Health and fitness are becoming a craze in Dubai where every individual, local Emirati or expat, is in a pursuit to achieve the goal of attaining perfect health. It gives rise to the trend of gym-goers in Dubai. The small city and emirate are hosted by a number of gyms but still, a lot of opportunities for opening new gyms and fitness centers are still there due to the continuous increase in the number of gym-goers. As the number of expats is expected to increase in coming years in Dubai due to business and job opportunities, the trend of a gym is also expected to grow.
Not only the number of gym-goers in Dubai is increasing but there are new and advanced fitness techniques adopted by gyms. Many people are taking an immense interest in these modern fitness techniques. Several of such techniques are unique and unusual while several gyms are exclusively providing these new fitness methods. Few of the modern and unique gym trends getting popularity in Dubai are given below.
CrossFit:
This exercise combines elements of various workout techniques including Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, and gymnastics. This type of fitness training is becoming quite popular among young Emiratis. Both male and female Emirati CrossFit experts have made their names on an international level and more and more Emiratis are trying to follow them. This gave rise to establishment of several gyms in Dubai exclusively for CrossFit training that are attended by a large number of residents of Dubai.
Boutique Gyms:
This is a type of gym where exercise is done in a relaxed and fun environment. In this gym, you will be provided with exercise or exercises of your own choice. During exercise, you can also enjoy soothing music, beautifully decorated places and a company of other energetic people interested in your favorite exercise. The experience of your favorite exercise/s and company of likeminded people help you perform with enthusiasm. There are several gyms providing such experience to people in Dubai and there are huge chances of success for boutique gyms in Dubai.
Fitness for specific age group:
Apart from youngsters, now the trend of gyms for older people and children is also getting popularity in Dubai. Seeing this trend, several gyms have now started specific classes for older people as well as children from 6 to 12 years of age where easy and limited exercises are taught to visitors. These types of gyms are also proving beneficial for overall business of gym. Older adults also attend the gym at day times while normal gyms remain empty at that time before the peak hours of evening.
Barre-based Workouts:
The presence of a large number of foreigners is the reason behind popularity of this type of fitness system where principles of dance and ballet are combined with cardio, stretching and strength training. This is a difficult type of exercise but produces favorable results. Specialized gyms in this type of workouts are visited by a large number of expats and local Emiratis.
Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS):
In this type of physical program, electric shocks are used to activate muscles at an intensity more than they can be done manually. It is helpful in burning fat at the fastest possible rate and one can burn fat and build muscle in just 20 minutes with EMS. This workout is trendy in Dubai where people want to get maximum fitness in shortest possible time. Few gyms with EMS are currently working in Dubai and there is space for several others in the city thanks to an increase in popularity of such techniques.
Kangoo Jumps:
Kangoo jump is a jumping workout where specialized shoes with springs are used for workout purposes. This exercise not only provides cardio workout but it is also an exciting experience where you can jump a lot higher with less effort. This trend of a gym is also popularizing in Dubai as well.
How to open Gym in Dubai:
It is quite evident that opening a traditional or any exclusive and trendy gym in Dubai is a lucrative business. More and more people are trying to gain fitness and wellbeing by visiting these gyms on a regular basis. You can expect a good profit by providing something unique and interesting to the masses. You can include any of the above-mentioned fitness techniques in your gym as they are getting immense popularity.
If you want to invest in the gym business in Dubai, then there is a complete procedure for registration of the gym in Dubai. For this purpose, you need to complete important tasks including getting a business license, submitting a business plan (along with several other documents), choose a location and acquiring required equipment.
This is a lengthy process but you can complete the whole process with ease by consulting experts in the field. We at Riz & Mona Consultancy can help you setting up a gym in Dubai as we have experience of many years in establishment of businesses in Dubai and the entire UAE. You can contact us via WhatsApp # 971 56 9971225.
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