1. BARE
This Business Bay fitness studio is sleek and modern, offering a duo of workouts that can have you burning up to 1,000 calories a class. The aptly named ‘Calories’ class is 50 minutes that mixes up cardio on their ‘skillmill’ treadmills, and functional strength training. In ‘Lab’, the session is more focused on technical strength training, and movements are built to get your metabolism going, while toning muscle.
Address: Clover Bay Tower, Marasi Dr, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 54 455 0597
2. Barry’s
This globally renowned workout was the first of its kind concentrated workout to land in the UAE in 2017, and it now has two locations in Dubai, with a Barry’s located in Dubai Marina and DIFC. Dubbed ‘the toughest workout in the world,’ it’s a sweat-inducing session of treadmill and weight work that takes place in the signature ‘red room.’ They’ve got a loyal following and proven results of helping you achieve your fitness goals.
Address: Central Park Towers, Ground Floor, Financial Center Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 254 4775
3. Boxica
This community gym in Studio City packs a punch when it comes to fun workouts that make everyone feel welcome. While their main beat is fun, fast-paced boxing classes (or hybrid boxing and box work), Boxica also has a spin studio for ride classes. In the cooler months, the outdoor space hosts a regular rotation of strength and circuit training classes that are open to all abilities to come, sweat, and socialise.
Address: 1-2 The Hive Building, Dubai Studio City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 55 483 8361
4. Crank
Homegrown spin studio Crank has a legion of fans in the UAE – and with good reason. They handpick an excellent line-up of trainers that deliver workouts that feel as much like a night out as they do a fitness class. But that’s not to say you won’t work hard at this industrial-looking fitness studio in Alserkal Avenue. They regularly host unique one-off classes at unique locations too, including Aura Skypool and Ski Dubai, so keep an eye on their socials for upcoming events.
Address: Warehouse 43, CRANK, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 321 2095
5. F45
F45 Training is the cult fitness brand from Down Under, with a Chief Brand Officer post held by Hollywood A-Lister Mark Wahlberg. Each class is 45 minutes, and combines a mixture of HIIT, functional training, resistance workouts and cardio circuits. They’re designed to burn fat, build muscle, improve functional form, and torch up to 1,000 calories.
Address: 29 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 55 267 2944
6. The Platform Studios
From humble beginnings in a small studio in Dubai Marina, Platform has expanded into a much larger space in the Marina, as well as opening in DIFC’s Index Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, and Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. There’s an extensive range of classes available in state-of-the-art studios, including HIIT, Booty Burn, Bare and Ride, but there’s also more low-tempo yoga classes for those looking to stretch it out.
Address: 367 and 369 units, L1, Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 258 2006
7. Posture
Posture promises a mind-body-soul experience offering reformer, cadillac, and mat pilates for all levels. With two locations in Dubai – Palm Jumeirah and Downtown – the Balearic-style studio honors the original style of Joseph Pilates and has a strong focus on form and core, rather than simply burning calories, and an emphasis on strength and mobility in all their signature classes.
Address: Downtown Dubai Branch, Ground Floor, The Residence Tower 3, Downtown Emaar, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 58 515 0624
8. Reform Athletica
Reform Athletica was first founded in Jumeirah back in 2018 and has since been providing Dubai’s fitness enthusiasts with their brow-sweating, leg-shaking workouts. Known for their fun-yet-challenging workouts in a homely, welcoming environment, the boutique studio has now opened its second branch in the prestigious ICD Brookfield Place. Choose from six different classes including their signature pilates, inspired by Reform Method and Microform, HIIT classes, Kettlebells and TRX, deep stretch, Vinyasa yoga, and more.
Address: Villa 40 – 165a Jumeirah St, next to Mercato Mall, Jumeirah, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 323 3670
9. SEVEN
This all-encompassing fitness and wellness space in Al Quoz set out on a mission to redefine the traditional gym studio when it opened in 2019. A self-described immersive wellness experience, it promotes a healthy, active lifestyle for its members, with the space comprising an open gym floor, studio rooms, a wellness centre and healthy cafe. In the studios, classes range from ladies-only burn classes, which are weight-based functional training sessions; to Reformer Pilates, Hyrox, or kickboxing, and more relaxing meditation and yoga.
Address: exit 43, Al Manara St, Al Quoz, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 232 3737
10. 1Rebel
The self-described ‘king of gyms’ landed in Dubai in 2022, bringing with it a futuristic, nightclub-inspired workout space with an open gym floor (a first for the brand) and two studios. They’re known and loved for their calorie-busting Ride (spin) and Reshape (HIIT) classes delivered in neon-lit studio spaces where a pumping soundtrack and best-in-class trainers encourage you to push yourself to the max.
Address: Icd Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, Trade Centre, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 324 0663
