Gym and Fitness: Saturday morning workouts recommended by the Privilee Team

Throwdowns and classes to try

Looking for a way to kickstart your weekend? We've got you covered! Whether you’re looking to crush your fitness goals, build strength, or just shake off the week, we’ve handpicked the best Saturday morning workouts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 

Hannah and Kate have curated a list of their favourite high-intensity classes that will challenge your body and leave you feeling accomplished. From heart-pumping CrossFit sessions to muscle-toning boxing HIIT, these workouts are the perfect way to energise your weekend. 

Dubai

Drop10

Full Body Challenge, 8am

Ready to push past your limits? Drop10 Full Body Challenge Day is here to put you to the test! Join a crew of like-minded people with the same drive, and tackle high-rep, high-volume workouts that keep you moving and motivated. This isn’t just any workout; it’s about hitting your personal best and then going beyond.

Dark fitness studio with neon lights and a variety of fitness equipment
Drop10

The Project DXB

Team Challenge, 8.30am

Get ready for an electrifying start to your weekend with Saturday’s 75-minute Team Challenge! This high-energy strength and conditioning session is designed to build endurance and test your teamwork. You'll join forces with a teammate to tackle a series of challenging rounds that blend power, agility, and stamina. Expect fast-paced movements, encouraging coaching, and a motivating atmosphere that’ll have you powering through together.

A gym area featuring Concept2 machines, air bikes, TRX suspension trainers, and a variety of fitness equipment against a black and red accent wall, with neatly organized medicine balls and resistance bands in the background.
The Project DXB

CHALK Training Ground

Hero WOD, 9am

Level up with a workout that’s all about functional strength, speed, and endurance. This session is packed with high-intensity movements designed to challenge every muscle group, combining heavy lifts with quick cardio bursts to keep you moving. Power through dynamic exercises like kettlebell swings, sled pushes, and drills, pushing your power, balance, and agility to new heights. Perfect for anyone looking to build real, everyday strength that goes beyond the gym.

Step into The Training Ground and unlock your true potential!
CHALK Training Ground

SK Fitness

CrossFit, 9am 

Kick off your weekend with SK’s CrossFit Throwdown—an intense group workout that brings the heat in Dubai Production City. This session is designed to test your strength, speed, and grit, combining classic CrossFit moves like power cleans, box jumps, and kettlebell swings. You’ll tackle challenging rounds alongside a pumped-up community, with expert coaches guiding you through each lift, squat, and sprint. Ready to go all out? This throwdown is the ultimate way to start the weekend strong.

Aerial view of a gym with rowing machines, air bikes, ski ergs, and a wall rig with ropes, setup for cardio and strength workouts.
SK Fitness

BOXiQ

Champ Camp, 10am

Ready to train like a champ? Step into the ring with a boxing session designed to sharpen your skills and build serious strength. This program combines expert coaching with intense drills, from precision pad work to powerful bag rounds, helping you master footwork, speed, and control. Whether you’re perfecting jabs or working on uppercuts, this session has everything you need to take your boxing game to the next level.

Professional boxing ring with branded flooring and surrounding training equipment.
BOXiQ

Abu Dhabi 

FitGround

S.W.E.A.T, 9am

S.W.E.A.T. will challenge every aspect of your fitness. This class fuses Strength, Workout, Endurance, Agility, and Training into one explosive session. Expect fast-paced circuits combining compound exercises, agility drills, and cardio blasts that target your cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and metabolic efficiency. With minimal rest between exercises, you'll keep your heart rate up to build muscle, and boost stamina. If you're ready to sweat, grind, and see results, this class is your next challenge.

Minimalist gym space featuring gymnastic rings, pull-up bars, and a weight rack with barbells, set against a light gray wall on a spacious, dark-tiled floor.
FitGround

FIRE Fit

FORCE, 8.30am

FORCE is FIRE Fit’s signature 45-minute boxing HIIT class that packs a serious punch. This high-intensity session combines boxing techniques with dynamic strength training to sculpt your upper body, lower body, and core. Expect a fast-paced mix of heavy bag rounds, shadowboxing, and resistance exercises, all set to energizing beats to keep you moving. From power punches to explosive bodyweight drills, FORCE challenges every muscle group and takes your endurance to the next level.

Red fitness studio at FIRE Fit, featuring windows and free weights with dynamic lighting
FIRE Fit

Motion Cycling

The Formula, 10am

Step into an immersive 45-minute spin session like no other. In a dark, candlelit room, you’ll ride to high-energy beats that fuel every pedal stroke, keeping you inspired and in the zone. This isn’t just a workout—it’s a full-body experience that combines intense cardio with targeted resistance to tone your legs, core, and upper body. With each track, the energy builds, pushing you through sprints, climbs, and intervals that elevate endurance and power.

Rows of stationary bikes prepared for a spin class in a dimly lit room, with each bike having a white towel placed on its handlebars. The dark ambiance and low lighting create an intense, focused atmosphere, ideal for a high-energy indoor cycling workout
MOTION Cycling

321 Sports

321 Sweat, 10am

Ignite your fitness with this HIIT session! Work through intense bursts of work that target every muscle group, followed by quick recovery breaks to keep your energy up and your heart rate pumping. This workout combines explosive cardio, strength, and plyometric moves—from burpees and mountain climbers to squats and lunges. Each round is crafted to build strength and cardio fitness, leaving you energised.

A spacious gym with a green workout track in the center, surrounded by exercise equipment like rowing machines, weights, and functional training gear.
321 Sports

Arena Fitness

CrossFit, 9am

You’ll complete a variety of movements in this dynamic CrossFit sessions, from heavy lifts to fast-paced cardio bursts, each one challenging your body in a new way. Think power cleans, box jumps, and battle ropes - everything to get your heart racing and muscles working overtime. Whether you’re building strength or boosting stamina, this session will keep you on your toes and leave you feeling stronger with every round. See what you're really made of.

Gym rack area with hoops and ropes
Arena Fitness