Tried and Tested: What are the 10 Absolute Best Gyms in Dubai in 2022
If you're looking for a great workout, you'll want to check this blog and find out the top 10 gyms in Dubai. There are plenty of great options, so we've got you covered whether you're looking for a large commercial gym or a small boutique gym. It's worth mentioning that Dubai has probably more than 50 fantastic gym facilities and platform studios, if not more, so if you are not on this list, don't worry. We will mention you in one of our other blog posts! So without further ado, let's look at our top 10 best gyms in Dubai!
Top 10 gyms in Dubai!
Train Strength & Fitness
Train SF is a young brand that came to life in late 2015 thanks to its founder Zack Roy who had this grand vision of creating the biggest gym in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since 2015 Train SF has grown in popularity and managed to expand to include 4 gyms in UAE. Unlike some other gyms and fitness facilities at Train, they do not believe in tying people to contracts, and hence they offer a wide range of memberships and short-term weekly and daily passes. They are confident that you will get hooked and become a regular member once you try out their world-class machines and feel the high vibe! They don't have their trainers, but they work with private companies and individual top-class freelance trainers.
Train SF locations:
Central Location and biggest gym, which also contains private rooms - Al Quoz, 5 min from Mall of Emirates
Other gym locations - Dubai Mall, Zabeel Extension), Abu Dhabi
Gym location and beach club - La Mer
Website: Train Strength & Fitness
Fitness First
Fitness First is the most significant health club operator globally, with over 700 clubs across 26 countries. It offers a wide range of membership options, including group exercise classes, personal training, and spa facilities. Fitness First provides their trainers and does not allow private companies and freelancers in their facilities.
Fitness First locations in Dubai are:
Business Bay,
JBR,
Greens & Views (Dubai Marina),
Mall of the Emirates,
Barsha Heights (Tecom),
Sheikh Zayed Road, and
Burj Al Arab.
Website: Fitness First
Seven
Seven is a state-of-the-art 2-floor gym located in the heart of Dubai that offers its members access to the latest equipment and facilities. The ground floor is designed for free weights and can be used for strength training, conditioning, CrossFit, and other activities, while the upper floor is designed for machines and includes studios and a martial arts area. Seven provides that VIP experience that Dubai residents highly appreciate! Some of the leading freelance trainers operate at this gym, making it even more attractive to people who take their fitness seriously.
Location: Al Quoz
Website: Seven
Warehouse
Warehouse gym is a great facility that combines a gym and a CrossFit area under one roof. This gym is the perfect place for fitness enthusiasts looking for a challenge! Once you enter Warehouse gym, you will start feeling like an athlete even if you are not one. You will rarely see bodybuilders in this gym.
Locations:
Al Quoz,
Jumeirah Park,
DIFC,
Al Khawaneej,
Ibn Battuta,
Springs Souk,
Business Bay,
Dubai Design District,
Website: Warehouse
Binous
Binous is what you would call a classic bodybuilders gym. There are many machines to choose from that will help you target every muscle from all possible angles. At first, you might get a bit intimidated from seeing all the big guys pumping iron, but we can assure you that they are all super friendly! At Binous, you will find several freelance trainers and some very experienced body transformation and weight loss experts to support you on your fitness journey.
Location: Al Quoz
Instagram: Binous
Top Gym - boutique fitness studio
The Top gym is a new brand in Dubai, located in Palm Jumeirah. It is a class of the art fitness facility with brand new Techno gym machines. At Top Gym, you will also find a variety of classes ranging from HIIT workouts, TRX workouts, boxing, and unique stretching classes. They also offer a free daily pass for people that want to try the gym and check the community before becoming members!
Location: Palm Jumeirah
Website: Top Gym
Lucky's Sports Club - personal training and boxing studio
Lucky's is your place if you're looking for a fantastic boxing gym in Dubai! Lucky's boutique fitness studio offers a free daily pass and a free assessment! The fitness studio provides certified and experienced professionals that can help you on your fitness journey.
Location: Al Quoz
Website: Lucky's Sports Club
Strong Gym
The Strong gym is the first gym in Dubai that focuses on strong man training. This training program incorporates strength training with free weights like barbells, dumbells & kettlebells and has unique props like Atlas Stone, Log (Log Press), Farmers Walk Bars, Yoke (Yoke Walk), and others. They offer both personal and group training sessions. People often get intimidated when they hear strong man training. However, Mark Boyd, the founder and the strongest man in UAE, can assure you that this type of training is great for both genders and all fitness levels! The majority of the members are women!
Location: Al Quoz
Website: Strong Gym
Fit Republic
Fit Republic is perhaps one of the most attractive fitness centers in Dubai. It has two locations in Motor City and one just off Sheik Zayed Road 5min from Emirates Mall. They have certified and experienced trainers and offer personal training sessions and a wide range of group classes: pilates, yoga, dance classes, and martial arts. They even have a music section in which they offer classes for various instruments. Fit Republic is one of the most prominent health clubs in Dubai.
Locations:
Gym, gymnastics are, swimming pool - Motor City
Gym, Studio - Sheik Zayed Road
Website: Fit Republic
FitnGlam Women’s SuperClub
FitnGlam is a relatively new ladies-only gym that offers individual training and group classes. Their founder Helena Hijazi moved to Dubai six years ago, and as a covered woman, they could not find a ladies-only facility that would provide the space and equipment at the same level as the mixed gyms around Dubai. She decided to work on a new concept for like-minded ladies who take their fitness seriously and want a top-class fitness facility. FitnGlam started operating in October 2021. It has been one of the most popular spots for ladies to get personal training and group classes. All their trainers and fitness instructors are certified and offer a high-quality service to their members.
Location:
Al Quoz
Mirdif
Website: FitnGlam
Which gyms do Fortius personal trainers have access to in Dubai?
Our personal trainers can access the following gyms:
Train SF gym,
Lucky's Sports Club
Strong Gym
Warehouse gym
Binous
Seven
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As you can see, there is no shortage of gyms in Dubai. However, these are our top ten best gyms in Dubai. No matter what your fitness goal or what type of training you enjoy, we are confident that you will find a gym on this list that will suit your needs!
Do you have a favorite gym in Dubai that didn't make our list? Let us know in the comments below! And don't forget to check out our other blog posts for more fitness tips and tricks!
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