Six Bucket-List Tennis Courts Around the Globe 

There are tennis courts. Then there are courts you build a trip around.

The six destinations below are not just world-class venues. They are the kind of places that require equally world-class access. Private aviation is not a luxury add-on to a trip like this. It is the prerequisite.

Here is where serious players and serious travelers go — and how Elevate Jet gets you there.

Burj Al Arab Hotel — Dubai, UAE

Nearest FBO: Dubai World Central (DWC) — Crowned the World's Leading FBO Terminal (2024)

The most photographed tennis court in the world sits on a helipad cantilevered 211 meters above the Arabian Gulf. Andre Agassi and Roger Federer played an exhibition match here in 2005. The court is reserved exclusively for guests of the Burj Al Arab — one of the few seven-star properties in the world — and requires advance reservation through the hotel concierge.

Dubai World Central (DWC) is the premier private aviation gateway for Dubai, recognized as the world's leading FBO terminal in 2024. Arrivals are seamless, immigration is expedited, and the Burj is minutes from the terminal. For travelers arriving from North America, a heavy jet is the appropriate aircraft category for the transatlantic routing.

Why fly private: Dubai's commercial airports — DXB and DWC — are among the world's busiest. Private arrivals through the dedicated FBO terminal bypass all of it. Your aircraft parks, immigration clears, and a vehicle meets you at the steps.

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Domaine Des Etangs — Massignac, France

Nearest FBO: Angoulême – Cognac International Airport (ANG)

Set on 1,000 acres of lakes, forests, and medieval architecture in the Charente region of southwest France, Domaine Des Etangs is one of Europe's most secluded five-star estates. The clay court sits beside a mirror-still lake, surrounded by century-old trees. You will not hear anything except the ball.

The Charente region is one of the least commercially accessible corners of France — there is no direct commercial service from a major hub — which is precisely what makes it a private aviation destination. ANG handles private arrivals with full FBO services, and the estate is a 20-minute drive from the terminal.

The region is also home to some of the finest Cognac houses in the world — Hennessy, Rémy Martin, and Courvoisier are all within easy reach — making this a natural extension of a broader Southwest France itinerary.

Why fly private: There is no practical commercial route to Angoulême from the United States or the UK. Private aviation is the only direct option that does not require a car for several hours after landing at Paris CDG.

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Jumeirah Maldives — Olhahali Island

Nearest FBO: Malé Velana International Airport (MLE)

A hardcourt surrounded by coconut palms and turquoise shallows on a private island in the North Malé Atoll. Jumeirah Maldives is one of the newer ultra-luxury properties in the archipelago, and the island's physical isolation is part of what defines the experience.

The Maldives requires routing precision. Seaplane transfers operate within daylight hours and tidal windows. Island logistics and the timing of your private arrival at MLE need to coordinate. Flying private into Malé removes the single biggest friction point: commercial connections through Doha or Dubai that add a full day to each end of your trip and leave seaplane scheduling entirely out of your control.

For longer-range itineraries, Elevate Jet's Azurite Jet Card offers guaranteed availability and fixed hourly rates — a strong option for multi-stop Asia-Pacific itineraries that include the Maldives.

Why fly private: MLE is a long-haul destination from North America or Europe. Every unnecessary connection compounds arrival fatigue. Private arrival also allows same-day island transfer coordination that commercial schedules cannot support.

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Il San Pietro di Positano — Amalfi Coast, Italy

Nearest FBO: Naples International Airport (NAP)

Carved into the cliffs above Positano, Il San Pietro is one of the Amalfi Coast's most celebrated properties. The grass court clings to the hillside with the Tyrrhenian Sea as the backdrop. Guests arrive by the hotel's private boat from the dock below — there is no road access to the property itself.

Naples International (NAP) is the primary private aviation gateway for the Amalfi Coast, with full FBO facilities and direct transfers to the Positano coastline by road along the SS163 or by private water taxi from Salerno. For European summer travel planning — particularly given current commercial route disruptions — this analysis by Elevate Jet founder Greg Raiff is worth reading before you finalize your itinerary.

Why fly private: The Amalfi Coast road is one of the most congested transfer routes in Europe during summer. Private arrival at NAP with a water taxi transfer to Positano bypasses the coastal traffic entirely and cuts transfer time in half.

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Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc — Antibes, France

Nearest FBO: Cannes – Mandelieu Airport (CEQ)

Every Cannes Film Festival. Every Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Every significant gathering on the French Riviera has a gravitational pull toward Eden-Roc. The clay courts sit on the Cap d'Antibes peninsula with umbrella pines and open water on all sides. The property does not accept credit cards — a detail that tells you everything you need to know about the clientele.

Cannes – Mandelieu (CEQ) is the preferred private aviation gateway for Cap d'Antibes and the western Riviera — smaller, faster, and closer to Antibes than Nice. If you are arriving during Cannes or Monaco event weeks, slot availability compresses quickly. The Elevate Jet app surfaces real aircraft availability in real time, so you are not relying on a broker's network during peak demand.

