Indoor workout sites across the UAE that provide exercises at no cost, ranging from boxing to running
As the UAE summer heats up, reaching temperatures and humidity levels that make outdoor activities uncomfortable, residents and visitors are seeking ways to stay active indoors. Fortunately, the UAE offers a wide variety of indoor sports venues and events that cater to a range of fitness levels and interests. Here are some of the best free indoor workout options available during the summer:
Gyms with Free Day Passes
Several gyms across the UAE are offering free day passes or trials to new guests. Warehouse Gym, with multiple locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, provides a three-day free pass with classes like boxing, Crossfit, strength training, cardio, and mobility. Registration online is required.
GymNation, with branches across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah, offers a three-day free trial, featuring Les Mills, yoga, Zumba, and over 500 equipment pieces. Signing up beforehand is necessary.
Fit Gym in Abu Dhabi (Yas Island) and Ras Al Khaimah (Al Hamra) offers a free day pass and classes including MMA, spin, and yoga.
Indoor Mall-Based Workout Sessions
The Dubai Mallathon invites the public to join free group walks and runs at nine malls across the city, including Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira, and Dubai Marina Mall. It is free and open to anyone, with no pre-registration required.
Yas Mall's Walking Club runs free indoor wellness walking sessions every Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 am to 9 am, open to all ages and fitness levels, turning the mall into a crowd-free walking trail. Participants can also enjoy exclusive post-walk discounts and sample offers.
Special Indoor Sports Events and Venues
Dubai Sports World at Dubai World Trade Centre (Sheikh Saeed Halls 1-3) hosts numerous indoor sports courts, pitches, and events, operating until early September. While most classes are chargeable, there is a free-to-access gym.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi hosts free fitness classes periodically, making it another good option for indoor workouts during summer.
Other Free Workout Opportunities
9Round, with branches in Al Wasl and Jumeirah, Dubai, offers a free trial class for new guests and a seven-day pass to virtual workouts, with no set schedule for its 30-minute fitness sessions that move through nine stations.
TK MMA & Fitness, located in Media City, Dubai, offers a free one-day gym pass for those interested in trying out its MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and personal training classes, as well as children's classes.
On August 24, there will be a free indoor run with Nike ambassador Manal Rostom at Dubai Sports World, and on August 31, she returns to lead a free HIIT class.
Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) is an event taking place at Adnec Halls 4-11 until August 21, offering 37,500 square metres of indoor facilities. The Abu Dhabi Cycling club has complimentary sessions during the event.
With these options, residents and visitors can maintain their fitness routines despite the intense summer heat, with many venues providing free or trial access and a variety of classes to try out. Registration is usually required for free passes or sessions.
- Warehouse Gym in Dubai and Abu Dhabi offers a three-day free pass with classes like boxing, Crossfit, strength training, cardio, and mobility.
- GymNation, with locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah, provides a three-day free trial featuring Les Mills, yoga, Zumba, and over 500 equipment pieces.
- Fit Gym in Abu Dhabi (Yas Island) and Ras Al Khaimah (Al Hamra) offers a free day pass and classes including MMA, spin, and yoga.
- The Dubai Mallathon invites the public to join free group walks and runs at nine malls across the city, with no pre-registration required.
- Yas Mall's Walking Club runs free indoor wellness walking sessions every Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with exclusive post-walk discounts and sample offers.
- At Dubai Sports World, Manal Rostom, a Nike ambassador, is leading a free indoor run on August 24 and a free HIIT class on August 31.
