Flex your muscles at these top 10 gyms in DIFC
You may know Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as a globally-renowned financial hub; but did you know it also home to a multitude of fitness centres and gyms? So, if you’re looking to stave off that work-related stress with a burst of exercise, your choices are certainly plentiful. Want to find the fitness hub in the area that’s best suited to your preferences? Our guide to the most popular gyms in DIFC has you covered.
LIST OF GYMS IN DIFC DUBAI
Workout is not just a plan that you embark on, it’s a lifelong process to build a healthy lifestyle and a lean physique. Learn the true art of exercising at these gyms in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
D5 EXECUTIVE DIFC GYM
One of the best gyms in DIFC is D5 Executive Gym. It goes beyond the conventional methods of exercise and offers assistance in every aspect of training. The gym has a team of highly-experienced personal trainers who focus on improving the clients’ training and lifestyle.
D5 offers multiple training packages such as gold, silver or bronze starting at AED 1.5k per person. They even have a dedicated fitness programme for women. Their Lean Legs Workout is designed to help women shed that stubborn belly fat.
Their other services include laboratory tests, neuro-calibration, sports massage, consultation, soft tissue treatment and facial stretch therapy.
- Location: Gate Village, Building 3 – towards DIFC Parking – Trade Centre, DIFC
- Timings: 06:00 am – 09:00 pm | Fri-Sat: 08:00 am – 02:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-360-7640
F45 TRAINING DUBAI
Offering a mix of circuit and HIIT workouts, F45 Training is geared towards all aspects of fitness. The centre offers cardio, resistance and hybrid programmes seven days a week, apart from the best boot camps in Dubai. They also offer trial sessions that you can join by filling out a simple form available on their website. You can sign up today!
- Location: DAMAC Park Towers, P2, Shop 1 – DIFC
- Timings: 06:00 am – 10:00 am, 04:30 pm to 08:30 pm | Fri-Sat: 08:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Contact: +971-55-631-8370
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE DUBAI
Operating since 2009, Ultimate Performance is a popular gym in DIFC. The brainchild of Nick Mitchell, this gym focuses on one-on-one personal training. They have expert trainers who offer both in-house and online sessions. Their fitness courses include fat loss, 12-week transformation and online personal training. The gym features a large training area, Atlantis training equipment and an expert team.
- Location: Emirates Financial Towers, 5 Al Sukook Street DIFC
- Timings: 06:00 am – 09:00 pm | Saturday: 06:00 am to 02:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-431-9004
RIGHTFIT
Located in Central Park Towers, RightFit is a unique space for fitness enthusiasts. It primarily offers an EMS training programme — a high-intensity workout for 20 minutes using the latest equipment!
The gym features two studios, top-of-the-range equipment, an expert team and an outdoor area with a temperature-controlled swimming pool. This all adds up to people having an incredible experience….which becomes even more supreme, with the majestic views of the iconic Burj Khalifa.
Right Fit offers semi-private classes for all as well as dedicated sessions for women. The cost of an EMS session is AED 200 per session.
- Location: Central Park Towers – DIFC Level P3
- Timings: 06:00 am – 10:30 pm | Sat: 06:00 am – 01:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-330-0090
THE PLATFORM STUDIOS
Discover the joy of exercising at The Platform Studios. The studio offer yoga, Pilates, HIIT, barre, boxing and cryo sessions, to name a few. You can visit the Classes section on their website and look for videos of their online training sessions to know more.
The cost of their fitness classes varies, depending upon the type of session you opt for. A three-month session at the Platform gym DIFC starts from AED 142.8. You can also subscribe to Studios TV to join the live classes with certified trainers at the Platform Gym in DIFC. They offer free classes for new member as well.
- Location: The Index Building – Trade Centre, DIFC
- Timings: 06:00 am – 09:00 pm | Fri-Sat: 08:00 am – 07:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-597-3847 | +971-4-435-8083
FITNESS FIRST DIFC
Fitness First is a well-known name in Dubai. Spread over 1,94700 sq. ft., this gym offers an enriching fitness experience. The gym offers a top-of-the-range cardio and freestyle area as well as an immersive studio for yoga, spin and boxing. Additionally, it features a sauna, members lounge and an innovative heart rate-based system – MyZONE™ in Dubai.
