Arada purchases three UAE-based gyms as it grows fitness division
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Dubai real estate: Al Barari luxury villa property with private branded gym for sale
The spotlight of this remarkable property is the ‘1Rebel Home,’ a state-of-the-art gym from the globally acclaimed fitness brand, 1Rebel
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GymNation aims to offer affordable and accessible health for UAE
Memberships GymNation start at just AED99 per month
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Athleisure dominates Dubai fashion scene with homegrown retailers moving to cash in
Athleisure clothing has emerged as Dubai’s top fashion choice while retailers race to cash in on the trend
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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
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UAE launches first gym for people of determination in Abu Dhabi
The facility is located at the Zayed Port and offers inclusive sports activities, active programme of community events and more
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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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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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Gold’s Gym splits from master franchisee in UAE and Oman
‘Several Emirati parties’ looking to take over from Al Ahli Holding Group, according to Gold’s Gym CEO Adam Zeitsiff
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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
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Olympic legend Michael Johnson to launch fitness brand in Dubai
Michael Johnson Performance will open its doors in October at Mina Rashid with a sports facility for athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels
Badra
Small city builds weightlifting champions in Iraq – in pictures
In cafes along the main road dissecting the small town, 10 kilometres (six miles) from the border with Iran, chatter rarely veers far from the successes of local lifters. A weightlifting training centre, set up in 1993 in a Badra high school, is still in operation.
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In eastern Iraq, a small town builds weightlifting champions
A 1993 weightlifting training centre is keeping the competitive sport alive some 200 km east of Baghdad
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Video: Women in Saudi Arabia to gain new opportunities with changing social restrictions
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman hopes to change the perception of Saudi Arabia as a country stuck in the past.
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New Nakheel project to include Olympic-size pool, giant gym
Developer is calling for construction proposals for the clubhouse and retail centre in Jumeirah Park