A Rundown of Top Gyms by Neighbourhood
It’s useful to know which gyms in Dubai are located near your home or workplace. If you’re looking for a top gym in Dubai including Fitness First Dubai , check out these popular fitness centres across town.
1. Fidelity – JLT
Via Facebook | @FidelityFitnessDubai
Fidelity Fitness boasts state-of-the-art entertainment systems, palm-scan access, saunas, personal training and a juice bar; this gym in Dubai even boasts an outdoor infinity pool that sits under the city lights. Membership also includes classes for Les Mills, yoga and spinning.
Price: Around AED 4,000 annually
Location: Almas Tower, JLT
insydo tip: If you bank with Mashreq, Emirates NBD, ADCD or Citibank, you can benefit from a reduced monthly rate.
2. TribeFit – Dubai Marina
Boasting over 22,000 square metres of funky, urban décor, TribeFit is a gym in Dubai Marina that boasts five group exercise studios, a free weights area and a spinning studio. Sports fanatics can also sign up for Tribal Games and enjoy a game of basketball or tennis while working up a good sweat.
Price: Around AED 6,000 annually
Location: Silverene Tower, Dubai Marina
insydo tip: TribeFit organises a range of classes including dance, pilates, boxing, TRX, circuit training and boot camps on the beach.
3. Fitness First Dubai – Palm Jumeirah
Via Facebook | @FitnessFirstME
With 19 world-class gyms and health clubs in the city, Fitness First Dubai is an industry leader boasting thousands of members and is also well known for weightlifting and personal training. Your Fitness First Dubai membership gives you access to classes that include Zumba, Body Pump, yoga, pilates and spinning.
Price: Around AED 4,600 annually
Location: Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah
insydo tip: Fitness First boasts ‘Platinum’ clubs in Dubai, but you’ll have to upgrade from a standard plan to gain access.
4. EMD Fitness – Business Bay
As one of the largest gyms in the city, EMD Fitness features everything from a boxing ring and healthy bites café to massage facilities, pool and even a barber shop. This place has it all – whether you’re into lifting, MMA or need the support of a personal trainer.
Price: Around AED 4,000
Location: Blue Bay Tower, Business Bay
insydo tip: This gym in Dubai is located in a busy business tower, and finding a parking spot can be a headache.
5. Warehouse Gym Dubai – Al Quoz
Via Facebook | @whgymdubai
Warehouse Gym Dubai is a basement-style gym boasting 20,000 square feet of exercise space. Imagine steel stairways, shipping containers and wired fencing – all splashed with vibrant graffiti and brought to life with funky lighting. It’s also popular for CrossFit and boasts a range of other gym classes.
Price: AED 100 for daily access
Location: Umm Suqeim Road, Al Quoz
insydo tip: For casual gym junkies, the grungy underground feel of the space might not be appealing.
6. Fit Republik – Sports City
Via Facebook | @Fitrepublik
Fit Republik is a massive gym in Dubai that houses Olympic-level facilities, including a 50m swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnastics arena, an MMA fighting zone and a state-of-the art gym, encased in floor-to-ceiling windows. The quality of coaching here is also second to none.
Price: Around AED 4,800 annually
Location: Building 1 And 2, Sports City
insydo tip: Take note that a drop-in session at the gym is a bit pricey.
7. ENGINE Health and Fitness – Jumeirah
Via Facebook | @EngineHealthandFitnessDubai
At ENGINE Health and Fitness, fitness enthusiasts will experience three floors of high-grade equipment and sleek facilities spanning over 30,000 sq. Classes on offer include kickboxing, Pilates, Zumba and spinning by Les Mills. They even boast a number of ladies-only classes and couples’ discounts, too.
Price: Around ED 4,200 annually
Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah
insydo tip: Serious lifters might find the free weights area small and cramped.
