Getting fit in the UAE has never been so easy with many gyms opening up round-the-clock, allowing you to maintain your regimen, regardless of your schedule. Here’s our pick of some of our favourite venues…
TRIBE FIT
A socially active gym offering a wide range of facilities including strength, cardio and spin studios, boot camps, a café and lounge area, outdoor workouts, group classes and personal trainers. Classes on offer include body combat, body pump, zumba, Pilates and yoga.
Location: Silverine Tower, Dubai
Opening hours: Saturday to Thursday from 5.30am to 12am, Fridays from 8am to 8pm
Membership: Daily Dhs100, monthly Dhs398, annual Dhs4,865
Contact: (800) 87423
24 FITNESS DUBAI
While Dubai’s largest warehouse gym doesn’t offer any classes it does offer top independent personal trainers.
Location: Al Quoz, Industrial Area 1, Dubai
Opening hours: 6am to 12am, seven days a week
Membership: Daily Dhs40, monthly Dhs450, annual Dhs4,500 for gym use only (trainers are extra)
Contact: (04) 3383389
TK FITNESS LOUNGE
This tailor-made fitness gym opens as per guest request and requirement. It’s perfect for new gym goers not brave enough to try out the big health clubs, as the training programmes are both personalised and intimate.
Location: Al Barsha, Dubai
Opening hours: 24 hours a day by appointment only
Membership: One session Dhs450, 10 sessions Dhs3,000
Contact: (04) 4521456
FITNESS CLUB
Offering two high-tech gyms, two squash courts, a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool, there are no classes on offer. However, private instructors are available upon request.
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai, Deira Creek
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Membership: Daily Dhs75, monthly Dhs750, annual Dhs2,825
Contact: (04) 2227171
SHERATON GYM
The facilities at Sheraton Fitness include a state-of-the-art gym, stretching studios, an indoor pool, a sauna, steam and relaxation rooms. Classes on offer include Pilates and cardio steps.
Location: Sheraton Dubai Mall Of The Emirates Hotel, Dubai
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Membership: Daily Dhs150, monthly Dhs720, annual Dhs8,640
Contact: (04) 3772000
FITNESS CENTRE AT THE ADDRESS DUBAI MALL
Home to a world-class gym featuring the latest Life Fitness equipment and cardio machines. Other facilities include an outdoor pool, sauna and steam rooms. Certified personal trainers are on offer along with classes, including circuit training and core exercises.
Location: The Address Dubai Mall, Dubai
Opening Hours: 24 hours a day
Membership: Daily Dhs300, monthly Dhs1,500, annual Dhs10,000
Contact: (04) 4388030
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