Cup, the Asian Championships, Asian Games and Asian Cup - their best result having finished 4th at the 2006 Asian Games, 4th at the Asian Championships in 2015, and 7th at the FIVB Challenger Cup. And Qatari volleyball duo Ahmed Tijan and Cherif Younousse, one of the best volleyball teams in the world, achieved Gold at the 2018 Asian Games and Bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (bringing home the first Olympic medal in the sport).
There are, to support the nation's love of volleyball, a host of courts open for hire (as well as opportunities to take lessons and join teams and amateur leagues). We have compiled a list of venues that can be rented by the hour so you and your chosen volleyball squad can bump, set and spike it to your heart's content!
Volleyball Courts for Hire in Doha
While there are volleyball courts for hire across Qatar, most venues can be found in and around Doha. The following lists courts from the centre to the outskirts of the capital city:
Central Doha
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Al Bidda Park
Two open-air floodlit volleyball courts, for hire night and day, can be found in Doha's beautiful and expansive Al Bidda Park, stretched along the city's waterfront Corniche. Aside from the volleyball courts, patrons can also hire courts and pitches for basketball, Five-A-Side football, football and tennis, and there are numerous free open-air gyms, and running, jogging and cycling tracks.
Courts can be booked online via the park's website or mobile app.
Location: Al Corniche Street, Doha
Location Map: Al Bidda Park - Rumaila Area
Nearest Metro: Al Bidda Metro Station on the Red and Green Lines
Fees: QAR 150 per hour
Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 4 am - 12 am
Contact: +974 4428 7709
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://albiddapark.com/
Pearling Sports Academy
The Pearling Sports Academy offers indoor and outdoor floodlit volleyball courts for rent at two locations - the Pearling Season International School Campus at Al Mansoura and, more recently, the new campus at Al Gharafa. Both sites also offer additional facilities for hire, including badminton and basketball courts and cricket and football pitches. Swimming lessons are also possible.
Booking courts can be arranged via the Pearling Sports Academy Whats App or the PLAYO mobile app or website.
Location: Al Khudri Street, Al Mansoura, Doha (Al Mansoura)
Al Oyoun Street, Al Gharafa, Doha (Al Gahrafa)
Location Map: Pearling Sport Academy (Al Mansoura)
Pearling Season International School (Al Gharafa)
Nearest Metro: Al Mansoura Metro Station on the Green Line
(Not applicable for the Al Gharafa site)
Fees: QAR 150 per hour (outdoor court) / QAR 200 per hour (indoor court)
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 6 pm - 5 am (Al Mansoura)
12 am - 5 am, 3 pm - 12 am (Al Gharafa)
Friday and Saturday, 12 am - 12 am
Contact: +974 6676 3763 (What’s App)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pearlingsports.com
Facebook: @PSASportsQA
Instagram: @pearling.sports.academy
Cabana Club at the Radisson Blu Doha
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Doha incorporates a swish fitness suite, the Cabana Club, which welcomes non-guests and members who want to use their facilities. Visitors can pay to use the club's gyms, pools, squash and tennis courts and hire its outdoor, floodlit, multi-use court for various games, including volleyball.
The volleyball court can be hired, subject to availability, by contacting the fitness club directly to pre-book.
Location: Salwa Road/C-Ring Road, Doha
Location Map: نادي الكابانا Cabana Club
Nearest Metro: Bin Mahmoud Metro Station on the Gold Line
Fees: QAR 35 per person/hour
Hours: All day, everyday subject to availability
Contact: +974 4428 1621/1622
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-doha
Instagram: @radissonbluhoteldoha
Al Arabi Sports Club
Al Arabi Sports Club, one of Qatar's oldest clubs and home to one of the nation's most popular and successful football teams, are intent on getting people up and moving…not just its elite athletes! The venue offers facilities for hire, including pitches and courts for badminton, basketball, beach soccer, football, futsal and volleyball. Three volleyball courts are available indoors, with AC, and one outdoors, with floodlighting for evening games.
Facilities must be pre-booked via the PLAYO mobile app or website.
