Revealed: 10 high-end gyms in Dubai you can try for free

With the summer heat burning down upon Dubai, it’s become too hot for that morning jog around the block.

You may have also turned into the casual couch potato either because you are too exhausted after work or are too lazy to step out for a walk in the evening.

However, with epidemics such as diabetes and obesity rising in the UAE, it is essential to maintain a fitness regimen.

Across the country, there are several gyms equipped with the latest exercise gear, great interiors and licenced trainers.

Although the top-of-the-range gyms come at a hefty price, most of them offer trial periods and an option to try out some of their group classes such as pilates and zumba.

If you were to check out one gym a day and try out their classes, you would have earned yourself an exceptional workout – for free.

Here’s a list of 10 facilities in Dubai that offer complimentary services…

1. Fitness First – Try a free class or a day at the gym

What: This fitness club offers you access to a gym where you can choose to train on your own or with the aid of a personal trainer. They also offer group exercises that focus on cardio training.

Where: Fitness First has 23 branches in Dubai and the offer is valid at all of them

Membership: The club offers various membership types for different durations. The price for a basic three-month membership is Dhs2299, while a Plus membership costs Dhs4899, and a Platinum membership costs Dhs5399.

2. GFX – Try a free class

What: At this fitness centre, they don’t operate as a gym, rather, they offer different workout classes, including cycling, swing yoga, body combat, pilates, zumba, belly dancing and more.

Where: Mirdiff and Executive Towers in Business Bay Downtown Dubai

Membership: They don’t operate on a membership basis, rather, you pay as you go. You can also book a voucher for a certain number of classes and choose which workout to attend each time. One class costs Dhs85 and 10 classes cost Dhs650.

3. Cadence Theory – One free class

What: An indoor group cycling centre

Where: Sky Gardens tower in DIFC

Membership: You can pay Dhs120 per class or purchase an unlimited number of classes for a month for Dhs800.

4. Fidelity Fitness Club – One free class

What: Access to the gym, yoga, cardio activities, and water exercises

Where: Located at Jumeirah Lake Towers

Membership: They offer several memberships according to the duration, with the price starting at Dhs3,900.

5. Fitness Terminal – Free one day pass

What: A gym that aims to provide a fitness facility in residential areas that lack it.

Where: Al Warqaa, Dubai

Membership: The price for one month is Dhs450, for three months is Dhs1, 000 and for a year is Dhs2, 500. All memberships include unlimited entries with full access to the centre’s facilities.

6. Define – One free class

What: At Define, they aim to help you lead a ‘healthy lifestyle by connecting your mind and body’. They guide you towards eating healthy and strengthening your body at the same time.

Where: Unit 17 Silverene Tower B, Dubai Marina

Membership: Prices start at Dhs1250

7. Elevation Fitness – Free one day pass

What: Offers personal training and group training classes. Focuses on body building and health. Also offers boxing classes.

Where: Business Bay and Jumeirah Lake towers

8. 9Round – Try a free class

What: A 30-minute kickboxing workout segmented into nine rounds, each focusing on strengthening different areas of the body.

Where: It is located in Al Manara on Sheikh Zayed Road and operates daily from 7 am to 10 pm. Timings differ over the weekend.

9. Fitness 360 – Free three day pass

What: Access to a gym, group exercises including zumba, body pump, body combat, body jam, yoga, kickboxing and belly dancing. Also offer personal training sessions.

Where: J3 Mall, Mazaya Centre, Arabian Centre and International City

10. Innovative Fitness – One free class

What: A boutique personal training club. They offer body-stimulating classes that test agility, strength and balance.

Where: Mirdiff