FACT Review: Here’s why Dubai’s Embody Fitness is a gamechanger gym  

A cross between a spa and a gym, it takes a holistic approach to health. 

One of the things that puts me off going to the gym is the setting. Gyms are often in dark, dingy basements, or resemble a sweaty nightclub on a Saturday night with pumping music and pumping iron. Embody Fitness in Dubai, however, is a breath of healthy fresh air. Located in ICD Brookfield Place in DIFC, the concept is a gamechanger gym. 

Embody Fitness has been flexing its facilities around the world. The brand first started in Canary Wharf, London. In 2017, it opened in the Lamborghini Building on Sheikh Zayed Road, and in 2022, it opened in DIFC. The ICD Brookfield Place branch is located on the third floor of the building, which gives it a spectacular floor-to-ceiling window setting. Letting in lots of light, the space makes you feel alive and ready to work out.  

At Embody Fitness, the emphasis is on wellness and a holistic approach. The design is a cross between a five-star spa and a gym, which promotes a sense of zen. The venue has a clean, contemporary aesthetic. The facilities include a recovery suite with ice baths and saunas, and treatment rooms for sports massages. Plus, the changing rooms are in natural colours with wooden lockers and soft furnishings. 

The session started off with an assessment and ended with a workout. The detailed assessment covered eating habits, exercise routines, sleep patterns and short as well as long term goals. If you want to change your diet, there are even meal plans. During the assessment, I was weighed and photos were taken of my figure, which were used to measure my progress.

Personal trainer, Harjeet, held a private one-hour workout. The state-of-the-art gym includes Olympic-inspired equipment – not only are there many machines, but they are spaced out so you don’t feel like you are waiting or being watched. 

As so many weight loss workouts focus on cardio, Harjeet showed me that this does not have to be the case. Instead, we went from lifting weights to throwing balls. Whenever I got lost with the lingo, he was on hand (literally) to help. Best of all, he was a master at being friendly and frank, going from pushing me to positivity. And, the DOMS don’t lie – he pushed me to the point that I felt progress. 

After workouts, Embody Fitness has designed a range of ways to recover, and created a lounge where you want to linger. Whether you opt for the ice baths or massage – we’re not judging – you feel like you’re in expert hands. Plus, there is a cool café serving healthy smoothies for you to have on site or on the go. 

Personal training sessions at Embody Fitness start from AED 425 per hour. Eight and 12-week programmes are available, and aim to deliver results. Plus, the ladies’ only training offers personalised privacy. Go on, give your workout a luxurious lift. 

GO: Visit https://embodyfitness.ae for more information.