For travelers interested in the broader Riviera — Monaco, Saint-Tropez, and the eastern coast — Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) is the secondary gateway. Both are bookable through Elevate Jet.

Why fly private: The Riviera during event season is one of the most demand-compressed private aviation markets in the world. Booking through a platform with guaranteed availability and confirmed pricing — not a quote request — is the only way to lock your aircraft before the window closes.

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Splendido, A Belmond Hotel — Portofino, Italy

Nearest FBO: Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)

Portofino does not have a road in. It has a single-lane corniche, a harbour, and a hillside. Splendido is perched above both — one of the Belmond group's most iconic properties, with a small, immaculate court overlooking one of the most painted fishing villages in the world.

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) handles private arrivals with dedicated FBO services. Transfers to Portofino run by road (approximately 35 miles) or, during summer, by private boat along the Ligurian coast — a transfer that is itself a destination moment.

Portofino sits on the northern edge of the Italian Riviera, which makes it a natural pairing with a broader Italy itinerary. Elevate Jet's multi-leg booking capability handles complex routing — Milan to Genoa, Rome to Genoa, or a full Mediterranean circuit — within a single booking session.

Why fly private: Portofino's inaccessibility by road is a feature, not a limitation, when your arrival is by private aircraft and transfer. The commercial alternative involves trains, taxis, and a road that was not designed for traffic.

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How to Book Any of These Routes

Every destination above is bookable through the Elevate Jet app. Search your route, compare across six aircraft categories, and confirm your flight at a final price — no quote requests, no callbacks, no revisions.

Ruby, Elevate Jet's proprietary AI pricing engine, accounts for aircraft positioning, fuel, crew availability, airport conditions, and event-driven market compression in real time. The price you see is the price you book. Every confirmed flight includes the Elevate Assurance Pledge and the Elevate On Time Pledge — standards verified before your booking is confirmed.

For frequent travelers, the Elevate Membership offers deposit-based access with priority availability and member pricing. The Azurite Jet Card delivers fixed hourly rates and guaranteed aircraft availability for high-frequency flyers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best private jet destination for tennis? It depends on the experience you want around the court. For pure spectacle, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai is unmatched — a court 211 meters above the Arabian Gulf, accessible only to hotel guests. For European clay-court tradition and prestige, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the French Riviera is the benchmark. For seclusion and estate-level privacy, Domaine Des Etangs in France or Jumeirah Maldives are in a category of their own. All six destinations in this guide are bookable through the Elevate Jet app.

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Which airport do private jets use for the Amalfi Coast? Naples International Airport (NAP) is the primary private aviation gateway for the Amalfi Coast. From there, transfers to Positano run by road along the SS163 or by private water taxi from Salerno. NAP offers full FBO facilities for private arrivals. Book your flight to Naples through Elevate Jet.

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Can you fly private to the Maldives? Yes. Malé Velana International Airport (MLE) handles private jet arrivals with dedicated FBO facilities. From MLE, island transfers are by seaplane or speedboat depending on the resort's location within the atoll. Seaplanes operate within daylight hours, so arrival timing matters. Elevate Jet can coordinate multi-leg itineraries that account for the seaplane transfer window.

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Can you fly private to Portofino? There is no airport in Portofino itself. The closest private aviation gateway is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), approximately 35 miles away. Transfers run by road or, in summer, by private boat along the Ligurian coast. Belmond Splendido can coordinate on-arrival water transfers for guests.

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How do I book a private jet to the French Riviera? Cannes – Mandelieu Airport (CEQ) is the preferred FBO for Cap d'Antibes and the western Riviera. Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) serves Monaco and the eastern Riviera. Both are bookable instantly through the Elevate Jet app. During Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix weeks, aircraft availability compresses quickly — book as early as possible.

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What is the fastest way to book a private jet? The Elevate Jet app provides instant, final pricing across six aircraft categories with confirmed booking in seconds. There is no quote request, no broker call, and no revision after booking. The price shown is the price confirmed — powered by Ruby, Elevate Jet's proprietary AI built on 30 years of operational aviation data.

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Is private jet travel to Europe safe? Elevate Jet holds ARGUS Platinum and Wyvern Wingman ratings — the highest independent safety certifications in private aviation, held by fewer than 5% of operators. Every aircraft in the network is vetted for safety history, maintenance records, crew qualifications, insurance, and operator financial stability before a booking is confirmed. Read more about Elevate Jet's safety standards.

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Elevate Jet is a private aviation platform offering instant booking, transparent pricing, and access to one of the largest vetted operator networks in private aviation. Founded in 1995 by Greg Raiff, Elevate Jet launched its app and Ruby pricing engine in February 2026. Every quoted flight includes the Elevate Assurance Pledge and the Elevate On Time Pledge. Learn about our heritage.

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