10 gyms worth knowing
Looking to refresh your fitness routine or just want a change of scenery without straying too far from home or work? Whether you're into heavy lifting, HYROX prep, functional workouts, or wellness-focused movement, Business Bay’s location makes it a perfect launchpad. Here are our go-to ten training spots within easy reach, ready when you are.
Fitness First Bay Gate
The ultimate city-side training club, Fitness First Bay Gate is built for balance. Expect high-spec kit, sleek interiors, and a dedicated outdoor zone for functional training. Lap pool? Tick. Recovery perks? Tick tick. A solid option if you like structure, space, and views.
📍 Business Bay
🕒 Weekdays 6am-11pm | Weekends 7am-9pm
🚘 4-minute drive
REVL Training Downtown
This is where structure meets sweat. REVL’s science-backed programming, expert-led classes, and premium equipment make it a go-to for strength, conditioning, and serious results. HYROX fans, this one’s calling.
📍 Downtown Dubai
🕒 Daily 6am–9pm
🚘 4-minute drive
UFC GYM – Business Bay
Heavy bag or heavy lifts? Do both here. UFC Gym brings fight club energy to functional fitness, with a strong line-up of expert-led classes and everything from the Octagon® to turf tracks. Two complimentary classes per week are included.
📍 Business Bay
🕒 Daily 5:30am-11pm
🚘 5-minute drive
UFC GYM – One Central
A little further out, but worth the trip. This spot is all about energy: kickboxing, MMA, HIIT, and a gym floor packed with performance kit. Go solo or plug into a class – it’s got variety and volume.
📍 Trade Centre
🕒 Sunday-Friday 5:30am–11pm | Saturday 9am-6pm
🚘 9-minute drive
StudioRepublik
Say hello to 65,000 sq ft of movement. From strength and cardio to functional movement, StudioRepublik is built for progression. It’s polished, performance-led, and packed with the kind of details that keep you consistent.
📍 Sheikh Zayed Road
🕒 Sunday-Friday 5:30am-11pm | Saturday 5:30am-9pm
🚘 11-minute drive
Champs Sports Club - Al Quoz
No fluff, just focus. Champs brings energy and grit to every corner – from CrossFit rigs and sled tracks to recovery tools and a post-workout café. A full-body fix made for strength-first routines.
📍 Al Quoz
🕒 Monday-Saturday 6am-11pm | Sunday 8am-11pm
🚘 14-minute drive
AB Fitness
Performance-led and full of thoughtful touches – from the indoor track and bright cardio spaces to the outdoor pool. AB Fitness is a great shout for early birds, with solid programming and slick facilities.
📍 Dubai Maritime City
🕒 Gym: Daily Open 24 hours
🕒 Pool: Daily 6am-10pm
🚘 17-minute drive
FitRepublik
One of Dubai’s best-known all-rounder gyms, with a focus on performance. Whether you're swimming laps, lifting heavy, or working through a full circuit, this is a space to do it all, and do it well.
📍 Dubai Sports City
🕒 Sunday-Friday 5:30am-11pm | Saturday 5:30am-9pm
🚘 18-minute drive
Level Up Gyms
A destination gym for the all-rounder. Switch between strength zones, martial arts, padel, and group sessions. Expect space, structure, and a community vibe that’s easy to get into.
📍 Dubai Production City
🕒 Daily 5:30am-10pm
🚘 20-minute drive
Fly High Fitness
Big on performance, even bigger on space. Fly High brings together open gym access, specialist classes, and all the extras you need – recovery, rehab, and more. You’ll want to spend hours here.
📍 Dubai Investment Park
🕒 Weekdays 6am-10pm | Weekends 7am-7pm
🚘 23-minute drive
Your training, your terms
Whether you’re building a new routine or looking for something different, there’s no shortage of options near Business Bay. From boutique studios to heavyweight hubs, this round-up has you covered.
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