With tranquil green spaces, exceptional villas and a championship golf course featuring some spectacular city views, Dubai Hills Estate provides some of the most refined living in the city. Whilst these attractions are important for residents of the neighbourhood, they’re not the only things on offer. The vibrant community is also home to some of the city’s most exceptional gyms, where state-of-the-art equipment, expert coaching and ultra-modern workout spaces come together.
In a continually evolving city, Dubai Hills Estate offers fitness options designed for those who are always on the go. Keep reading to discover the best gyms in the area, perfect for hitting your fitness goals.
F45
Fun and effective workouts are a feature of this world-renowned fitness brand, whilst trainers provide an energetic and supportive environment. With top-class facilities, visitors wishing to improve their fitness in a pleasurable and well-maintained environment can relax in the knowledge that their workouts will be demanding but highly enjoyable.
Whilst some gyms can be daunting for those who may not be entirely used to gym culture, F45 offers a safe space, with trainers who understand how difficult it can be to take that first step. There is an abundance of workouts on offer, including recovery, hybrid, resistance and cardio, each offering unique and systemised workouts.
The gym, which was born in Australia and markets itself as a global fitness and lifestyle community, offers classes designed to burn 400-600 calories in just 45 minutes, meaning you can enjoy a significant workout in less than an hour. Noticeable changes in a short period of time are what this place is all about, making it one of the most frequented in the Dubai Hills Estate area.
Into The Room
“Where Consistency Becomes Your Strength” is the mantra at ‘Into The Room’ – a welcoming female-owned gym. Featuring a Technogym checkup machine, sustainable fitness is the idea at this particular studio, with trainers encouraging shorter but smarter workouts.
Into The Room recognises that life in your 30s can be busy. Extreme routines, burn-out and over-the-top mindsets are a thing of the past here, with a focus on consistency and habits that are conducive to a healthy mind and body. The energy on display, as well as the attention to detail, are just a couple of key things on show at this top-class facility, with state-of-the-art equipment ensuring visitors return more often than not.
This fitness centre caters to health-conscious visitors by offering a free consultation and a café with a range of healthy options – including smoothies and fresh juices to refuel after a workout. A range of different classes are available, with sessions running every 30 minutes. Members are encouraged to “just show up, get it done, and get on with your day,” which highlights the no-nonsense approach at this particular establishment.
Elite Sports Performance
Whilst not a traditional gym in the strictest sense of the word, this place offers trainers who specialise in injury recovery. Having treated a range of high-level footballers, including Aston Villa’s Matty Cash, Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Arsenal’s Declan Rice, the facilities on offer at Elite Sports Performance are second to none.
With a heavy focus primarily on treatment and rehabilitation, world-class trainers are also on hand to deliver high-level sports performance training, creating bespoke programmes for the meticulous athlete.
This advanced performance centre offers a range of different membership options. The 12-session physiotherapy package is tailored for those who are recovering from a sports injury, whilst the 12-session training package is aimed at fitness-conscious folks who are targeting a specific fitness goal. For those seeking a more traditional gym experience, there is the ‘Founder Member’ package, ideal for the recreational athlete or gym user who wants to train in an elite environment. Benefits include any-time access 7 times a week, two ice baths per month, access to 15 classes per week and a free Nike X Elite T-shirt.
The Platform Studios
With friendly staff on hand to guide you through your fitness journey, The Platform Studios is an award-winning fitness studio with top-notch equipment. Spacious and well-maintained, the gym markets itself, quite simply, as the “UAE’s Finest. No Debate.” And it’s easy to see why.
There are a range of classes on offer at this world-class fitness centre, with Barre offering a rhythm-based, technical workout with the goal of intentional movement focusing on sculpting muscle, flexibility and coordination. Booty Burn & Core provides a lower body workout like no other, and there is also a boxing class for the more adventurous fitness enthusiast, as well as HIIT, pilates, ride (spinning) and yoga classes for a more conventional gym experience.
The Platform also offers a range of events from Desert Ride and John’s Run Club to The Platform Games and even a wellness retreat in Bali, Indonesia. The Dubai Hills Estate facility is set across 30,000 sq.ft. and features a world-class HIIT arena complete with more than 75 spots. The colossal projector and laser show are ultra-futuristic and the cycling studio features more than 55 bikes, with group rides turning into something akin to the Tour De France.
Fitness enthusiasts seeking a traditional workout experience with world-class coaches in a branded environment need look no further than F45 and The Platform Studios. If it is a welcoming, female-owned gym you seek, then Into The Room is your best bet. For those who may need specialist attention where injuries are concerned, Elite Sports Performance is the right gym. Whatever it is you require, there is a gym to suit your needs in Dubai Hills Estate.
