Abu Dhabi gyms for women: Exercise club and class guide
Abu Dhabi is not only a major city in the Middle East region, it is a highly developed one whose population is highly affluent. As such, many people in Abu Dhabi are now striving to live highly active lifestyles and avoid the ‘affluenza’ that is becoming an epidemic in the first world. For women in the UAE, this can be especially challenging not only because of the desert heat can make working out somewhat problematic, but also because of additional constraints that local culture can put on them. With this in mind, Pacific Prime UAE brings you the below list of Abu Dhabi gyms, fitness centers and other activities that active women in the city can take advantage of.
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This one’s for the ladies
In the spirit of this article’s target demographic, let’s start with the Abu Dhabi gyms that have ‘women-only’ areas or classes.
Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel Gym near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
This location has an entire exclusive gym area just for women. The Armed Forces Officer Club and Hotel gym has facilities for cardio, martial arts, swimming, squash, tennis, track & field, and plenty of other activities. Also to be noted is their fun kids area, complete with kids swimming pool.
Fitness First Marina Mall at Abu Dhabi Mall
For those that are truly jet setters, Fitness First may be a good choice for you, as they have locations all over the Middle East in addition to their Abu Dhabi gyms. They have ladies-only offerings for belly dancing, personal training, boxing, aerobics, and nutrition classes, on top of their comprehensive gym facilities.
Cobra Fitness in Al Bandar
Cobra fitness offers a pole fitness class known as vertical flex for ladies only that is a full body workout using only your body weight. Aside from this, they offer martial arts classes with women-only sessions, kickboxing classes, and even classes for kids as young as 5.
Gold’s Gym at various locations
A well known name worldwide for cardio and strength training, this location has ladies clubs/areas found at the Al Wahda Mall, Deerfields Town Square and Mazyad Mall locations.
Beyond free weights and machines, this gym also has classes for goga, group cycling, MMA, Pilates, and more.
Vogue Fitness and Crossfit Yas at Yas Marina
At Vogue Fitness, they are focused on getting results by mixing fitness and fun. This is true for all their ladies-only class sessions, even ones like Olympic lifting and Crossfit.
Adrenagy Gym in Khalifa Park
Want a funky new way to test your balance? The Surfset classes at Adrenagy will have you standing on a surfboard in no time. This location also has its own ladies-only club with cardio, Tabata, grit, Zumba, body combat and upper body programs and classes.
Tone Fitness
Exclusive to ladies, Tone offers classes in Zumba, yoga, yogilates, yoga tone, Kangoo jumps, aerobics and personal training.
Bodytree Studio
Bodytree Studio is one of the premier dance schools in Abu Dhabi, but also has options for fitness. Zumba is known as a party first, exercise second type of class at this studio. The barre classes here are also in demand. Barre is a combination of dance and Pilates; a full body workout that stretches lengthens and strengthens muscles. There is also pre-natal Pilates for new moms. Another interesting option, belly dancing, is a great low-impact workout for ladies of all fitness levels; strengthening back and abdominal muscles while getting in some quality cardio. The most graceful among use may also want to check out the studio’s ballet offerings. Finally, everyone can enjoy the studio’s fresh juice bar.
Inspire Sports
One specialty of Inspire Sports is Kangoo jumps, which is aerobic exercise done in specially shaped and especially bouncy footwear. Of course, these are women-only classes, and this gym has classes for both adults and kids. Popular classes include hip hop dance, ballet, karate, and football.
Original Fitness Co. at C6 Tower, Al Bateen
Women-only yoga and fitness classes, including personal training, boot camp fitness, combat fitness, swim fitness and more.
Other Abu Dhabi gyms
Although they may not claim to have classes and facilities only for women, these Abu Dhabi gyms can still meet your needs.
Abu Dhabi Country Club in Al Mushrif
This facility boasts over 150 various fitness classes each week. It’s sure to have a class for every taste.
Al Wahda Health Club at the Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel
When it first opened, this facility touted itself as the largest of all Abu Dhabi gyms, and a cutting edge Technogym. The facility’s range of classes include yoga, Pilates, dance, fitball, fitness assessments, training programs, and nutrition advice. Also, be sure to take advantage of the Club’s swimming pool before you hit the day spa and juice bar.
