Looking for ways to stay in shape? Or a fun way to spend your evening without breaking the bank? It’s good to know many gyms are offering free exercise classes to get a taste of what they have to offer.

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So if you’re looking to work up a sweat this week (before your weekend pool party brunch) this is where to exercise in Dubai for free, for a limited time.

Free exercise classes you can do in Dubai now

FitnGlam

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Dubbed a ‘super club for women’ this is the place for, you guessed it, women only. Try a range of boutique classes, such as barre, yoga or boxing and many others, for free. Available for first-time visitors only, all you need to do is provide your name and the best number to reach you on, and one of the FitnGlam team members will respond within 24 hours to book you in for a free trial.

Open Mon-Fri, 6am-11pm, Sat-Sun, 7am-10pm. Various locations, fitnglam.ae (04 333 2215).

GymNation

Offering a range of classes, GymNation is a favourite in Dubai. Expect classes you will likely be familiar with, like body pump and yoga, but also something different on the timetable too, such as jumpnation, CrossFit, and a Bollywood dancing workout. Locations are dotted around the city and each one offers a free class for new customers.

Open daily, 24 hours. Various locations, gymnation.com

Wellfit

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Wellfit gym in Jumeirah Village Circle is said to be the largest indoor health and fitness club in Dubai, boasting world-class facilities and amenities. It offers over 300 weekly classes and has hundreds of cardio equipment. Unfortunately, the free trial is not available here, but you can book yourself in for the taster at its Meydan and Sharjah locations. Simply sign up online to bag a generous and free three-day pass.

Open Mon-Sat, 5.30am-11pm, Sun, 6am-9pm. Various locations, wellfit.me (04 702 0700)

1 Rebel

If you’re familiar with the London workout scene, chances are you may have already tried the 1Rebel experience already. Having arrived in DIFC last year, Dubai residents are able to try two of its signature classes for free: Ride and Reshape. Ride is 1Rebel’s version of a spin class, and a Reshape is a mix of interval training and weights. Redeem your free class by simply showing your Emirates ID.

Open Mon-Fri, 6am-11pm, Sat-Sun, 8am-9pm. DIFC, 1rebel.com (04 324 0663)

BOXiQ

Into letting off steam with a boxing session? Head to BoxIQ in Al Quoz for a free session. Boxing coach Joe Ackary, the founder behind the gym, offers a range of classes, all with boxing at their core. Whether you’re a newbie or familiar with a punch bag, the first class is free whichever you choose.

Open Mon-Thurs, 6am-9pm, Fri, 6am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. BoxIQ, Level M, Al Joud Centre, Al Quoz, boxiq.me (058 563 6123)

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