Location: Al Shaab Street, New Salata, Doha
Location Map: Al Arabi Sports Club
Nearest Metro: Al Mansoura Metro Station on the Green Line
Fees: QAR 150 per hour (outdoor court)
QAR 250 per hour (indoor courts)
Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 12 am - 12 am (outdoor court)
Sunday to Saturday, 5 am - 12 am (indoor courts)
Contact: +974 4467 3666
Email: [email protected]
North Doha
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University of Doha for Science and Technology Beach Volleyball Court
Located in the sports and wellness park on the university grounds, the outdoor beach volleyball pitch at UDST offers pristine high-quality sand and a floodlit court for its students, faculty and staff. Members of the general public can hire the court for a fee.
The sandy court accommodates 12+ players and can be booked seven days in advance. Bookings can be made via the university website (register an account to book).
Location: Jeryan Nejaima Street, Qatar University Grounds, Doha
Location Map: UDST Beach Volleyball Court
Nearest Metro: Qatar University Metro Station on the Red Line
Fees: QAR 125 per hour
Hours: All day, everyday subject to availability
Contact: +974 4495 2224
Email: [email protected]
West Doha
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Aspire Logistics - Aspire Zone
Aspire Logistics manage venues, facilities and events at Doha's premier sporting venue, Aspire Zone. The group offers state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including volleyball courts at the Aspire Zone and Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor (north Qatar).
Booking courts is best achieved by contacting Aspire Logistics via email or telephone.
Location: Aspire Zone, Al Waab Street, Al Waab, Doha
Location Map: Aspire Zone
Nearest Metro: Sports City Metro Station on the Gold Line
Fees: QAR 200 per hour (outdoor court)
QAR 250 per hour (indoor courts)
Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 7 am - 10 pm
Contact: +974 7777 1688/3333 9336
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.aspirezone.qa
Facebook: @aspirezone
Instagram: @aspirezone
West Green Spine Volleyball Court
The West Green Spine is a community sports area adjacent to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Education City Stadium. The Green Spine incorporates running tracks, a football pitch, a basketball court, a skate park, a kids' play area and a volleyball court. The outdoor volleyball court provides floodlighting for evening games and spectator seating.
Courts and pitches at West Green Spine can be hired via email, subject to availability, directly through the managing company Awsaj Recreation, which also has a reception on-site.
Location: Education City West, Ar Rayyan
Location Map: West Green Spine - Volleyball court
Nearest Metro: Education City Metro Station on the Green Line
Fees: QAR 100 per hour
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6 am - 7 am, 3 pm - 10 pm
Friday and Saturday, 6 am - 10 pm
Contact: +974 4454 2549
Email: [email protected]
South Doha
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Dynamic Sports Academy
The Dynamic Sports Academy offers professional sports coaching and high-end sports facilities for hire at various locations across Doha. The Academy's facilities include air-conditioned, high-quality indoor volleyball courts at the recently opened (2019) BETA Cambridge School in Al Wukair.
Volleyball courts can be hired via the Dynamic Sports website, email, or through the PLAYO mobile app.
Location: Beta Cambridge School, Al Meshaf, Al Wukair, Al Wakrah
Location Map: Beta Cambridge School in Doha
Nearest Metro: Al Wakrah Metro Station on the Red Line
Fees: QAR 200 per hour
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 3 pm - 12 am
Friday and Saturday, 6 pm - 12 am
Contact: +974 7744 7824
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dynamicsportsqa.com/
Facebook: @dynamicsportsservices
Instagram: @dynamic_sports_doha
GEMS Wellington School Qatar
The GEMS Wellington School in Al Wukair offers a modern campus with world-class sports facilities for hire, including a dance studio, full-size Astro football pitch, outdoor sports courts and a multipurpose sports hall. The multipurpose sports hall can be easily transformed into a volleyball court, available for short and long-term bookings - the longer the booking, the cheaper the cost.
Bookings can be made via the school directly.
Location: GEMS Wellington School, Mian Street, Al Wukair, Al Wakrah
Location Map: GEMS Wellington School - Qatar
Nearest Metro: Al Wakrah Metro Station on the Red Line
Fees: QAR 300 per hour (one month’s rental)
QAR 270 per hour (three months rental)
QAR 255 per hour (six months rental)
QAR 240 per hour (9+ months rental)
Hours: Sunday to Saturday, 4 pm - 12 am
Contact: +974 4041 7444/7445/7555
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.gemswellingtonschool-qatar.com
Facebook: @gemswellingtonschool.qatar
Instagram: @gemswellingtonschoolqatar
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