Bodylines at Beach Rotana
Part of the Rotana hotel chain, Bodylines specializes in martial arts training like boxing, Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu. The facilities use a state of the art gym, plus personal training, fitness classes, and sports massages. Specific activities include Interval training, TRX classes, vertical flex, personal training.
Haddins Fitness Centre at Zayed Sport City
Love the sunshine and not too put off by the heat? Haddins Fitness Center has a great Beach Fitness Workout that may be perfect for you! Those who like High Intensity Interval Training will also be attracted to the Centre’s morning ‘workout of the day’ sessions at 5am and 6am Sun-Thu. This facility is committed to a fun, time efficient, convenient and effective fitness experience where they focus on increasing your strength, endurance, mobility, power and flexibility..
Lifeline Gym at various locations
Lifeline is a quality gym that may appeal to some because of its many Abu Dhabi locations, making them convenient for those who are all about town. Amenities include cardio equipment, weight training, group classes, a pool, a sauna, and a spa.
Rock Gym in Al Markaziyah
Classes at Rock Gym include body design and Pilates.
Hiltonia Health Club in Al Khubeirah
This club features a group rowing machine class called Indo-Row that will really push participants.
The Room at Zayed Sports City
The room is known in Abu Dhabi for its spin classes. However, there are also classes for yoga, Pilates, weightlifting, cross training, running, Zumba, core work, and more. The Room promises the cleanest, most luxurious and most spacious fitness studios in Abu Dhabi.
Al Qudra World Gym on Khalidiya Road
Near Corniche Beach, this gym claims to be a one stop shop for wellness.
Fit and Flex Studios at the Abu Dhabi Gold Club
This facility offers a variety of classes, including cycling, yoga, personal training and nutritional.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel
Online reviewers have said that the Sheraton has the best gym they’ve ever seen in a hotel! The amenities here are certainly up to snuff, and people can take one of the hotel fitness center’s FlexiFit classes, as well as a number of other activities, including squash, tennis, outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, fitness classes, and cardio and weightlifting equipment.
Other ways to get in a workout
Maybe going to Abu Dhabi gyms isn’t even right for you. In that case, you can still get exercise at the following locations.
Abu Dhabi Mall
For a light workout at an unbeatable price, those who are trying to get their 10,000 daily steps in can go mall walking early in the morning in Abu Dhabi Mall.
The Dome near Al Bateen Airport and Zayed Sports City
Proper footballers in Abu Dhabi will probably already be familiar with The Dome. This facility has a number of pitches where you can practice your footwork or play on an organized team.
Bounce Abu Dhabi at Marina Mall
Want a super fun way to burn some calories? Catch some air by jumping on trampolines with a session at Bounce!
Muay Thai and Capoiera Sports Club at the National Cinema Building on Najda Street
If you’re a lady that packs a punch, perhaps some martial arts training is up your alley. The Muay Thai and Capoeira Sports Club specializes in two tough combat styles for serious sluggers. Of course, while Muay Thai is a serious combat sport, capoeira is a fighting style from Brazil that institutes dancing into the mix.
Anahata Wellness in Khalifa City A
While this is a spa rather than a gym, it does feature an interesting activity called Spabiking that you may want to check out while you’re pampering yourself.
Adventure HQ at Dalma Mall and Yas Mall
Abu Dhabi gyms not your thing? Are you more of an adrenaline junkie than a gym rat? Perhaps Adventure HQ is right for you! You can stay active and keep fit by taking part in rock climbing, cycling, water recreation and other action sports.
With all of these great Abu Dhabi gyms and more, you’ll be able to start moving, burning calories and getting fit in no time. Of course, a workout is not without its own risks. As such, you will want to make sure that you have an insurance plan in place that has benefits included for injuries sustained while engaging in athletic activities.
If you have questions about your current plan and its benefits, or you need to secure a new plan, please contact the helpful insurance advisers at Pacific Prime UAE. Our staff is standing by to provide you with plan and pricing information. Call us today!
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