Picklers Dubai DUPR-Rated EPIC Qualifier Features Co-Ed Doubles March 28

Picklers, Dubai’s premier indoor pickleball club, will stage the EPIC World Championship Qualifier - Dubai Edition on Saturday, 28 March 2026, a one-day, DUPR-rated event that serves as a direct qualifier for the EPIC World Championship in Singapore. The tournament will feature Co-Ed Doubles categories open to all ages and all genders, played entirely indoors across six professional courts at Picklers in Al Quoz.

Registration for players opened on Feb 07, 2026 at 8:00 AM AZT and closes Mar 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM AZT, with a fee of AED 175.00. The tournament page capture shows the registration prompts as "Register Now - 1 players" and "1players registered", reflecting the early-entry snapshot. All registrations are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for no-shows, withdrawals, partner cancellations, injuries or personal reasons, so teams should lock in partners and travel plans before committing.

Organizers have put real money behind the event to attract competitive pairings. Prize monies are set at Gold AED 3,000 plus medals, Silver AED 1,500 plus medals, and Bronze AED 1,000 plus medals, with medals awarded to Gold, Silver, and Bronze teams in each category. The prize structure, combined with DUPR rating and USA Pickleball rules, underscores the growing professional pathway for regional players aiming for international competition in Singapore.

The venue address appears in listing variants. One capture gives the full location as "Picklers Al Quoz Industrial 1. Street 5b. Al Tayer Warehouses # 2, 7, 8, 9 Dubai, Dubai, 364444 United Arab Emirates" while another shows the abbreviated form "Picklers Al Quoz Industrial 1. Street 5b. Al Tayer Warehouses # 2, 7, 8, 9 Dubai, , 364444". Players and spectators will find a fully indoor facility with six courts and on-site refreshments including smoothies, sandwiches and light meals & snacks.

Beyond the court, the Dubai qualifier signals broader business and cultural shifts. Picklers is monetizing indoor court inventory and building a tournament calendar that ties local play into global circuits, which will help grow DUPR visibility across the Middle East and Asia. The co-ed format and open age policy reinforce pickleball’s inclusive, cross-generational appeal, while the cash prizes and formal qualification pathway lend legitimacy to athletes seeking a professional trajectory.

For practical questions and tournament support, contact Tournament Director Patrick Chucri at patrick@picklers.ae or Picklers at hello@picklers.ae. With registration deadlines looming and a direct ticket to the EPIC World Championship on the line, competitive duos should finalize partners and prepare their third-shot drops and kitchen strategies before Mar 23. The event will be a useful gauge of Dubai’s competitive depth and a clear sign that Picklers is serving up serious stakes for the region’s pickleball scene.