Looking for the ultimate wellness membership?
Want to take your workout to a whole new level? Below we have selected some of the most fabulous hotel gyms, so dress is your finest Lululemon gear and meet us on the treadmill.
The J Club, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
J Club in the recently renovated Jumeirah Beach Hotel focuses on physical and mental wellness. Offering a full range of sports and leisure facilities with the highest level of coaching and training, it will be the ultimate destination for a 360 approach to a healthier lifestyle. Membership packages start from Dhs2,750 per month and include group fitness classes at its three dedicated multi-function studios (from Les Mills boxing and spin, to specialist personal training and diagnostic services) and access to changing facilities, with steam rooms, saunas, ice fountains and experience showers. You will also receive exclusive and unlimited access to the extensive leisure facilities of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, including beach and pools, free watersports and family access to the kids club. You can also enjoy discounted rates at Talise Spa and access to wholesome restaurant FIKA created by renowned Chef Izu Ani.
The Fairmont, Palm Jumeirah
The Fairmont offers more than just one way to keep fit. At their gym you can expect a range of the very latest in Techno gym equipment, male and female private changing rooms, sauna and steam rooms. Additionally, the resort’s outdoor pool and private beach are accessible for aquatic fitness and outdoor sports. The memberships (starting at Dhs15,000 for a year) include free access to core classes, use of facilities, a voucher for five personal training sessions, two 90-minute hot stone fitness massage sessions, five beach passes to enjoy with a friend, one complimentary Friday brunch for 4 people at Fairmont The Palm, 10 percent discount on spa treatments, 20 percent discount on food in selected outlets, 20 percent discount on personal training sessions as well as one night stay at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi for two adults, bed and breakfast.
Bvlgari Hotel & Resorts, Dubai
Located on the ground floor of The Bvlgari Resort & Residences Dubai, the Bvlgari Spa is 1700 square metres of luxurious wellbeing. It features a variety of relaxing amenities including indoor pool, hammam and 24-hour fitness centre with a Workshop fitness studio. They don’t offer memberships, however they run several classes as well as personal training sessions via the Workshop programme. Clients begin with a movement and nutrition genetic analysis followed by functional movement screening (Dhs500 for 60 minutes) to determine the best approach for you. Choose from Personal Training with Senior Performance Specialist at Dhs500 for 60 minutes, boxing at Dhs630 for 60 minutes, dynamic pilates at Dhs630 for 60 minutes among others.
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
The hotel offers a range of memberships; 3 months at Dhs4,200, 6 moths at Dhs8,400, and Dhs15,200 for the year and even an annual package for couples for Dhs25,600. With them you get access to their gorgeous fitness center that has some of the best post-exercise treats we’ve tried (your hard work should be rewarded), indoor pool area and tennis court, as well as steam room and sauna. It also includes complimentary scheduled group classes, one complimentary fitness consultation with BMI assessment, one personal training session with our Four Seasons personal trainer, 20 percent discount on all spa treatments and personal training sessions at Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Four Seasons DIFC and Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, 20 percent discount on restaurant and bar reservations across all of the three properties, 20 percent discount on female hair salon services, and 10 percent discount on tennis sessions.
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
The hotel has two tiers of their annual lifestyle membership programs for you to choose from. Silver Fan Membership have access to group classes at the state-of-the-art Fitness Centre, as well as a team of certified personal trainers. Gold Fan Members will have a few more perks including pool, beach and the spa’s heat and water facilities, and exclusive access to the sophisticated Club Lounge. Packages start at Dhs12,500 for a year.
One & Only The Palm
One&Only The Palm doesn’t offer memberships, but it has a 120m2 Fitness Centre featuring cutting-edge Technogym equipment including the latest Kinesis training stations for those wanting to experience a new frontier in fitness. You can book in for bespoke workouts and tailored programmes with expert personal trainers and make the full use of an 18-metre, three-lane outdoor temperature-controlled pool that also has a secluded relaxation area only accessible to adults. Wrap up your workout with a Heat Experience Suite that includes a sauna and steam room.
Sweat in style
Media: Supplied, main image from Emirates Woman May issue by Abdulla Elmaz
