Arab Pickle Club
Austin, TX
Just a bunch of Arab Americans in Austin who wanted to find each other. We play pickleball, argue about the best hummus, and absolutely insist on feeding you.
Our Story
We're not an organization. We're not a brand. We're simply a bunch of Arab expats and Arab Americans who wanted to find each other.
Our story is simple: A few of us in Austin missed the feeling of being around our people, our culture, and our native language, Arabic. The loud dinners, the arguing over who pays the bill, the “yalla, one more game!” that turns into three. We missed it all and longed for reconnection. So we decided to build a community that reflects everything we miss about our origins.
It would seem as though we weren't the only ones with the same desire for belonging. Our startup, a humble WhatsApp group where we scheduled a couple of pickleball games a week, turned into something bigger than we expected! Suddenly, we organized potlucks of everyone's mama's best recipes, and game nights that ran too late. Friendships formed among those from Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, the Gulf, North Africa, and everywhere in between. People who might never have crossed paths back home began to feel like family in our community.
And then something else happened: People who weren't Arab started showing up; friends of friends, coworkers, and neighbors who said they'd always been curious about Arab culture but never had a way in. So we made room at the table, because that's what Arabs do. Our doors are always open to everyone who would like to get to know us. Whether you want to learn a few words of Arabic, argue about the best hummus, or just play pickleball with people who will absolutely insist on feeding you afterward, you belong here. You don't need to be Arab; you just need to be curious.
Partnering with a fellow Arab who owns pickleball courts, we invite you to join our spirited games. You don't need to know how to play. In fact, you don't need to know anyone. Simply show up, and we'll handle the rest! Whether you're an Arab who just moved to Austin, someone who's been here for years and never found their people, or someone who simply wants to experience what Arab hospitality actually feels like, ahlan wa sahlan (greetings and welcome)! Because this is what Arab culture is about: we take care of our own and build together. You're home now.
What We Do
Pickleball is how it started. Everything else is why people stay.
Pickleball
Weekly open play at local courts. Never held a paddle? Perfect. We'll teach you and trash-talk you at the same time.
Potlucks & Gatherings
Everyone brings their mom's recipe. Iftar, Eid celebrations, or just a random Tuesday where someone made too much mansaf.
Social Outings
Hikes, dinners, game nights. The kind where "one more round" turns into three and nobody wants to leave.
New to Austin?
Just moved and don't know anyone? We've all been that person. Show up once and you'll leave with ten new friends and a full stomach.
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See what we're up to
Follow @arabpickleclubCome Through
Games, potlucks, and “yalla one more” that always turns into three. RSVP so we know how much food to make.
The Door Is Open
You don't need to be Arab. You don't need to know how to play. You just need to show up. We'll handle the rest.
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