Dear Masdar and Active,
We are writing to express our concerns regarding the recent decision to transition the management of the public courts to Active. While we understand the need for monetization and management, this change is inadvertently dismantling a vibrant, organic community that has flourished around these courts.
Currently, the simplicity and accessibility of the public courts make them a unique hub for people from all walks of life. Whether it’s aircraft workers, medical professionals, service personnel, or others with unpredictable schedules, the ability to play without rigid commitments fosters inclusivity and connection.
Under Active’s management, the flexibility we rely on will be replaced by the need to organize around structured schedules—something that doesn’t align with the dynamic lives of many in our community. Despite their proximity, people continue to choose the public courts over Active’s facilities. The reason is clear: it’s not just about the courts themselves but the organic relationships and camaraderie that have grown here over the years.
We urge you to reconsider this decision or work collaboratively with the community to find a solution that maintains the spirit and accessibility of the public courts while addressing your goals. Destroying this community for the sake of monetization would be a significant loss, both for us and for the inclusive ethos that Masdar embodies.
Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Sincerely,
The Daily Masdar Padel Squad
100+ member group
Updates
December 30, 2024
The silence from the leadership team remains deafening but we are still here and still pushing for a meeting. It is exhausting to fight for a space that should have been protected in the first place.
33 Comments
Community is hard to come by here in the UAE, especially for those of us coming from other countries. Making us pay for these courts would take so much more away than what would be gained.
The open area open walk open courts is part of being in community owned not commercial owned I have been to Brachalona and these kind of courts don’t obligate fees on the public it just need register hours we are big group and being cooperated and coordinated all the past 4 months without any problem
Please consider not to monetize the Masdar free courts. It keeps the community healthy and not everyone can afford the rates. There are a lot of paid courts for people to enjoy but there are not so many free public courts. Please consider to keep masdar courts free.
As we all know, the players at Masdar Padel Court come from different walks of lives. While some can afford to pay premium rates for indoor courts, many of the regular players at Masdar are not financially stable enough to play as often, particularly at the same rates charged at more exclusive indoor venues. Perhaps Active can consider giving some courts for public. Thank you
I am part of the community that has been created around the Masdar City padel courts. We are a very diverse group of different nationalities and different cultures, but we are united by our passion for padel. By making the courts payable you will only dilute the group. However, the courts that you want to monetise are not in a condition to be monetised as they are next to the road, and the nets and the ground need to be changed. There are already several paid paddle courts in Masdar City. Please keep our padel courts free for the good of the community.
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It wasn’t a pleasing move as we had the option to go private and play on our own if we wanted that but on the new action its just private and there is no community bonding as there were free courts that made us interact with each other. In my opinion that is unfair at all!!!!!!!
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Dear Masdar and Active,
We are writing to express our concerns regarding the recent decision to transition the management of the public courts to Active. While we understand the need for monetization and management, this change is inadvertently dismantling a vibrant, organic community that has flourished around these courts.
Currently, the simplicity and accessibility of the public courts make them a unique hub for people from all walks of life. Whether it’s aircraft workers, medical professionals, service personnel, or others with unpredictable schedules, the ability to play without rigid commitments fosters inclusivity and connection.
Under Active’s management, the flexibility we rely on will be replaced by the need to organize around structured schedules—something that doesn’t align with the dynamic lives of many in our community. Despite their proximity, people continue to choose the public courts over Active’s facilities. The reason is clear: it’s not just about the courts themselves but the organic relationships and camaraderie that have grown here over the years.
We urge you to reconsider this decision or work collaboratively with the community to find a solution that maintains the spirit and accessibility of the public courts while addressing your goals. Destroying this community for the sake of monetization would be a significant loss, both for us and for the inclusive ethos that Masdar embodies.
Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Sincerely,
The Daily Masdar Padel Squad
100+ member group
Updates
December 30, 2024
The silence from the leadership team remains deafening but we are still here and still pushing for a meeting. It is exhausting to fight for a space that should have been protected in the first place.
33 Comments
I come to play there regularly with my sons. Humble request not to monetize this venue.
Community is hard to come by here in the UAE, especially for those of us coming from other countries. Making us pay for these courts would take so much more away than what would be gained.
The open area open walk open courts is part of being in community owned not commercial owned I have been to Brachalona and these kind of courts don’t obligate fees on the public it just need register hours we are big group and being cooperated and coordinated all the past 4 months without any problem
Please consider not to monetize the Masdar free courts. It keeps the community healthy and not everyone can afford the rates. There are a lot of paid courts for people to enjoy but there are not so many free public courts. Please consider to keep masdar courts free.
As we all know, the players at Masdar Padel Court come from different walks of lives. While some can afford to pay premium rates for indoor courts, many of the regular players at Masdar are not financially stable enough to play as often, particularly at the same rates charged at more exclusive indoor venues. Perhaps Active can consider giving some courts for public. Thank you
I am part of the community that has been created around the Masdar City padel courts. We are a very diverse group of different nationalities and different cultures, but we are united by our passion for padel. By making the courts payable you will only dilute the group. However, the courts that you want to monetise are not in a condition to be monetised as they are next to the road, and the nets and the ground need to be changed. There are already several paid paddle courts in Masdar City. Please keep our padel courts free for the good of the community.
Fully support
It wasn’t a pleasing move as we had the option to go private and play on our own if we wanted that but on the new action its just private and there is no community bonding as there were free courts that made us interact with each other. In my opinion that is unfair at all!!!!!!!
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I come to play there regularly with my sons. Humble request not to monetize this venue.