The awards ceremony recognises individuals and businesses for their contributions to health, fitness, and wellness in the UAE
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1Rebel
Dubai’s DIFC is now home to 11,500 sq ft. fitness studio, 1Rebel
London-born 1Rebel was named King of Gyms by GQ magazine
Aljada
Arada ropes in Dubai’s RAQ Contracting to build Sharjah’s largest high-tech fitness centre
The 65,000 square foot fitness centre, coming up in the popular Madar family entertainment district, will be operated by Wellfit, the fitness brand founded by the realty company
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How the MENA region’s fitness industry has bounced back from Covid-19 to full health
Experts agree that the future of the sector will be a hybrid model incorporating the best of bricks-and-mortar and digital
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Video: How the pandemic changed fitness forever
The physical activity market is worth more than $800 billion worldwide, but it has had to pivot fast as countries around the world impose strict lockdown measures. Fitness experts expect future workouts to be a mixture of in-person and online classes, while studio apps are hoping for more corporate sign-ups.
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Entrepreneur of the Week: Dylan Eiffe, CEO of boutique gym Bare
CEO of boutique gym Bare on why Dubai’s fitness sector is lagging behind many Western cities
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Xponential to open 50 female-only studios in Saudi Arabia
Expansion to begin with five brand flagship location in Riyadh in October
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Video: Will gym memberships soon be a thing of the past?
Gym memberships in Dubai are the second most expensive in the world – behind Tokyo. But there are other app-based options that offer discounts on classes around the city. These new offerings allow greater flexibility for users who want a wider variety of classes.
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Entrepreneur of the Week: Fritz Lanman of ClassPass
US-based fitness experience app ClassPass is set to launch in Dubai in October as part of its global expansion plan