Nestled amongst the resort’s lush polo fields and elegant grounds, the new Wessels Tennis Academy is the latest addition to Al Habtoor Polo Resort’s diverse leisure and lifestyle experiences. Operating across two high-quality courts, the academy provides the perfect setting for juniors and adults to learn, improve, and compete under the guidance of world-class expertise. Originally from the Netherlands, Peter Wessels is a celebrated name in the tennis world, having achieved a career-high ATP ranking of 72. His professional journey includes remarkable victories over global icons such as Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, Patrick Rafter, and Marat Safin. Peter’s junior career was equally distinguished, with achievements such as winning the European Championships Under 18, reaching the semi-finals at Wimbledon and the US Open, and claiming a doubles title at Roland Garros.

Following his retirement from professional play in 2010, Peter transitioned into coaching, quickly becoming a highly sought-after mentor. His coaching career has taken him from leading roles in the Netherlands, where he worked with the national tennis federation, to major UAE sports hubs including Zayed Sports City and Emirates Palace. More recently, Peter headed the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy’s first international branch in Dubai, before realising his vision to establish his own academy. With a proven track record of developing top 100 ATP and WTA players, his expertise is now available to aspiring players at WTA. Guests and residents alike can now book tennis courts or private coaching sessions at Al Habtoor Polo Resort to enjoy a casual game, undergo a focused training plan, or receive tailored one-to-one guidance. The academy’s mission is to elevate every player’s game, helping them master the fundamentals and achieve competitive performance within a fun, safe, and supportive environment. By bringing Peter Wessels’ wealth of international playing and coaching experience to Dubai, the resort is the ideal spot for tennis enthusiasts to embrace the game at the very highest level, right in the heart of its iconic setting.