Your guide to fresh fitness spots nearby
Training around Ibn Battuta Mall? From functional gyms to fitness classes we love, this area’s got a mix of spots to suit how you move, whether you're into strength, circuits, or just getting started.
Here are a few we rate – no long drives required.
Fitness First – Ibn Battuta Mall
If you want convenience without compromise, this mall-based spot brings strong equipment and a full class lineup. Expect plenty of space to train, from free weights to functional zones. Great for early starts or fitting in a session between errands.
📍 Jebel Ali Village
🕒 Sunday-Friday 5:30am-11pm | Saturday 7am-9pm
🚘 4-minute drive
Champs Sports Club – Festival Plaza
Spacious and purpose-built for real training – from cardio and weights to functional training and recovery zones – all in one easy-to-reach spot. You’ll find hot–cold recovery, boxing bags, and serious strength kit. Ideal for consistent sessions or weekend resets.
📍 Dubai Festival Plaza
🕒 Weekdays 6am-11pm | Weekends 8am-10pm
🚘 5-minute drive
RAISE Fitness & Wellness
Aesthetic meets performance. This design-led space is bright, open and fresh. Expect premium strength and cardio equipment, plus an outdoor functional training area overlooking the water. Perfect for neighbourhood sessions and building a feel-good routine.
📍 Jumeirah Islands
🕒 Weekdays 6am-10pm | Weekends 7am-10pm
🚘 12-minute drive
Level Up Gyms
A fitness space built for variety. Train harder, train smarter, with functional zones, dedicated strength and bodybuilding areas, cardio, padel, martial arts, yoga, and more. This one’s for the all-rounders.
📍 Dubai Production City
🕒 Daily 5:30am-10pm
🚘 12-minute drive
Fly High Fitness
Fly High isn’t just a gym, it’s a full-body reset, made for how you train now. Two levels of open gym space, class-led energy, recovery zones, a post-workout café, and co-working lounge. Whether you’re here to lift heavy, move better, or reset your routine, this is the performance-first gym to try.
📍 Dubai Investment Park
🕒 Weekdays 6am-10pm | Weekends 7am-7pm
🚘 13-minute drive
Champs Sports Club – Al Quoz
A solid pick if you want space to move, lift or zone out. Functional, straightforward and fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, plus a sauna for post-workout recovery. The layout is simple but effective, with everything you need in one open, well-lit space. Great if you like to train without distractions.
📍 Al Quoz
🕒 Monday-Saturday 6am-11pm | Sunday 8am-11pm
🚘 14-minute drive
StudioRepublik
65,000 sqft of serious training space spread across two floors, with zones for strength, cardio and functional fitness. Add to that a full schedule of group classes if you're in the mood to mix it up.
📍 Sheikh Zayed Road
🕒 Sunday-Friday 5:30am-11pm | Saturday 5:30am-9pm
🚘 15-minute drive
Ready to switch things up?
Explore the full Privilee gym map and find a space that fits your vibe.