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Football pitches in Dubai

There are 199 football pitches mapped within 20 km of central Dubai. 199 have no recorded access restrictions, 18 are floodlit and 7 have an artificial surface.

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Dubai pitches at a glance

Pitches mapped
199
within 20 km
Open to play
199
no restriction recorded
Floodlit
18
lights recorded
Artificial
7
3G, astro & synthetic
11-a-side
55
from measured size
Small-sided
105
7-a-side or smaller

Pitches to know in Dubai

Open pitches near the centre, named and floodlit ones first. Tap one to see it on the map with directions.

Playing football in Dubai

Are there free football pitches in Dubai?

Yes. Of the 199 pitches mapped within 20 km of central Dubai, 199 have no recorded access restrictions, and 4 are explicitly tagged as public. None record a fee to play. Restricted pitches, such as school or club grounds, are hidden on the map by default.

Where can I play football at night in Dubai?

18 pitches in Dubai are recorded as floodlit. Turn on the “Floodlit” filter on the map to see only those.

Are there 5-a-side or small-sided pitches in Dubai?

Yes. 105 pitches are sized for small-sided games (7-a-side or smaller), judged from their mapped dimensions. 55 are big enough for 11-a-side.

Are there artificial (3G / astroturf) pitches in Dubai?

7 pitches in Dubai have an artificial surface and 16 are grass. 2 are hard courts. Many pitches have no surface recorded.

Where does this pitch data come from?

Every pitch comes from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers. Kickabout last updated its copy on 1 October 2026. If something is missing or wrong, you can fix it on OpenStreetMap from any pitch on the map.

Football pitches near Dubai

Last updated from OpenStreetMap.