Fitness First offers over 500 group exercises with expert instructors. From yoga and Pilates to BodyPump and RPM, there are plenty of options for you to explore. Fitness First offers two types of plans: Platinum or Titanium, each of which comes with a host of benefits. These include the respective number of classes, academy programmes, access to pools, free fitness classes for kids, free parking, an account on My FitnessFirst App and other perks. They also provide VIP memberships at AED 20 per month. Terms and conditions apply.
- Location: Building No. 3, Level 1
- Timings: 05:30 am – 11:00 pm | Sat-Sun: 09:00 am – 09:00 pm | Public holidays: 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-423-1900
BARRY’S DUBAI
Established in 2017, Barry’s is a trusted brand for health and wellness in Dubai. It was the first studio for HIIT in the Middle East. Barry’s has a holistic approach to fitness and that’s what sets it apart. It has a state-of-the-art training room equipped with the best equipment.
Additionally, there is an in-house fuel bar, shop, restrooms and secure lockers for a convenient experience. The instructors are also certified and have a wealth of knowledge that helps them tailor programmes that cater to each individual.
- Location: Central Park Towers, Ground Floor – Financial Center Road
- Timings: 06:00 am to 09:00 pm | Thursday: 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm | Friday: 08:00 am to 02:00 pm | Saturday: 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-254-4775
THE WAREHOUSE GYM DIFC
Known as the best boxing gym in DIFC, The Warehouse has both a mixed facility as well as a separate one for the ladies. The Warehouse Studio in DIFC features personal training, bodybuilding, Olympic lifting, free weights, cardio, squat racks, circuits area, BlackBox and cycling studio and cryotherapy. Additionally, there is an infrared sauna, juice bars, along with showers and changing rooms. The standard membership at The Warehouse starts from AED 333 per month.
- Location: Gate Avenue, DIFC
- Timings: 05:30 am – 12:00 am | Sat-Sun: 07:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-320-1359
J CLUB AT JUMEIRAH EMIRATES TOWERS
If you live in DIFC, you’ve most probably heard of J Club. With a full schedule of classes with fitness instructors and state-of-the-art equipment, they help you stay in shape in Dubai. It offers yoga, HIIT, spinning, body combat, Zumba, Pilates and various other strength and mobility exercises.
- Location: Upper Level, The Boulevard, Jumeirah Emirates Towers – Sheikh Zayed Road – DIFC
- Timings: 06:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-319-8660
THE RITZ-CARLTON DIFC GYM
Guests at the quintessential Ritz-Carlton in Dubai can enjoy complimentary access to the impressive gym at the hotel. Undoubtedly one of the top gyms in DIFC, this hub of fitness consists of an array of free weights, cardio equipment and LIFE FITNESS® machines. A personal trainer is there with a customised programme to guide you through your fitness regime.
Here is what a fitness membership at The Ritz-Carlton offers.
- Access to an indoor pool and spa
- Complimentary spa treatment
- A welcome gift
- An option to freeze membership for one month
- A 10% discount on the renewal of membership
- An opportunity to receive an additional one month of gym access, upon recommending a friend
- Free parking for three hours
- Discounts on spa treatments, food and beverages outlets (including alcohol) and spa products (excluding consignment)
The cost of a one-month membership at the Ritz-Carlton fitness centre is AED 1,500.
- Location: Gate Village, DIFC, Off Sheikh Zayed Road
- Timings: 07:00 am – 10:00 pm (Mixed gym on the podium floor, ladies gym on the 15th floor)
- Contact: +971-4-372-2777
FAQs ABOUT BEST GYMS IN DIFC AND MORE
WHAT ARE THE BEST GYMS IN OTHER RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF DUBAI?
Almost all residential areas in Dubai have multiple gyms. While some of them have multiple branches, few of them are limited to only one outlet. When it comes to the most revered gyms in Dubai’s top residential communities, Tribe Fit, Fitness First, GFX, Fit Republik and GymNation are some of the many!
ARE THERE ANY CHEAP GYMS IN DUBAI?
While there are many cheap gyms in Dubai, Gold’s Gym, Fitness First and Power Gym come to mind as some of the most reputable names in the region’s fitness industry.
ARE THERE ANY GYMS FOR KIDS IN DUBAI?
Kids also need to stay fit as a fiddle! To cater to their fitness needs, there are quite a few gyms for kids in Dubai. These include Little Gladiators, Fitness First and We Rock The Spectrum Dubai.
ARE THERE ANY LADIES-ONLY GYMS IN DUBAI?
To respect the privacy of women who want to work out in a secluded space, Dubai is home to several female-only gyms and fitness centres. Here’s our guide to women’s only gyms in Dubai.
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