Is Al Jubaylah Worth Building a Padel Center In?

As of November 2026, Padelnomics counts 3 padel clubs in Al Jubaylah, Saudi Arabia, or 237.3 padel courts per 100,000 residents, in a city of about 8,000 residents. Its Padelnomics Score, our rating of the opportunity for a new club, is 0 out of 100. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and official population statistics.

Padel Venues
3
padelnomics Score
0.0/100
Courts/100K
237.3
Population
8K
Key takeaway: Al Jubaylah's padel market is well-supplied — a profitable new venue here needs a clear edge in location, facility quality, or ancillary services.

It depends on your concept — Al Jubaylah scores padelnomics Score 0.0/100. The market is comparatively well-served, but differentiation through location and quality can pay off. This page breaks down what a padel investment in Al Jubaylah costs, what it returns, and how the local market compares — with a financial model you can adjust to your scenario.

The question that matters: given current pricing, occupancy, and build costs, what does a padel investment in Al Jubaylah actually return? The financial model below uses the national court prices and occupancy for Saudi Arabia and the country's build costs; the figures measured in Al Jubaylah itself are in Research.

What Does a Padel Investment Cost in Al Jubaylah?

On national figures for Saudi Arabia, here is what a padel center investment in Al Jubaylah looks like:

Al Jubaylah, SA Investment Breakdown
Item Amount Detail
Padel Courts SAR 735,000 7×dbl + 0×sgl
Shipping SAR 50,800
Floor Preparation SAR 50,000
HVAC Upgrade SAR 85,000
Lighting Upgrade SAR 42,500
Fit-Out & Reception SAR 170,000
Permits & Compliance SAR 50,000
Equipment SAR 17,360
Working Capital SAR 62,500
Miscellaneous SAR 25,400
Contingency (10%) SAR 128,856
Total CAPEX SAR 1,417,416
Per Court SAR 202,488
Per m² SAR 678
LTV 0%
Equity SAR 1,417,416
Loan SAR 0
Total SAR 1,417,416

Construction costs vary significantly depending on whether you build an indoor or outdoor facility. Indoor halls in Saudi Arabia run considerably higher — structural build, ventilation, and lighting drive the cost. Outdoor courts are cheaper to construct but limit your operating season and revenue potential. The number of courts is the single biggest lever on total investment: each additional court lowers the per-court cost, but increases your total capital at risk.

Revenue Potential in Al Jubaylah

Al Jubaylah, SA Revenue & Operating Costs

Revenue Model

Weighted Rate SAR 136/hr
Utilization Target 35%
Booked Hours/mo 1,137

Monthly OPEX

Item Monthly Detail
Rent SAR 33,440 2090m² × SAR 16/m²
Insurance SAR 1,300
Electricity SAR 2,500
Heating SAR 1,700
Water SAR 500
Maintenance SAR 1,300
Cleaning SAR 1,300
Marketing / Software / Misc SAR 1,500
Staff SAR 29,400 7 × SAR 4200
Total Monthly OPEX SAR 72,940

Monthly Summary

Gross Revenue SAR 191,003
Booking Fees −SAR 15,460
Net Revenue SAR 175,542
Operating Costs −SAR 72,940
EBITDA SAR 102,602
Debt Service SAR 0
Net Cash Flow SAR 102,602

Revenue depends on three factors: court rental pricing, occupancy rates, and ancillary income (coaching, retail, food & beverage). Utilisation swings sharply by time of day and season — evenings and weekends tend to run at or near capacity, while weekday mornings and afternoons have idle courts. Per-venue median hourly rates, booked occupancy over time, and the spread across facilities are part of Padelnomics Research — the inputs above are calibrated from that data.

Financial Returns

Al Jubaylah, SA Returns & Financing

Return Metrics

IRR (5yr) 86.5%
MOIC 9.74x
Payback 20 months
Cash-on-Cash 90.4%
Yield on Cost 94.0%
EBITDA Margin 58%

Exit Analysis

Exit Value (6.0x EBITDA) SAR 7,996,318
Remaining Loan SAR 0
Net Exit SAR 7,996,318

Financing

Loan Amount SAR 0
Rate / Term 5.0% / 10yr
Monthly Payment SAR 0

The return metrics above show how quickly your investment pays back and what long-term return you can expect. IRR (Internal Rate of Return) is the key metric — it accounts for the time value of money and lets you compare against alternative investments like real estate or equities. A payback period under 5 years is considered solid in the padel industry. These numbers use national figures for Saudi Arabia. Adjust the assumptions in the planner to model your specific scenario.

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Market Context

With 237.3 courts per 100K residents, Al Jubaylah has a relatively high padel density. This indicates a proven market with demonstrated demand — but also more competition for new entrants. Differentiation through location, facility quality, or pricing strategy becomes the key success factor.

Padel is growing rapidly across Europe — many markets are seeing venue counts double within a few years. The sport's relatively low barriers to entry (less space than tennis, faster learning curve for players) continue to drive expansion.

Al Jubaylah Market Overview

Metric Value
Courts 19
Courts per 100K residents 237.3
Venues 3
Venues per 100K residents 37.5
padelnomics Score 0.0/100
Data Confidence 100%

FAQ

Is Al Jubaylah a good location for a padel center?

Al Jubaylah scores 0.0/100 on the padelnomics Score, which evaluates investment potential based on supply gaps, catchment reach, market maturity, and sports culture. A lower score indicates a well-served market — differentiation through location, quality, or pricing becomes critical. Use the Padelnomics planner to model your specific assumptions.

What is the return on investment for a padel center in Al Jubaylah?

ROI depends on build cost, court count, pricing, and occupancy assumptions. The defaults in the model above are calibrated from current market and booking data for Al Jubaylah; the specific city- and venue-level inputs (median rates, per-venue occupancy, price trends) are part of Padelnomics Research. Adjust the inputs in the planner to see how your scenario compares.

How much does it cost to build a padel center in Al Jubaylah?

Total investment depends on venue type (indoor vs outdoor), land costs, and local construction standards in Saudi Arabia. Typical benchmarks: an indoor court costs around SAR 105,000 for court equipment plus building and fit-out; outdoor courts are significantly cheaper. Use the financial planner for a detailed Al Jubaylah cost breakdown.

How many padel courts are there in Al Jubaylah?

Al Jubaylah has 19 padel courts across 3 venues. With a population of 8K, that translates to 237.3 courts per 100,000 residents.

What are typical padel court rental prices in Al Jubaylah?

Padel prices in Al Jubaylah vary between peak and off-peak hours, indoor vs outdoor facilities, and facility quality. City- and venue-level medians, P25–P75 spreads, and occupancy rates are part of Padelnomics Research — the inputs in the financial model above are calibrated from that data.

How does Al Jubaylah compare to other Saudi Arabia cities?

Al Jubaylah's padelnomics Score of 0.0/100 reflects its investment potential among tracked Saudi Arabia cities. See the Saudi Arabia market overview for a full comparison across cities.

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