New year, same old excuse? If your fitness resolutions are already gathering dust, Dubai’s got your back! From boxing to callisthenics, the city is full of high-energy classes that will have you sweating it out. And the best part is that you can try them for free. If you need a little boost to get back to your fitness routine, here are some gyms and studios offering free trial classes across Dubai.
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1. BOXiQ
Fancy letting off steam with a boxing session? Head to BOXiQ in Al Quoz for a free session. Boxing coach Joe Ackary, the gym’s founder, offers a range of classes, all with boxing at their core. Whether you’re a newbie or familiar with a punching bag, whichever class you choose, the first one’s free.
- Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 6 AM – 9 PM | Fri 6 AM – 7 PM | Sat-Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
- Location: Level M, Al Joud Centre, Al Quoz
- Price: FREE (first class)
- Contact: 058 563 6123
- For more information, please visit the website
2. Fitness First
KUBE, BOX, SPIN, Hot Studio and GX Studio, it’s all happening at these 20 ultra-modern workout spaces across Dubai. Burn calories, pump it out in slick surroundings and utilise the 3D body scanners to track your progress. If you fancy giving it a go, you can score a free day pass to see what all the fuss is about.
- Operating Hours: Varies by location
- Location: Multiple locations across Dubai (DAMAC Hills, Al Barsha, DIFC and more)
- Price: FREE (day pass)
- For more information, please visit the website
3. Gravity Callisthenics Gym
Looking for a new way to train in 2026? You can score a free trial class and experience authentic callisthenics, functional fitness and plenty of camaraderie at Gravity. At an impressive 14,000 sq ft, this studio is one of the world’s biggest movement academies. Here, you get to experience classes spanning callisthenics and parkour, strength and conditioning, and tumbling.
- Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 6 AM – 10 PM | Fri 7 AM – 9 PM | Sat-Sun 7 AM – 7 PM
- Location: Al Quoz
- Price: FREE (trial class)
- For more information, please visit the website
4. 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, as well as something different on the timetable, such as jumpnation, CrossFit, and a Bollywood dancing workout. If you want to get a taste of these classes, sign up for a free three-day pass and visit whenever you like, as the gyms are all 24 hours.
- Operating Hours: Daily | 24 hours
- Location: Multiple locations across Dubai
- Price: FREE (3-day pass)
- For more information, visit the website
5. StudioRepublik
StudioRepublik is a mammoth of a place spread over two floors. The fitness and wellness facility on Sheikh Zayed Road is spread across three different platforms. The snazzy gym is offering a free 3-day trial pass for newbies to explore the space and check out its roster of classes, which features everything from martial arts to dance and strength training.
- Operating Hours: Sun-Fri 5:30 AM – 11 PM | Sat 5:30 AM – 9 PM
- Location: Eiffel Building 1, Sheikh Zayed Road
- Price: FREE (3-day pass)
- Contact: 04 246 1500
- For more information, visit the website
6. Warehouse Gym
From a converted warehouse, this gym has grown throughout Dubai, focusing on everything from weight training to cardiovascular exercises. Offering over 2,500 classes per month, you can sign up online for a free three-day package to give you a hands-on trial of what you’ll be getting in your membership.
- Operating Hours: Varies by location
- Location: Multiple locations across Dubai
- Price: FREE (3-day membership)
- For more information, visit the website
