Padel Courts at An-Najah National University, Palestine

When Sport Meets Academia — A Landmark Padel Project in the Heart of Palestine

An-Najah National University is the largest university in Palestine, home to over 22,000 students and 300 faculty members across 19 colleges in Nablus, West Bank. It is not only an academic institution but a cultural and social hub for the Palestinian community. When the university decided to build a world-class padel facility on campus, they turned to UNIPADEL — and the result speaks for itself.

The project features two full-size Panoramic Padel Courts installed side by side within the university's existing sports complex, alongside a standard running track. The courts are finished with a striking royal blue artificial turf, creating a bold visual contrast against the stone-clad campus architecture and the open Mediterranean sky. From the moment you step onto the grounds, the courts command attention.

Why the Client Chose UNIPADEL

For a project of this profile — on the grounds of the most prominent university in Palestine — the client needed more than just a supplier. They needed a partner who could deliver on structural integrity, aesthetic quality, and reliable after-sales support, all within a defined timeline and budget.

1. Structural Performance in Challenging Conditions The Middle East climate presents unique engineering demands: intense UV radiation, heat fluctuations, and the need for long-term corrosion resistance. UNIPADEL's courts are built with Q235 hot-dip galvanized steel tubing, providing superior rust resistance and structural stability compared to standard painted steel. The galvanization process ensures a service life well beyond 15 years even under harsh outdoor conditions — a critical factor for a public institution managing a permanent facility.

2. Full Panoramic Design for Maximum Impact The client selected UNIPADEL's Panoramic Court configuration — featuring floor-to-ceiling tempered glass panels on all sides — to maximize visibility, create a modern sports environment, and allow spectators to enjoy matches from multiple vantage points across campus. This open, transparent design aligns perfectly with the university's vision of building an inspiring, community-centered sports culture.

3. Turnkey Supply & Installation Support UNIPADEL provided a complete design, supply, and installation package. Our team coordinated logistics to deliver the full court structures in compact container shipments — an efficient approach well-suited to the region's port access conditions. On-site installation guidance was provided to ensure every component was assembled to specification, with the local contractor executing the final build.

4. Professional Customization The vibrant blue turf was selected by the client to reflect the university's branding and the Palestinian national color identity. UNIPADEL supported full color customization on both the turf and the surrounding fence panels, ensuring the courts feel uniquely theirs — not a generic product drop.

UNIPADEL's Middle East Padel Court Solution

The An-Najah project is a representative example of how UNIPADEL approaches padel infrastructure in the Middle East and Arab world.

Our regional solution is built around four pillars:

• Climate-Engineered Structure: Hot-dip galvanized Q235 steel + UV-stabilized polypropylene turf, rated for 50°C+ operating temperatures
• Efficient Logistics: 40ft HQ container loading optimized for 2-court sets, enabling cost-effective shipping to Jordan, Palestine, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt
• Flexible Configuration: Panoramic / Enclosed / Portable Base options to suit university campuses, hotel amenities, sports clubs, and commercial padel centers
• Local Partner Empowerment: We work with local distributors and installers across the region, providing full technical documentation, installation manuals, and on-demand remote support

Whether your project is a single court in a school, or a multi-court sports complex in a five-star resort, UNIPADEL delivers the structure, the turf, the expertise — and the confidence to get it done right.